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Boxer Allergies
Last Updated on Thursday, 07 May 2009 13:42 Written by Sarah Osborne Saturday, 02 May 2009 18:55
One of the common health issues boxer owners have to deal with is allergies. Common symptoms of allergies include chewing/licking paws, itching, red/inflammed skin or ears, skin and ear infections, red/watery eyes and even anal gland issues. Dogs can be allergic to the same things as people - pollen, grass, dust, food, etc. Allergies tend to develop over time and the onset is usually between the ages of 2 and 4 years (although it can be earlier or later). Even if your dog has lived in the same place for years, he can become allergic to things in his environment. Same goes for food. Even if he's eaten the same food his entire life, he can become allergic to that food as an adult dog.
If you suspect that your dog has allergies, below are a few things you can try at home:
1) BATHE YOUR DOG!!! Many people (even some vets!) say that you shouldn't bathe a dog too often because it will "dry his skin out." First off, if you are using a good quality dog shampoo, this isn't true. The shampoo will wash away some of the natural oils in the coat but a good quality shampoo contains moisturizers and, even if bathing every day, shouldn't dry the skin out enough to cause problems.
Boxer Breeders
Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 September 2009 09:04 Written by Crystal Nolen Wednesday, 18 March 2009 20:45
We have a lot of requests for purebred boxer puppies, but we rarely get seven week old boxer puppies in rescue. We will not recommend any particular breeders here; however, we would like to give you some helpful hints for finding a breeder and where to go for a healthy puppy from a responsible breeder.
If you really want to get a purebred puppy and choose to get one from a breeder, please remember that not all purebred or AKC registered boxers are created equal. Boxers from unethical breeders, who are just breeding their dogs to make money are prone to heart diseases, hip dysplasia and behavioral issues. These backyard breeders will usually sell their puppies to anyone with the available funds and are the reason that boxer rescues must exist.
Boxer Health
Last Updated on Monday, 27 July 2009 21:14 Written by Crystal Nolen Wednesday, 18 March 2009 00:03
Boxers are prone to many different health problems. Those listed below are just some of the health issues that are found in boxers. All of these issues have a genetic component and boxer owners and potential owners should educate themselves on the symptoms and treatments for these genetic diseases.
