Hello Fellow Boxer Lovers,
Astrid and Bodhi are spoiled rotton.... at this cottage house we are currently living in we do not have central heat, we have one of those 'wall units'. The two of them are snuggled up ying/yang style hogging all the heatas it radiates out in to the room... Too cute!
Alethea Anderson
The Boxer Blogger
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Sunday
Bodhi and Astrid Loving California!
Hello Fellow Boxer Lovers,
We recently moved back to California and the Boxer Duo are LOVING it here! Lots of new sights, smells and critters here to experience and enjoy! Up in Nevada they experienced Quail, Lizards and Rabbits...
Here in California they have met a new tormenting little critter, the Tree Squirrel. Seemingly on a mission to tease and torment Bodhi and Astrid these little furry beasties with bushy tails are just too much for the Boxer pair to handle...
The Squirrels sit on the step right outside the sliding glass door, flicking their little tails knowing the dogs can't get them through the glass...
When outside sun lounging the lawn, the Squirrels run along on top of the awning outside, across the lawn and dance in the trees; clicking their little squirrel songs, tossing down things from the branches and running my dogs wild!
I tell you what, all this extra exercise is making Bodhi and Astrid burn more calories, lots more lean muscle on these two. The squirrels are great entertainment and I know that at least the Boxers will never ever catch one LOL
Alethea Anderson
The Boxer Blogger
Have you hugged your Boxer(s) today?
We recently moved back to California and the Boxer Duo are LOVING it here! Lots of new sights, smells and critters here to experience and enjoy! Up in Nevada they experienced Quail, Lizards and Rabbits...
Here in California they have met a new tormenting little critter, the Tree Squirrel. Seemingly on a mission to tease and torment Bodhi and Astrid these little furry beasties with bushy tails are just too much for the Boxer pair to handle...
The Squirrels sit on the step right outside the sliding glass door, flicking their little tails knowing the dogs can't get them through the glass...
When outside sun lounging the lawn, the Squirrels run along on top of the awning outside, across the lawn and dance in the trees; clicking their little squirrel songs, tossing down things from the branches and running my dogs wild!
I tell you what, all this extra exercise is making Bodhi and Astrid burn more calories, lots more lean muscle on these two. The squirrels are great entertainment and I know that at least the Boxers will never ever catch one LOL
Alethea Anderson
The Boxer Blogger
Have you hugged your Boxer(s) today?
Monday
Bodhi the Boxer Vet Update
So he goes back tomorrow to be knocked out, drained, etc...
He is really used to the car rides now, he actually quite enjoys it. When I say 'Do you want to go on a car ride?" he fully does the happy dance!
Astrid is pretty bummed about all these excursions as she has been staying home, I think she's moping a bit. Surely she does not understand he's going to the VET and not somewhere FUN!
Just a little update!
Alethea Anderson
The Boxer Blogger
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Bodhi to the VET again!
Greetings Fellow Boxer Lovers,
Today I took Bodhi to the vet! He has been licking his foot and I looked between his toes to see some gnarly bumps, it looked really raw, red and OUCH. In addition he was shaking his head again and had some of that brown 'goop' in his ear. (sorry for the graphics, but this may help someone who has something similar)
So the Doctor said his foot is an infection, similar to the one he had back in February. He said probably due to a food allergy. Entirely possible as we've had some friends over recently who snuck Bodhi food (and BOY did it PI**ED me off too). Not to mention he stole an entire loaf of french bread off the counter, and enjoyed every crumb (and some of the paper too).
The Vet said that food allergies manifest most often in foot chewing/licking, constant licking keeps it damp in between the toes creating that happy little place where infection wants to grow AND ear itching which then results in ear infections (scratching the ear makes the ear red and hot, which in turn makes it a great breeding place for bacteria)
So in addition to all that, Bodhi had a foxtail in his ear!
Bodhi of course was not so fond of the idea of 2 Vet Techs holding him in place while the Vet attempted to remove the foxtail. Bodhi is so strong and his eyes were looking at me like 'SAVE ME MOM!'. The vet was fearful that one strong squirming motion and he'd pierce Bodhi's ear drum. So that instantly made the visit about double in cost, as they now had to knock his 85# butt out in order to remove the foxtail! LOL
AND they are doing this new laser treatment on his foot, it costs about the same as long term antibiotics so I told them to go for it. At $25 a pop it's far more affordable than any laser treatment people get!
In addition to one today, he needs 2 more laser treatments this week, 2 next week and one the week following. One must be prepared to invest in their pet's health!
Bodhi is happy and well, he was a little 'drunk' when we picked him up today though!
Alethea Anderson
The Boxer Blogger
Have you hugged your Boxer(s) today???
Today I took Bodhi to the vet! He has been licking his foot and I looked between his toes to see some gnarly bumps, it looked really raw, red and OUCH. In addition he was shaking his head again and had some of that brown 'goop' in his ear. (sorry for the graphics, but this may help someone who has something similar)
So the Doctor said his foot is an infection, similar to the one he had back in February. He said probably due to a food allergy. Entirely possible as we've had some friends over recently who snuck Bodhi food (and BOY did it PI**ED me off too). Not to mention he stole an entire loaf of french bread off the counter, and enjoyed every crumb (and some of the paper too).
The Vet said that food allergies manifest most often in foot chewing/licking, constant licking keeps it damp in between the toes creating that happy little place where infection wants to grow AND ear itching which then results in ear infections (scratching the ear makes the ear red and hot, which in turn makes it a great breeding place for bacteria)
So in addition to all that, Bodhi had a foxtail in his ear!
Bodhi of course was not so fond of the idea of 2 Vet Techs holding him in place while the Vet attempted to remove the foxtail. Bodhi is so strong and his eyes were looking at me like 'SAVE ME MOM!'. The vet was fearful that one strong squirming motion and he'd pierce Bodhi's ear drum. So that instantly made the visit about double in cost, as they now had to knock his 85# butt out in order to remove the foxtail! LOL
AND they are doing this new laser treatment on his foot, it costs about the same as long term antibiotics so I told them to go for it. At $25 a pop it's far more affordable than any laser treatment people get!
In addition to one today, he needs 2 more laser treatments this week, 2 next week and one the week following. One must be prepared to invest in their pet's health!
Bodhi is happy and well, he was a little 'drunk' when we picked him up today though!
Alethea Anderson
The Boxer Blogger
Have you hugged your Boxer(s) today???
Thursday
Lush green Lawn for Bodhi and Astrid
The divine duo of Bodhi and Astrid are LOVING their new lawn! Just wanted to pop in with an update, summer has been flying by at warp speed and we're enjoying every moment. The boxers simply adore their new lawn, so much nicer than all dirt and rock!
Have you hugged YOUR boxer(s) today?
Alethea Anderson
The Boxer Blogger
Have you hugged YOUR boxer(s) today?
Alethea Anderson
The Boxer Blogger
Bodhi the Boxer : Those Ears!
He has this one little boo-boo in the fold of his left ear, being in the fold is making for a tough spot to heal. I've used some stuff from a previous ear boo-boo, I've used Neosporin. It was 'kind of' working...
However now I am using a product I got from TamPogo, it's a prebiotic skin care product and it really seems to be doing the trick. It is called Pure Chemistry's Botanical Buffet Moisturizing Derma Repair. Organic, all natural and I'm seeing quick results.
Just wanted to share!
Alethea Anderson
Boxer Blogger
Have you hugged your Boxer(s) today? (again and again!)
Tuesday
Boxers are Funny...
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Good thing Bodhi does not want under the covers...
Alethea Anderson
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