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Expert: - 7/21/2009


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I have a 6 year old boxer who has a red and raw chin. She rubs her chin on furniture to scratch. I have brought her to the vet and they said it was an allergy and gave me some ointment to put on her chin that didnt do anything. I also changed her food for a year and that didnt help. Any suggestions?

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Hi Pam,
Yes it could be allergies, a lot of boxers get this condition.This is the method I've used in the past for this. First change her food and water bowl to stainless bowls as many dogs are allergic to plastic and it harbors bacteria. Second, daily cleanse the area with hydrogen peroxide, used to clean wounds, dampen a cotton ball and apply then apply a triple antibiotic cream. Third, I'd put her on NuVet vitamins daily for at least 60 days or longer depending on how severe it is. This method has been fool proof for us with many boxers and other canines. You can go to our website and click on the link for NuVet on the right hand side of the website. Good luck and please let me know if this works for your boxer. Thanks so much for your question.
Sincerely,
Angela Donald
Canine Behavior Consultant
http://www.hitowerboxers.com

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I'll be happy to answer questions about boxer dog allergies,behavior,behavior modification,breeding,care,coat color genetics,diet,ear cropping,exercise,genetics,grooming,health,history,pedigrees,showing and training.

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I am a dedicated dog enthusiast and guardian of boxers for 40 years, a boxer conformation show exhibitor and breeder as well as a canine behavior consultant with a special interest in the boxer breed. I currently share my life with six boxer dogs.See our family of Boxer Dogs

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I currently contribute regularly to Dog-Canine Blog.I am the founder and publisher of The Boxer Behavioral Journal,a scientific journal with detailed behavioral case study information,which someday I hope will add valuable knowledge to the breeding,care and health of the breed.I am also a freelance writer with my latest article: Distinctive Behaviors of Boxer Dogs found at http://www.hitowerboxers.com/boxerdogbehavior.htm and distributed on the world wide web.

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I have a MBA from AU.I have gotten real life experiences from my 40 years of the family owning boxers and other canine breeds, through my boxer rescue rehabilitation efforts, obedience training of the breed, more than 20 years of study on dog-canine behavior, genetics, health research,from my work as a canine behavioral consultant,exhibitor and breeder. My quest for canine knowledge is a never ending journey.

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