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About Marie Peppers
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LOVE Bostons! I have many years of experience caring for and feeding Bostons... We have many Bostons stay here at our Doggie Chalet Hotel in Alaska... Yes, many people in Alaska have this breed! Ask a question on healthy, feeding, supplements.... Behavior questions, too.... I have practiced for many years on Nutritional Supplements and Feeding options for pet's with health problems. It would be my pleasure to answer any questions you may have. Just ask Marie... Visit my web site: WWW.APLUSPETCARE.COM/UNTITLED4.HTML

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Over 10 years of Pet Health and Nutrition Experience. Nutritional Education on supplements such as NuVET Plus, Vitamin E, Salmon Oil, and Holistic Option in Health. Doggie Hotel Owner. Licensed Nurse

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Pet Sitters LLC NuVET Nutritional Consultants ( Skin and Coat Supplements)

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Licensed Nurse. Many courses on Health and Holistic Nutrition.

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Many Awards at Nursing School (high honors)

   

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boston terrier pregnancy??7/23/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: female is in her 2nd heat cycle. kids let out male boston and we have caught them locked together ...
  A: Most bostons do have c-sections. If you don't want her to have puppies, please get her spayed ASAP. ...
boston terrier sick?7/22/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: My girlfriend and I just got a an 11 week old boston terrier. The cutest thing I've ever seen ...
  A: Devin, Glad the vet too the x-rays of his little chest! When you do the Chest Physical Therapy just ...
boston terrier sick?7/11/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: My girlfriend and I just got a an 11 week old boston terrier. The cutest thing I've ever seen ...
  A: I would get this little one to the VET ASAP. Things can change over night after a transfer by ...
Boston Terrier Puppies7/11/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: I have a Boston terrier who we bred and exactly a week later we caught her locked with a rat ...
  A: I am not the welping and breeding expert but, I believe you are correct in thinking that there could ...
underweight Boston7/7/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: I rescued a stray dog and managed to find his owner and returned the dog. He was a neutered male ...
  A: Well, there are many Bostons who can show some ribs... I am wondering why his claws are so long. If ...
sick Buddy7/5/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: First I have taken Buddy my 3 year old male to the Vet 4 times in the last 2 weeks. I am wondering ...
  A: Oh, poor Buddy! I am thinking there are a few things going on here....remember, I am not a vet, ...
red spots on belly7/4/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: My Boston has red spots that have recently appeared on her chest and belly. She does not dig or ...
  A: (?) What you can do is give 1 benadryl ( 25mg) every 12 hrs. If the area gets better, then you know ...
How often should the female be mated?6/27/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: If we are trying to go for a larger litter size Only because she is 17pounds trying to make less ...
  A: You need to ask the welping and breeding experts... You are getting over my head...Sorry, I just ...
When should her heat cycle come?6/27/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: She was 17 pounds and male was 15.. My question for you now is how often does a boston usally have ...
  A: Glad you had the testing done! The Heat cycle will come every 6-8 months... Yes, she is due for the ...
dog6/26/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: my dog has been really sick hes a rat terrier and hes been throwing up and has really bad diharea ...
  A: Can you get him to the vet? I bet he is dehydrated and needs fluids. The vet can also give him ...
breeding boston6/19/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: okay heres my question. I have a 2 year old male. I was contacted by a friend to see if i would ...
  A: He needs (1 )200 IUs per day ...( vit E comes in IU doses) As for the tie, well, the answer is yes ...
breeding boston6/19/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: okay heres my question. I have a 2 year old male. I was contacted by a friend to see if i would ...
  A: Give your boy some Vitamin E ( 200 IU. per day) - Contine this for 1 week or a little more. It ...
boston terrier6/19/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: my boston is going to have puppies, and i took her to the vet, they suggested that we go ahead and ...
  A: It is not the weight that is a major concern for C section... The problem is with the pelvis area ...
Boston having first litter HELP6/19/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: This is my Boston's first litter and my first Boston litter. She has a sack about half way out and ...
  A: Call your local vet... She should only take 10-20 minutes to deliver the pup... If not, make sure ...
boston terrier6/18/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: my boston is going to have puppies, and i took her to the vet, they suggested that we go ahead and ...
  A: Well, the vet may have measured her and decided it would be very hard on her to deliver the pups. ...
Boston Terrier6/18/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: My four year old Boston terrier is throwing up clear thick liquided.. Mostly in the morning after ...
  A: If he vomits up this clear stuff often, I would have him checked out by the vet. I was thinking he ...
Breeding Boston's6/18/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: I have a 1.5 year old Boston female she has started her 2nd heat cycle and I have a beautiful male ...
  A: I don't feel there will be a problem at all. You may want to take her to the vet and have the ...
potty training a boston terrier6/15/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: My dog max goes outside to poop just fine during the day, but at night time while we are sleeping he ...
  A: The key is his feeding times and brand that you feed. Let me explain: First of all: If you are ...
Boston Male6/11/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: My 3 year old in tacked Boston Terrior will not stop humping my sons 1 1/2 year old neutered beagle. ...
  A: Oh, I understand your situation. The water bottle may work.. Just give a good squirt into his face. ...
Boston Male6/10/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: My 3 year old in tacked Boston Terrior will not stop humping my sons 1 1/2 year old neutered beagle. ...
  A: Sorry, this won't stop because of Dominence and hormones: The only solution is to have him ...
Boston Terrier Shedding6/5/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: I have a female boston terrier about 3 1/2 years old. She is in the house almost all the time ...
  A: Oh Boy, I feel bad for both of you kids!!! Bostons can shed but not that much, as you know... Here ...
Boston Terrier "runt"6/4/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: We just got our 2nd Boston Terrier and she is the smallest I have ever seen. She is 10 weeks old and ...
  A: Some Bostons can be small and petite in size. I am sure she has seen a vet for the first 2 sets of ...
tucker my boston6/2/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: I have a 9 months old boston, I have had him for only 2 weeks. Overall a great dog. The only thing ...
  A: Have you tried a Halti ??? Here is the link. This will help a bunch. Try to find a pet store you ...
Boston6/2/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: I just purchased the most handsome boston Boy pup i've ever seen.On the 2 1/2 hr trip home he ...
  A: I am sure he is healthy and handsom! It would be wise to bring this little guy into the vet for a ...
Boston terrior6/1/2008Penny DiLoreto
  Q: I have 3 Boston Terriers.Miss Beans 3yrs in July .Male Buddy 4 in September and Miss Molly 2 in ...
  A: Usually at around 4 weeks of age, when the puppies get their teeth and begin biting and scratching, ...
puppy vomiting regularly5/31/2008Penny DiLoreto
  Q: My dad just got a new bt puppy last week. She had been vomiting ever since he got her home. It ...
  A: Wow, your vet says that your puppy is a, "perfect specimine of health", however you write that, "she ...
boston question5/30/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: 5 yr old boston that i rescued his previous owners were having issues with time and potty training! ...
  A: Wow, this sounds very odd for this little Boston boy! ***The Boston Terrier longs to be by their ...
My boston has been hacking, is this ok.5/27/2008Penny DiLoreto
  Q: I have a 13 week old Boston terrier and lately he has been making a hacking noise like he wants to ...
  A: My first thought was that your puppy has kennel cough, because a hacking cough (sometimes described ...
Itchy skin5/26/2008Penny DiLoreto
  Q: My boston has a long history of itchy skin. Nothing seems to work, right now her front feet are ...
  A: Your dog could be suffering from a number of things from allergies to mites. Benedril could help, ...
Itching and biting5/24/2008Penny DiLoreto
  Q: I have a 6yr old male I adopted last year along with a 5 yr old female he was raised with. He came ...
  A: The steroids and anti-inflammatory agents in prednisone will relive itchy skin. Because you write ...
Boston Terrier5/23/2008Penny DiLoreto
  Q: My boston terrier has not had his dew claws removed. Is this necessary? At what age should this be ...
  A: Most breeders, and veterinarians, will agree that if the puppies' dew claw is to be removed, it ...
my BT and upset stomach5/19/2008Penny DiLoreto
  Q: I have a 11 month old female BT and she frequently throws up foamy and slimy sometimes with pieces ...
  A: Dogs and especially puppies tend to vomit for no apparent reason. If she is not exhibiting any ...
My boston is now 17 pounds!5/16/2008Penny DiLoreto
  Q: The question you answered before about her being on the border of breeding she was 16pounds about ...
  A: It is good that your male is smaller than your female. Here are my suggestions on breeding: 1. ...
Do Bostons have close to the same as there mothers litters?5/16/2008Penny DiLoreto
  Q: I was planning on breeding my boston next month. But want to know some things before going into it. ...
  A: You can have your vet examine her and give his/her opinion. It is always a good idea to have your ...
Do Bostons have close to the same as there mothers litters?5/15/2008Penny DiLoreto
  Q: I was planning on breeding my boston next month. But want to know some things before going into it. ...
  A: Your female is right on the border line in weight scale for breeding. I like to see them weigh at ...
boston terrier skin problem5/13/2008Penny DiLoreto
  Q: I have a female boston who had pups seven weeks ago. She now has bold spots and wont gain weight. ...
  A: At first I thought your mommy dog might have hot spots, but when I read that the puppies are not ...
boston puppies ears5/12/2008Penny DiLoreto
  Q: i was wondering if i needed to do anything to my puppies ears. will they stand up on their own? /
  A: There are no guarantees that your Boston Terriers will stand erect (some Boston Terrier have erect ...
adopting 2 puppies5/11/2008Penny DiLoreto
  Q: My question is this, I keep hearing different things about what ages are appropriate for adoption. ...
  A: Normally the mother dog begins to wean her puppies between 5 - 6 weeks of age - this would account ...
Boston Baby5/11/2008Penny DiLoreto
  Q: I have found the perfect puppy! And I can bring her home around the end of June. I have other dogs ...
  A: Crating your new puppy for a few hours per day is good, but I do not suggest this for extended ...
Is a boston terrier right for me?5/6/2008Penny DiLoreto
  Q: My fiance and I live in an apartment and originally wanted an English bulldog. We fell in love with ...
  A: As a breeder of Boston Terrier puppies, many of the people, who purchase puppies from me, are from ...

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