Published on Monday, December 28, 2009 by admin Continued from part two. Epilepsy/seizure disorder When your Boxer is between 2 to 5 years old, he may develop seizure disorder. When he has an epilepsy attack, he'd be unconscious and may look like he is not breathing but he is. He is not suffering. The information that would be important to your veterinarian regarding such episodes includes: > Dura...

Published on Monday, December 28, 2009 by admin Continued from part one. Cryptorchidism is peculiar to male dogs and a condition present at birth. The testicle/s, which developed in the abdomen, fail to descend into the scrotum. The usually underdeveloped and non-functional testicle/s should be removed, as it could turn cancerous later in life. If the condition remains after the puppy is more than 2 months...

Published on Monday, December 28, 2009 by admin Some Dogs like Boxers unfortunately, are prone to several potential health problems such as: - Skin allergy - Food allergy - Cancer - Hip dysphasia - Bloat - Heart ailments - Hypothyroidism - Fleas - Worms Knowing what they are will help you to better monitor your pet's health and to gather the pertinent information, in case of an illness, that would ass...

Published on Monday, December 28, 2009 by admin Why? Because boxers are particularly prone to heat exhaustion due to their "pushed in" faces. Because of their short snout, they just can't process the heat as efficiently as a dog with a longer nose can. So, be good to your boxer and make sure you pay attention to the tips in this article... PROTECT YOUR DOG FROM THE HEAT Don’t leave your dog outside in the heat ...

Published on Monday, December 28, 2009 by admin But I do have a small metal tag with my address and phone number on my boxer dog's collar, so that's something, I guess. But this article really makes you stop and think differently about the various methods of dog identification. I highly recommend you take the time to read it. The trusty old dog license is quickly being replaced as the primary method of identifyi...

Published on Monday, December 28, 2009 by admin Myself, I'm definitely a dog person, but that's mostly because I'm so allergic to cats. If they didn't make me sneeze and wheeze, I might actually own 1 or 2. Anyway, the author on this page offers the perspective that cats and dogs CAN live together harmoniously, despite what the cartoons tell us. :-) Can cats and dogs live together without constantly being at war...

Published on Monday, December 28, 2009 by admin Some people feel the crate is a "safe place" for the dog and that the dog will not soil such a special place, thereby enabling you to complete housetraining for the dog. Others feel it is inhumane to lock a dog in such a small place and that you should just train them by taking them for frequent walks outside. For myself, I've crate trained by last 2 dogs. It worked r...

Published on Monday, December 28, 2009 by admin Whether "you" means you-on-your-own, you and your partner, you and your friend, or you and the kids, the increasing understanding of the healing power of dogs (and other animal companions) offers a unique opportunity for an enriching activity. While I'll use dogs here, other animal companions have participated in these Visiting and Therapy Programs, such as cats, g...

Published on Monday, December 28, 2009 by admin Man's best friend (your dog) and you, can go camping and have lots of fun. Look at it as a walk that doesn't end, during which he gets to spend all his time with you. For us campers, it can give us another means of security and another way of bonding. For those of you who are wanting to get involved in this great adventure with their pet, there are some things you ...