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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Deaf puppy ? | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: I have a 9 week old female boxer puppy. She is pure white,the only mark of color that she has on ... A: The puppy should have the Baer hearing test given by your vet to assertain the correct level of ... | |
| Spaying a 9 year old boxer | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: I have a 9 year old boxer that I am getting different feedback on related to spaying her. Her ... A: I would have to agree not to spray at this age due to possible complications and risk. Now if it ... | |
| Boxer allergy/itching | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: We (actually my daughter) have a beautiful 2-year-old female Boxer (spayed) who continually breaks ... A: Since your daughter has eliminated the most common culprits, I would only bath her once a month or ... | |
| sensitive stomach | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: My one year old boxer has a very sensitive stomach. He is extremely gassy and his stools are very ... A: Most commercial dog foods contain grains and this isn't what mother nature had intended for the ... | |
| Very Sick Boxer with No Diagnosis | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: We have a 10-year old boxer who is very sick. He is not eating very much (but will eat boiled ... A: I must admit I always hate getting questions about boxers who are ill as it breaks my heart. From ... | |
| Boxer Breeding | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1 1/2 year old male boxer and i was wondering if he was old enough to mate? A friend of ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question, it was never sent to me by the automated system. I ... | |
| boxer lungeing | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I was recently visiting my son and daughter-in-law who has two boxers. I was babysitting my 8 month ... A: I can understand your worrying. First it is very hard to read a dog's body language if your not ... | |
| boxer | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: how old is to old to breed my female boxer and when i do breed her how long does she need to be ... A: Most boxer breeders do not breed past the age of five. The best days to breed her are between day 11 ... | |
| Stomach problems | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: My 7 year old adopted boxer has now had stomach issues for years. Started very suddenly. Constant ... A: The RAW diet is the best thing that has helped other boxers who I've had dealings with who exhibit ... | |
| artificial insemination | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: we tried several times it seems that the male was having difficulty so we decided to try artificial ... A: The pups wouldn't be showing yet and would be up high. I have great results on/about the 38th day of ... | |
| pre-labor boxer | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: How long will my boxer spot blood before actually delivering? She has been spotting for 3 days. A: If your boxer doesn't deliver today or tonight I would advise a trip to the vet ASAP. Every dog is ... | |
| My baby girl | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a boxer and she is 10 months old and she went into heat at 9 months, on the 14th day of heat ... A: She is swollen because of the heat cycle only most likely. I would bet 99.99% she is pregnant if he ... | |
| 18 month old boxer mix poops 6 times within a hour | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: ..all her life she has been pooping alot.....its not just in the mornings either. Basically anytime ... A: You really should have the vet take a look at her.It could be parasites. But in most cases its the ... | |
| My Boxer has bumps everywhere | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 18 month old female boxer and she all the sudden started getting a few small bumps and then ... A: Get her to the vet immediately. Sounds like a an allergic reaction and ask your vet about giving her ... | |
| boxer anxiety | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: My husband is in the military and we have 2 children and 3 dogs,( 2 Boxers and a Toy Poodle). We ... A: From the description you have given, the boxer has not settled into the new home yet, the move is ... | |
| boxers | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: i have a few boxers and would love to know how would you rate them as to their breed the adult one ... A: Yes Peggy pups can change as they grow but when you've been doing this as long as I have you can ... | |
| boxers | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: i have a few boxers and would love to know how would you rate them as to their breed the adult one ... A: The boxer I'm seeing in this picture, a fawn, in my honest opinion does not meet the breed standard. ... | |
| 6 year old Boxer incontinence | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: My six year old Boxer has started to have a bit of frequent urination and some incontinence issues. ... A: Unfortunately you are correct in that it can be as simple as a urinary tract infection to a more ... | |
| Eggs for my boxer | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 1/2 old female boxer. She and I live in the home of a relative who has raised boxers in ... A: I personally would not give my boxers or any dog a raw egg out of the possibility of salmonella ... | |
| new dog | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: I just got a 18 month old boxer from a friend that couldnt take care of him anymore. I was wondering ... A: On average in about 4-6 weeks he'll settle in and it'll be as if he was always with you. Just be ... | |
| boxer pup vision | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: When does a puppy boxer gain 100 percent vision A: All canine puppies have 100 % vision at about three weeks of age.To understand what 100 % vision in ... | |
| weight / feeding | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: she currently weighs 11.3kg is this right or am i underfeeding her. she probably eats 3/4 of a cup ... A: There is no perfect weight per se at this age, you should not see the ribs but be able to feel them ... | |
| My dogs paw | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a boxer that is a little over a year old. He has developed a large callus feeling lump right ... A: It appears to be a interdigital furuncle but with boxers its always best to have the vet take a look ... | |
| Dew Claws | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: We just purchased a 4 month old boxer pup and she still has her dew claws. Would it be too hard on ... A: Yes it would be better to do it now when she is spayed than later and another surgery. I can't ... | |
| Low-energy | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a very high-energy 3 year old, 85lbs. male boxer. He is fed 2x per day and waits patiently ... A: The symptoms could be any number of things wrong and it is wise to have the vet check him out any ... | |
| spots on back | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 day old boxer pups and some of them have one pimple sized soar on there back that is kind ... A: It is most likely Puppy Impetigo also known as Puppy Pyoderma and Juvenile Pustular Dermatitis. ... | |
| boxer/sherpei mix | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: my dog is 5 yrs old spayed female boxer mix, she has the symtoms of Degenerative myclopathy, from ... A: Please see the following article for an in-depth approach to the disease by R.M. Clemmons, DVM, PhD ... | |
| reaction to saliva | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: Hi Angela my family and I have an 12 month old male Boxer when ever he licks us we all break out ... A: It is my understanding that your allergic reaction is quite common in the dog owners world. I want ... | |
| Boxer rashes | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: My 12 month female boxer has thining hair on side of face . She occassionally scratches it but not ... A: It definitely sounds like an allergic reaction to something. You will need to tell the vet the same ... | |
| 4mth old boxer pup very thin. | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: we recently got given a 4mth old boxer pup that the man could not handle as he said she was ... A: Continue with the small meals 4-5 times a day, it could take four to six weeks to show any signs of ... | |
| Neutering | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I just got a 7-month-old boy boxer. I had heard that boxers can be very hyper and a little hard to ... A: It is wonderful to hear he is a normal boxer. Most people mis-label the boxer as hyper when in fact ... | |
| Feeding my boxer | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: I need some advise on feeding my 10 month old Boxer. He was on burns when we got him at 9 weeks,I ... A: Please check out my website for holistic dog foods we recommend giving boxers at ... | |
| barking | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: i have a male and female boxer, the female is 19 mos old and the male is 6 mos old, my question is ... A: Yes they are young and it could play a role in it for lets say the six month old, now this one is ... | |
| barking | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: i have a male and female boxer, the female is 19 mos old and the male is 6 mos old, my question is ... A: The dogs bark to alert you to the presence of strangers who are not part of the pack, you and your ... | |
| introducing femail boxer pup to 5yr old male boxer | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: i just have a couple of worries, Diezel our Brindle male has socialised with other dogs and gets on ... A: There are several things you can do to lessen the stress of the new pup's arrival. Always put the ... | |
| Leaving pup alone | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old boxer dog (Bauer) who my boyfriend & I just adore. He is picking up his ... A: Love the name of your boxer puppy ! You are right he can't hold it at that age for that long of time ... | |
| boxer attacking other dogs | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: i have a 10 month old boxer female and a 10 month old pug male. my boxer seems to attack him when ... A: No this is not normal in the boxer breed per se but it is a natural instinct in dogs to assert ... | |
| Training | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I recently adopted a year old boxer from a shelter.The only thing he knows is to come here,but he ... A: Congratulations on the adoption of your new boxer dog, Morty. Boxers need to work for a living so ... | |
| re/ my boxers lip have gone red | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: iv'e taken her to the vets twice now ,first they give her anti biotic's with no change after a fews ... A: It looks likes mites to me. Have the vet do a skin scrapping to confirm if you don't see improvement ... | |
| Boxer playtime | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: My now 11 month old female is a teenager & is also acting like one. we joined the local dog training ... A: I would have the pet sitter walk her twice a day or at least once then you walk her for at least ... | |
| my boxers lips | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: my boxers lower and upper lips have gone red,should i get her to the vets? A: This usually happens with an allergic reaction to something or wind/lick chapped. Its best to have ... | |
| 3 year old male, losing weight and silly things | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old male boxer and recently it's started to lose weight and also does it's motions ... A: Its time to visit the vet and have your boxer checked out. Anytime a dog starts to act differently ... | |
| cont. heat/spay | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 yr old boxer I rescued 2 1/2 yrs ago. She was extremely malnourished and in shock. She ... A: I'd advise talking with your vet and determining through a health screen with your vet the best ... | |
| wobbly back legs | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: My Boxer is 11yrs old. No other health problems other than very wobbly back legs, started 3months ... A: I'm sorry to hear of your boxers decline. The problem you have described is most likely Degenerative ... | |
| Another boxer dog | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a intact female boxer who is now 10 months. Iam contemplating on adopting an older boxer dog ... A: Yes it does sound like a yeast infection, continue with the Malaseb shampoo not the vinegar. But I ... | |
| Another boxer dog | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a intact female boxer who is now 10 months. Iam contemplating on adopting an older boxer dog ... A: Go for it ! Should be a good match. When choosing another boxer its best to get the opposite sex and ... | |
| another boxer | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: i have a 6 month old male and i have been asked to take a 2 year old boxer felmale now do you think ... A: They should get along, but there is never a guarantee as each dog has an individual personality and ... | |
| Aggessive | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: My 4yr old female boxer is becoming aggressive to strangers and other dogs, she never use to act ... A: Re-enforce your obedience training with her on a daily basis for at least 15 minutes, the sit ... | |
| boxer turned aggressive towards his dad | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: i m completely at my wits end and dont know where to turn. I have a female boxer called Star who is ... A: You can not have two males or females together that are not spayed or neutered.It is a dominance ... | |
| pregnant? | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: i drove 8 hours to breed my dog,and 3 weeks later she started filling out more plus eating more,as ... A: The vet could be wrong but it is highly unlikely.It isn't uncommon for females to have what is ... | |
| 1 1/2 yr old female boxer w/ swollen nipples, hair loss, slight discharge | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: Our 1 1/2 year old spayed female light brindle boxer has swollen nipples, hair loss on neck and ... A: I'd have the vet check her for Brucellosis. It could be a number of things but Brucellosis does have ... | |
| 9 week old female | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: .. My little Bentlee will be 9 weeks tomorrow she is a beautiful brindle boxer but she started to ... A: It is probably demodectic mange or an allergic reaction to fleas. Keep the vet appointment and have ... | |
| boxer | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: i hav a 7-8year old white male boxer.i am havin him neutered on the 20th july 2010.feel bad but he ... A: Its never too late to spay or neuter your boxer. It will help his behavior but could I also suggest ... | |
| boxer height | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: my boxer is 13 months old but weighs around 51-52 pounds.is it normal? also i always think that he ... A: Your boxer still has another year of growing and should be around 70 lbs at age two. They grow tall ... | |
| Allergies | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: Our boxer is 20 months old and has had a terrible time with allergies. The allergist says one of his ... A: I'd try NuVet Plus vitamin supplements for at least three months( one whole bottle 90 count), you ... | |
| 6 year old femal and an 8 week old femal | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: we have a 6 year old female along with a 10 year old male. A friend needs to find a home for a 8 ... A: Sounds like Sophie might have been trying to pick her up by biting at the back of her neck, that is ... | |
| 6 year old femal and an 8 week old femal | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: we have a 6 year old female along with a 10 year old male. A friend needs to find a home for a 8 ... A: You should have little or no problems with a female puppy that young growing up with your seniors. ... | |
| bad breath | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5yr old male boxer who recently tested positive for hookworm. He has gotten the 2 rounds of ... A: The heartworm medicine will not kill the hookworms unless it also contains pyrantel. It is not ... | |
| Aggressive Boxer | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2.5 year old male Boxer (Yuri) who has begun showing aggression to any one not in the ... A: There are a few things you might try, first consider a dog walker of the opposite sex than the one ... | |
| female boxer puppy (9 months old) peeing inside | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a nine month old boxer puppy who seems to pee a lot more than my last male boxer. We brought ... A: It is a territorial behavior, the family pack's scent are on these blankets and she is adding hers ... | |
| Destructive Boxer | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: Destructive Boxer We have a 8 month old female fawn boxer, who is a delight to have. She is ... A: Sorry for the delay but I haven't been receiving my emails from allexperts for five days now. Yes I ... | |
| 3 year old male boxer | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: hi i just got a male boxer dog on saturday he is white with brown brindle patches on his eyes the ... A: Sorry for the delay but I haven't been getting my questions from allexperts for about five days, ... | |
| Sudden collapsing | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: Our boxer is 10 months old and she has had two attacks of lifelessness. First, we found her in the ... A: Sorry for the delay but I haven't been getting my questions from Allexperts for some strange reason ... | |
| 8 wk pup chokes to death | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: My wife and 2 daughters traveled from our home in Virginia to rural eastern Pennsylvania to pick up ... A: Sorry for the delay but for some strange reason I haven't been getting my questions from allexperts ... | |
| Adding anonther boxer to the family | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: We currently have two adult boxers, one neutered male, one spayed female. The male has just turned ... A: Personally I would not recommend getting another boxer at this time, you have the perfect setup with ... | |
| puppy bug bites | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 white boxers. Mom (5 yrs old) and daughter (9 mnths). I have both of them on Frontline ... A: The skin so soft not diluted would probably work better or even no scented baby oil. It could be an ... | |
| boxer with sometimes teary eys | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: Our 5 month old boxer has milky colored tears about 3 times a day. He does not seems bothered by ... A: Usually the eye discharges are harmless and it is part of the body’s natural defense system to rid ... | |
| Not eating... | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 m/o boxer and he has not been eating very much lately. We changed his food a couple times ... A: Yes you should be concerned. He should be eating alot more.You might try the food he was on when he ... | |
| healthly lookin boxer dying a 2 days | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: mom boxer giving plenty of milk healthy looking babies dying at 2 days could this be acidity in milk A: The number one suspect would be the pups are getting cold, second, is her laying on them if this is ... | |
| boxer not protective | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: my 11 months old boxer is not protective.recently while i was walking with my boxer i was attacked ... A: The boxer is too young to understand, boxers do not mature until 2 years of age.They are not ... | |
| leg pain | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: and for the past several days he has been acting really funny. He use to jump on our bed every night ... A: I would recommend a visit to the vet to determine the cause of his pain ASAP. Dogs have a unique way ... | |
| Sick older boxer :( | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I've glossed over this site prior and unfortunately I am forced to use it for my own situation. The ... A: You have my sympathy about Cashus. I am not a veterinarian so I can't diagnosis Cashus problems. I ... | |
| Leash walking/ obedience | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 8 month old brindle boxer(Mercedes). I have had her since she was 5 weeks old. The problem ... A: First the puppy was way too young to leave the dam and litter at 5 weeks old so you are experiencing ... | |
| throwing food back up whole. | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I have to boxers. One 3 year old female and one 2 year old male. for the past few months they have ... A: It could be food intolerance or allergies. it is imperative to have your vet check them out as there ... | |
| Large lum on my boxer | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: My female boxer has a lump going from the side of her hip to the bottom of her tail. I can't tell if ... A: If your female can walk fine without any limping or lameness in the hind quarters then I doubt the ... | |
| 10 year old boxer nearly blind | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: will he be able to adjust to the situation as he keeps bumping into things as he has gone down hill ... A: Ever dog is different in how they adjust, some do it very easily with guidance. Its important to ... | |
| Shedding | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: My boxer pup 6 months old sheds a lot. We are getting into winter in a couple of months but it is ... A: You can expect to see seasonal shedding in the Spring and Autumn. Boxers are average shedders who ... | |
| Bringing another boxer into the household | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I just decided to bring a 7 month old male boxer into our family. We have a 2 year old ... A: Neutering the male should improve the situation to some degree. When bringing another dog into the ... | |
| Breeding | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: My dog is pregnant & she gets pregnant she loses fur. What causes this & is there anything I can do? ... A: Female canine's usually shed during their estrus and heat cycles due to changing hormonal levels. ... | |
| No Flagging while in heat | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: Our Boxer, Laila, is 4 years old. Her eat cycles are very hard to notice. She is now in her most ... A: All dogs are different and most do not flag. Sounds as though you have missed the window, testing ... | |
| female boxer - uncontrollable peeing | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: We adopted a pure bred boxer 2 1/2 years ago... she was probably 1 1/2 years at the time. In the ... A: I would be inclined to say its an underlying medical condition and would have her checked out by ... | |
| 6 month old boxer puppy potty training | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I am concerned that my 6 month old boxer is still having accidents in the house. He will hold it ... A: The boxer puppy isn't harder to housetrain as most people claim, the problem arises because of a ... | |
| My 9 month boxer deficates numours times in kennel | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: We have a farely large kennel so my boxer can have a little room. When I am home he never has an ... A: It is most likely a separation anxiety issue if the dog isn't being let outside on a regular ... | |
| boxer mom losing hair | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: my female boxer(age 3or 4) had pups 5 weeks ago and is suddenly losing hair. This seems to be an ... A: No this is not normal. Have your vet do a skin scraping to determine if mites are present as the ... | |
| Alpha dog & biting | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 month boxer who I have allowed to rule the house. I have attended a puppy class but they ... A: You can be pack leader being a single female. First of all if the dog is not neutered then by all ... | |
| overly aggressive male boxer | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: We took in a male boxer and have had him now for a year and he has become very aggressive with other ... A: All aggression cases should be evaluated in home by a professional behaviorist or trainer.The ... | |
| boxer drinking and urinating lots | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: firstly thank you for your information on head shaking syndrome in boxers. I have a 12yr old female ... A: Your very welcome for the information. I would have Nellie checked for diabetes and also have her ... | |
| upset stomach | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: every so often my boxer gets an upset stomach is there anything you recommend we do A: Boxers who have upset stomachs quite often should see the vet. Take notes about when this happens ... | |
| Boxer females who fight | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: My fiance and I have a 6 year old female boxer. We have had her for about a year. She has an ... A: Someone should have told you that boxers of the same sex rarely get along unless raised together ... | |
| Boxer Weight | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: How Much Should A Four Month Old Boxer Weigh? A: There is no normal weight at this age, it will depend on the size of the parents, how much she ... | |
| Boxer girl sitting on other Boxers | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: My Boxer girl also sits on my other Boxers. She's not doing this as a sign of agression, but rather ... A: Your boxer girl is experiencing some insecurities and its common among females of the boxer breed. ... | |
| running problem | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: i have a 10 and half months old boxer. i know all boxers are agile but Milo's aglility is something ... A: You may be able to put some weight on him by adding can dog food to his dry kibble, this will ... | |
| Strange behaviour | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: It appears that we only correspond when there is a problem or a concern. However, I do value your ... A: I can recall seeing similar symptoms in dogs that had a blockage from eating things they shouldn't ... | |
| Strange behaviour | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: It appears that we only correspond when there is a problem or a concern. However, I do value your ... A: I can feel your frustration and I know exactly what you mean. Can you get pet insurance in Canada ? ... | |
| Strange behaviour | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: It appears that we only correspond when there is a problem or a concern. However, I do value your ... A: I would have the vet do a complete toxicology screen, is the dog on heartworm medicine? Is the dog ... | |
| Boxador | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: Since our beloved boxer died on Christmas day at 6 years old, we have been devastated..truly a ... A: I am very sorry to hear of your lost of your beloved boxer. This is the first time I have ever heard ... | |
| Is my boxer under weight | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I took my 13 month old female boxer to the vet this morning to have her spade. My mother-in-law,who ... A: I would say yes she is under weight as well. The ideal weight would be about 5O lbs at her age. You ... | |
| 5 Month Old Female Boxer Pup | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: This is the first time i am taking care of a pet and therefore have lots of questions. My lil white ... A: Answer to your questions: 1. She most likely has the mange, have your vet do a skin scraping to ... | |
| when do boxers first heat happen? | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: we have a 14 month old boxer that has not gone into heat to our knowledge. at what age do boxers ... A: All female boxers are different, some come into heat the first time between six and twelve months ... | |
| weight loss and shaking head | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: My boxer caesar will be 2 in april. I have notice he has been breathing heavy, he has about 6 pounds ... A: Marissa, Boxers are prone to a condition called Idiopathic Head Tremors or Idiopathic Head Bobbing. ... | |
| My 2 year old boxer | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I am having aggression problems with my 2 year old boxer. He doe snot socialize with other dogs or ... A: The reality is I can not help you with an aggression problem over the Internet, these types of cases ... | |
| My boxer is aggressive at the park | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me with my 18 months old boxer. He has recently started to be highly ... A: I would guess that your male isn't the one starting the problems if he is neutered. If he isn't ... | |
| My Boxer-Sniffer | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: Sniffer is 10 months old and we adopted him from a friend of ours so there's no way to check his ... A: Here is the link to proper tick removal http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=62 , for ... | |
| Dukey | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: ,my boxer "Duke",..eats away at his feet and now he has raw rash,I've tried different meds,,but i ... A: It sounds to me like he has an allergy. You will need to determine what is causing it before you can ... | |
| 2 female boxers | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 female boxers age 5. I did not know about the danger of having 2 females in one household. ... A: Once the females have drawn blood from each other they most likely will not get along and are most ... | |
| female boxer snapping and growling | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: our 2 year old boxer is in heat and she is snapping and growling at our 4 year old son. this has ... A: Yes any time a dog is snapping and growling you should be worried , there is a reason and for safety ... | |
| female boxer snapping and growling | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: our 2 year old boxer is in heat and she is snapping and growling at our 4 year old son. this has ... A: Yes it could be but it may not be as well. Keep the dog crated and away from your son and others. ... | |
| Boxer and antibiotics | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: My 2 year old boxer often breaks out with a swollen, red paw and simultaneously, her lips get ... A: This is most likely an allergy. Try only stainless steel bowls for food and water as many dogs are ... | |
| 2nd Boxer | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I currently have a 10 month old female boxer Ty, she is great and we have a lot of fun ... A: Congratulations on choosing another boxer for your family. I would recommend a male as this will ... | |
| neutering | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited my son's 7 year old female boxer who is, in my opinion, quite overweight. We tried ... A: It would be best to have the vet check her out to determine the best course of action to take. The ... | |
| My non barking Boxer... | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: Is there such a thing as too little barking. Sometime I think my wife and I over did the ignoring ... A: Sounds like you and your wife socialized him very well and he sees no need to alert you to strangers ... | |
| boxer's skin | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 1/2 year old female boxer. She is white with a few light brown spots. In the past few ... A: The most likely causes are skin allergies, wind burn or sun burn. Try sunscreen on her with aloe ... | |
| introducing new puppy to 5month puppy | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old male boxer puppy named Chucky and i just got an 8 week old female boxer puppy ... A: The behavior you have described is a normal greeting between boxer puppies. You will have to ... | |
| puppy feeding | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I had asked you a few questions earlier on about a 13 week old boxer pup with Tibia fracture. This ... A: Check the label on the dog food packet and feed the amount for a 60-70 lb adult dog. Split the ... | |
| Introducing a new Boxer to our other 2 | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: we have a 9 year old Boxer named Thunder and a 3 year old named Marley. We found another Boxer named ... A: Wait until she is out of heat to introduce them and you have spayed her, also wait until she is ... | |
| rescued boxer age | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: Have a female boxer that wandered up about 3 weeks ago. I don't know anything about her except, ... A: Your vet may be able to tell you the approximate age of this female through a dental exam and ... | |
| Taking care of a injured boxer puppy | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14 week old boxer puppy.She had a tibia fracture recently and had a surgery . As you may be ... A: I'm so glad to hear your puppy is doing better. Since these types of fractures are complicated and ... | |
| Hive-like lumps | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: My 6 year old white boxer has 2 reoccurring hives on each side of her rib cage. They randomly swell ... A: Here are two articles I think you will find interesting and possibly the cause of your boxers hives. ... | |
| addition to the family | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old white male Boxer, who truly is the apple of my eye. He is very well behaved and ... A: You should have no problems with the new addition. When you all meet everyone needs to be as calm as ... | |
| Taking care of a injured boxer puppy | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14 week old boxer puppy.She had a tibia fracture recently and had a surgery . As you may be ... A: The puppy at this age may be only able to hold her bladder about 3 hours maximum. I would recommend ... | |
| 2 boxer females--looking to adopt | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: We have two boxer females who we've had together since they were puppies (not related) and are best ... A: Yes a male would probably fit into the family easily. Do expect some behavior issues among all. The ... | |
| 5 month old female boxer | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I need your help. My husband and i bought a female boxer puppy and have had her since she was 8 ... A: Yes, I would enroll her in the puppy classes to get hands on training with a professional trainer. ... | |
| Boxers head | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a female Boxer who just turned a year old. I am looking to purchase male boxer but I was ... A: The egg shape you are describing is the ideal head shape on a boxer puppy and usually means the head ... | |
| boxer toe | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: i have a 6 yr old boxer, she started holding her leg up today. i looked at her foot and seen that ... A: Glad to hear your taking her to the vet in the morning. Its always best whenever a boxer has any ... | |
| boxer size | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: Angela - hello I have a question about my boxers. I have 2. male and female boxers. The male boxer ... A: I'm not sure I was the one who answered that question as I don't recall a question about pitbulls ... | |
| My 17 mounth old boxer boy | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: he is a great dog and we love him to piece, but he just wont put on weight we feed him 1-2 large ... A: Jack should be eating 4-5 cups of food a day or look at the label on the food you are feeding and ... | |
| cedar shavings | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to know if using cedar shavings in my dogs house would be harmful for them. i know they ... A: I personally would not use cedar or any type of landscaping materials for my own boxers. The cedar ... | |
| Male Boxer | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old flashy brindle male Boxer, who is healthy and very energetic! However, he seems ... A: This young male probably gets excited but then realizes the female is not ready. Males smell and ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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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