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| Boston having first litter HELP | 6/19/2008 | Marie 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 ...
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| boston terrier | 6/18/2008 | Marie 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. ...
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| Boston Terrier | 6/18/2008 | Marie 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 ...
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| Breeding Boston's | 6/18/2008 | Marie 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 ...
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| potty training a boston terrier | 6/15/2008 | Marie 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 ...
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| Boston Male | 6/11/2008 | Marie 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. ...
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| Boston Male | 6/10/2008 | Marie 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 ...
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| Boston Terrier Shedding | 6/5/2008 | Marie 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 ...
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| Boston Terrier "runt" | 6/4/2008 | Marie 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 ...
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| tucker my boston | 6/2/2008 | Marie 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 ...
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| Boston | 6/2/2008 | Marie 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 ...
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| Boston terrior | 6/1/2008 | Penny 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, ...
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| puppy vomiting regularly | 5/31/2008 | Penny 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 ...
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| boston question | 5/30/2008 | Marie 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 ...
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| My boston has been hacking, is this ok. | 5/27/2008 | Penny 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 ...
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| Itchy skin | 5/26/2008 | Penny 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, ...
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| Itching and biting | 5/24/2008 | Penny 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 ...
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| Boston Terrier | 5/23/2008 | Penny 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 ...
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| my BT and upset stomach | 5/19/2008 | Penny 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 ...
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| My boston is now 17 pounds! | 5/16/2008 | Penny 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. ...
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| Do Bostons have close to the same as there mothers litters? | 5/16/2008 | Penny 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 ...
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| Do Bostons have close to the same as there mothers litters? | 5/15/2008 | Penny 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 ...
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| boston terrier skin problem | 5/13/2008 | Penny 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 ...
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| boston puppies ears | 5/12/2008 | Penny 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 ...
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| adopting 2 puppies | 5/11/2008 | Penny 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 ...
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| Boston Baby | 5/11/2008 | Penny 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 ...
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| Is a boston terrier right for me? | 5/6/2008 | Penny 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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| Boston Terrier | 5/5/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
Q: I have a 5 1/2 year old Boston Terrier and wanted to get him a companion. Is it okay to get another ...
A: I wish that all the rescue facilities had to close their doors because all the dogs found homes and ...
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| Boston terrier Puppies | 5/5/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
Q: I have a 3 yr old female Pug named Gracie who is as sweet as pie and super cuddley!!! I'm in the ...
A: Hmmm, I'm a bit surprised to read where you wrote, "I know that Boston's tend to be somewhat ...
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| Boston terrier seizures? | 5/4/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
Q: My female BT 3years and 9 month old,otherwise healthy and not overweight, had her first GM seizure ...
A: I'm sorry, but when it comes to seizures I really am not qualified to give you much advise. ...
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| Boston Terriers and skin irritations | 5/4/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
Q: I am scheduling my Boston Terrier for a vet check-up next week. My question is in regards to her ...
A: I'm glad to read that you have an appointment scheduled with your vet next week. There are a number ...
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| Bostons | 5/2/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
Q: I am the one that has the Boston that I want to breed, you answered a question for me about 2 weeks ...
A: Unless your male dog has a medical condition preventing him from being attracted to your female, ...
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| House trainning my boston terrier | 4/30/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
Q: I have a year old yorkshire terrier and also a 5 month old boston terrier. I live in a 600 sq ft ...
A: Several things can be hindering your potty training efforts such as: Leaving food down for your ...
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| My 3yrold Boston is HOPEFULLY prego... but | 4/30/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
Q: I am reading alot on how Bostons have whelping probs and usually need to deliver by C-Section! She ...
A: I have been breeding Boston Terriers for a number of years, and I have never had one that needed a C ...
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| breeding my boston terrier | 4/28/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
Q: I'm about to give up on my female boston accepting a male. She is now in her heat and will not ...
A: The most common reason for the female to refuse a male is the timing of the heat cycle. Please read ...
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| help! | 4/24/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
Q: i have a 5yr old boston terrier that we found. i am having issues with him using the bathroom all ...
A: Before your newly found dog is fully house trained it is best to not allow him the run of the house ...
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| breeding my male | 4/24/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
Q: I recently purchased a 5 month akc male boston to breed - How old do the males need to be to breed?
A: Most vet's recommend that a male dog be neutered by 16 weeks (4 months)because it is physically ...
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| Behavior/other | 4/23/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
Q: I have a few questions regarding my current boston terrier(I may be getting another) Hannah has a ...
A: The tendency for some animals to eat their poop is known as coprophagy, and is common among dogs. As ...
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| Boston still bleeding... | 4/23/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
Q: I really appreciate your responses. My Boston is in her first heat cycle, that has turned out to be ...
A: Sorry for the delay in getting back with you, I'll try not to let it happen again. The complete ...
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| BT/Epilepsy | 4/22/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
Q: In February, my BT, now 3yo, had two grand mal seizures, 25 days apart. He is now on phenobarbital, ...
A: I am sorry for the delay in getting back with you - I have been experiencing computer issues. ...
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