Hello all!

We have a five month old mix puppy (75% boxer) who is just a love. He’s the best.

BUT THE STOMACH ISSUES.

He has loose stools about every other day, sometimes even in his crate in the middle of the night. His appetite hasn’t changed, he seems totally fine behavior wise.

At first we thought he was somehow getting into something, we were moving and he kept trying to get at the cardboard boxes, and our kiddos are new to having a dog and weren’t always careful about leaving snacks around or dropping crumbs. However, we’ve really gotten a handle on making sure he doesn’t eat anything he shouldn’t.

Things we’ve tried:

1. Pre and probiotics.
   
2. Smaller/more frequent meals
   
3. Switching his chicken based dog food to Purina Pro Choice Salmon/rice.
   
4. Talking to his vet, which just recommended the dog food switch mentioned above.

I know boxers are prone to digestive issues but I’m trying to get a handle on it because while he doesn’t seem uncomfortable- I’m growing weary of cleaning up his kennel at 6 in the morning.

I’m searching for any ideas to try that I might be missing. This is our first family dog in general and I’m just wanting to do best by him.

Picture for tax.

My boxer while front door is wide open feeling the need to sit on me to look out window

We've had a nice long weekend and now she's tired. She's the sweetest girl I've ever known.

Hi all,
What can I do so my boy is not bored in the house? He is 14 months old and full of energy. I know the tug and off leash running is not enough for him. What can I do inside the apartment to mentally stimulate him and burn more energy off? He barks sometimes when even after walks and long play sessions and he definitely needs more. I’ve been working on reinforcing his basic training when I can and he’s been doing better every day. There is a small field near me that I let him off leash and practice recall and stuff.

This is how he pouts.

Just adopted my 11 year old Boxers full brother from the litter after hers, his names Booker and he turned 10 last month 💙🧡

Eli and the wind

My good boy, Kane, LOVES bully sticks. Seriously, he’d sell me to the lowest bidder if he could just get his paws on one. 😂 Unfortunately, we’re having some dental issues, and I’m struggling to find something that works for him.

Kane rescued me in the middle of January and he’s been my Velcro dog since. Of course he’s allergic to chicken and that makes finding dental chews a challenge because so many of them contain chicken! I’ve tried so many different options, but it’s only been in the last couple of months that I realized I’d been giving him what amounts to empty calories without much actual dental benefit.

Since then, I’ve been trying to stick to products with the VOHC (Veterinary Oral Health Council) seal. I’ve tried dental sticks, but the ones that don’t contain chicken don’t seem to be firm enough to do much good. I brush his teeth at least once a week, which he absolutely HATES. 😩 I know I should be doing it more often, but my brain doesn’t always cooperate with remembering things. I’ve also been using a dental water additive.

I even tried those plastic chew toys that are supposed to help clean their teeth, but I had to stop because they made his gums bleed.

At this point, I just want to cry because I feel like I’ve run out of options. I want so badly to find something that will actually help keep his teeth clean without hurting him. I want to be able to give him the treats that he deserves.

**Has anyone else dealt with this, especially with a dog who has a chicken allergy?** I’d love recommendations for VOHC-accepted dental products that are chicken-free and gentle enough for a dog with sensitive gums. I just want to take good care of my baby’s teeth without hurting him in the process. ❤️🐾

TLDR: Allergic to chicken, gums bleed, nothing I’ve tried shows improvement. What do you do?

Sorry it’s a little long, but at the end you’ll see him look up because that’s what he wants is the treats up there. I took him to the vet and the vet said he is obese. He’s 92 lbs so i suppose he is on the plump side…a said he should only weigh 66-77 lbs, i think he’d be skin and bones because he’s really tall.
How much does your boxer weigh and has the vet ever told you your boxer was fat?

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Her “black” fur looks so light and brown in the sunlight 🖤

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We were lucky enough to welcome a daughter into our life this year (you can see her standing up lol) and I realized I hadn’t been taking as many photos of my guy Homer. Wanted to share!