Recent content by upahboxer

got epipen prescription and steroid pills from new vet We just got back from a new vet who gave us a prescription for an epipen jr. She said they run about $80.00 and expire in about a year so she also included 2 refills. We were also given some steroid pills in case she has a reaction...

hair loss We just noticed today that Shillaleigh has a few patches of skin on the back of her neck where she has lost her hair. Could her bee sting two weeks ago have effected her immune system and cause demodex mange or something like this? She has always had a great coat and eats Chicken...

Found vet to prescribe the epipen We will be going to a different vet on Friday to get a prescription for an epipen (just in case). Has anyone ever tried the allergy injections to build immunity to the allergen or desensitize the dog to the allergen? If so, does it work and how long did it take?

While camping this past weekend our boxer Shillaleigh (5 months old) was stung by a bee. A few minutes later (about 15) the sting area swelled and she broke out in hives all over! I had just researched what to take camping in the Boxer World Forum before we left but I knew that the Benedryl...

Antelope Valley Wow! What a response from the introduction. Everyone is so nice. We live in Southern California, about an hour north of LA in the Antelope Valley. I'm glad to hear that we picked a good name. When the pup is born on St. Patrick's Day, how can you not name her something Irish?

We are excited to announce that we will soon have a boxer puppy. She is a flashy fawn with docked tail and floppy ears. Her name is Shillaleigh and we will be bringing her home soon! Boxer World has already been a great resource for our family and I am happy to be a member.