Boxer Dog

Description of breed.

The boxer dog is a medium short haired breed of dog.The breed grows to around 2 feet tall (shoulder height) and weighs around 30 Kilos.

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Without a doubt the boxer dog is an excellent choice of breed for a family dog. They are generally good around children and their playfulness and endless energy make them a good choice for a younger family. Most Boxer dogs are highly social and will get along with other pets. They can be a bit heavy handed so care should be taken with small children and pats. Boxers require a lot of exercise and you should consider this before taking one on. A dog of this size requires at least 45 minutes walking every day. The dog should be let off the lead for at least 20 minutes to run free.

Big Puppy.

The boxer is very much the Peter Pan of dogs, anyone who owns one will tell you that they are like big puppy’s. They will happily play with the children for hours. Like all dogs your dog should be supervised when playing with children. Having said this the boxer is more likely to cause injury as a result of it’s excitement or clumsiness than through aggression. Your boxer may also chew just about anything, jump up at your guests and all over your furniture so good discipline and training are essential. The shape of the dogs mouth tends to make them a bit of a messy eater.

The natural traits of the breed make them playful, inquisitive, loving and loyal. Their loyalty and bulk makes them a good choice for a guard dog. Having said that if a burglar actually got in the house, the barking may quickly stop while your boxer dog licks the burglar to death. Another trait of the boxer dogs is their stubbornness and this makes them quite a difficult dog to train.
This site gives general information about boxer dogs. If you’re serious about your dogs happiness and wellbeing we always recommend Kingdom of Pets a great place for all the information you need to raise a healthy and happy dog.

Needs Attention.

A Boxer Dog is not a good choice if you are unable to be with him / her a lot of the time as they get bored. Your dog will want to be with you most of the time and will follow you around and watch everything that you do and many will try to join in your activity. My Sister’s boxer Billy would even try to join in and would often happily dig up plants that she had just planted thinking that he was helping. He once watched my wife pick a cucumber from our garden and he quickly proceeded to pick the rest. This can be funny and sometimes annoying so be careful what you leave laying around.

Boxer Dogs Health.

Like most pedigree dog breeds the boxer dog is prone to a number of health problems. Skin and joint problems can be quite common in the breed and there are a number of other ailments that they can be prone to.

Some general information can be found on this and other websites regarding boxer dog health but you should always seek the advice of a Vet if you have concerns.

MEDICATION FOR YOUR BOXER DOG – TRADITIONAL OR HERBAL?

I love my boxer, Lilly and have cared  for her in the best way I can, so when she started limping and sitting down a lot when I was walking her, I didn’t hesitate on taking her to the vets.
She was diagnosed with arthritis of the spine and was prescribed medication for pain and medication to try and control the arthritis. My boxer had months of treatment but she didn’t seem to be improving that much so that was when I decided to research her condition and her medication and also compare it’s effects against complementary and herbal remedies. In Lilly’s case, I’m glad I did.
I have to be honest and tell you that yes Lilly did make progress when we tried various remedies on her but in her case it wasn’t due to just the herbal remedies but I sincerely believe that they helped her to recover quicker than when she was taking only prescribed medication and I am pleased to say that she is back to her old self again.
I would like to share with you some of the things that I found out about prescribed medicines and herbal remedies, see what your thoughts are and whether you would consider trying  herbal and complimentary remedies, should your boxer fall ill.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MODERN MEDICINES.

Modern day drugs were seen as a great success of the 20th century and most of them can be used on dog’s.  All drugs are thoroughly tested before they reach the shelf but they all still have unwanted side effects, especially if the wrong dose is given or they were prescribed for the wrong thing.
Anti-Biotics are very effective at destroying bacteria and fungi but they also destroy good microbes. Vaccines make your boxer’s immune system stimulate to protect it from lethal diseases but they can cause adverse reactions. Painkillers relieve pain and stress, whilst allowing the body to repair itself but they can also irritate the stomach and become addictive. Anaesthetics wipe out all feeling and pain in the dog but accidents with anaesthetics have and do happen with potentially life threatening consequences.

DRUG TOXICITY AND ALLERGY

Prescribed drugs for your boxer dog may cause toxicity in more than one area of it‘s body system, that is, problems resulting in brain or nerve damage, (such as blindness or deafness ), liver or kidney damage or failure and bone marrow suppression.
A drug may act as a poison and be toxic if too much is given or if it has been  prescribed for too long and even if the body is not rid of it properly. Sometimes the dog’s own body see’s the medication as ‘foreign’ and then has an immune response to it, the immune response may itself cause health problems in your boxer. You and your vet should be aware of any adverse reactions, whether it be mild allergic symptoms, like itching and scratching, facial swelling, rashes or hives, watery eyes, vomiting, diarrhoea and joint inflammation. More severe reactions include difficulty in breathing, collapse and even death.
Drugs are mostly prescribed according to your dog’s weight. Exact dosing can be critical, so never ever assume that what is safe for humans is safe for your dog because you could kill it.

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES FOR DOGS.

These remedies for your boxer may include feeding plans, homeopathic remedies, herbal remedies and physical and other pain relief therapy. If you want to use complementary treatments for your dog, you should still go and visit a vet for advice. He or she will either advise you themselves or put you in touch with someone who is qualified in this area. Make sure you remember to tell them what remedies you have been treating your boxer dog with and what for.
All dog complementary medicines, herbal, homeopathic, biochemic tissue salt and flower remedies are all available over the counter products. Dog herbal remedies commonly sold are Echinacea for the immune system, comfrey for wounds, lavender as an antiseptic, marigold for inflamed skin and garlic for digestive disorders. All of these are readily available for your boxer dog but the therapeutic value of herbal products varies a lot depending on the method of it’s preparation, that is why it’s best to seek your vet’s advice, most practices now dispense complementary remedies from reliable sources.
Traditional or modern herbal medicines are not necessarily safer than conventional drugs and are not a substitute for professional vetinary advice. Some remedies, though, can be useful nutrional supplements for your Boxer. Evening primrose oil, for example, is often given to reduce itching in certain skin conditions. So, too, is flax oil and marine fish oil.
All of these supplements contain fatty acids thought to be beneficial in controlling or reducing the inflammatory response but on the other side of the coin, if you were to use tea tree oil on your boxer, although it has excellent anti-fungal properties, it is toxic in it’s concentrated form and can upset your dog’s skin and boxer’s are already known to be prone to skin problems and obviously things like this can happen with other herbal remedies.

At the end of the day, whichever method you decide to choose to treat your boxer dog, the thing I can’t stress the most, is to ask your vet about both types of treatments, the pros and the cons, learn about it, understand it and you will find what works best for your dog.

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The idea of Reciprocal Review Carousel is based on a few simple yet effective link-building and blogging techniques I have learned:

• Build value of the blog by creating a helpful link from within content.
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• Paste the text you copied into your post.
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Instructions.

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