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| Eating Grass | 11/21/2009 | Angela Donald |
Q: I have a concern that has been bothering me for years. I have two boxers one 9 and the other is ...
A: Grass eating is basically a normal behavior for dogs. All dogs commonly eat grass and there are ...
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| bones | 11/20/2009 | Angela Donald |
Q: can my 13 week old boxer eat bones a local butcher gave me a bag of bones for my dogs i have a 2 ...
A: Yes you can give your dogs bones but never chicken bones as they are brittle,can splinter and cause ...
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| Breeding | 11/19/2009 | Angela Donald |
Q: What are the types of test a boxer go should through before breeding? What is the price range of all ...
A: The tests can run into the thousands of dollars for the sire and dam depending on your location and ...
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| lil bitty puppy | 11/18/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: My name is Kristen. I recently got a boxer puppy. She is the runt of the litter and the people I got ...
A: Let me address one thing at a time. You are correct. Crate training for "bladder control" is cruel- ...
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| Breeding Allie | 11/18/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: My friend and I purchased a boxer, Allie that is 4 years old. We want to breed her with Peanut, also ...
A: Andrea, I am confused as to why you would breed Allie and Peanut, just to give away puppies that ...
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| bed wetting | 11/18/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: my 6month old boxer is wetting her bedding and sometimes other soft furnishings . she is not yet ...
A: No, it isn't strange or unusual since she wasn't house trained-- she doesn't know any better and ...
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| boxer interest | 11/18/2009 | Angela Donald |
Q: morning-I have a male and female boxer,Male is 2 yr 6 months, female is 1 yr.Female came into first ...
A: Do not let them be unsupervised until 30 days have past from the beginning of the bleeding. The male ...
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| bed wetting | 11/18/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: my 6month old boxer is wetting her bedding and sometimes other soft furnishings . she is not yet ...
A: At 6 months old- she should have been house trained/broken. Why not? What happened? You begin ...
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| 18mo old femal boxer | 11/18/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: I have a 18mo old femal boxer ever since I got her she has been sick w/bloody exsplosive diarea I ...
A: Do not ever worry about her getting fat. She has had health problems that caused her to be ...
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| Boxers Behaviour | 11/17/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: We have a 2 year old Male Boxer. He is like a Teddy Bear in the house with his immediate family, ...
A: By keeping him in a kennel while you have visitors, is only making and creating a worse situation. ...
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| boxer coats | 11/17/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: I was wondering do boxers coat color get darker with age or lighter?
A: That depends- but usually lighter. Most pups are born fairly dark, and as they age, in a few weeks, ...
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| How many cups should I feed my boxer? | 11/17/2009 | Angela Donald |
Q: I have a one year old fawn male boxer. We just weighed him at 29 kilos. I am feeding him Eukanuba ...
A: It is always best to feed the recommended label amount for an adult weighing between 65-75 lbs. If ...
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| Boxers and Cancer | 11/17/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: My family and I love Boxers. We have had two over the years and they have supplied much joy!! ...
A: Whatever dog food you choose- pick an organic, all natural one with no corn, no glutens and no ...
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| too playful boxers | 11/16/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: My boxer is 6months old. The problem is she plays ruff with my 5 yo son. Problem is they weight is ...
A: Your Boxer is a puppy, and puppies play rough and tough, they are taught by momma to be "big, bad, ...
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| companion for a boxer | 11/14/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: my friend has a boxer who is quiet energetic. she is considering getting a companion for her. she is ...
A: No, I do not believe a Basset Hound would be a wise choice- as a Basset Hound is a "lazy" type, ...
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| Boxer Dog Hair Loss | 11/12/2009 | Angela Donald |
Q: We have 9 yr old female boxer approx. 60 lbs. that appears to have an abnormal amount of hair loss ...
A: I personally give my boxers a homemade diet and NuVet Supplements on a regular basis now except when ...
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| biting boxer | 11/11/2009 | Angela Donald |
Q: I have a 1 year old male boxer that we've had since he was 14 weeks old and recently has started to ...
A: Whenever a dog has bitten an owner it is best to seek inhome guidance from a trainer or behaviorist ...
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| Health | 11/10/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: My 9 yr old boxer has developed a few large lumps on his body, one inbetween his shoulder blades ...
A: Any time there are lumps under the skin or anywhere on the body- requires a vet's attention ...
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| Pacing & Walking in circles | 11/10/2009 | Angela Donald |
Q: My Mother has a 4 1/2 yr. old female old boxer that has just recently started to pace and walk in ...
A: I would have the vet check her out first to rule out any underlying medical conditions asap.Let me ...
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| boxer with lymphoma | 11/9/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: I recently { 11 day ago } got the bad news about my beloved Boxer,6 1/2 years old , great ...
A: Please don't give him (any dog) any type of chicken or poultry bone-- even if it is ground up. ...
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| boxer with lymphoma | 11/9/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: I recently { 11 day ago } got the bad news about my beloved Boxer,6 1/2 years old , great ...
A: Don, I am so sorry about the cancer. Positive attitude, good diet, and lots of love, go a long way. ...
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| Jumping on friends | 11/9/2009 | Angela Donald |
Q: I have a 2 year old 80 lbs male boxer that just loves to jump on friends and visitors. He will not ...
A: What you are describing to me is a typical boxer hug they do when they meet strangers if not taught ...
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| puppy coat & size | 11/8/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: I have 2 questions. When does a boxer lose their puppy coat? We adopted a pup from a boxer rescue. ...
A: Boxers really don't have a "puppy coat" but softer hair than it might be as he grows. If your puppy ...
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| 9 yr. old boxer | 11/7/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: I have a 9 yr. old boxer that is peeing a lot of blood. At first we thought she was in heat, but now ...
A: Aside from being in heat- blood in urine is a concern for kidney and/or bladder problems. This is ...
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| boxer nipping & jumping | 11/6/2009 | Angela Donald |
Q: I have a 8 month old male boxer who is somewhat trained. I am with him all day and he knows I am the ...
A: First let me say you may think your the dominant one but your actions aren't projecting that to the ...
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| my boxer pup (again) | 11/5/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: i'm lisa, i had written in to you before. i've been researching a bit and i'm beginning to think ...
A: Lisa, Yes, make notes of all these things that you've told me in this, and give it to your vet and ...
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| knot on boxers knee | 11/5/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: I have a male boxer who is almost 8. A couple months ago I noticed a knot on his knee(under skin). ...
A: Very handsome Brindles! I hate to scare you, but, since he is 8 years old, and Boxers being very ...
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| boxer puppy weight | 11/5/2009 | Angela Donald |
Q: I just sold a female boxer who at 8 weeks was about 4 lbs. yes small but healthy. The whole litter ...
A: Your story is amazing to me as in more than forty years I have not known of a litter surviving if ...
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| aggression | 11/5/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: I have a 7.5month old boxer pup who is an absolute delight to have. I also have 2 girls aged 6 and 8 ...
A: It is highly unusual for a Boxer to bite a child or not get along fabulously with all kids of all ...
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| Heat Cycle | 11/4/2009 | Angela Donald |
Q: My 3 year old boxer female has had 3 heat cycles already. Her last one was in April which means she ...
A: Dogs unlike humans are not as regular so I personally would not worry until it has been 7-8 months ...
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| boxer | 11/4/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: Are there any genetic problems with getting brindle boxers to gain weight? How do I get weight on a ...
A: A Boxer is a Boxer, whether Brindle, or reverse Brindle, Fawn, or White (a genetic gene that both ...
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| boxer breeding | 11/3/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: I have a 3 yr old male boxer (fawn), and an 8 month fawn female boxer mix. (father is pure boxer, ...
A: YES, she is way too young! She shouldn't be breed until 2 years old. However, if she is already ...
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| female boxer | 10/31/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: i have a female boxer 9mths old ,she is in heat for the 1st time ,,tonight she is panting very hard ...
A: Karen, I don't see how being in heat has anything to do with her panting --- and when they become ...
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| Boxer Question | 10/30/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: We adopted a male boxer about a year ago. He is truly awesome. He does have a habit of submissive ...
A: So he is 3 years old, and no previous history. Shelters will always tell you that he was given up- ...
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| Boxer Question | 10/30/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: We adopted a male boxer about a year ago. He is truly awesome. He does have a habit of submissive ...
A: First, you didn't tell me his age. Second, when you adopted him, was he a resue, how old was he, ...
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| 11 yr old female boxer with weight gain issues | 10/30/2009 | Angela Donald |
Q: I have an 11 yr old female boxer that I cant seem to keep weight on for anything. She has been ...
A: I have never heard of the boost drink being given to dogs. Ask your vet on that one. I do give my ...
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| No puppy energy | 10/28/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: I have an 8 week male boxer. He has been eating, peeing, pooping, but very little activity. He's ...
A: Hollie, you need to get him to your vet immediately. The white gums is a symptom of shock. When ...
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| puppy | 10/27/2009 | Angela Donald |
Q: I have a female boxer puppy approx 8 months she keeps throwing up and losing weight I have taken her ...
A: I would definitely seek a second opinion from another vet.Sometimes parasites like hookworms aren't ...
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| Yogurt | 10/27/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: Good morning Jannie, In the past I've read somewhere to give boxers yogurt with there food to help ...
A: I'm glad they liked it! They think they are really special now. If you ever get the chance to ...
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| Yogurt | 10/26/2009 | Jannie Balliett |
Q: Good morning Jannie, In the past I've read somewhere to give boxers yogurt with there food to help ...
A: You've got some big, healthy Boxers! How old is the 35lb. "pup" 6-7 months old? Yes, yogurt is ...
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