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Identifying the source is very important, and goes without saying. You wouldn't want to treat any disorder/disease without addressing what caused it. For my Boxers it was pond water, any still or stagnet "funky" water causes my dogs to break out and on ocassion, we end up with demodec! That...

Ivomec For Demodec Mange, IVOMEC is the fastest thing and easiest to use. The only reason vets will talk you out of using is is becasue: 1: FDA approval on K-9's is still pending. 2: It's alot cheaper and faster than the alternatives. (less visits shampoos/dips etc.) I am not saying that...

I have two boxers, they are both very good for still being young. One is 2 and the other just turned 1. The problem I have is that the youngest is not in charge of my 2yo. He is very posessive of everything, water, food, treats, toys, attention! My one year old is now 75lbs the same as my...

some research? Hip Dysplasia--Dogs BASICS DEFINITION Hip dysplasia is the malformation and degeneration of the coxofemoral joints. Pathophysiology Hip dysplasia is a developmental defect initiated by a genetic predisposition to subluxation of the immature hip joint. Poor...

teeth my two boys lost there baby teeth, between 4 and 5 months.

will this help I think I have some info that will be usefull I believe the real medical term is.."Coccidiosis" Coccidiosis BASICS OVERVIEW • Coccidiosis is an enteric infection, traditionally associated with Isospora canis (dogs) and Isospora felis (cats) as potential...

wont bite me.... I had the same issue with my first boy.... around 3mo. he started chewing on my fingers and other peoples also.... When I brought him to the vet well.... same story... <edited by moderator. Please read the Boxerworld Rules concerning coercive training methods...

IT IS NEVER TOO COLD..... I can sure understand your frustration with the lack of light and warmth this time of year. However, I don't believe that is ever too cold! I live in Maine the temp is around 25 to 30 during the day and teens at night. I have a one year old flashey fawn boy, and...

I am in search of a responsible breeder in the North East. Preferably in New England. My pup turns one year old on the 19th and I think he is going to need a little playmate. If anyoe has any success stories of any breeders in NE let me know! Thanks for your advice,

HELP! I recently moved into a new home. I have a 10mo. Boxer. I have noticed that one of my neighbors has two Boxers. They are kept in a small fenced in yard apx. 30' by 50'. Not once have I seen them outside of the fenced in yard! They go out in the morning and arn't brought in untill...

I just had my 10mo. boxer neutered (10/25/01). I too believe in the benefits of haveing him neutered, I had started noticing him establishing his dominance over other in tact males. I hope this will cure the problem, any other male that has already been neutered was fine with him. However...

Hi All, Any advice would help me out ALOT.... I have a 9mo. male. He is very well behived and has been pottie trained for quite a while now. He never messes in the house! :D However; recently I have noticed some small spots on his bed, sometimes in the hallway to his room, and most...

Gentle lead I have tried to put my gentle lead on my doggy. he hates it he won't move....he just stands there with those sad eyes....he refuses to take one step...forzen. I have tried to play with him and distract him while he is wearing it....no luck he tries to rip it off with his paws...