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About Marie Peppers , Boston Terriers & NuVet Vitamins
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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! Bostons tend to have skin and coat problems....I can help: Just ask; 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 **My comments and answers to your questions or any information in my articles is not to be used "in lieu of" veterinarian's advise, diagnosis, or treatment** ***** BE your dog's CHEF.... with SoJO****** see here:

Experience
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 ***My comments and answers to your questions or any information in my articles is not to be used "in lieu of" veterinarian's advise, diagnosis, or treatment.**

   

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pregnant Boston nutritional needs;11/23/2009
  Q: My boston is pregnant and due any day. Since this is my first litter I thought you could help me ...
  A: Yes, I would give her x-tra food each day. She will need some x-tra calories while she is nursing ...
my boston is losing hair;11/22/2009
  Q: her skin in her ears looks irritated and scaly shes scratching but i wouldn't say alot, not enough ...
  A: Please have your Boston checked by a vet. I wonder if she may have a low thryoid and will need ...
Ears flop on Boston Terrier pup;11/10/2009
  Q: My Boston Terrier puppy is 8 1/2 weeks old. Two days ago his left ear started to flop over ...
  A: Best wishes on your new little Boston Terrier! This is normal for puppy ears to flop forward or ...
canine weight gain ; dog too thin;11/3/2009
  Q: My Boston is about 1 1/2 years old and weights approx. 19lbs. I've tried many different foods but ...
  A: Canine Weight gain tips; Boston Terrier too thin: Hi Oscar, Solid Gold Barking at the Moon is a ...
boston soft palate;11/3/2009
  Q: I just noticed my 3 year old boston has a soft palate.....I mean, the roof of her mouth closest to ...
  A: Next time you see the vet bring this up. I know the back of the palate is very soft. As for near ...
pink lip10/31/2009
  Q: I recently noticed with my 2 yr old BT that her bottom lip has turned pink. what could that be? We ...
  A: Well, sometimes they can have changes in the pigmentation around the mouth or even eyes. If there ...
Boston's and outdoor kennels ;10/31/2009
  Q: Have you ever used an outdoor chain link kennel? My 3 bostons love being outside when the weather ...
  A: Sorry you are having problems with strays. Yes, the fencing sounds great but a big stray will try ...
Age when females can come into heat10/21/2009
  Q: My Boston Terrier is just 8 months old and she appears to have some slight swelling around her ...
  A: Well, yes, she can come into heat at 8 month of age. Sorry, but yes, they can come into season very ...
My Adult Boston Goes in his crate10/20/2009
  Q: I adopted a full-blooded Boston from the Vet last January and he just turned a year in July. He does ...
  A: How about mixing the pup food and the grain free food x 1 month - At a 50:50 mix... Look for Innova ...
My Adult Boston potty in his crate; potty training adult boston;10/20/2009
  Q: I adopted a full-blooded Boston from the Vet last January and he just turned a year in July. He does ...
  A: Potty training Adult Boston Terrier; Did you still need some help? What are you feeding this Boston? ...
siezures10/19/2009
  Q: What are the chances my Boston will pass her diagnosed idiopathic epilepsy to her pups? Thank you.
  A: Oh, Bree is a cutie! I am not sure about the answer to this question. The idiophathic epilepsy ...
BOSTON TERRIER rust colored coat;10/7/2009
  Q: my question is my bostons white fur is begining to turn a rust orange. He also is getting heavy ...
  A: The first thing that comes to mind in not enough iron in his foods. Low iron can make a black coat ...
Join the free Breeding and Whelping group:10/4/2009
  Q: My Boston Terrier Lucy is 1 year and six months old. She went into heat for the 2nd time and i ...
  A: Yes, she could be pregnant. Join our little free group at yahoo... **they will help you. I am not a ...
dog meat loaf recipe for Bostons; NuVET plus for Bostons;9/25/2009
  Q: I purchased a 3 month old Boston Terrier puppy from a breeder a few weeks ago. When I picked her up ...
  A: Dog meatloaf: Let me know if you try it? Weight gain in Boston pup: How about my meatloaf recipe: ...
Adding a 3rd boston to our family9/20/2009
  Q: I currently have 2 boston terriers. The male Bob is 8. Hw was rescued from a puppy mill as a ...
  A: Wow, Your Boston Family sounds wonderful! I understand why you want another playmate for your Lucy ...
Excessive licking in boston terrier; valerian herbs for anxious dogs ;9/13/2009
  Q: My 3 year boston terrier licks everything; people, sheets, couches until they are wet. Almost like ...
  A: How is your Boston Terrier doing now? Did you try any of my suggestions? Boston Terrier with ...
Itchiness and mild twitching/seizing9/13/2009
  Q: I have a 2 year old Boston. A month ago I switched her to Science Diet lamb and rice, and I am ...
  A: The Science Diet is a very poor food with junk ingredients. I know your vet sells this product but ...
gas bostons ; immune system booster nuvet; probiotics ;9/12/2009
  Q: I have been feeding my two one year old bostons Pro Plan for Sensitive Skin & Stomach (twice daily) ...
  A: How about just putting the most itchy and gassy dog on the NuVET- Home cooking is very affordable... ...
gas bostons ; immune system booster nuvet; probiotics ;9/12/2009
  Q: I have been feeding my two one year old bostons Pro Plan for Sensitive Skin & Stomach (twice daily) ...
  A: Oh Michelle, glad you contacted me...! Yes, we need to help your Boston's Immune system and gas. ...
food and red rash on chest9/9/2009
  Q: I am feeding beneful w/ salmon to speck since turning 14 months old approximately one month. Is this ...
  A: Innova Evo; Solid Gold dog food ( Barking at the Moon) - Did you find a new food: How about ...
Boston puppies 10 days old with virus? ; puppy supplements ;9/2/2009
  Q: I am worried, I have five Boston puppies born 8-21. They all seem to be very healthy hungry happy. ...
  A: Bostons and the flat faces... YES, I am glad you did see the vet... Wonderful - Glad they will all ...
Boston Bull Barking/Aggression8/31/2009
  Q: Our Boston, Ragalliegh (Rylee)9 mo./23lbs, is a high energy female who loves everyone. She is very ...
  A: we have some Experts that may be more educated than I on this problem. go here : they can help .... ...
Boston puppies 10 days old with virus? ; puppy supplements ;8/31/2009
  Q: I am worried, I have five Boston puppies born 8-21. They all seem to be very healthy hungry happy. ...
  A: Follow up / Did you take one pup to the Vet? Hi Wendy , How about taking just one pup into the ...
boston's tissue on inside of eye swollen (next to nose)8/21/2009
  Q: My boston is 11 months old and he is very active. I noticed that the tissue to the bottom right of ...
  A: your dog may have scratched the inside corner of the eye. Keep and EYE on the EYE - if it gets ...
vomiting boston terrier; boston terrier feeding ; nuvet ; nu vet for boston terrier;8/19/2009
  Q: Last year my husband and i took in a 2 yr. old male boston terrier.He is the most loving and caring ...
  A: Natasha- Hello - Yes, I have a few ideas for you and your Boston Terrier. 1. Please raise up his ...
Boston Terrier fur loss ; boston terrier allergies ; nuvet for bostons:8/18/2009
  Q: I have a ten month year old Boston terrier and he has been getting bumps on his back and then they ...
  A: Boston Terrier feeding choices; Boston Terrier with allergies; Boston Terrier Nu vet supplements; ...
paws bag balm ointment; nuvet for dry paws ; nuvet plus skin and coat wafers;8/15/2009
  Q: my boston is a year and seven months. i've noticed that her paws are getting a little rough. she ...
  A: Bag balm for Boston Terrier paws: Let me know how you do with the Bag Balm for the dry paws? Keep ...
potty training8/10/2009
  Q: We recently added two beautiful Boston pups (11 weeks old) to our family and after two weeks we seem ...
  A: I can help with feeding and supplements - for the behavior and training please see our dog experts ...
Boston with soft lump on chest ;8/3/2009
  Q: We have an 8 yr. old Boston Terrier, Barkley, whom we love so much. We have just found a soft lump ...
  A: Boston Terrier lump on chest: Please let me know if the Vet takes a biopsy of the area? It may ...
health of canine joints, hips; nujoint plus alternative to steroids;7/30/2009
  Q: Myboston recently threw out his back I have him on steroids and cage rest. I want to know if there ...
  A: How about we try some natural supplements --- Make sure you talk to the vet about lowering the ...
Need help feeding boston pup w/ cleft lip7/25/2009
  Q: Our 3 yr old female gave birth to 6 boston puppies just 3 days ago. One of the pups has a cleft lip ...
  A: Zac - Hi - I need you to bring this pup to the vet - they can see if he is getting fluids into his ...
Should I buy boston pup;7/22/2009
  Q: I just saw the most adorable puppies. The woman that has the pups does not breed Boston's. She has a ...
  A: if they are healthy and up-to-date on the shots....Sure - Just make sure you ask for a final health ...
My 1yr Old Boston vomits; gas and tagament dosage canine;7/21/2009
  Q: You've given me advice some time ago about the things I can do to alleviate some of my Boston's gas ...
  A: _________- Boston Terrier feeding and gas ____________ Hi again - Please let me know if you try the ...
Mating boston terriers ; breeding age female boston terrier;7/20/2009
  Q: My female Boston (Roxie) has already been in heat once and now she is a year old. Is it too early to ...
  A: Boston Terrier Breeding - She is still too young. Please wait until she is 18 month old or older- ...
Skinny boston sojo dog food; boston terrier needs to gain weight ;7/10/2009
  Q: My Boston will turn 2 yrs on July 21, she is small and thin, we feed her Iams I even feed puppy ...
  A: Did you try the SoJo dog food? Any results ? I love to follow-up with my Questions..... Just ...
boston terrier hair loss ; boston thyroid? ; boston terrier supplements;7/7/2009
  Q: my 2 year old female boston terrier is losing alot of hair around her neck and it seems to be ...
  A: Boston Terrier Thyroid problems?; Excessive shedding in Boston Terrier; Boston Terrier hair loss ; ...
boston expecting...and ? pitbull daddy:7/1/2009
  Q: I have a boston that is 7 yrs old and got out and about while in her last heat.She had been gone for ...
  A: I am so sorry - Please get mom fixed after this...OK? As for the pups, yes- I think the only way to ...
boston expecting...and ? pitbull daddy:7/1/2009
  Q: I have a boston that is 7 yrs old and got out and about while in her last heat.She had been gone for ...
  A: Brandy - Please take her to the vet - I know you don't have much money but they may be able to work ...
heart murmur in Boston terrier;6/25/2009
  Q: I have 4yr old Boston , Spanky. At his routine visit today the vet said he heard a slight heart ...
  A: _________ boston terrier with heart murmur ________________ Hi - Keep in touch with me .... I would ...
My Boston Seamus blowing up & throwing up6/22/2009
  Q: I Have a 5 1/2 year old Boston named Seamus. Seamus's belly swelled up real big, he also had loose ...
  A: Glad you did take him back for the fulids.... Yes, your vet is smart to suggest some probiotics. ...
My Boston Seamus blowing up & throwing up6/19/2009
  Q: I Have a 5 1/2 year old Boston named Seamus. Seamus's belly swelled up real big, he also had loose ...
  A: Gina, Please bring him back, to the vet, just to make sure he is not dehydrated. Also, ask them to ...
HOW OLD SHOULD MY PUPPY BE TO GET GENERAL ANESTHETIC?6/17/2009
  Q: Morning. I am looking for someone to help me...our Boston Terrier pup, Pixie, went in for a minor ...
  A: No, that was not a surgery that had to be done so soon. The vet could have given you instructions ...
HOW OLD SHOULD MY PUPPY BE TO GET GENERAL ANESTHETIC?6/17/2009
  Q: Morning. I am looking for someone to help me...our Boston Terrier pup, Pixie, went in for a minor ...
  A: Oh No! I am so sorry for your loss!!! I would not have done this eye surgery so young. The Boston ...
dog food for boston terrier ; boston terrier health;6/14/2009
  Q: I have a year old Boston Terrier. He has had diarrhea and very soft or loose stool since I got him ...
  A: Sure, I would love to help you and your Boston Terrier... I see what the problem may be - Digestion ...
Boston Terrier losing hair;6/11/2009
  Q: My 11 month Boston Terrier seems to be shedding allot and i have noticed her inside back legs the ...
  A: Royal Canin has too many junk fillers ...I fed it and then could not believe when I looked at the ...
open fontanel on Boston terrier;6/11/2009
  Q: I have a two year old boston terrier, and I just adopted a 9 week old. When taking my new pup to ...
  A: I am not a breeder but I do have a few bulldog clients with open fontanels at 5-6 months of age. We ...
Boston Terrier losing hair;6/10/2009
  Q: My 11 month Boston Terrier seems to be shedding allot and i have noticed her inside back legs the ...
  A: yes, like you mentioned, stress..... Also, it could be environmental allergies. Would you like me to ...
boston terrior wont eat ; SoJo home cooking mix for Boston ;6/7/2009
  Q: I have a 8 month old Boston Terrior who does not eat. I have a bulldog whos almost 3 and the Vet ...
  A: I wonder if you raise your Boston's Feeding dishes it will help. HE may be gulping in too much air ...
3 yr old BT change in eating habits; how about some SoJo home cooking? ;6/3/2009
  Q: Our BT will be 3 this month. From the beginning, she has always gulped down her food immediately at ...
  A: ________________ Boston Terrier feeding -"SoJo" ___________________ Hi - Did you try the SoJo dog ...
boston terrier baking soda bath and Probiotic;6/1/2009
  Q: my boston has been fixed over a year ago and did very well although just the other day he began ...
  A: ____________ Follow up _________ Baking soda bath: Kim, did you try the baking soda bath for your ...
Boston Terrier just flops on the floor5/27/2009
  Q: My Boston does something that I think is a little worrisome. When he gets tired, sometimes just a ...
  A: well, this does sound odd to me! You can have the vet run some blood work on this kid. It may just ...
weight managment boston terrier; dog food for boston terrier:5/23/2009
  Q: My female Boston "Marley" is 17 months old and weighs about 16 pounds. She's very petite for a ...
  A: Boston terrier dog food; overweight Bostons; FROMM dog food; Hello Stefanie and Boston! Sure - ...
new mom boston loose stools; nuvet for bostons; metamucil for loose stools;5/21/2009
  Q: our Boston terrier just had puppies 1 week ago she still has diarrhea, the vet said rice and chicken ...
  A: Oh, no --- Liz - Please get her onto the NuVET Plus Powder - you can also give this to the pups ...
vomitting and hair loss for boston Terrier; boston terrier skin condition ;5/14/2009
  Q: My 10 month old BT named Romeo is having some problems that has his daddy concerned (me) I am ...
  A: Wellness Dog food; Boston terrier allergy issues; Hello Kelly and Romeo: I wonder if he is just ...
Adding Fiber5/8/2009
  Q: I have an almost year old BT. Every kibble we have tried has made him have super soft stools. ...
  A: Well, the metamucil cookie can be given 2 x per day at 1/4 the amount. Sure, not a problem. As far ...
Adding Fiber for boston terrier; metamcuil cookies for dogs;5/7/2009
  Q: I have an almost year old BT. Every kibble we have tried has made him have super soft stools. ...
  A: Did you try the cookies for your Boston's fiber problem? HOW is your Boston kid doing now? Need any ...
Boston Terrier throwing up ; raised feeding to reduce air;5/7/2009
  Q: I have a Boston Terrier he is a little over 5 months old. He has been throwing up each morning for ...
  A: I wonder if he is taking in too much air when he eats? How about feeding him Raised - If you can ...
question about boston terrier breeding ;5/6/2009
  Q: I have two Boston's one male and one female, and I'am getting ready to breed them for the first ...
  A: Please don't breed this gal yet..... 11 months is too young for her, as she need to be 18 months or ...
Boston has upset stomach; immodium canine dosages; pepcid canine dosage;5/5/2009
  Q: My Boston and Frenchie has loose stools, they got in some BBQ drippings this past weekend. I have ...
  A: continue with the chicken and rice for another day or two. Give each kid some immodium - here are ...
Licking inside of other dogs mouths5/4/2009
  Q: I have an 11 month old Boston Terrier and a 2 year old Boston. They get along fabulously and are ...
  A: Well I think it may be just cleaning your other dogs. Some dogs like to clean the others face and ...
5 mo. boston vommiting; canine tagament dosage; pet nurse marie tagament;5/1/2009
  Q: Our little boston,Sox, vomits fairly often if not once or twice a day he seems unaffected by it and ...
  A: I would love to help you two !! How about we add a few things to his feeding program. 1. Please ...
redness around mouth and paws boston; excessive licking allergies boston; nuvet allergies canine ;4/29/2009
  Q: I have an 9month old Boston Terrier. He is quite large about 34lbs. I had a female that weighed ...
  A: Yes, he is a big Boston boy!!! I have one little Boston boy here right now licking my foot, he is ...
Canidae Dog Food; Innova evo dog food; solid gold dog food;4/26/2009
  Q: With all the negative on line comments about the newer fomula of Canidae Dog Food is it still ...
  A: ..I have seen some info about this brand but because I don't refer to it, I just brushed it off. As ...
Canidae Dog Food; Innova evo dog food; solid gold dog food;4/26/2009
  Q: With all the negative on line comments about the newer fomula of Canidae Dog Food is it still ...
  A: ___________ Follow up ___________ Hi Dee - How are you doing with the new food? ~~any feedback for ...
weight boston terrier; target weight boston terrier; nuvet puppy vitamins;4/22/2009
  Q: At four months old my boston is 12 lbs. He is not fat at all. He looks good. How much do you think ...
  A: Ok, Well my answer is from experience. A male at 12 lbs at 4 months is a good size boy - As he gets ...
Boston Terrier sneezing or forcing air out of nose4/20/2009
  Q: I have a 9 week old boston terrier and have had him for about 4 days. Most of last night and today ...
  A: I would like you to call a vet ASAP - I wonder if he has Kennel cough ??? Also, you will want to ...
Boston terrier muscle; Mugleston's Pitbull farm states; barking at the moon food;4/20/2009
  Q: Is it possible to weight train my Boston terrier to gain muscle to get her bigger because I had a ...
  A: I am sorry your Boston was attacked by a larger dog! Sure, You can bulk up your Boston with some ...
boston terrier at 6wks4/8/2009
  Q: There is a chance that i will be getting a boston terrier puppy when he is 6wks old , i just was ...
  A: I feel 6 weeks is too soon to leave mom and another 2 weeks will sure help the pup. Many times moms ...
Boston Terrier Heat?4/8/2009
  Q: I have a 6 month old Boston Terrier, and it looks like she's in heat, her vulva become 10 times ...
  A: All is normal for her heat/ season... Don't worry - it all sounds the usual... YOU may want to see ...
agressive boston terrier: territorial aggression : loss of pack leader;4/7/2009
  Q: I have a 2 year old Boston recently spayed. We got her as a very young puppy. At the time we had a ...
  A: Oh Kathy, with the loss of your husband and rat terrier she is anxious and has lost her pack... The ...
Boston terrier with runny feces??4/5/2009
  Q: I recently got a yorkie puppy that is now 4 months old today. We took her to the vet and she had ...
  A: Many time the Adult dog will not get worms that a pup can get. YOU mentioned parasites? Do you ...
Another puppy? boston terrier; pet nurse marie boston terrier expert;4/2/2009
  Q: My husband and I currently have one boston terrier and she will be 2 in june. We would really like ...
  A: Sure why not another female? Just make sure at least one is spayed or both of them. I am sure they ...
Extra Dew Claw; boston terriers; ask the pet nurse;3/31/2009
  Q: My dog is not a Boston Terrier, but a terrier mix. Her name is Pepper and she's 12 yrs. old. I've ...
  A: I don't believe they can grow an x-tra one like you have stated. As for the swollen paw pads of no ...
My 8 mos Boston Terrier; digestion boston gas; excellent dog food : Pet nurse marie dog food reviews;3/26/2009
  Q: When is the best time to start tranisitioning my puppy from puppy dog food to adult dog food? ...
  A: Follow up : Hi guys! Did you start the new food yet? Is it helping??? The SoJO or did you try ...
breeding bostons; boston terrier vitamins ; pet tabs nuvet;3/18/2009
  Q: I have a male Boston he is 1 yr old and I just purchased a female she is only 8 weeks old. I heard I ...
  A: Yes, Emma, she should be 18 months or older which will be 2 heats. BEST to wait until she is 2 if ...
boston terrier heat; boston terrier expert: pet nurse marie;3/10/2009
  Q: My boston terrier started her season almost 3 weeks ago at the age of 7 1/2 months. I first noticed ...
  A: Well, the vet did give you the correct info... She did go into heat young. That may be why she is ...
innova dog food / Boston Terrier / NuVET and Salmon oil2/27/2009
  Q: .. I have an 11 month old Boston terrier, female, her name is Darcy. Right now she eats Innova ...
  A: the Innova Adult EVO food is fine for any healthy adult dog. The protein content can be a problem if ...
Potty training/ Ask the Pet Nurse / Marie Peppers2/20/2009
  Q: I have a 5 month Boston Terrier and she will pretend to potty and then she comes in and runs to the ...
  A: I sure do understand your concern! OK, what are you feeding your gal? Brand and flavor? Also, what ...
Not Eating!2/10/2009
  Q: Marie My 2 yr.Boston refuses to eat dog food i tried everything and nothing works,we took him to the ...
  A: Not sure about kidney, don't think so..... Good vet? Call your local groomers and ask them who they ...
Not Eating!2/9/2009
  Q: Marie My 2 yr.Boston refuses to eat dog food i tried everything and nothing works,we took him to the ...
  A: Ok Wendy, How about you make your own dog food? I have many clients that do this: YOU cook it up 1 ...
mostly white Boston Terriers2/9/2009
  Q: my husband and I are also about to get an almost all white boston terrier and I am curious to know ...
  A: I have not heard back from them. Some people keep me posted monthly and some drop off the face of ...
Boston Terrier/tremors2/8/2009
  Q: My Boston Terrier sometimes has spells when he shakes all over and hides from us. He also will not ...
  A: .. Very common in this breed and others.... We could try a supplement to help calm his nerves: ...
Breeding MY 6yr old Male Boston2/5/2009
  Q: My Boston just turned 6 in Nov 08. Is he too old to breed? He is healthy and I adore him so much. ...
  A: No he is not too old to mate. Males can mate way over the average age of a female... SAME as with ...
Puppy food? NuVET for Bostons - Supplements2/4/2009
  Q: I have a six week old Boston terrier. He will eat hard puppy food but he does not chew it up at all. ...
  A: ...and then feed it to him. Also, raise his feeding - Get a raised feeding set up for him. So he ...
Sensitive tummy! and a little underweight1/21/2009
  Q: We have a 2 yr.old boston he has a sensitive tummy and is very picky with food,he weight 16pounds ...
  A: I am sorry you are having trouble finding a good food. How about you try this: Get Barking at the ...
Sensitive tummy! and a little underweight1/20/2009
  Q: We have a 2 yr.old boston he has a sensitive tummy and is very picky with food,he weight 16pounds ...
  A: Sure I can help..... Have you made sure there are no worms? Most of the time 18 months or older ...
Hair Loss1/18/2009
  Q: I have a 1.5 year old boston. When we first got her she had mange and it was treated with oral ...
  A: The meds for mange are very harsh and could have weakened your little Boston kid. Here are a few ...
Housebreaking1/13/2009
  Q: We just got a 6 mo. old boston female and are working on housebreaking. She is tiny and when we ...
  A: not much help on this except to potty her outside within 10 minutes of eating a meal.... Put a ...
feeding 2 yr boston terrier1/9/2009
  Q: Currently i feed him in the morning and night, he is very active and has lots of energy to burn. ...
  A: Do you want to add another food to your program? Can you find the Solid gold brand: ???? Add some ...
Skinny BT1/6/2009
  Q: My BT is 15 months and I cant get her to gain weight. I feed her iams puppy and I even make her rice ...
  A: Ok Amanda, Let's fix this kid up! I am glad she has seen the vet and has been Cleared from ...
Skinny BT1/6/2009
  Q: My BT is 15 months and I cant get her to gain weight. I feed her iams puppy and I even make her rice ...
  A: I can offer you some much better foods than the Iams. Are you in the USA or other? I would be glad ...
6 months boston terrier with leg pain on back will not place foot on ground1/5/2009
  Q: have any suggestions as to what could have happened I have no idea how he hurt his leg.
  A: Well, you can wait a day or two and see. PUPS tend to bounce back very quick! I would think he ...
Sleeping through the night / Boston Terrier12/30/2008
  Q: Our Boston is now 5 months old, he was good with the crate for the first month. Now he is waking at ...
  A: Sorry, this is a phase and it will pass in time. Please go over to our behavior experts with this: ...
Boston Terrier allergy12/30/2008
  Q: We have a Terrier that is 1yr and 1 month old. He is very red on his chest and around his mouth. ...
  A: Excellent! Glad you will try the Probiotic and the NuVET Plus.... The Probiotic is guaranteed for ...
Boston Terrier allergy12/29/2008
  Q: We have a Terrier that is 1yr and 1 month old. He is very red on his chest and around his mouth. ...
  A: Make sure your vet knows any vitamins or supplements you place your little one on. Ok, here is what ...
Boston Terrier allergy12/29/2008
  Q: We have a Terrier that is 1yr and 1 month old. He is very red on his chest and around his mouth. ...
  A: Also, what medication is your little one on for the next 2 months....? I can help with a few ...
hair loss12/19/2008
  Q: my boston is 10 months old. she has lost some hair well a lot of hair behind her ears...and now ...
  A: Well, that is good news. The only thing I can think of is Thyroid... Next time you go in for your ...
Supplemental puppy feedings12/18/2008
  Q: My sweet little Boston girl (Domino) gave birth to 8 beautiful healthy puppies( her first litter) on ...
  A: !! I am going to have you go to this person for help: our breeding and whelping experts: Ask Penny ...
Boston Mix pregnant12/14/2008
  Q: I have a Boston-Chihuahua mix, Tootsie, who is about 14 months old and is pregnant. This happened ...
  A: ..OK here is a link: Good Luck Ask Penny ...
Hair Loss- Let's try some supplements like NuVET and ....12/6/2008
  Q: I have an 11 year old boston terrier who is not neutered. 3 years ago he began to loose his hair. We ...
  A: .. Wow! We can try some supplements to help your boy with is Skin, coat and immune system... It the ...
whelping11/23/2008
  Q: Female Boston had 8 puppies 5 weeks ago. Puppies doing great, but mother looks like skin and bones ...
  A: Oh No! Poor Boston Mom! Yes, let's help this gal. Will she eat her meals? I would like you to put ...
breeding age11/21/2008
  Q: six year old female, very healthy, registered, does not know she is a dog! We really wish to let ...
  A: Ok, is she too old? Well, no your girl is not too old at all. As long as the VET gives her a ...
brat dog11/16/2008
  Q: We just purchased 2 brat dogs(boston rat terriers) What should we feed them? And what manners ...
  A: Desiree - OH Boy! WELL, they will be a bunch of Fun and energy!! I would feed them a good kibble ...
Boston eating poop11/13/2008
  Q: I have a boston his name is Oscar, everytime i walk him or take him to the dog park he eats poop. I ...
  A: this is a behavior problem and the muzzle is a good idea. Or a gentle leader / here is a link: ...
Potty training11/12/2008
  Q: I have a beautiful one year old Boston Terrier who will often relieve herself in the house. We've ...
  A: Roni - Hi - well, are you sure it is not medical? Sometimes the females can get a UTI and that is ...
Boston urination behavior11/11/2008
  Q: I don't know if this is a breed-specific phenomenon but I wondered if you have observed this ...
  A: Jed - sounds very odd - I wonder if it is a little behavior along with health related??? 3 yrs old? ...
is my BT pure bred?11/10/2008
  Q: We are going tomorrow to pick out a Boston Terrier puppy. We really don't care if it is pure bred ...
  A: Jennifer - I have had brown ( fawn) BT doggie here at my doggie hotel... I would think it is a ...
breeding boston terriers11/5/2008
  Q: Is it true that Boston terriers have to have their puppies delivered by surgery only due to the size ...
  A: Yes, the Boston breed 90% of the time will have a C-section. The heads are just too big for the ...
pregnant??11/4/2008
  Q: We mated our female Boston with our daughters Boston. we locked them in the bathroom right away but ...
  A: You can take her to the vet for a blood test. It would be a good idea to have a vet see her. Many ...
My oldest Boston is attacking her two year old off-spring on behalf of another Boston.11/3/2008
  Q: I have a four-year-old female, her two, two-year-old daughters, and a one and a half year old ...
  A: Oh Susan: This is sad but very common - Pack Order can change - I have a friend that wrote a book ...
Dis-coloured quick under my boston's nails11/2/2008
  Q: I have a 2 yr old male boston terrier. Just over the last couple of month's I've noticed that the ...
  A: Jackie - this is a common problem. YOUR little Boston kid has too much acid in the saliva. This ...
BT with thinning hair10/28/2008
  Q: My BT is two years old. He has always had a sensitive stomach and recently (since the beginning of ...
  A: Oh NO! Sounds like he had been on the Ivermectin too long...! If it was the Mange ( mites) the ...
Pregnancy10/28/2008
  Q: I have two wonderful loving kids (Boston Terriers), a 2 year old female Boston terrier (Molly), and ...
  A: Mojo can father some pups. It is a low chance but doggies with one testicle can father a litter. ...
Boston Terrier Sick10/25/2008
  Q: My two year old Boston has been to the vet three time this month and they say he is fine. He started ...
  A: Wow Alex! The worms could have much to do with your boy's problems. Also, this type of dog can have ...
My BT keeps biting and licks his paws10/24/2008
  Q: I've noticed sometimes at night my Boston Terrier will begin to bite and constantly lick his paws, ...
  A: It will take 30 to 60 days for just about any nutritional supplement to kick in. YOU need to build ...
Walking my 7 month old Boston in winter10/22/2008
  Q: We love to walk, we walk 45 min after work. Winter is coming. I live in upstate NY. I have a ...
  A: I have been very ill with a sinus infection. Ok, sounds like you have done a good job with your ...
New to bostons10/15/2008
  Q: I have grown up around large breeds all my life which range from Sheep dogs to German Shepherds. I ...
  A: .. I wonder if another dog was in that apartment and marked??? Even if the rug was washed the dogs ...
pregnant boston terrier.10/13/2008
  Q: I was housesitting my mothers male who is only 8 months old and I came around a corner and he was ...
  A: what is done is done...right? As for the c-section situation, yes, this is very common for a ...
Skin Irritation10/12/2008
  Q: My 8 month old Boston, Dixie, has developed a red, rough, slightly swollen spot on her belly near ...
  A: that is ok... What does this gal eat? Brand and flavors//// Any table foods? How long has she had ...
small liters10/2/2008
  Q: We desparately want offspring from our 10 year old male and 4year old female. The last two liters ...
  A: My little Maltese was just one out of her litter. Mom and Dad always had at least three and this ...
Crate9/24/2008
  Q: I have a 3yr old, female,spayed boston and 2 days ago we acquired a 1yr, non-spayed female boston. ...
  A: Place the crate in another room and put the radio on. Cover the door of her crage with a light ...
Butters Peabody Sowards9/23/2008
  Q: Marie!!!! Ok, I must tell you I have had pets before but I HAVE NEVER loved them as I love Butters. ...
  A: .. can you send it again... ??? He sounds very very smart. As far as the bow...not sure on that - ...
"merging" 2 bostons.9/23/2008
  Q: I have a 3yr old, female,spayed boston and 2 days ago we acquired a 1yr, non-spayed female boston. ...
  A: OH Sara! Two females - the baby wants to be the Alpha.... right? YOU have no choice but to crate ...
Boston Terrier - he licks a lot and has recently developed some spots on his chest9/21/2008
  Q: I have a 6 year old Boston Terrier that has recently developed some yellowish spots on this chest. ...
  A: This food has so many junk fillers in it.. I know you think it is a good food but it is just ...
Big round bump on right side cheek9/21/2008
  Q: Approximately three day ago I noticed the right side of my dogs cheek was swollen. Then yesterday, ...
  A: Ok, clean it with some hydrogen peroxide and water mix... ( use some cotton balls to get into the ...
Big round bump on right side cheek9/20/2008
  Q: Approximately three day ago I noticed the right side of my dogs cheek was swollen. Then yesterday, ...
  A: Give this boy some Benadryl 25 mg now and 25 mg in the morning. If the swelling doesn't go down ...
breeding my female boston terrier9/18/2008
  Q: My female boston terrier is 10 days into her second heat, as we speak, she is with a male at his ...
  A: that may help. If there is an area for the new bitch and this stud to be alone, it may help. Also, ...
Boston Terrier - he licks a lot and has recently developed some spots on his chest9/18/2008
  Q: I have a 6 year old Boston Terrier that has recently developed some yellowish spots on this chest. ...
  A: ... Thus, the excessive licking! ( a common problem) Also, he may have developed some obsessive ...
Boston Terrier - NuVET Plus Wafers and Innova or Wellness Formulas9/16/2008
  Q: I am getting a puppy very soon and have not been able to find the food that the breeder has her on ...
  A: I Shelly - Diamond is an ok food - there are better out on the market - here are some that I like - ...
Seizures and Epilepsy??9/7/2008
  Q: I have a female Boston Terrier, Callie, who is just shy of turning 10 months old. I've had her since ...
  A: ... This can happen to many breeds, it is not just a Boston disease. It is hard to say if this was ...
panting dog9/4/2008
  Q: I have a 8 year old Boston terrier who for the past two months has been panting all the time for no ...
  A: she doesn't look overweight - but close... As for the panting, hard to say - Did she have an allergy ...
I need help with my girls please8/31/2008
  Q: First of all I love my Boston babies all of them! We originally got Hercules who is 10, he's just ...
  A: Wow Maggie - I understand your pain! I think you need a behavior expert to come over to your place ...
bleeding from anus area8/28/2008
  Q: our four year old female Boston is bleeding a great deal from her anus area. What can it be>
  A: . Also, sometimes it is a virus in the intestines. You may want to see a vet if it is more than a ...
Boston fear aggression8/25/2008
  Q: I LOVE LOVE LOVE my 2 1/2 year old Boston to death! Brutus is a neutered, gorgeous Choc Brown/Red ...
  A: Wow, thanks for all the info...it helps me to see the whole picture... I can see you love your boy. ...
Boston nose8/20/2008
  Q: the creases of her nose are pretty red and inflamed,I was wondering if there is a specific way to ...
  A: you should be cleaning the folds and creases every day or so. The pet stores sell some wipes to use ...
Boston Terrier looks sad.8/19/2008
  Q: I have a 1.5 year old Boston who used to be so loving and playful. I take him on three walks a day ...
  A: Ok, The move with the Fiance is a big change in his pack. He needs to feel as he is part of the new ...
Boston Terrier looks sad.8/19/2008
  Q: I have a 1.5 year old Boston who used to be so loving and playful. I take him on three walks a day ...
  A: something is wrong here! Please answer the following questions: 1. Have there been any new changes ...
Puppy weight8/16/2008
  Q: We just purchased our first Boston puppy a week ago. He is 9 weeks old. At his vet visit today he ...
  A: I know they will grow rapidly with first 4-8 months of age. I would assume that his poundage is ...
boston terriers respiratory system8/12/2008
  Q: i just got a Boston and was told her respiratory system was sensitive i know nothing about the breed ...
  A: Ok, yes, I have some suggestions.. First off, keep in contact with your vet for immunizations and ...
boston terriers respiratory system8/11/2008
  Q: i just got a Boston and was told her respiratory system was sensitive i know nothing about the breed ...
  A: Eileen - I would love to work with you and your new Boston on foods, supplements, and oils... What ...
5 month old female puppy8/10/2008
  Q: i have a beautiful brown and white Boston Terrier female. I think she might have a hearing problem, ...
  A: ...depends -- We have some wonderful breeding experts --- on this site : they answer many questions ...
Breeding Boston's8/7/2008
  Q: Me and my girlfriend have a 15 pound Boston and we have been trying to mate him a female that is ...
  A: ..just one per day - it helps ....with the ties... Also, put them both on NuVET Plus - Many ...
5 month old female puppy8/4/2008
  Q: i have a beautiful brown and white Boston Terrier female. I think she might have a hearing problem, ...
  A: .. not too common but I have bumped into them during my travels. Don't worry, they can live a very ...
boston terrier8/3/2008
  Q: I recently purchased a 12 week old boston terrier puppy and i was just wondering what brand of dog ...
  A: a new little Boston !!!! So cute! Ok, the food you are feeding can be mixed with any new food- Do ...
boston terrier hair loss8/1/2008
  Q: My Boston terrier started losing her hair behind her ears and now it has spread out to her belly, ...
  A: .. It is a skin and coat supplement and Immune System Booster/Healer... Developed by VETs and ...
boston terrier hair loss7/31/2008
  Q: My Boston terrier started losing her hair behind her ears and now it has spread out to her belly, ...
  A: Here is my suggestions for your girl.. Change her food over to Innova Evo - give her your old food ...
Best Food for my Boston7/30/2008
  Q: I got a 2 year old boston terrier male about two weeks ago. The previous owner feed him petigree ...
  A: Great ! I would love to help you and your girl.. Bostons have a tendency to have gas! I know what ...
boston terrier pregnancy??7/23/2008
  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?7/22/2008
  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?7/11/2008
  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 Puppies7/11/2008
  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 Boston7/7/2008
  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 Buddy7/5/2008
  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 belly7/4/2008
  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?6/27/2008
  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?6/27/2008
  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 ...
dog6/26/2008
  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 boston6/19/2008
  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 boston6/19/2008
  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 terrier6/19/2008
  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 HELP6/19/2008
  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 terrier6/18/2008
  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 Terrier6/18/2008
  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's6/18/2008
  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 terrier6/15/2008
  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 Male6/11/2008
  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 Male6/10/2008
  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 Shedding6/5/2008
  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"6/4/2008
  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 boston6/2/2008
  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 ...
Boston6/2/2008
  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 question5/30/2008
  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 ...

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