Your Guide to Boston Terriers!
With flu season in full swing, you may be wondering if it’s possible for your Boston terrier to contract the flu. And the answer is … YES! Canine flu is similar to the human flu. It’s a highly infectious virus that can be very harmful to your dog. It’s main line of attack is to […]
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Canine Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that can give rise to an array of life threatening conditions. If your Boston terrier is diagnosed with lupus, the treatment plan will depend on what type of lupus your dog has. Both types of lupus (SLE and DLE) are caused by an autoimmune disorder that causes the body […]
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You may have heard the shocking story about the woman who died from drinking too much water for a radio show competition. The contestants were given eight-ounce bottles of water to drink every 15 minutes …
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Sadly, cancer is becoming more and more prevalent amongst dogs. The most common place for dogs to develop tumors is in their skin. Twenty to thirty percent of skin tumors in dogs are malignant. Skin tumors can be composed of mast cells, histiocytes, squamous cells, and melanin-pigmented cells. Boston terriers are predisposed to mast cell tumors […]
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The scientific name for this disease is hyperadrenocorticism, and it usually effects older dogs. Cushing’s disease is brought about due to too many hormones, such as corticosteroids. The Difference Between Cushing’s Disease And Old Age Cushing’s disease is usually characterized by an increase in appetite, drinking, and urination, excessive shedding, and panting. It may be […]
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A lot of people never even think about this … until it happens to their dog. Chewing gum that contains artificial sweetener can be toxic to dogs. So don’t let your Boston Terrier get a hold of it! The toxic ingredient is called Xylitol. It’s still being determined how much the dog would need to […]
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Boston Terriers have short muzzles, which is the root of their snoring. Their short muzzles cause their breathing to be obstructed; which results in snoring! Loud snoring!! I happen to find it endearing when my Boston Terrier snores, but a lot of find this habit very frustrating, so you should definitely take this characteristic into […]
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Every now and then dogs suffer from constipation. It’s not that common for most dogs, but on the rare occasion that it does occur, it’s no fun for them! Constipation is usually a result of poor nutrition and lack of exercise and it sometimes can be a result of psychological stress. If the constipation only […]
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This past weekend I had a little scare. I got home from work to discover that my boyfriend wanted to surprise me with a “World’s Finest Chocolate” candy bar; but my Boston Terrier, Lucy, beat me to it! While he was in the living room watching television, Lucy was on my bed feasting on milk […]
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