Health | The Daily Boxer https://thedailyboxer.com Sat, 25 Jul 2020 03:02:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.1 Degenerative Myelopathy [ DM ] Testing https://thedailyboxer.com/boxer-health/degenerative-myelopathy-testing/ Fri, 24 Jul 2020 21:29:12 +0000 http://thedailyboxer.com/?p=2218 The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals has a DNA saliva test to screen for the mutated gene that has been seen  in dogs with degenerative myelopathy. Now that a test is available the  disease can be bred out of breeds with a high preponderance. The test is  only recommended for predisposed breeds, but can be performed… Read More »Degenerative Myelopathy [ DM ] Testing

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]]> A Boxer’s Wheels – Rosco’s Story https://thedailyboxer.com/video/a-boxers-wheels-story/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 11:03:01 +0000 http://thedailyboxer.com/?p=2207 My boxer, Rosco, was diagnosed with Degenerative Myelopathy (DM). A disease similar to Lou Gerrit’s Disease or ALS. There is no pain (except for a human’s heart) and simply stated, the boxer (or dog, or human) starts to lose use of their movement. To learn more about Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) click here. Sadly once they… Read More »A Boxer’s Wheels – Rosco’s Story

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]]> Now Playing: The Truth About PET Cancer https://thedailyboxer.com/boxer-health/now-playing-the-truth-about-pet-cancer/ Thu, 05 Apr 2018 04:23:01 +0000 http://thedailyboxer.com/?p=2161 I just watched it and it mimics everything I learned with Daisy and her cancer. I absolutely recommend. It’s FREE. Did you know cancer is the largest cause of death in dogs 😱 Now Playing: The Truth About PET Cancer. Click here to watch for free. https://thetruthaboutpetcancer.com/

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]]> Brrrrrrr is your boxer cold ? https://thedailyboxer.com/video/brrrrrrr-%f0%9f%90%b6-is-your-boxer-cold-%e2%9d%84%ef%b8%8f/ Sun, 07 Jan 2018 18:47:00 +0000 http://thedailyboxer.com/?p=2131 Do you ever wonder if your boxer gets ❄️ cold? This video will give you some information about cold weather and dogs and 6 tips on how to protect your pups in the cold. Since a few of you have emailed to find out where to buy the Animal Scents Ointment, I’ve provided the information… Read More »Brrrrrrr is your boxer cold ?

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]]> Bosco – A Finicky Eater (underweight boxer) https://thedailyboxer.com/boxer-health/bosco-a-finicky-eater-underweight-boxer/ https://thedailyboxer.com/boxer-health/bosco-a-finicky-eater-underweight-boxer/#comments Sat, 18 Mar 2017 17:59:28 +0000 http://thedailyboxer.com/?p=2079 Bosco doesn’t eat well. Sometimes he eats his meals and sometimes he eats a few bites and leaves the whole thing. He’s always been like that. We thought maybe he didn’t like the puppy food so when we gave him the adult he ate all his meals then after a week he went back to… Read More »Bosco – A Finicky Eater (underweight boxer)

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]]> https://thedailyboxer.com/boxer-health/bosco-a-finicky-eater-underweight-boxer/feed/ 1 Water bowls: A Dirty Secret https://thedailyboxer.com/boxer-health/water-bowls-a-dirty-secret/ Sun, 29 Jan 2017 14:56:57 +0000 http://thedailyboxer.com/?p=1997 Do you want to know a dirty little secret about your dogs waterbowl?  According to, A 2011 germ study , pet dishes were analyzed and considered to be one of the top the fourth dirtiest places in your house.  How often do you clean your dog bowls? How do you clean your those bowls? Have you… Read More »Water bowls: A Dirty Secret

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]]> [Guest Post] Outdoor Summer Safety for Boxers https://thedailyboxer.com/boxer-health/outdoor-summer-safety-for-boxers/ Sun, 30 Aug 2015 01:40:28 +0000 http://thedailyboxer.com/?p=1963 I try to include my dog in as many outdoor summer activities as possible. Even though my pup may not be working on her tan or trying to keep in shape for summer the way I am, I know she gets a kick out of all of our outdoor adventures! The problem is, there are a… Read More »[Guest Post] Outdoor Summer Safety for Boxers

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]]> Making A Chemically Free Home For Your Boxers https://thedailyboxer.com/boxer-health/making-a-chemically-free-home-for-your-boxers/ Sat, 22 Aug 2015 19:38:25 +0000 http://thedailyboxer.com/?p=1959 Most people know that boxers are prone to cancer.  Lately, it appears that people are too.  There are so many toxic chemicals in the average home that when you are aware of it, it is scary. Here’s simple test, take any product in your home – let’s say a cleaning product and look at the ingredients.  Have you… Read More »Making A Chemically Free Home For Your Boxers

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]]> I Beat Cancer – Naturally: Daisy’s Story https://thedailyboxer.com/boxer-health/i-beat-cancer-naturally-daisys-story/ https://thedailyboxer.com/boxer-health/i-beat-cancer-naturally-daisys-story/#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2015 17:14:48 +0000 http://thedailyboxer.com/?p=1940 Daisy was 5 years young when she developed Squamous Cell Carcinoma in her mouth. We sort of stumbled upon it when she needed her gum line contoured due to Gingival Hyperplasia. One thing led to another and Pandora ’s Box was opened. My husband and I had purchased pet insurance through VPI approximately 6 months… Read More »I Beat Cancer – Naturally: Daisy’s Story

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]]> https://thedailyboxer.com/boxer-health/i-beat-cancer-naturally-daisys-story/feed/ 2 What is Prototheca – Belle’s Story! https://thedailyboxer.com/boxer-health/what-is-prototheca-belles-story/ https://thedailyboxer.com/boxer-health/what-is-prototheca-belles-story/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2015 18:10:58 +0000 http://thedailyboxer.com/?p=1934   Arlene writes … I just found your site. We have 2 boxers Belle 4 1/2 and Bruno about 2 1/2 we don’t know because he was found wandering on a rural road. I’m am writing you because you love boxers and we just received devastating news about Belle. She has been diagnosed with a… Read More »What is Prototheca – Belle’s Story!

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