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 …
If your Boxer is not excited about eating, you are almost certainly offering the wrong kind of food. Most Boxer dogs labelled “picky eaters” are being forced to eat kibble. When presented with their natural, biologically appropriate diet, Boxers will invariably devour every last morsel. I’m yet to meet a Boxer (or a dog of …
Chews are important as an outlet for your dog’s natural instinct to gnaw on things, and pig’s ears are stocked in most pet stores — but does that mean they’re a healthy choice? Unfortunately, pig’s ears rival rawhide for the dubious distinction of being the worst chews you can give your Boxer dog. From choking and …
There is nothing wrong with giving your Boxer treats, just make sure they are species appropriate foods. The best treats for Boxer dogs are raw meat chunks, homemade treats like dehydrated liver and fruit. The problem with store bought treats is they’re full of preservatives and tend to contain low quality ingredients that are not …
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There are countless videos on social media of owners giving their Boxer dogs ice cream as a treat. While it’s unlikely your Boxer will suffer major problems as a result of having a lick or two of your ice cream cone, there is no nutritional benefit and he’ll be better off if you don’t make …
Your Boxer won’t drop dead from stealing a few laps of milk from your glass, but there is no reason to deliberately have your dog drink milk. Dogs have no biological requirement for the milk of another species. This means milk is not necessary in a dog’s diet — and the nutrients it contains are readily …
Confusion surrounds the topic of grain-free dog food, which used to be associated with higher quality products but which more recently came under investigation by the FDA for a potential link with the heart condition dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Boxer owners are understandably concerned about this, given DCM — enlargement of the heart that can be …