Guilty Boston Terriers!

by Colleen Fernandez October 22, 2009 Boston News
Boston Terrier Laying Down

Have you ever come home from a long day at work to discover that your Boston Terrier has eaten your brand new shoes! I have … and let me tell you how frustrating it is! Your dog is just sitting there, looking all cute, and it’s hard to stay mad for more than about 3.5 […]

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Detached Retina In Boston Terriers

by Colleen Fernandez October 20, 2009 Health Problems
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What Is A Detached Retina? The retina is a layer of tissue that lines the inside of the back wall of the eye. When light passes through the eye, and strikes the retina, special cells within the tissue convert light energy into nerve impulses. The nerve impulses are then transmitted to the brain via the […]

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Cushing’s Disease In Bostons

by Colleen Fernandez October 19, 2009 Health Problems
cushings pic boston terrier

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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What To Do If Your Boston Eats Gum!

by Colleen Fernandez October 16, 2009 Health Problems

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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