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Old 09-25-2008, 05:41 PM
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i just got a boxer from my ants house that she foundand he is really under fed and needs to gain weight bad any suggestions? Also whats some good heart worm medicine?


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Old 09-25-2008, 08:52 PM
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If the dog has heartworms, only a Vet can administer the medication butfirst the dog needs to be tested for heartworms (a blood test at the Vet).
Sometimes a dog needs to be made healthier before treatment can begin.
NEVER give a heartworm preventative drug if the dog has heartworms -- it will kill the dog.
See your Vet ! !


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Old 09-28-2008, 12:16 AM
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boxers have a lot of health problems,hips,tumors.

be prepared for expensive check up at vets.
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Old 10-01-2008, 09:27 PM
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Old 10-29-2008, 06:22 PM
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I have a female boxer and she weights 45 pounds. Tried many different types of dog food, wet canned and dry. She eats good but doesn't really gain any weight. The vet said she is a little skinny but healthy. Her parents were a nice size..I think the mom was 55 pounds and the dad was around 80 pounds.
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Old 11-11-2008, 07:47 PM
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i think a boxer is one neat house dog to have.

i really like them BUT health issues on them will cost you a lot.

they get hip problems and cancer a lot more than most dogs.
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Old 11-12-2008, 12:41 AM
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i don't believe that for one second sproulman... where is your proof? what are your sources?
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Old 11-12-2008, 10:34 AM
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ORIGINAL: JimmyMo32

i don't believe that for one second sproulman... where is your proof? what are your sources?
my sister had 4 boxers.all had bigtime problems and a lot of vet bills.

i asked vet if those boxers come in with problems, he said, yes.

other dogs that he sees a lot are LABS WITH hip problems but a lot of that is overfeeding a lab.


only trying to be helpful.'

you can do search of dogs and see which have what problems.

hey, i love to own boxer, they are really neat dog .



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