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    HELP...Lizzy's worsened, fast....

    eyes Don't know if you can get Rose Water where you live? It's very gentle and good for cleaning pets eyes. I do wish you luck!
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    Sandy has Leishmaniasis Desease

    treatment Thanks for the info. The results showed she has cutaneous leishmaniasis. Thankfully her liver and kidneys are normal for her age. 4 days ago she had 1st of 20-daily injections and 40 days of tablets. She seems to have perked up already. The vet told me that 5 years ago they would...
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    Sandy has Leishmaniasis Desease

    My 8 year-old bitch was yesterday diagnosed with Leishmaniasis desease :-( Apparantly is contracted thru sand flies. Some of the symptoms are loss of weight, long claws and skin problems. Sandy has all of these and i took her to the vet when i noticed scabs (growths) on her ears. He did a...
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    scabs on tips of ears?

    Are there anyother symptoms? My 8 year old female boxer has today been diagnosed with Leishmaniasis (a disease contracted thru sand flies). The vet recognised 3 symptons: loss of weight, long claws and skin problems (she has small growths on her ears). I hope in your case it's not that serious :-(
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    How do you pick personalities in a litter?

    We chose our boxer pup after visiting the litter twice, shortly after they were born. I think the 'roll-over' test may help, but also look at the nature of the mum. Is she friendly and does she let you go near her puppies?
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    2 boxers better than 1?

    Went to see the white boxer. It is almost completely deaf, has massive paws (which probably means it's going to be big!) and hasn't had it's tail cut. Also, it's mother isn't very friendly and doesn't look like a true boxer. So, we've decided to wait for the right one to come along. Before...
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    Does your Boxer swim?

    We live in cyprus and have an outdoor swimming pool. Our boxer, Sandy walks down the steps to cool down in the summer and whenever the kids are in the pool, she joins them for a swim.
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    2 boxers better than 1?

    We have a 6 year old boxer bitch (tan with small white patch) who's temperament is perfect. Have just been offered 4 month old male white boxer (not seen it yet). What are the pros and cons of having a 2nd dog and will one bitch/one dog cause problems? Our bitch has had "the op" and i would...
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