Itchy skin is a common complaint in Boxers, as it is in other breeds, but the cause is often overlooked and the dog unnecessarily medicated. When a Boxer constantly scratches, it is usually a reflection of a highly processed diet, kibble being the chief culprit. Other sources of itching in Boxers include the ingestion or …
Naming your new Boxer, like most things to do with dog ownership, is not a task you should outsource. It’s common for expectant puppy parents to read lists of dog names or post a picture and ask for suggestions on Facebook, settling on a name before they’ve even met their Boxer in person. While lists …
Urinary incontinence can be a challenging problem with the potential to make a Boxer’s life as an inside dog difficult. Spay incontinence is the most common cause of urine leakage in young female Boxers, while in males the condition still occurs but is less common and poorly understood. There are several treatments for incontinence in …
If a vet detects a murmur in your Boxer’s heart, it’s important to understand how serious the murmur is and what’s caused it. Heart murmurs are relatively common in Boxers but most are mild and don’t automatically mean the dog has underlying heart disease. What Is A Heart Murmur In Boxer Dogs? A heart murmur …
How many times have you wondered what your Boxer is thinking when he does the things he does? Boxers have an extensive array of quirky behaviors that set them apart from the average dog and make us laugh on the daily — it’s why we love them so much. But what causes those crazy Boxer antics? …
Head bobbing in Boxers is not well understood but the condition is thought to be benign, insofar as it causes no distress, pain or damage to the dog. Also known as idiopathic head tremors, head bobbing affects otherwise healthy Boxers, and usually lasts for a few minutes, during which the head shakes uncontrollably but the …
It goes without saying that Boxers should not eat processed foods like sweets, fast food or other junk food designed for human consumption. But there are a host of other inappropriate foods that threaten to do more than upset your Boxer’s stomach and which can result in a veterinary emergency or sow the seeds of …