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 …
Boxer dogs can eat just about any fruit, with the exception of grapes. Fruit is a natural secondary food for dogs, and Boxers will enjoy a range of fruit including banana, apple, blueberries and mango. To promote the most efficient digestion of plant matter, it’s important to feed fruit to your Boxer the right way: …
It’s not uncommon for Boxer owners to observe their dogs eating too fast. Rapid eating is something you shouldn’t allow your Boxer to do, because it comes with the risk of a deadly condition called bloat or gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV), which deep-chested breeds are already predisposed to. Luckily, there are lots of ways to …
When a Boxer suddenly stops eating, or gradually loses appetite, owners are understandably concerned. While a Boxer not eating can occasionally indicate a major problem like a blockage or poisoning, in the absence of other signs of illness, it’s not usually cause for alarm. A refusal to eat, however, is a very good reason to …
There are multiple reasons why Boxers sometimes eat their own poop, that of other dogs, or sample the droppings of another species altogether. What it means when a Boxer dog eats poop depends on the particular dog and situation. Poop eating in Boxers can be: Healthy canine behavior to populate the gut with microbes and …
It is sometimes suggested by vets and well-intentioned owners that Boxers should eat kibble “specially formulated” for large breeds. Large breed dog food — like puppy formulas, senior diets and food deemed specifically tailored to Boxers — is a marketing gimmick cooked up by the dog food industry to sell a product. There is sound logic behind …
Some of the most commonly given chews and chew toys are actually the worst for your Boxer’s health. By far the best chews for Boxers are raw meaty bones which offer nutrition, teeth cleaning and psychological satisfaction, all in a natural form that dogs have been consuming throughout evolution. Here is our how-to guide for …