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| boxer behaviour | 11/24/2009 |
Q: i have a 7 month old boxer.he s a very lively dog , surprisingly he s very scared of strangers or ...
A: Please continue as I have described with the treats and continue the socialization with as many ...
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| boxer behaviour | 11/23/2009 |
Q: i have a 7 month old boxer.he s a very lively dog , surprisingly he s very scared of strangers or ...
A: I would have your quests give him treats after they have entered the house and everyone is sitting ...
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| Eating Grass | 11/21/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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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| boxer interest | 11/18/2009 |
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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| How many cups should I feed my boxer? | 11/17/2009 |
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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| Boxer Dog Hair Loss | 11/12/2009 |
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 |
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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| Pacing & Walking in circles | 11/10/2009 |
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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| Jumping on friends | 11/9/2009 |
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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| boxer nipping & jumping | 11/6/2009 |
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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| boxer puppy weight | 11/5/2009 |
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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| Heat Cycle | 11/4/2009 |
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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| 11 yr old female boxer with weight gain issues | 10/30/2009 |
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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| puppy | 10/27/2009 |
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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| Behavior | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I recently got a 5 month old male fawn boxer a couple days ago. And i don't know if he's homesick ...
A: Most breeds sleep an average of 14 hours in a 24 hour period,which includes short naps, long ...
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| Boxer's and daily pooping | 10/20/2009 |
Q: on average how much should a male boxer who is 110 pounds- eats Premium dog food, twice a day each ...
A: Casey, The minimum amount is two per day. Other factors to take into consideration is the protein ...
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| Outdoor Boxers | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have a female boxer named Daisy who is about 4 years old. She and I enjoy the outdoors. Hiking, ...
A: The boxer has a single coat layer unlike most breeds who have a double coat so I personally don't ...
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| Aggressive Boxer | 10/9/2009 |
Q: We have had our Boxer for just over 2 years. He was such a great dog until I had a baby last ...
A: If you are in the tri-states area of MS, AR and TN I will be glad to come out and help you, if not ...
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| Is she in heat ? | 10/7/2009 |
Q: My 2 1/2 yr. old boxer female had puppies April 27th . This is a problem because we didn't intend to ...
A: You do have a problem, when a female is always swollen and doesn't bleed. The vet is right the only ...
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| Thin Boxer Puppy | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 13 week old boxer puppy & she seems very thin. We can see her ribs & her bones stick out on ...
A: No this is not normal, have the vet check her out, some parasites can cause this. Altho boxer pups ...
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| breeding | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I have a female boxer who is 3 years old, she has never been bred before. We had to bring the male ...
A: The female isn't ready, the male will know and probably take care of business. The female will most ...
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| femal boxer | 9/26/2009 |
Q: will my female boxer dog still get toned with little exercise? or do they become toned ...
A: Although the breed is muscular by nature, they will require at least 30 minutes of aerobic type ...
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| boxer size | 9/25/2009 |
Q: i have a 6 month old boxer milo.he weighs 19 kgs and suddenly ihv noticed that he has stopped ...
A: The average weight for an American male boxer is 70-75 lbs and a European boxer 75-80 lbs when ...
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| my puppys | 9/22/2009 |
Q: mitch) and they love to attack my work socks and wont come when you call them ever what tips do u ...
A: First the puppies are in a critical learning stage and their attention span is quite short. Try 10 ...
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| My Boxer is small | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have two 19 week Boxer the boy is 32 lbs and the girl is 26 1/2 is that a good size for then or ...
A: Your boxers are too young to tell what they will be when fully grown at two years of age. The weight ...
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| 9 month old boxer wont stop peeing in kennel | 9/15/2009 |
Q: And thank you for taking the time to read my email! I have had a boxer in the past, and he was a ...
A: What you have described is not normal behavior, usually there is an underlying medical condition ...
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| my 12 month old boxer puppy | 9/14/2009 |
Q: i have a 12 month old male boxer puppy and was wandering if he is under weight as he only weighs 68 ...
A: The average weight of an American male boxer would be 70-75 lbs when matured at 2 years old, the ...
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| BOXER W/ ANAL SWELLING | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I noticed last night my 5 year old Boxer (male, not neutered) was rubbing his rear end on floor. 1st ...
A: It is probably his anal sacs are impacted, the vet should be your option. The vet can relieve this ...
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| Boxers | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I have a female boxer who will be 2 at the end of November and she hasn't yet gone on heat, how long ...
A: Depending on the lines your boxer descends from, you can expect the heat cycle to be between 18-24 ...
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| Boxer female | 9/6/2009 |
Q: We have one 11 year old male (fixed) and one 5 year old male (unfixed) and we are looking to get a ...
A: I believe you will be altering the situation greatly by adding the unspayed female. Now the rules ...
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| Boxer Heat Cycles | 9/4/2009 |
Q: My 6 year old Boxer was bred once at 5 years of age and produced a healthy litter of 7. It's now ...
A: Once a boxer bitch comes into heat the cycles usually are at least once or twice a year. I would be ...
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| Barking boxer puppy | 9/3/2009 |
Q: We have a 14 week old boxer puppy. She is a great dog, but likes to bark a lot inside. This is a ...
A: The way to stop the barking will depend on why she is barking. Dogs bark for the many reasons, to ...
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| Graying early/bumps on back | 8/30/2009 |
Q: My boxer dog is just 6 years old. My daughter got a small puppy 6 months ago. My boxer took to him ...
A: Boxers with black masks do seem to gray earlier than the ones who are flashy( lots of white ...
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| changes in color as puppy ages | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I have 3 week old Boxer puppies. They have genes for both colors in their lines. They are dark now ...
A: As soon as the puppies were dry after birth you can see the brindle stripes but to an untrained eye ...
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| Wieght of a 4 mo boxer puppy? | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 4mo old boxer pup. She currently wieghs 13lbs. At 3mo she wieghed 5.6lbs. She is extremley ...
A: There is no average weight per se, it will depend on the genetics,parents and environment, if her ...
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| could my boxer be pregnant? | 8/24/2009 |
Q: Ok, I think my boxer could be pregnant.Her vulva hasn't gone back in and her nipples aren't ...
A: The only one who can answer that question is your local vet,yes dogs do have false pregnancies so ...
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| 2 yr old white male boxer | 8/17/2009 |
Q: My White boxer is 2 years old and has been losing his hair and his skin becomes raw underneath, and ...
A: Yes it is something to worry about. A vet visit is in order asap to prevent secondary infections. Be ...
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| Red Bumps | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I adopted my Boxer in April. We moved from an apartment downtown to a house with a yard in June. ...
A: It does seem as though he is suffering from allergies and your vet is giving him the protocol that ...
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| Boxer pigment change-hair loss | 8/15/2009 |
Q: My male boxer who is 2 1/2 years old seems to have hair loss and/or pigment change around his eyes, ...
A: What you have described sounds like an allergy or mange.Have your vet take a look and maybe ask for ...
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| breeding boxer dog | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I have a female boxer that is 7 years old. She is in tip top condition and has been all of her life. ...
A: I personally have never bred a female more than 5 years old. My females never have more than 2 ...
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| 4 week old male boxer puppy | 8/2/2009 |
Q: We just had a litter of puppies four weeks ago today. Today we noticed that two of our males have a ...
A: It is usually the first signs of dehydration per my vet. You should seek vet attention to be on the ...
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| Boxer Dog rear leg issue | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I have a white male 9 year old boxer. Last six months he has shown signs of losing control of his ...
A: What you have described to me sounds a lot like DEGENERATIVE MYELOPATHY or DM. DM is a neurological ...
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| My boxer | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering.... My boxer had puppies the other night, she had a really hard time she ended ...
A: Yes she will get over it.But this is a traumatic experience for dogs.From what you have described to ...
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| Boxer with a raw chin | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year old boxer who has a red and raw chin. She rubs her chin on furniture to scratch. I ...
A: Yes it could be allergies, a lot of boxers get this condition.This is the method I've used in the ...
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| should we get another boxer? | 6/26/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are wondering if we should get another boxer? Currently, we have Lola, a 2yr old ...
A: I agree with the breeder, its best to get a male boxer as her companion. Female boxers are prone to ...
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| Boxer Dog allergies | 6/24/2009 |
Q: i have a 10 week old white boxer. the 1st week i had him he seemed to be in good health. now for the ...
A: Can you answer a few more questions ? What are you feeding him and how often? How long is the puppy ...
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| three and a half month old female boxer with allergy | 6/20/2009 |
Q: recently she started developing skin allergies. she has developed red spots and she itches a lot. ...
A: The protocol your vet is using is standard for allergies. Ask your vet if you can give her Bendadryl ...
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| Boxer Behavior | 6/17/2009 |
Q: ..our boxer has recently taken up sleeping under my sons bed each night. In the past, she has slept ...
A: Your husband being sick is most likely why the change in her. Dogs are very keen to humans,they ...
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| Boxer Behavior | 6/16/2009 |
Q: ..our boxer has recently taken up sleeping under my sons bed each night. In the past, she has slept ...
A: Sounds as though she might be denning, maybe coming into heat or just seeking a cooler place to ...
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| Female Boxer Mix | 6/14/2009 |
Q: We have a boxer mix female dog that is probably about 7 to 8 years old. We are seeing a difference ...
A: The boxer breed lives on average 11-14 years old. What you are describing to me sounds as though ...
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| Boxer puppies ; my 2 week old boxer pup is vomiting and has diarrhea | 6/13/2009 |
Q: My dam has just had her first liter they are 2 wks old one of the pups is vomitting a cottage cheese ...
A: Maria, The symptoms you have described can be common among many many illnesses, so I can't give you ...
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| regading yallow discharege | 6/11/2009 |
Q: my 4.5 month boxer bitch having problem his vagania having yallow discharge for last 1 month. Dr is ...
A: I would get a second opinion from another Doctor and consider spaying her. This is unusual for her ...
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| Boxer - Skin | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 18 month old Boxer. Tyson has had skin problems for a year now under his neck and at the ...
A: What you have described to me sounds like demodectic mange. It can be a common skin problem for ...
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| Cherry sized lump in front knee | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I recently discovered a cherry sized lump on the front of my boxer/mix's knee. It is on her front ...
A: I would definitely take it seriously and have the vet check it. Boxers are prone to cancers and it ...
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| Boxer dog: aggresion | 6/4/2009 |
Q: my 8 month old female boxer has become aggresive with my 2 yr old male boxer, she was fine when I ...
A: From your description it sounds as though the female is warning the male to give her her space, a ...
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| boxer training | 6/2/2009 |
Q: i have a female boxer she is 5 1/2 months ive tried everything with trainig her and still pees in ...
A: First let me explain that some boxers have what I call a weak bladder and can't hold it or get ...
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| Boxer Dogs: Boxer with skin condition | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old male boxer that I've recently notice he has some kind of skin irritation. He is ...
A: Believe it or not, I have been told from numerous vets over the years that the discharge is probably ...
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| Boxer Dogs: Boxer with skin condition | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old male boxer that I've recently notice he has some kind of skin irritation. He is ...
A: So glad to her your boxer is doing better. My opinion is short term use of steroids is okay as long ...
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| Boxer dog: pink tint to coat | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old male fawn boxer. At times we notice that the white around his nose, mouth and ...
A: The pink tint around his nose and mouth area is a normal process and will continue to vary and ...
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| Strange Bumps appeared on Bruno | 5/28/2009 |
Q: My 6 month old Boxer, Bruno, started developing bumps on his skin today at about 2 pm. You can see ...
A: I have seen this a few times in boxers. It is usually an allergic reaction to insect bites or ...
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| Boxer in Heat | 5/27/2009 |
Q: We have a boxer that is 13 months old and started in Heat two weeks ago i noticed before she started ...
A: This is all normal behavior and there is no harm in babying her during this time.She is just wanting ...
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| Running | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I just recently adopted a 2 year old boxer mix from a shelter. Pulling during walks is probably what ...
A: August, A vet visit should be in order to check him out thoroughly. If it is his joints, a ...
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| Boxer Weight | 5/22/2009 |
Q: My boxers weighs 47-50 lbs at 1 yr, is this normal, is he small or does he have a health issue?
A: It is a little small for his age.But it will also depend on the lines he comes from, genetics and ...
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| Boxer Dogs: Boxer with skin condition | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old male boxer that I've recently notice he has some kind of skin irritation. He is ...
A: Lani, It does sound like Flea Allergy Dermatitis or Flea Bite Hypersensitivity which can be a common ...
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| boxer dog: coat discolouration | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I have a small reddish coloured male boxer, at his flank (waist) both sides there are patches that ...
A: Ian, Your boxer is at the right age to start showing the uneven coat color or discoloration ...
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| boxer dog: coat discolouration | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I have a small reddish coloured male boxer, at his flank (waist) both sides there are patches that ...
A: Ian, It is not unusual for boxers coat color to be uneven or different color tones. Rarely will the ...
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| frequent licking/newly appearing black spots | 5/8/2009 |
Q: we have a 9 month old purebred boxer. She is small for the breed, weighing in at her last vet appt ...
A: The black spots you see starting to appear under the white areas of hair are normal. The boxer does ...
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| adding another boxer to the mix? | 5/2/2009 |
Q: My question is, i have two female dogs already, one is a 75lb black lab boxer mix who the vet says ...
A: Honestly I can't say for certain that this male boxer will be safe with your pack you have now. All ...
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| Boxer puppy with white face | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I am looking to adopt a boxer puppy. The one I am interested in is fawn, but one side of his face is ...
A: While the white marking may look like a defect it is not, just unusual.I have a young adult with ...
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| getting thin | 4/9/2009 |
Q: My one year old boxer male seems to be getting thinner lately. He seems to be loosing a lot of ...
A: There are several conditions that could be causing the weight loss in your male boxer dog. A trip to ...
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| potty | 4/7/2009 |
Q: We just bought a boxer puppy 2 months ago to go with our three year old boxer. He has been doing ...
A: The cause to the potty problem with your boxer puppy could be a number of things. A vet visit is in ...
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| 5 month old male boxer peeing problem. | 4/4/2009 |
Q: My son just moved back in with us. He has a 5 month old male boxer. He "drizzles" all the time! We ...
A: Wendi, Thanks for your question about your boxer puppy. First thing is a trip to the vet to check ...
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| white Boxers | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I have been looking for a white Boxer pup for a few weeks now, but in the process of my search I've ...
A: It is a common myth that white boxer dogs have more prevalence of health issues. There is no ...
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| Eye Goop | 3/25/2009 |
Q: My one year old boxer boy has recently been having a marked increase in eye discharge and it seems ...
A: I would recommend the vet visit as yellow or green discharge could indicate an infection and ...
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| aggressive male boxer | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I have a white male boxer who is about to be 9 months old. (He is not deaf or blind, contrary to the ...
A: Personally I think you need to seek help from your veterinarian and a local behaviorist or trainer ...
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| diet | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have 2 boxers and no matter what i feed them they seem to have stomach trouble, noises and ...
A: Many boxer dogs are food intolerant to the vast commercial dog foods on the market today.In order of ...
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