🐾 Real-Life Horror Story: How a Grooming Appointment Turned Into an £800 Vet Bill (Yes, It Happened to Our Bleu)

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We trusted them.

We handed over our beautiful Chow Chow, Bleu, to a professional groomer we hadn’t used before. They seemed polite. They had decent reviews. We just needed a quick clean-up—nothing fancy.

We didn’t know that decision would cost us £800 and nearly cost Bleu her hearing.

Meet Bleu — our majestic blue Chow Chow queen, rocking her signature top knot and silently judging all your life choices. 👑💙

It Started with a Grooming Visit

Bleu came back fluffy and sweet-smelling, but we noticed she was tilting her head slightly. A little shake here and there. Maybe some leftover water in her ears?

We didn’t think too much of it—after all, she’d just had a bath, right?

But over the next few days, it got worse.

• Constant scratching

• Rubbing her head on furniture

• Redness around her ear

• A horrible yeast-like smell

• Whining when we touched her head

We rushed to the vet.

💸 The Breakdown of the Bill:

• £85 for consultation

• £175 for cytology and lab work

• £195 for steroid/antifungal ear meds

• £240 for sedation and ear flushing

• £120 follow-up exam and meds

Total: £815.

The vet said it bluntly: “This likely started from water or product left in the ear during grooming.”

Moisture + bacteria + zero ventilation = a severe ear infection with yeast overgrowth and inflammation.

Our beloved Bleu had been left suffering because someone rushed through a grooming job without knowing how to handle a Chow Chow’s deep, hidden ears.

😤 Lesson Learned the Hard Way

Chow Chows require extra care during grooming.

Their ears are small, tight, and well-covered by thick fur. If water or harsh shampoo gets inside and isn’t dried properly, it can become a breeding ground for yeast, bacteria, and mites.

We thought going to a groomer meant professional care. But what we got was a rushed job that ended with antibiotics, sedation, and guilt we’ll never forget.

💡 That’s Why We Created Cosmo Canker Powder

After Bleu’s painful experience, we went searching for something to prevent this from ever happening again.

We didn’t want expensive chemical drops or oily “natural” products that trap moisture.

We wanted something that:

• Dried out infections

• Soothed irritation

• Fought mites and yeast

• Actually worked—fast

We couldn’t find it.

So we made it.

Cosmo Canker Powder is based on a 100-year-old vet-approved formula, using:

• Iodoform – powerful antiseptic

• Zinc Oxide – reduces inflammation and promotes healing

• Boric Acid – antifungal and antibacterial

• Talc – absorbs excess moisture gently

🐾 It’s Now a Staple in Our Routine

Every time Bleu gets groomed—or even after baths at home—we apply Cosmo Canker Powder as a preventive.

No more scratching. No more nasty smells. No more shaking or sadness.

We just sprinkle a little powder inside the ear, rub gently with a clean finger or pad, and that’s it.

It’s peace of mind in a jar.

🙋‍♀️ What We Wish We Knew Sooner

If you’re a Chow Chow owner—or have a long-haired dog with hidden ears—you MUST be proactive.

Don’t wait until your dog is shaking in pain or you’re hit with a surprise vet bill.

Treat their ears after every bath or grooming session, especially if the groomer isn’t ear-conscious.

🛍 Shop What Saved Bleu

We made this for Bleu, but thousands of pet owners now rely on it for their own dogs and cats too.

✅ For ear mites

✅ For yeast

✅ For canker

✅ For prevention

✅ For peace of mind

➡️ Try Cosmo Canker Powder today at www.canker.co.uk

Bleu went in for a routine groom… and came out with an £815 vet bill. Don’t let this happen to your dog. Protect their ears the right way! 🐾💸