Expert: Marie Peppers / The Boston Terrier Lady - 8/10/2008

Question
QUESTION:  i have a beautiful brown and white Boston Terrier female. I think she might have a hearing problem, do you have any tricks i could try to test her without having to take her to the vet?

ANSWER: Hi- I have cared for many dogs that are born deaf... not too common but I have bumped into them during my travels.
Don't worry, they can live a very full life with this disability:

Here is a good article on this ( the ? of deafness)
Link here:

http://www.4hearingloss.com/archives/2006/08/is_fido_really.html


I would have a vet check her out. Sometimes allergies can cause pressure in the ear drug and you will get signs of deafness. Also, an overgrowth of yeast can cause hearing problems...


Make sure you put your baby on some good supplements:
here is my link:
Excellent Immune System Blaster and yeast fighter!
http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled4html


Good Luck -Let me know what you figure out..
mtnmom@gci.net
Marie Peppers

---------- FOLLOW-UP ----------

QUESTION: when do smaller females start their first season. what are the signs to watch for

Answer
Hi - She can start between 8-12 months....depends --  We have some wonderful breeding experts --- on this site : they answer many questions about this subject.

Her vaginal area will start to swell a bit.  The blood spots will start about 1 week after the swelling starts...

See the other experts under : Breeding - Whelping..

Good Luck




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