 Health
The most significant concerns regarding the Boxer are cancer and heart problems.
Here are some common diseases and conditions in the Boxer breed:
-Bloat (causes gastric torsion): a scary and life-threatening illness.
***Note: Important research shows that stress is probably the cause of bloat and torsion is the reponse to bloat. To help prevent bloat, use a "meat based diet (raw or kibble) as well as probiotics, digestive enzymes and dietary enzymes***
-Cardiomyopathy: a serious heart condition in which the heart muscle becomes weak and enlarged.
-Mast cell tumors: malignant tumors that can occur in the skin or within the body.
***IMPORTANT WARNING:
ACEPROMAZINE: Do NOT use this drug on a Boxer. If your Boxer is having any surgical procedure done or needs to be tranquilized,
PLEASE advise your vet not to use this drug. It causes degree heart
block, a potentially serious heart arrythmia and a profound
hypotension ( severe lowering of blood pressure).
***FOODS TO AVOID FEEDING YOUR PET: -Chocolate (dark chocolate is even more dangerous) -Coffee
-Onions
-Grapes and raisins
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