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Heart worm
Test: The vet draws a small amount of blood, putting a smear of it on a
slide and looking at it through a microscope. The microfilariae look like tiny wiggler fishing worms.
Treatment below is NOT for Collie
or Collie-mix breeds.
Ivermectin. It is a 1% injectible cattle wormer with the trade name of Ivomec
™ . You can purchase it (without a prescription) for $40 - $50 at your Veterinarian Supply Store
or through a catalog from a Vaccine Wholesale Supplier. The bottle comes in a 50cc size. I give it orally which means by the
mouth. I use 1/10th of 1cc for each 10 pounds of body weight. The syringes I use are 3cc and are marked off in tenths of 1cc.
The way I do it is to draw out 2cc of Ivomec. Then I inject what is needed
into an empty syringe (without a needle) with the plunger pulled down on the 1cc mark. I dribble it into the empty one until
I have the proper amount. I will have a few ounces of soft drink or orange juice in an open container. I will draw in 1½ - 2cc of the juice to mix with the Ivomec. I put my finger over the end of the syringe and shake up the
mixture. The reason for this is to give me more volume to work with and to make it taste better for the dog. I put my hand
across the dog's nose with my thumb on one side and my fingers on the other side. Then I put pressure on my thumb and fingers
to force open the dog's mouth. I then tip its head up and squirt the contents of the syringe in the roof of its mouth. Finally,
I then close the mouth and hold it closed until the dog swallows. This is the only correct way to orally administer all types
of liquid medications to dogs so that you do not accidentally squirt the liquid into the dog's windpipe and/or lungs.
The shelf life for the Ivomec is about 3 years if kept refrigerated.
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Coccidia
What you will need: 1 gallon Sulfadimethoxine 12 1/2% solution, 1 gallon Dyne High Calorie Supplement
You can get these from a vet or pet supply without a prescription and for a lot less money than
the Albon your vet will charge you for.
Sulfadimethoxine 12 1/2% solution (generic Albon) Active ingredients: Each fluid ounce contains
3.75 grams Sulfadimethoxine solubilized with sodium hydroxide. It costs around $40-$45 per gallon.
Dyne High Calorie Supplement. This product expedites the rate of recovery of weak or sick animals. It also may be fed as is or
diluted with milk for animals unable to eat solid foods.
Directions:
Mix 5 ounces of Dyne High Calorie Supplement (or 4 ounces & 1 ounce of pedialyte/water) with 4 ounces of the Sulfadimethoxine
12 1/2% solution discussed above. This gives a fairly palatable mixture of the 5% Albon (Rx) at a 85% or higher savings without
the required prescription or the expense of a Vet office visit.
Each teaspoonful (5 mL) will contain 250 mg of Sulfadimethoxine. Dog/puppy should receive 1 teaspoonful (5 ml/cc) of
this 5% Albon Oral Suspension mixture per 10 lb of body weight (25 mg/lb or 55 mg/kg) as an initial dose, followed by
1/2 teaspoonful per 10 lb of body weight (12.5 mg/lb or 27.5 mg/kg) every 24 hours thereafter for 10 days.
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BOXERS
They are very affectionate, playful dogs. Headstrong,
very friendly.
Also as for the COLOR of your boxer, I have had no trouble from any of mine colors.
Any dog no matter what the color or the type can be blind , deaf, etc.. If you look back to the first Boxers you
would be shocked at the colors. Black and the bitch was brindle n white (lots of white )check them out here> http://www.geocities.com/jlobster1/firstboxers.html
there is alot to read bout the Boxer at her site and very good stuff please check it
out if you really want to know bout the boxer.
This is out of John P Wagner's Book "THE BOXER,"
Other breeds have pronounced
specialized talents...hunting, herding, trailing and so on.. but for a combination of the outstanding virtues of
many with the faults of a few, our Boxer is the most gifted of canines... For the man, woman or child who wants an all
round dog, he has no equal.
No other dog is more individual in appearance, more keenly intelligent
or sanely even-tempered...These virtues alone are priceless if the dog is to become part of his master's family, which he
should for the well-being of all concerned...The Boxer has a faculty of worming his way into the graces and the hearts
of an entire household.... He seems to offer something special to each person he meets...It's astonishing, but true.
Children can maul him mercilessly and he dotes on it.
This is a great book and Judy Voran has put into words already
so there's no need for me to do it again for it would be coping her work, For she done a great job just click here to go learn
more on the HISTORY OF THE BOXER from John P Wagner's Book THE BOXER ... http://www.americanboxerculb.org/boxer_history/boxer-history.htm
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Boxer dogs:Boxer dogs are great all around dog breeds, distinguished canine and the coolest, most lovable dog out there!
Boxer Dogs are medium-built and strong breed that are so named because of its habit of standing on the hind legs to begin
a fight and boxing with the front paws.
By nature, Boxer dogs are working dogs. Throughout history it has been trained as:
- hunting dog- police dog- seeing-eye dog for the blind
- guard dog- circus dog- courier dog on the battlefields during
World War I and World War II- fighting dog in the once popular sport of dog fighting.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) categorizes dogs into 7 groups of herding, hound, non-sporting, sporting, terrier, toy and
working. And the largest breed registered in the working dog category is the Boxer.
No doubt the Boxer Dogs make for great utility dog but the greatest advantage to owning one is that Boxer Dogs can be your
most outstanding companion on four legs and great source of personal fulfillment.
By the way, the AKC registered over 150 different breeds totaling nearly one million dogs in 2003. To put that in perspective,
the animal shelters in America rescue up to 12 million homeless dogs and cats every year and 25% of these are purebreds.
Devoted and glad owners of Boxer Dogs have come up with a long list of attributes and traits of their favorite pet that
include:
Alert / Boisterous / Boundless energy / Brave / Canine clown / Courageous / Devil dog / Devoted / Dignified
/ Exuberance
/ Family dog / Fearless / Friendly / Hearing dog
/ Highly trainable / Intelligent / Intuitive / Keen judge of / character
/ Loving / Loyal / Patient with children /People dog / Poor swimmer / Playful / Quick learner / Self-assured
/ Smart /
Soulful / Spirited / Stoical / Vigilant / Working dog
/ Wonderful pet .......And you can add to the list
The Boxer Dog's history could be traced back to feudal Germany, where it was a small hunting dog that could tenaciously
hold onto a bull, boar, or bear till the master arrived. It was also a utility dog for peasants and shop owners, and even
a performing dog in circus.
The Boxer Dogs as we know it today is a bigger breed - a mixture of the German Boxer with a taller, more elegant English
import. The era of this modern Boxer began in the 1880s and became really popular in the United States in the late 1930s-1940s.
Handsome dog: Within the canine world, Boxer Dogs are medium-sized dog standing at 21 to 25 inches at the shoulder for
a full-grown female, and weighs some 50 to 65 pounds. The male can be taller and 15 pounds heavier.
It has a striking good look with chiseled head, square jaw and muscled body that make for a very handsome silhouette.
The ears are cropped and erect that enhance its hearing - the Boxer most developed sense. It is always alert and vigilant,
an instinctive guard dog.
The shortened muzzle makes hot and humid weather uncomfortable for the Boxer Dogs.
The coat is short, hard and smooth, and possesses a natural sheen that can be enhanced with rubdowns with a chamois cloth
(especially after a bath).
The short coat cannot protect him well from extreme elements of the weather and thus Boxer Dogs should definitely not be
kept outdoors. It is a housedog, sensitive to temperature extremes, does not enjoy the draft, summer heat or cold.
Boxer Dogs come in attractive basic colors of fawn and brindle. The fawn varies from a tawny tan to an especially beautiful
stag red. The brindle (clearly defined black stripes on a fawn background) can be sparse, in between or dense.
A beauty standard for Boxer Dogs is that their white markings or "flash" should add to their look and may not cover more
than one-third of the entire body. Some predominantly or all-white puppies (known as "check") may be born in a litter. But
they are a boxer no matter the color. Even the seal (black), they all love you.
In the US, however, the American Boxer Club members are pledged not to register, sell or use these "whites" for breeding
so as to retain the beauty of the true fawn and brindle colors in the breed.
Personality-wise, Boxer is a cool dog that will not bark without cause. Its expressive face - the furrowed forehead and
dark, soulful eyes - is a charming quality that sets the Boxer apart from other breeds.
It can mimic the moods of its master and adopting one could bring you 9 to 11 years of joyful companionship. In exceptional
cases the Boxer can live up to 15 years.
Boxer Dogs As Pet
Pet Boxer Dogs, although low-maintenance, require your consistent attention, exercise, human interaction, consistent obedience
training and lots of love. You cannot leave them to their own design for too long or they get lonely, bored and into trouble.
Being a big and strong dog as well as a highly intelligent one, Boxer Dogs need both physical and mental stimulations to
keep them even-tempered and dignified while still keeping their impish spirit and fearless courage in tact.
All the best!!!
Warm regards,
Bryan Kinnear
A
Boxer Dog Lover.
The Boxers Future
Many changes has been seen in the Boxer over the years and more will most likely come. Some of the hottest
issues in recent years is the addition of the white Boxer into the breed standard and if natural tails and ears should be
standard. No matter what the future holds for the Boxer it will always remain a family favorite & natural ears, tails,
seal (black), white, fawn, brindle they will always be a boxer. you can cut thier ears, tails, but they are still a boxer,.
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ABOUT BOXERS: CONSIDERING A BOXER
By Ann Gilbert
- Sarkel Boxers
Recently, while getting Herb's eyeglasses repaired at a local mall, we struck up a conversation with the young
man assisting in the repair. He had noticed our T-shirts, adorned with Boxers, of course, and inquired whether we had Boxers.
We advised him we did and he proceeded to ask me to describe what I liked about Boxers and why I felt the breed was so special.
He was intent on getting a dog for the family and had heard Boxers were good with children and usually made good family dogs…
Because of the limited amount of time he had to spend with us, I could only give him a brief account of our
breed's "special" qualities… After returning home, I decided to put my description of our breed down on paper. I hope
it will make a good handout when you talk to others interested in being "owned" by our breed.
Boxers are a special breed and until a person has been a companion to such a dog, one cannot really understand
the depth of their devotion. They are sincere in their preference for human companionship over the company of other animals.
Unlike other breeds of dogs who can fend for themselves for the majority of the day, Boxers require our fellowship. They can
exist in a household with other animals, but they prosper with human contact. This knowledge is key to living, and living
well with a Boxer.
The Boxer is not a breed to be left in the backyard and excluded from the home. They do not thrive well in
extreme weather, be it heat or cold. The Boxer's temperament is designed to live in the house with the family as a member
of the family. A warm bed in winter, a cool spot away from the summer's heat are a basic requirement. A good diet, fresh water,
a good health-care program, and regular grooming (compared to other breeds, the Boxer is truly low maintenance in this aspect)
will lead the Boxer to repay you his/her keep in ways you could never imagine.
Children are especially coveted by the Boxer. I have always believed that the Boxer's child-like spirit is
very much like the "small humans" they so adore. Boxers require the exact same portions of love, discipline and freedom to
grow to their full potential. Living in a household with children and Boxers is very rewarding. It is also a quest we cannot
take carelessly. Remember, both children and Boxers will reflect our failures as well as our triumphs.
A Boxer will succeed in a household without children, as long as the "parent" has the ability to dispense
those necessary portions of love, discipline and freedom. Therefore, just like some people are never meant to be parents,
some people are not meant to be Boxer owners. A prospective Boxer companion should understand and be prepared for this "parenthood."
Like children, the Boxer can adapt to any lifestyle as long as the "parent" in his/her life remains loving and dependable.
The responsibilities for children and dogs of any breed are the same. Some animal rights' people will probably
consider my opinion of our breed foolish. Some believe dogs or other animals do not perceive human emotions of love, hate,
fear, happiness, sadness, shame or guilt. Animals are, in some eyes, meant to walk the earth in their natural state devoid
of human companionship. We should simply admire them from a distance. Obviously, they have never lived with a Boxer. One only
has to look into the eyes of the Boxer, the mirror of their soul, to know they feel and exhibit all our human emotions. Boxers,
like children, know how to use all of them to their own advantage.
I have lived with other breeds in my 50-plus years; the last 29 years I have spent exclusively with Boxers.
The Boxer is, by far, my favorite. Sporting dogs, hounds, herding dogs, terriers and other dogs have shared my life from time
to time -- none have strengthened my life like the Boxer. Their uncanny ability to adjust to whatever life sends their way
has been my deliverance on many occasions. They can find humor when there is no laughter. They can see heartbreak and offer
comfort even when there are no tears.
They can sense danger and react with amazing calm. There are times when we must face our fears; Boxers are
fearless when they know they are loved and they trust those who love them. The surest way to break a Boxer's heart is to break
that trust. Only when there is no trust do they allow their fear to show. Take a good look into the eyes of a Boxer coming
through a rescue program if you get the chance, you will know immediately what I mean. The character of the Boxer that sets
them apart from other breeds in heir ability to forgive the most insufferable treatment; they are always willing to five humans
a second chance to renew their trust in us.
…You do not gain this position or respect that comes with it by force. You gain the Boxer's respect
with a firm but thoughtful approach. An approach that should be laced with a generous amount of humor. To some, the Boxer
may appear as a "class clown" and in many ways they fit that description well. However, as in most cases, the class clown
is simply testing the waters seeking to find his own confidence. A Boxer will do more for a smile than any other breed I have
known. A heavy hand only leads to a heavy heart. A heavy heart can destroy the Boxer's spirit.
Give a Boxer plentiful doses of sunshine and fresh air. They enjoy a job in the park or a swim in the lake.
They are an "all around" dog and they can be as active or an inactive as you please. A Boxer can lounge on the couch with
the best of the "couch potatoes."
The secret is to include them. Being a part of the family is the Boxer's primary goal in life. If you do,
you will have less trouble with the excavations in the back yard, or the flowerbed, the chewed furniture or shoes. Remember,
a bored Boxer is a "busy" Boxer. Keep your Boxer "busy" in constructive endeavors and the destructive tendency will be better
contained. Use a crate if you do have to leave the dog alone. The do enjoy periods of being left alone, as do we. The time
spent safely in his/her crate is quickly forgotten when the dog sees you. Returning to an unblemished house brings a smile
to your face and that's a perfect way to greet a Boxer.
Don't consider the Boxer just a dog you would like as a pet. You will be making a new friend and a new family
member. The fact that the Boxer is canine is irrelevant. We all know a lasting friendship, like fine wine, just grows better
with time. The Boxer does not deal well with restriction, either in physical or emotional form. The most important thing you
can spend on your Boxer is time. The profits you will receive are immeasurable. If you cannot spend the quality time necessary,
spend your restricted time and money on another breed.
Having a Boxer in your life results in boundless adventures.
Hold tight to the lead and prepare for the
journey of a lifetime.
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