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boston terrierwhen my boston terrier goes outside in colder weather her back leg gose up for a while then she puts it down and runs around on it she has no problems in the house only in the cold or on long walk any ideas what this could be
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13 Year old Boston TerrierI have just noticed that my Boston has developed a pouch like area on his throat/chin area. Does not seem to be any hard growth in it but she does not want me touching area to check it out. Should i be worried?
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SCRATCHINGWHY IS IT THAT MY BT KEEPS SCRATCHING HER BUTT AND HER EARS?
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Boston TerrierI have a 9yr old female. She is in good health and is about 12 lbs. She has always had a beautiful shinney black coat with the normal markings for her breed. But in the last year she started spotting with white spots. She now looks...
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I have a Boston Terrier that is approx. 6 yrs. old. I have had him about 2 yrs. He has ...I have a Boston Terrier that is approx. 6 yrs. old. I have had him about 2 yrs. He has just started for the first time since I have had him lossing hair. He constantly is scratching and knawing until he has himself sore and...
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Why is my boston terriers nose not wet or cold? Is there something wrong with him?Why is my boston terriers nose not wet or cold? Is there something wrong with him?
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I have a 3 month old boston terrier, and have been trying to get him to walk on the leash. ...I have a 3 month old boston terrier, and have been trying to get him to walk on the leash. He absolutly refuses, dragging his feet, whining, screaming...I even try to get him to come when I have a treat for him, he just sits and...
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I have a 10 week old puppy and he is pretty calm for the most part, but today was his first ...I have a 10 week old puppy and he is pretty calm for the most part, but today was his first day at work with me and he played for a little bit, but he mainly slept most of the day he's been asleep for the better part of the end of...
In Boston Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 3 answers- I have a 10 week old Boston terrier puppy his name is Rufus he is a cute sensitive funny ...
I have a 10 week old Boston terrier puppy his name is Rufus he is a cute sensitive funny little pup.I was wondering how big he would become? He is very small at the moment. I have seen his mother but never seen the father of this...
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I just got a 17 week old puppy last week. Her ears roll back, one more then the other, ...I just got a 17 week old puppy last week. Her ears roll back, one more then the other, will they stand up by them selves or should I try tapeing them?
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I just got my son a 14 week old puppy. His toes seem to be spread apart. Is that normal ...I just got my son a 14 week old puppy. His toes seem to be spread apart. Is that normal for this breed or anything I should be concerned about? Other than that, we are thrilled and he has been so much fun.
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I got a female boston 1 year old about 2 month ago after getting her spaded she started ...I got a female boston 1 year old about 2 month ago after getting her spaded she started lossing her hair behind her ears and behind her hind legs. What should i do and how can I make the hair grow back vitamin or change dog food?
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I have a one year old BT and she has a habit of eating her own feces. Whether she goes ...I have a one year old BT and she has a habit of eating her own feces. Whether she goes inside or out, she will sample the stool. She is healthy, well fed, and gets plenty of activity in a fenced in yard. Any ideas on how to stop...
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I have a 3 1/2 months old Boston Terrier. When I bought him, I made sure to see the parents ...I have a 3 1/2 months old Boston Terrier. When I bought him, I made sure to see the parents papers. Everything seemed normal and they look like all the pictures I see of BT. Mind only has a black spot around one eye and now he's...
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We have just had our first litter of Bostons. All of their muzzles are white, including ...We have just had our first litter of Bostons. All of their muzzles are white, including their noses. Will ... and when will thier noses turn black?
In Boston Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- My little boston has white on one of her ears, is that bad or considered good?
My little boston has white on one of her ears, is that bad or considered good?
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I have a tiny Boston Terrier who is 16 weeks old and only weighs 6.4 lbs. I knew she was ...I have a tiny Boston Terrier who is 16 weeks old and only weighs 6.4 lbs. I knew she was smaller than the others in the litter....but what is the average weight of a BT this age?
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I have a boston that is 11 months old. He is the 4th one that I've had. I love him lots, ...I have a boston that is 11 months old. He is the 4th one that I've had. I love him lots, although he is very different from the others I have had. He is very timid and scared of all other people, except myself and my boyfriend....
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My 5 month old BT puppy has just gotten two growths as it seems, on the back of each leg. ...My 5 month old BT puppy has just gotten two growths as it seems, on the back of each leg. They're about on her knees. What are these things? Should i be worried?
In Boston Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- I have a 10 week old Boston Terrier Puppy who has a protruding sternum/breastbone. The vet ...
I have a 10 week old Boston Terrier Puppy who has a protruding sternum/breastbone. The vet says he's a normal puppy, although she has never seen this.
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I just got a 10 week old boston and i find his teeth look funny .they are very small barely ...I just got a 10 week old boston and i find his teeth look funny .they are very small barely throught the gims and are tiny like little needles is this normal?
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My little male who is about 4 months seems to have blood shot eyes is this normalMy little male who is about 4 months seems to have blood shot eyes is this normal
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ok so i am very interested in getting a boston terrior however i recently saw a dog that ...ok so i am very interested in getting a boston terrior however i recently saw a dog that was very similar to a boston terrior only it was a solid golden colour... would anyone know what this dog is??? also i've heard of alot of bad...
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My 4 month old BT's neck and chest is always bright red (flushed), why is that. She also ...My 4 month old BT's neck and chest is always bright red (flushed), why is that. She also has a cold, what can I give her for it?
In Boston Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- I have a Boston Terrier with swollen ears. One of them has significantly just today shown ...
I have a Boston Terrier with swollen ears. One of them has significantly just today shown up with a small bubble, no doubt filled with fluid. Is there an easier, less expensive way to fight this infection for a few days until I...
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Is it true that Bostons are bred with a short tail which looks like it is docked but ...Is it true that Bostons are bred with a short tail which looks like it is docked but actually isnt?
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My boston terriers ears look like someone has took scissors and put cuts in her ears. it ...My boston terriers ears look like someone has took scissors and put cuts in her ears. it started a few weeks ago. Is there some sort of disorder that causes this?
In Boston Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 3 answers- My parents had a Boston Bull when I was young, but he was much larger than today's BT, ...
My parents had a Boston Bull when I was young, but he was much larger than today's BT, about 40-45 lbs. He was the classic b/w and marked very well with a bully face. He hated cats and other dogs and had to always be restrained...
In Boston Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 3 answers - Are male boston much stockier than females?
Are male boston much stockier than females?
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One of my 8 months bt ear doesn't stand up anymore. It used to. is it due to teething?One of my 8 months bt ear doesn't stand up anymore. It used to. is it due to teething?
In Boston Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- I have a 7 year old boston that has developed black spots in his eyes close to the retina ...
I have a 7 year old boston that has developed black spots in his eyes close to the retina but not covering it. My vet doen't seem to familiar with this condition. Any suggestions what this might be?
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I have a 5 month old BT and in the last 3 weeks, part of his chest, neck and inside of his ...I have a 5 month old BT and in the last 3 weeks, part of his chest, neck and inside of his legs turned pink. I brought him to the vet, was given some medication. It's been a few days, but it does not seem the medication is...
In Boston Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- Are the ears of a BT clipped? Do they all stand up or can you find one with droopier ears?
Are the ears of a BT clipped? Do they all stand up or can you find one with droopier ears?
In Boston Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers - We have a 7 month his is stil very pink around his mouth and nose. It has a healthy look , ...
We have a 7 month his is stil very pink around his mouth and nose. It has a healthy look , it is a light pink, and there are no sores. It has not changed since we have had him. It does become brighter pink if he gets cold. Is this...
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I just purchased a Boston Terrier, he's 3 months old. And i'm not sure how much I should be ...I just purchased a Boston Terrier, he's 3 months old. And i'm not sure how much I should be feeding him a day. I got him on wet food and dry food. I would appricate if anyone could let me know please.
In Boston Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- I have a Boston Terrier Female-Spayed, 7 months old has obedience training-LOVES Everybody, ...
I have a Boston Terrier Female-Spayed, 7 months old has obedience training-LOVES Everybody, people, dogs, etc. Boundless energy, gets plenty of excercise, I am home all day with her, I am suppose to get a male Boston terrier puppy...
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We just purchased a Boston Terrier puppy, female, that is 8 weeks old. While my husband was ...We just purchased a Boston Terrier puppy, female, that is 8 weeks old. While my husband was playing with her she started nipping at his fingers and then when my husband raised his arm so the puppy couldn't bite him, the puppy jumped...
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I have a 4 month Boston Terrier. When I first got him, at 2 months, his nose was mainly ...I have a 4 month Boston Terrier. When I first got him, at 2 months, his nose was mainly pink with speckles of black on it. It seems like each week or so his nose is getting less pink and more black. It has filled in around the...
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