Recent content by gmacleod

Definitely see a vet. From what you describe, I wouldn't think mange is most likely (or at least, not demodectic mange - which shouldn't itch, and the location of the balding spots isn't typical). Not sure that mange is worse than allergies though ;) For the reason that mange is easily...

It isn't that easy to tell from the photos or video... In her favour, I did note in the video that she does seem to have a defined "tummy tuck" - which is good. And whilst she doesn't look exactly fat in any of the photos, I couldn't discern the presence of ribs just by looking - and one...

This thread is getting dangerously close to commercial (not to mention the rules about promotion and solicitation). Boxerworld rules limit any form of solicitation to the authorised representatives of approved rescues only. That is not the case in this thread, and in keeping with the site...

If you listen to any of the advice given in this thread - make sure it's that by TwoDogs above ;-) That's one of the most sensible and accurate summaries of pulling, why and what to do about it, that you're likely to find. There are a couple of other replies that you should ignore...

Does he lick himself? Often, doggy smell can be related to saliva. That rather brings you to dental health and diet. If you don't brush his teeth daily, that's something to consider. Or, if you can't face daily, then give him raw bones (never cooked) to chew on. It won't completely replace...

I would tend to agree that a heart issue is a distinct possibility. Boxers are genetically prone to two major heart conditions - aortic (or subaortic) stenosis and arrythmogenic right venricular cardiomyopathy (aka boxer cardiomyopathy). In the latter case, the vet is unlikely to find anything...

Food allergies typically produce red itchy feet (extremities) and ear infections, but not normally the sort of red itchy bumps in the armpits and haieloss you're describing. IF allergy related at all, I'd be more inclined to suspect a contact allergy. Another possibility though, is sarcoptic...

If he's not neutered, get him neutered quick. Now the marking has started, it won't be easy to stop, but you've a better chance with a neutered dog than an intact one. Even if he's already neutered (or you get it done quickly), it is not easy to stop a dog marking inside once he's established...

I don't live in a country where cropping is legal either, so i'm speculating only - but I wonder if the max weight limit has to do with development (much like age) and that after a certain point, the ears are unlikely to stand. Easiest thing is to ask the vet for the reasoning ;)

Do you know what type of crystals (eg. Struuvite or calcium oxalyte)? Very often, the problem when crystals occur is diet - and it can often then be solved with dietary change (which may include changing water source). One other thing to bear in mind is lifestyle. Crystals can only form in...

There is a whole lot more to responsible breeding than the simple matter of whether or not a particular defect is likely to be passed on - and that you need to ask the question tells clearly that you don't have the knowledge (of genetics and other things) to even be thinking of becoming a...

Thanks, we got it :) It's neither right nor wrong, really. It's just a simple excel spreadsheet that has basic simple formulae to tell you what a given food percentage works out to in lb, for a specified body weight. Thing is though, percentage to feed isn't an exact science ;) And the...

It is purely cosmetic. There is no benefit of any kind to the dog - a fact proven by lack of tail problems amongst dogs in the increasingly many countries that have made docking illegal. It is worth understanding that there is a big difference between docking and amputation. When a tail is...

I wouldn't rule him out because he points - so does mine, and he's undoubtedly purebred. Lol there's a picture of him doing so on the forum header ;). The other dog up there, Bismarck, I'm informed also pointed. So there's two already. In short, some boxers point. People with boxer mixes, or...

I'm sorry to hear your dog is having such problems :( It's not easy to know what to suggest... the symptoms sound rather like HOD (hypertrophic osteodystrophy) or panosteitis (perhaps more likely for her age), but I see your vets have taken x-rays, so imagine they've already considered those...