| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Newborn fur color | 9/29/2009 |
Q: My female boxer had puppies early this morning. 4 white, 3 fawn-ish colored. My female is a very ...
A: The fawn pups look like fawns to me, just a darker fawn. You didn't say what color dad was. In order ...
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| breeding | 9/15/2009 |
Q: why is my female boxer unwilling to mate
A: It could be a few different things. It may be at the wrong time of her cycle, what day is she on? ...
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| walking | 9/8/2009 |
Q: i have a 9 week old boxer named TYSON. who i love. i am having problems getting him to walk for me. ...
A: He is still a baby yet. You need to keep leash training short and sweet. At 9 weeks, anything over ...
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| boxer dog skin problems | 9/6/2009 |
Q: my boxer dog has been breaking out around his head and legs, it looks like small wounds then would ...
A: Ask your vet to do a skin scrapping or a culture. He could also have an allergy, or something in his ...
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| boxer | 8/25/2009 |
Q: My husband wants a boxer and I was thinking to surprise him with one. I am not sure where to begin ...
A: I'm going to give you a really good web site at the bottom of this letter. It will help you find a ...
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| white boxer w/ brown ear | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I am interested in a white boxer with a brown ear but have heard a lot of things about white boxers ...
A: It's true that white Boxers can be deaf. It's usually the dogs that don't have any pigment inside ...
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| boxer whelping | 8/6/2009 |
Q: my 23 month old boxer lily is 61 days pregnant. i have done a lot of research and know what to ...
A: It sounds like she's getting ready. The temp should drop below 98, but it's easy to miss. Usually, ...
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| one month boxer | 7/29/2009 |
Q: i really want your help, today ill go for buy a one month puppy boxer(male), but i wanna bring him ...
A: Boxer pups this young are hard to evaluate. When you gently pull the ears back, the top of the head ...
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| 4 month old boxer & 2 older dogs | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 13 yr old mixed terrier (very timid) and a 6 yr old yorkie (queen of the house)both female. ...
A: Well, your Boxer boy is a baby, he's probably hyper and rough. You may have to keep them seperated ...
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| feeding/diet | 7/13/2009 |
Q: My boxers are always hungry, I am not sure if I am feeding them enough. I have a 3 1/2 month old ...
A: About your puppy....is he growing good, and are his ribs covered well? If so, then he's eating ...
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| potty! | 7/8/2009 |
Q: My husband and I just got a male boxer puppy that is 3 1/2 months old. He is 100% crate trained and ...
A: I would have him checked by the vet to make sure he doesn't have a uti, or something else going on. ...
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| Wormer safe for lactating dog and pups | 6/17/2009 |
Q: Sorry for asking so many questions now but Im just so excited and really want everything to be the ...
A: She may not be eating well because the pups are taking up so much room inside of her. try offering ...
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| Wormer safe for lactating dog and pups | 6/11/2009 |
Q: Sorry for asking so many questions now but Im just so excited and really want everything to be the ...
A: Ask as many questions as you need to. I would buy the wormer from your vet. Get either Nemex or ...
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| Boxer pregnancy question | 6/11/2009 |
Q: We have 2 boxers that we decided to breed this year, they have been together since they were really ...
A: I'm glad things are going well. The clear discharge is normal, a lot of pregnant dogs have it during ...
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| Running Boxers and Food Concerns | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I actually have two completely different questions. I would like to know how much is too much ...
A: Different people have different opinions of how much exercise is too much. If your boy has the all ...
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| boxer bitch | 6/10/2009 |
Q: WE HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD BOXER MY SON IS DISABLED THEY ARE BEST OF FRIENDS BUT SHE HAS GROWLED AT HIM A ...
A: I would talk to a behaviorist sbout this. That way, they can see first hand exactly what is setting ...
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| Itchy bumps all over my 5 month old boxer | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I woke up this morning to find out that my white male boxer pup is covered in bumps. The size of the ...
A: It could be a few different things. It could be an allergic reaction to something, bug bites....I ...
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| Pregnant Boxer | 6/4/2009 |
Q: My boxer was bread approx. April 20. It was close to the end of her cycle. She tied 3 times in 2 ...
A: Any colored discharge before the birth of the first puppy needs to be checked out by a vet. It could ...
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| Boxer pregnancy question | 6/1/2009 |
Q: We have 2 boxers that we decided to breed this year, they have been together since they were really ...
A: It is true that a small litter can cause trouble, because they have more room to grow. The thing is ...
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| Boxer pregnancy question | 5/31/2009 |
Q: We have 2 boxers that we decided to breed this year, they have been together since they were really ...
A: She very well could be pregnant. It's hard to say for sure, as dogs also experience false ...
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| Boxers 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 could be normal for him. It depends on a few things, if he has been fed a good food, allowed ...
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| heat | 5/2/2009 |
Q: When should I be seeing my female boxer go into heat again after having a litter of puppies? She ...
A: If she normally comes into heat every 6 months, then she should go back into heat 6 months after the ...
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| Boxer standing over foot/leg | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old Boxer, rescued when he was 2 years old. He likes to stand over our feet/legs, ...
A: Boxers can be really needy, wanting to be with their owners at all times. That could be what it is, ...
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| boxer with other dogs | 4/22/2009 |
Q: we found a boxer in our front door, he just walk right in. he is a male, approx. 1 yrs old. neighbor ...
A: Boxers can be the sweetest dogs, very loyal to his family. On the other hand, they can be hyper, and ...
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| 1yr old boxer seems really skinny and over anxious at times | 4/10/2009 |
Q: first of all my boxer is up to date on all shots, eats healthy, hes 1 year 1 month old. Hes a white ...
A: Boxers go through these stages that will drive you crazy. one day, they'll look nice and filled out, ...
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| quarantine period | 3/26/2009 |
Q: We live in India and are relocating to Australia. There is a quarantine period of 6 months that is ...
A: A lot of people ship dogs to other countries, and the dogs have to stay in quarantine. Save for ...
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| quarantine period | 3/25/2009 |
Q: We live in India and are relocating to Australia. There is a quarantine period of 6 months that is ...
A: The Boxer can bounce back from many things. Will the place where he'll be staying allow you to see ...
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| Boxer/american bulldog mix Pregnant? | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old boxer mix she has never had a litter before and I wasn't planning to breed her. ...
A: if she was bred on the 13th of Feb., that would put her due in a couple of weeks. it could mean a ...
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| Boxer/american bulldog mix Pregnant? | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old boxer mix she has never had a litter before and I wasn't planning to breed her. ...
A: It sounds like your girl very well could be pregnant. A lot of breeders take the still swollen vulva ...
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| Going in to heat | 3/20/2009 |
Q: Like I I love boxers to death but this is my first time owning a female boxer. I have only owned ...
A: It sounds like she is in heat. Is her vulva swollen? That would be another sign. Their personalities ...
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| arthritis in a 3 year old male Boxer? | 3/18/2009 |
Q: We are caring for a 3 year old male Boxer for several months. He has ALWAYS, even as a pup, walked ...
A: There could be a few different things going on with hin, but they will require a vet to have a look. ...
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| Estrous | 3/15/2009 |
Q: We found a stray 8 month old, unspayed boxer mix in October of last year. During the week of ...
A: What does the discharge look like? What color, I mean. Does it look kind of like tomato soup? I ...
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| upper respitory problem in puppy | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 4mo old boxer puppy who has had upper respitory problems since we got her. (we got her ...
A: The bad thing about pet store puppies is that they are usually kept with other puppies that came ...
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| 15 mo. old female boxer | 3/3/2009 |
Q: This is our first boxer. We have a 12 yr old female aussie and 6 yr old silky. Everything has been ...
A: It sounds like your girl is having some dominance issues, maybe. It's really hard to say for sure ...
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| what are the signs that my boxer is going blind? | 2/20/2009 |
Q: what should I look for if i think my boxer is going blind?
A: She may bump into things. Sit with her while she's not sleeping. Take a pointer infer and go slowly ...
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| Urine color and appetaite | 2/19/2009 |
Q: my 10 months old GSD almost stopped eating. 7 days back, i noticed his urine colour is dark yellow ...
A: Did ou have the other dog tested as well? If both dogs are showing the same symptoms, then I would ...
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| Urine color and appetaite | 2/19/2009 |
Q: my 10 months old GSD almost stopped eating. 7 days back, i noticed his urine colour is dark yellow ...
A: I would have their urine tested for possible infection, and any poisons that they may have ...
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| boxer/lab female puppy | 2/11/2009 |
Q: My puppy is a mix between two purebreds, a boxer and a black lab. At 12 weeks old she already ...
A: It sounds like your girl is going to be big. However, it's really hard to say for sure what she's ...
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| gentamicin/ deaf | 2/4/2009 |
Q: 6 Days ago my 11 year old boxer was put on gentamicin ointment for a slight ear infection (bacteria ...
A: The first time I noticed my old guy was having problems was when he was asleep and someone dropped a ...
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| gentamicin/ deaf | 2/3/2009 |
Q: 6 Days ago my 11 year old boxer was put on gentamicin ointment for a slight ear infection (bacteria ...
A: I'm sorry this happened to your girl. I know from experience though, that when an elderly Boxer gets ...
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| sores on chin | 2/2/2009 |
Q: recently i noticed that my white 1/12 old boxer has sores under her chin almost like acne, but when ...
A: Dogs can get what's called chin acne. They look like white bumps. You need to keep the area clean ...
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| breeding | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have a female boxer and shes in heat we found a male boxer. Do you know how much studding fees ...
A: Stud fee amounts differ: if the male is a champion, the price is going to be higher, if he comes ...
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| Allergies | 1/11/2009 |
Q: my Mom has a 6 month old boxer. The poor little puppy has allergies really bad. She breaks out like ...
A: It could be anything. Have your mom wash the pup's bedding in Dreft, or something similar. Ceramic ...
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| jealous (?) boxer pup | 1/9/2009 |
Q: We have brother/sister boxer pups, age 3mos. They are doing well with potty training, and ...
A: This can be a problem when you take two puppies. They sometimes bond with each other and not so much ...
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| Fixing my boxer | 1/8/2009 |
Q: Renee, My Boxer pup just turned 7 months old. He's strictly a house dog. We give him a lot of ...
A: There are so many conflicting reports as to when the best time to neuter is. Some say it's best to ...
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| boxer | 12/12/2008 |
Q: is there such a thing as miniature boxer puppies?
A: Yes, and no. No, the AKC Boxer doesn't come in didn't size groups like some other breeds. Yes, there ...
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| 7 wk boxer pup unwell | 11/20/2008 |
Q: i have a 7week old boxer pup who is not drinking any fluid with diarrhea but is still eating. i have ...
A: This may be the start of coccidia. I would get her to the vet fast. If it is coccidia, the vet will ...
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| small boxer | 11/14/2008 |
Q: My daughter just bought a boxer puppy. She is so cute and 2 months old but she only weights about 8 ...
A: Quite often you get one puppy that is smaller than the rest for whatever reason. They may have just ...
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| Expecting Puppies | 11/13/2008 |
Q: We are expecing puppies any day. Are there any definite signs to look for for when she is ready to ...
A: Congrats on your new litter. Dogs will usually lose their mucus plug about 24-48 hours before going ...
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| my dogs behavior | 11/11/2008 |
Q: i just recently as of yesterday became a boxer owner, i rescued a 2 year old gyp from my local ...
A: Boxers are people dogs, they need to be around their people. I would highly suggest bringing this ...
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| DOG BREEDING | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A BEATIFUL 2 YEAR OLD MALE LAB. I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT STUDING HIM OUT HOW DO I GO ABOUT ...
A: First, you figure out what genetic health problems are in the Lab breed, and have him tested for ...
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| my boxer tyson | 11/3/2008 |
Q: i have a fawn boxer that i have adopted from my local shelter he is a little over a year and he is ...
A: I'm not sure what's going on with your boy. Usually, when a dog is neutered, it helps with some ...
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| boxer skin sore | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I have an 11 month old male boxer. He has a white chin and recently, I noticed that there were two ...
A: It could be a very different things. Are you using a plastic food dish? Some dogs are allergic to ...
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| diarrhea | 10/22/2008 |
Q: We recently purchased out beautiful boxer pup a week ago. he is now 9 wks. old Since having him his ...
A: Congrats on your new Boxer baby! It sounds like your boy could have coccidia. Trust me, once you ...
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| boxer puppies | 10/20/2008 |
Q: .. MOM KINDA QUIT TAKING CARE OF THEM ABOUT 3-4 WEEKS OLD AND I HAVE BEEN FEEDING DIAMOND PUPPY FOOD ...
A: Have you checked them for coccidia? If they have been wormed and switched to a different food, and ...
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| my dogs keep on attacking my neighbor dog | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 2yr old male boxer and a 4 yr old female boxer that attack my Neighbor dog.She the only dog ...
A: First of all, I have to say, what a pretty crew you have there. The first thing that you need to do ...
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| Boxer | 10/7/2008 |
Q: My husband and i are thinking about buying a boxer but we are not sure b/s we live in a apartment ...
A: Boxers need to be inside with their people. However, if both of your work, have you thought about ...
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| american boxer destroyes everything | 9/17/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have a beautiful 1 year old American boxer, named Dozer. He has been a great dog ...
A: It's sounds like your boy may be experiencing seperation anxiety. If Boxers aren't around their ...
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| pregnancy | 9/17/2008 |
Q: My boxer was first bred on 07/19/08 this is her second litter.. I am not sure how old she was when ...
A: Dogs will lose their mucus plugs about 24-48 hours before going into labor. It's this thick, clear ...
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| potty training and weight | 9/11/2008 |
Q: My 6 month old boxer weight is about 30lbs,but she is really skinny her bones stick out is this ok ...
A: Some Boxers are naturally thin, and some thing out during a growth spurt. I would take her to the ...
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| How much 2 feed? | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I have two 13 week-old boxer brothers, Zeus and Apollo. They weighed 21.5 lbs at their 12 week ...
A: Still keep feeding them three times a day. When they're 6 months old, you can go down to twice a ...
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| Boxer pups 4 1/2 week litter with muddy diarrhea | 9/2/2008 |
Q: My Female Boxer gave birth to a litter of 10 puppies on 7-30-08. All are gaining weight nicely. All ...
A: I have to say, that's the nicest compliment I've gotten in a long time, and I appreciate it.:-) I ...
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| Boxer pups 4 1/2 week litter with muddy diarrhea | 9/1/2008 |
Q: My Female Boxer gave birth to a litter of 10 puppies on 7-30-08. All are gaining weight nicely. All ...
A: First, I have to ask if these pups have been wormed? If not, then that's your first step. If they ...
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| mange | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a 8 week old boxer. I noticed he had some spots on his head that looked like ...
A: If this is localized, meaning 5 spots or less, then you shouldn't have to do anything for it, it ...
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| Boxer Puppie | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I have two boxers @ home a male puppy and a older female. The male is 9 months old. He started a ...
A: You have a few solutions. One, get him neutered. Two, take this boy to some serious obedience ...
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| jumping issue ... but not what you think... | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I've got the perfect pup. He's 12 weeks old, potty trained 90%, stays off furniture and is not ...
A: D. Most Boxers don't like water at all, only to drink. My 13 year old male, before he passed, would ...
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| jumping issue ... but not what you think... | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I've got the perfect pup. He's 12 weeks old, potty trained 90%, stays off furniture and is not ...
A: I have to start this off by suggesting that you get your boy to check your pup out before trying to ...
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| very sick boxer | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Will try to sum this up- Boxer puppy 4 mo old. Started displaying somewhat minor symptoms of lyme ...
A: Sorry your boy has gone through so much. I want you to have a look at the link I'm sending you. A ...
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| A few more questions about Zeus. | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Hey, Renee. As I mentioned in an earlier post, Zeus has a very sensitive stomach. His stool is NEVER ...
A: That's why you have to carry the water bottle with you.:-) You can also try this: get an empty can, ...
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| A few more questions about Zeus. | 8/19/2008 |
Q: Hey, Renee. As I mentioned in an earlier post, Zeus has a very sensitive stomach. His stool is NEVER ...
A: Don't feed him just once a day. He needs to be fed twice a day, for the rest of his life. Some dogs ...
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| Boxer attacked a mini poodle | 8/18/2008 |
Q: Is it normal for Boxers to not like small dogs?
A: I wouldn't say it was normal, or abnormal. Some Boxers are really good with other dogs of any size, ...
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| Zeus, 9 month old male Boxer Puppy | 8/17/2008 |
Q: WARNING: VERY long question. Hello, Jannie. Great site. :D In February of this year, my sister ...
A: First of all, I am really impressed with all of your research. You have put a lot of time and effort ...
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| pacing boxer | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I have a boxer who constantly paces. I have taken him from a family member who can't care for him ...
A: You said he spent most of his time in a crate....this may be your boy's problem. I honestly feel ...
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| behavior | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old female and a 2 year old female. We recently had our step sister over with her ...
A: It may be because the new dog came onto her territory. She may have felt the need to defend it. Did ...
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| Itchy, boxer loosing hair | 8/8/2008 |
Q: always itching and had bumps all over her. The bumps look almost like acne with a white puss inside. ...
A: Did your vet do a skin scraping? This is defintiely called for. She may also have a staph infection, ...
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| infected tail | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I have a soon to be 3 yr. old female that has an open sore on the tip of her tail. I can only guess ...
A: It's pretty common for dogs with tails to get them injuried. It definitely sounds like she has an ...
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| 91/2 month boxer waiting to go into heat | 7/26/2008 |
Q: Just wondering, we are planning to breed our newest boxer, she is 91/2 months and still no first ...
A: I have never personally had a female Boxer go into heat for the first time before she was a year ...
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| Is my boxer just bored? | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old boxer male. When I got him, I lived in a house and was able to take him to ...
A: He's still pretty young, puppy like. There's not a lot that I can suggest. Crating him for hours on ...
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| boxer breeding | 7/18/2008 |
Q: she had 9 puppies last February 4 were born normally but she had to have a c section to deliver the ...
A: It honestly just depends. The sire determins the sex, mom determins how many. It's really hard to ...
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| boxer pup | 7/17/2008 |
Q: i have a boxer almost 8 months old, he has been eating the siding on the side of the house, we now ...
A: I have to tell you, I feel your pain. I have an 8 month old female, and a 4 1/2 month old male that ...
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| Boxer's Behavior | 7/11/2008 |
Q: Do you think my boxer will behave well with a young cat (3 months)?
A: It depends on the dog. It's age, younger dogs may be more hyper, making it harder for the smaller ...
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| Boxer puppies | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I have a bunch of questions I'm sorry. My boxer Daisy just had 8 puppies. There a day old, when ...
A: You can weigh them. This is a good method of keeping up with them, and making sure that they're all ...
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| Trainging my 4 month old male boxer and behaivor problems | 7/4/2008 |
Q: My husband and I recently got a boxer he is just over 4 months old. him 6 1/2 months pregnant and my ...
A: It sounds like you have your work cut out for you! I don't think that this dog sees you as alpha, ...
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| Aggression | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have a two and a half year old Boxer bitch. She is the perfect pet in the house and shows no signs ...
A: Some dogs do really well with these types of collars. However, some dogs get so focused on what ever ...
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| Aggression | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have a two and a half year old Boxer bitch. She is the perfect pet in the house and shows no signs ...
A: It sounds like your girl may be dog agressive, which a lot of Boxers are. When you're walking your ...
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| Boxer in labor | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I adopted a 2 1/2 year old boxer from someone I meet online that had her tied to a tree all day and ...
A: Boxers are one of those breeds that are known for c-sections. Count the placentas as they come out, ...
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| vaginal discharge | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 yr old female boxer. She recently finished her heat cycle. At the end of it i noticed ...
A: The green discharge has me worried, and I would suggest taking her to the vet to figure out what it ...
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| peeing...please help! | 6/26/2008 |
Q: We have a four year old male boxer. We do not know what to do and are just about ready to give up on ...
A: Ok, I did a lot of talking to others who have experienced this with their dogs, and even to a vet ...
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| peeing...please help! | 6/25/2008 |
Q: We have a four year old male boxer. We do not know what to do and are just about ready to give up on ...
A: Actually, my 13 year old male does this as well. It turns out that it is health related. He has a ...
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| Boxer Puppy, 12wks old, with stomach issues | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have taken on a beautiful 12wk pup called Lola, she is loving, gentle and playful, she has not had ...
A: The problem with pet store puppies is that you really don't know where they come from, and what ...
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| Need help!! | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I'm buying a Full Blooded White Boxer off a lady and it's three years and and the boxer is a rescue ...
A: What kind of food is the dog on now? And has the dog been wormed lately? Hook worms will cause a dog ...
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| The Boxer Lean | 6/6/2008 |
Q: Why does my boxer (male, 1 yr.) lean on me with his back half? He'll try to step his back leg over ...
A: A lot of Boxers do this, all of mine do. It's a breed characteristic. Some people feel that it's ...
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| testicular cancer | 6/4/2008 |
Q: my name is Stuart and i have a 7 month old boxer...Ive been hearing alot about testicular ...
A: It's my understanding that when a dog has testicular cancer the testicals will actually shrink, or ...
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| Boxer in heat | 6/2/2008 |
Q: My boxer, General Leigh, turned 1 in March of this year. I think that she is in her first heat. ...
A: If her bleeding is normal, then there may not be a lot to worry about right now. All girl act ...
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| Boxer in heat | 6/2/2008 |
Q: My boxer, General Leigh, turned 1 in March of this year. I think that she is in her first heat. ...
A: The swelling of her vulva may indicate that she's in heat, but it could also indicate that she has ...
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| Boxer Sporadically Goes Crazy On Family Members | 5/31/2008 |
Q: i live in a family with 3 kids ( 16, 12, 10 years old). Our boxer is 7 months old today. He is a ...
A: The best thing that you can do for your dog is to find an obedience class and take him to it. It ...
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| Several Questions. | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I have several questions about my boxer puppy Chase. Chase is 10 weeks old and we have had him for 2 ...
A: Try putting the leash on him, and just letting him walk around the house with it at first. This will ...
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| Lifting the rear leg | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I hope I am not over reacting. But I have a 80 lb Male Boxer that will be 1 year old next month and ...
A: Again, I also had a female that lifted her leg to mark. She was second dog in command, and she ...
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| Lifting the rear leg | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I hope I am not over reacting. But I have a 80 lb Male Boxer that will be 1 year old next month and ...
A: I wouldn't worry about this yet. Some dogs are late bloomers, as you say. And some are not that ...
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| fawn boxer | 5/13/2008 |
Q: what does it mean when my puppy was born with a blue eye. none of the other puppies have a single ...
A: You still didn't say how old the puppy was. :-) They may turn yet, or they may turn brown, just not ...
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| boxer chewing through crate | 5/7/2008 |
Q: How do I stop my 1 year old Boxer whom we adopted several days ago to stop chewing up and destroying ...
A: You said you just adopted this boy a few days ago. Do you know what his past was like? If he was ...
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| boxer heat before breeding | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I purchased my boxer girl from a very reputable and all around great breeder. She is now 2.5 years ...
A: IS your girl off her food or water at all? If she is, or starts to act depressed, take her to the ...
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| my white male | 4/6/2008 |
Q: is it ok to breed my white male boxer with a fawn female
A: If you want to have a good reputation in the Boxer world, then no, I don't suggest breeding your ...
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| Growling! | 4/4/2008 |
Q: . a couple of months ago our son grabbed Blue(our dog's) ear and he growled, but it was more of a ...
A: It worries me that the dog is acting this way. I'm in no way saying that he's a bad dog, it's hard ...
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| boxer puppy/ scared of noises | 4/2/2008 |
Q: my daughter got a puppy, who is about 6 months old now. she is very lovable 7 is beginning to ...
A: You could make a tape, and play it as background noise to the dog. That really does help. They need ...
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| Ears | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have a question in regards to my 10 mos. Male Boxer's ears. His ears have just recently developed ...
A: Did the vet check him for ear mites? I've seen dogs with what you're describing when they have ear ...
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| My boxer has urinary problems | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 1/2 year old neutered guy. He has always had little health problems here and there and ...
A: Have you had his prostate checked? My best suggestion would be to try to find a vet school, or a ...
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| RECALL WHEN EXCITED | 3/18/2008 |
Q: We have a wonderful, gentle and generally obedient neutered Boxer Bitch who previously obeyed every ...
A: I would suggest taking her in to obedience classes. If she's had them before, then it sounds like ...
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| Problems after moving | 3/10/2008 |
Q: My kids moved into a new home 9 days ago. Their boxer, Rocky, was fine until about three days ago. ...
A: It's going to take some time, and a lot of patience. Some dogs don't deal with change as easily as ...
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| Boxer has hair loss and age looking spots | 3/9/2008 |
Q: Any idea what is going on? She has age (looking)spots all over her stomach. On her hing quarters ...
A: I'd definitely take her in to the vet to have this checked out. Boxers are known for cancer, even ...
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| breeding/bleeding my boxer | 3/3/2008 |
Q: 1.Why should I get her eyes checked before breeding? 2.Why wait till 2nd cycle to breed,should I ...
A: :-) 1. Many believe that cherry eye is a genetic problem. They believe that it can be passed on to ...
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| Licking other dogs | 2/22/2008 |
Q: My boxer has a licking issue. When he sees new people he tries to lick their face like crazy. I ...
A: This kind of licking can be caused by a few different reasons. Your boy may just be really ...
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| Health problem | 2/4/2008 |
Q: i have a male boxer puppy, i brought him to my place 3 days ago. A cute and an active baby but dont ...
A: Did your puppy have something called coccidia? If that's what he had, then it will take him a little ...
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| PLEASE ANSWER ASAP. | 2/3/2008 |
Q: i have a 6wk old boxer, i would like to know if u can explain to me what is wrong with her.. this ...
A: You said she can't pee much. It could be a bladder or kidney infection, or worse. Nobody can ...
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| breeding boxers | 1/31/2008 |
Q: my female boxer, about 5 yrs has had a litter before we adopted her, our male is about 4 yr. my ...
A: I think that's what the problem is here. I'd take him to the vet and see if he has a problem there. ...
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| Boxers and cats | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have a rescued one year old male boxer. Sweetest thing in the world to my family and my female 10 ...
A: My best advice would be to put the cat in a room with a door, and his litterbox of course. Give the ...
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| tummy problems | 1/29/2008 |
Q: my boxer will sometimes eat something rotting in the yard, like old buried brisket bones etc and ...
A: I really don't know a lot about natural herbs and such, I do know that there are a lot of them that ...
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| breeding/bleeding my boxer | 1/26/2008 |
Q: 1.Why should I get her eyes checked before breeding? 2.Why wait till 2nd cycle to breed,should I ...
A: 1. You should get her eyes, hips, and heart tested before breeding. These tests will tell you if she ...
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| health issues | 1/26/2008 |
Q: We now have our 3rd boxer in 4 years. We lost our 3.5 yr old boxer in her sleep to heart ...
A: I'm truly sorry that you have had all of these problems. It can be so frustrating. The Boxer is a ...
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| #2 problems | 1/25/2008 |
Q: Ok I am really tired of cleaning up the poo! We have been having some very very cold weather here ...
A: Ahhh....7 months. It's a wonderful age. lol Can I let you in on a little secret? I have found in all ...
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| #2 problems | 1/25/2008 |
Q: Ok I am really tired of cleaning up the poo! We have been having some very very cold weather here ...
A: It could be that she just needs some time to adjust to the new food. Science Diet is a great food, ...
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| Running w/Boxer puppy | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 month old male Boxer puppy (intact) that is highly energetic! He loves to run around and ...
A: I would wait until he's fully grown before doing any serious running with him. For now, keep it to a ...
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| aggression | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I just had my 1 year old boxer neutered. Four days after surgery he started displaying aggression ...
A: Usually, having a dog neutered helps with these problems. I'm not saying that the surgery didn't ...
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| infected split toenail/toe | 1/21/2008 |
Q: my name is George & first off i would like to say how much i appreciate this because I'm unemployed ...
A: Can you see the bone, or is it bleeding? He may need to see the vet for this, if anything just to ...
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| "heat cycle" | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old female 3lb Chihuahua. She has gone thru two heat cycles -about six months apart- ...
A: Some girls take awhile to get their cycles straight, like human females do. Was she bred on any of ...
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| Boston ... question 2 | 1/16/2008 |
Q: So to answer your question, Yoda's puppy that I kept is now 11 months. Yoda had her first heat when ...
A: From the way you talk, Furby may have had a dry heat back around Christmas. It sure sounds like it. ...
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| Boxer with separation anxiety | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I have a three year old boxer that has been exhibiting signs of separation anxiety. He pees and ...
A: First thing that I would suggest is a trip to the vet to rule out any health problems that may be ...
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| peeing in crate | 1/15/2008 |
Q: Our boxer puppy is about 19 weeks old and pees in his crate during the day. I make sure he has gone ...
A: How old is your boy? He's awfully young to be expected to stay in his crate even for that length of ...
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| exercise | 1/2/2008 |
Q: i have a 7 year old boxer dog how often shold he be walked every day, and when dthey actually calm ...
A: You have to seriously get his attention when he tries this. When you know that he's going to jump, ...
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| exercise | 1/2/2008 |
Q: i have a 7 year old boxer dog how often shold he be walked every day, and when dthey actually calm ...
A: Some dogs are clumsy, no matter what the age. Especially if on a walk he pays more attention to ...
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| exercise | 12/31/2007 |
Q: i have a 7 year old boxer dog how often shold he be walked every day, and when dthey actually calm ...
A: He needs to be walked atleast once a day, more if you can. The more exercise that he gets, the ...
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| Male Boxer Size | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 1 yr old male boxer named Zach. He is a great, sweet dog who is very affectionate to ...
A: You could have a thyroid test done. However, there would be more signs if he was having problems ...
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| aggression | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I have an eight month boxer who I bought to be a companion to my disabled son who is twelve. For the ...
A: He definitely has an aggression. I wish there was something that I could tell you to do without ...
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| aggression | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I have an eight month boxer who I bought to be a companion to my disabled son who is twelve. For the ...
A: First of all, I'm sorry you and your family are going through this. Boxers are normally very good ...
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| Separation | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 year old female boxer. We have two kids ages 6 and 3 and one other male boxer age 7. The ...
A: I'm sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you. I've had a pretty bad virus on my computer and ...
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| puppy | 12/12/2007 |
Q: We just bought a 9 wk old puppy.Will bring him home next week.Never had a puppy or a boxer.What ...
A: Congrats on your new puppy! First of all, buy a crate for him. You can get them at Wal-Mart. Make ...
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| boxer still in training | 12/4/2007 |
Q: i want to know how long does it usually take for a boxer to be trusted to stay at home alone without ...
A: You know, I have no clue! I still have to put mine up, and he's 12 years old! I have to block of ...
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| how active should my puppy be | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I brought home a boxer yesterday; she's 9 weeks old. I am worried because she's too skinny and very ...
A: I would be pretty concerned. Most Boxers, especially as puppies, will rip around the house, and then ...
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| My boxer is pregant and due | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I have a female boxer who is VERY pregnant. I took her to the vet last week and they told me she ...
A: First of all, if you're going to use the temp method, you need to do it once in the morning, and ...
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| Behavior/Training | 11/28/2007 |
Q: We have two one year old Boxers one male (Hershey)& one female (CoCo). We have been been having ...
A: Wow. These dogs are going absolutely nuts. Sounds kind of like what I'm going through with my 4 ...
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| can you recommend anything? | 11/24/2007 |
Q: i have my boxers( sophia and bean) on chicken soup for the puppy lovers soul and 3 days after i ...
A: Please forgive me in the delay on getting back to you. I've asked around, and all of my doggie ...
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| neurological | 11/21/2007 |
Q: My boxer is 9 and just started dragging her left leg, she moves around fine but is sometimes a ...
A: It sounds like your girl may have Degenerative Myelopathy. I would have her checked for that if ...
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| 13 month old boxer sill has not gone into heat | 11/12/2007 |
Q: My 13 month old female boxer still has not gone into heat. She is up to date on her shots and has ...
A: I wouldn't be too worried yet. I've had females who didn't go into heat until they were two years ...
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| boxer | 11/8/2007 |
Q: how much should my 3 1/2 month boxer weigh? i saw a 4 month that weigh much more than mine. and in 6 ...
A: I really don't go by weight. If your puppy looks good, has a nice shiny coat, clear eyes, plenty of ...
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| Anal Sacs | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 year old female boxer that has an anal abrasion that looks similar to human pimple/boil. ...
A: If you have never emptied an anal sack before, then I strongly suggest that you take your girl to ...
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| Separation Anxiety & Doggie Cold? | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I have two questions but didn't want to take up another one of your question slots. I just adopted ...
A: Please forgive me for taking so long getting back to you. I've been seriously thinking about your ...
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| Soft & Runny Stools | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 mos. old male puppy that is approx. 35 lbs. He is currently eating a very high quality ...
A: I would suggest a trip to the vet first. Just to rule some things out before I changed his diet. The ...
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| feeding | 10/14/2007 |
Q: i have a 9 month old male fawn colored boxer pup that i bought a week ago. By looking at him he ...
A: A 9 week old puppy should be fed 3 times a day. They should be eating about 2-3 cups a day, split up ...
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| weight of boxer | 10/12/2007 |
Q: . how much does an average male 7 month old boxer weigh?
A: They will go through phases like this. He may be one size today, and tomorrow it may seem like he's ...
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| whelping | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I have a boxer that is due anytime this week. I thought it may be last night, but when I got home ...
A: It very well could be. She should start to settle down soon. Watch for her to loose her mucus plug. ...
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| First time pups | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I have Three Boxers and my female, Dixie should be haveing puppies soon, because she was with the ...
A: Well, every girl is different. Some don't get milk until they whelp, some get it about a week or so ...
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| teeth grinding in a 5 yr old female boxer | 10/2/2007 |
Q: We adopted this boxer in Jan of 07. Up to now no problems except for allergies. We feed her Potato ...
A: Sorry it took so long getting back to you. I've been asking around, and researching for you. The ...
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| How to teach my boxer not to be that friendly with starngers? | 10/2/2007 |
Q: i have a 2 years old boxer, he is a very quiet kind of dog and likes to play a lot but the problem ...
A: This is not normally an aggressive breed. I wouldn't suggest that he become that way towards ...
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| boxer puppy extra thirsty | 10/1/2007 |
Q: i have a boxer puppy- 7 weeks old,we have had her for 1 week now. she seems fine in herself really ...
A: Has your vet mentioned taking a urine test? It's a little bit harder to get a sample, but it may ...
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| boxer puppy extra thirsty | 9/30/2007 |
Q: i have a boxer puppy- 7 weeks old,we have had her for 1 week now. she seems fine in herself really ...
A: Does she urinate a lot? If so, does she act like it hurts to pee, or an oddly colored urine? That is ...
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| 6 yr old boxer's aggressive biting | 9/25/2007 |
Q: my family got a male boxer-bulldog mix when he was about 3 months old from a shelter. He likes to ...
A: and sorry for the delay in answering your question. The first thing I would suggest, is to get your ...
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| teeth grinding in a 5 yr old female boxer | 9/21/2007 |
Q: We adopted this boxer in Jan of 07. Up to now no problems except for allergies. We feed her Potato ...
A: I would definitely have a dental exam very soon. It sounds like maybe she has something stuck in one ...
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| Breeding | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I have a boxer dog thats in her 2nd heat cycle, well i found a stud for her, well when she started ...
A: That's great! I'm glad I could be of some help to you. Well, a tie doesn't absolutely mean the dog ...
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| Dog food for my puppy | 9/9/2007 |
Q: I am bringing my boxer puppy home Saturday. What is the best thing for me to feed him now, and as a ...
A: The most important thing to do is to feed a good quality puppy food. Talk to your breeder and find ...
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| purchasing a boxer | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I am wanting to purchase a boxer and have been looking online. I have come across the breeders ...
A: You know, you have asked some really good questions, and I'm very glad that you're taking the time ...
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| boxer puppy | 9/4/2007 |
Q: My partner recently purchased a now 10 week Male Boxer puppy. He had one when he was younger and has ...
A: The thing about a Boxer is that they do need a lot of attention. Especially when they're young. If ...
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| Re anal wound | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 year old boxer that has developed an anal wound that will not heal. One vet said the only ...
A: Hey, I know that I haven't been much help on this one. I've never had to deal with anything like ...
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| Breeding | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I have a boxer dog thats in her 2nd heat cycle, well i found a stud for her, well when she started ...
A: She may not be ovulating yet. A male dog usually knows when the right time is. If she's flagging and ...
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| Re anal wound | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 year old boxer that has developed an anal wound that will not heal. One vet said the only ...
A: Ok, I take back what I said about the medication. You were completely right. The articles that I ...
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| Re anal wound | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 year old boxer that has developed an anal wound that will not heal. One vet said the only ...
A: If it's considered a chronic fistula, then surgery may be required. This could turn into an ...
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| Re anal wound | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 year old boxer that has developed an anal wound that will not heal. One vet said the only ...
A: I'm not sure why neutering the dog would be the cure to this, unless the vet thinks it may be ...
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| my prego boxer girl | 8/29/2007 |
Q: By my calculations our girl is due Aug27. (give or take) She has a clear snotty like discharge and ...
A: You want to take mom to the vet about 24 hours after giving birth. That's just to make sure that ...
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| Halti for Boxers? | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I have two beautiful adolescent Boxers. We were not strict enough when teaching them to walk and ...
A: I'll tell you a good trick that I learned from a wonderful obedience instructor that works great. ...
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| my prego boxer girl | 8/28/2007 |
Q: By my calculations our girl is due Aug27. (give or take) She has a clear snotty like discharge and ...
A: Sorry I'm late getting back to you. My husband's grandmother passed away, and we were at the funeral ...
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| my prego boxer girl | 8/26/2007 |
Q: By my calculations our girl is due Aug27. (give or take) She has a clear snotty like discharge and ...
A: Some boys are kind of like, they get it once, they want some more, not to be rude...:-) He may smell ...
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| my prego boxer girl | 8/26/2007 |
Q: By my calculations our girl is due Aug27. (give or take) She has a clear snotty like discharge and ...
A: It sounds like she lost her mucus plug (the snotty like discharge). Dogs usually go into labor 24-48 ...
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| Breeding | 8/25/2007 |
Q: I have an 18 month old white boxer, female. I was just wondering what a good age to start breeding ...
A: The recommended age for Boxers is atleast two years of age. Most people also recommend that white ...
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| boxer breeding | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 1 year old boxer female.I was wondering when her next heat will be,and if I should breed ...
A: Her heat may be 6 months later, or up to a year later. It just really depends on the female. If had ...
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| Question | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I have a Boxer puppy that is 11 weeks old. We are having problems with him peeing on our floor and ...
A: First things first, sounds like his kennel is too big for him. He should just have enough room to ...
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| heat cycle | 8/13/2007 |
Q: the beginning of Jan. and ended toward the end of Jan. but a couple months after that she had a ...
A: Well, I had a female Boxer that I waited forever to go into heat. She waited till she was 3 1/2 ...
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