The Chow Chow is a sturdily built dog, square in profile, with a broad skull and small, triangular, erect ears with rounded tips. The breed is known for a very dense double coat that is either smooth or rough. The fur is particularly thick in the neck area, giving it a distinctive ruff or mane appearance. Chow Chow with dark brown coat. A Chow Chow cream coat, the only dog breed with this distinctive bluish color in its lips and oral cavity. A Chow Chow puppy. The Chow Chow is a sturdily built dog, square in profile.
This could support a hormonal link, since canker sores also tend to occur among women during menstruation. Physical trauma such as accidentally biting the inside of your cheeks, a reaction to hot foods or beverages, or cuts made inside the mouth by braces or dental work can precede the appearance of a canker sore.
Canker sores can be very painful! The exact cause of canker sores is not entirely certain, although several different factors including stress, certain spicy/acidic foods, or vitamin deficiencies can be associated with them. They are also associated with some autoimmune or gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn's disease or celiac disease. Canker sores typically resolve within a week or so, although aggravating factors such as spicy foods or mechanical trauma can make them take longer to heal. The fact that your canker sores have persisted for over 3 weeks is an indication that you should return for evaluation with either your dentist or your oral surgeon.