Alice White
The Boxer is a strong-looking dog, but this is not at all indicative of good health. The answer to the question “How long do boxers live?” – alas, disappointing. According to official figures, representatives of the breed live up to 13 years old, but in reality boxers, over 10 years old are rarely found.
Boxers have gaps in their immunity and may be prone to allergies. Proper nutrition is important for these dogs.
Sometimes the representatives of the breed manifest demodicosis – a parasitic disease. Carefully and regularly examine your pet’s body, and if you find changes in the skin, contact your veterinarian.
Dysplasia of the hip joints is observed in boxers. Symptoms: pain, lameness. If the dog is left untreated, it experiences terrible torment. Obesity can cause dysplasia, so do not overfeed your pet.
Boxers are prone to cancer. If you find a tumor, go to your veterinarian immediately.
Improper feeding is fraught with gastrointestinal diseases, which sometimes require surgery. It is important to feed Boxers the proper diet.
Boxers don’t usually suffer skin problems, but it does occur sometimes. And some boxer shed, but not more than other dogs. If you are using the right shampoo, then you don’t need to worry too much about these two issues.
A boxer may be suffering from hypothyroidism – a dysfunction of the thyroid gland. External manifestations: baldness, obesity, possible skin rashes, hyperpigmentation.
Representatives of the breed catch colds easily, so damp, cold rooms are not for them. It is also worth limiting walking in windy and damp weather.
Heart diseases are inherited. When choosing a puppy, check if his ancestors had similar problems.
A shortened muzzle is the cause of the brachiocephalic syndrome. In this case, the dog snores during sleep breathe hoarsely, and suffer from shortness of breath, which increases during training, walking, or in the heat.
Deafness, arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy and aortic stenosis, deforming spondylosis (a disease of the spine that can lead to paralysis), and eye disease (volvulus or eversion of the eyelid) are also common.
If you notice any symptoms of illness (lameness, lethargy, lethargy, indigestion, etc.), contact your veterinarian as soon as possible.
