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Hello everyone. My 12 year old Jessica Tiger has been prescribed Sotalol 80mg. She has had, to my knowledge, three fainting spells (no way to know if she's had them when I'm not home.) If any of you are experienced with Sotalol, could you please let me know what side effects are associated...

To Jen Thanks so much for your response. Can you tell me what Boomer's faints look like, how long they last, etc.? I thought initially she was having seizures. I've only seen two of these episodes, so I don't know if she's having them when I'm at work or not. I'm gone all day and she's...

Hi, everyone. Jessica Tiger will have a Holter Monitor put on tomorrow. She 10 years old and likely has the heart thing "Boxer Arrythmic Cardio-myopathy." At least that's the guess at this point. I'm curious - if she does have this problem, are there drugs to treat it? Have any of y'all...

Go now Yes, go - the key is a different vet - not passing judgment on first vet - you just need to make sure. You could end up regreting not going, but in all liklihood you won't regret it if you do go. Better safe than sorry. Now get your keys, get your dog, get going and let us know. V

Yayyyy Gunnar! I'm so happy he's home and appears to be doing better and back to "his old self." I'm praying he'll put weight on and keep moving in the right direction (or should I say wiggling in the right direction!) Rejoicing for you in CT. V

Hi, Skorp (is that your name or your boxer's?) Just wanted to welcome you to the board, especially since you are a neighbor. I'm in New Milford, CT. My boxer is Jessica Tiger and she's adorable. Glad your puppy has bonded with you even before coming home! Good luck. V

Hi, Laura - Welcome to you and to Buster. I'm sure you are enjoying him despite his puppy behavior, which will pass. Speaking of passing, the gas is not a puppy issue, but a boxer issue. It too will pass - and pass, and pass and pass. Get used to it. A small price to pay for the most fun...

spaying Looks like someone answered your health questions about spaying. I just wanted to share that even though your dog stays in with you and if she's out you are out, that doesn't mean dogs won't come around. My friend at work began seeing coyotes coming into her backyard. You don't want...

Praying for Gunnar Sorry Gunnar isn't back to what he should be yet. Hang in there and keep the faith. I'm in prayer for Gunnar. What's important to us is important to God, and He does care about animals. Keep us posted. V

seasonal flank alopecia Hi. My dog, Jessica Tiger, had two "episodes" of seasonal flank alopecia. She had this twice when I lived in Atlanta and lost the hair on most of her back and sides. There were little tufts of untouched areas that weren't bald on her back and sides, but where she was...

Remain calm Congratulations on your new puppy. Boxers are so wonderful. Don't panic at this point (or at any point.) There are no guarantees in life, but I understand that all puppies have worms at some point, and you are following the vets directions and that's all you can do, right? Of...

Thanks to everyone for the responses. Jess will have her heart checked and will also probably see a neurologist on Monday. I did notice some wetness on the carpet but I think she was drooling - don't think she lost bladder control. However, it was 5:45 a.m. and I was not at my sharpest. I...

Hello. I'm a new member. My sweet 10 year old Boxer, Jessica Tiger, had a seizure early this morning. She began coughing and hacking (as she often does) but then I heard her slam against the wall and saw that she was having a seizure. She was up against the wall and was very rigid. I went...

Please forgive my ignorance, but what type of problem is ACE prescribed for? Thanks. V

I'm sorry to read about the problem with Zeus. I have no answers, just a question - what does a "head tremor" look like? Is it just a shaking of the head only? How would one distinguish it from a seizure? Thanks. V