Is it normal for my dog to chew off his on back leg nails?
Dogs can bite their nails as part of the grooming process, especially if their nails are very long and uncomfortable. However, they tend to bite more for medical reasons, like allergies, a skin condition or infection, or even anxiety.
Is it normal for my Boston Terrier to chew on everything?
Chewing is a normal behavior of dogs. However, as a member of the pack, you cannot permit this behavior, especially if your Boston Terrier lives inside the house and chewing on your slippers, furniture, and other things in sight has become a favorite pastime.
Why does a Boston Terrier have a gay tail?
When a Boston Terrier has a gay tail, they have a tail that sits much higher than the breed standards. The tail should not go above a Boston Terrier back. Since the tail is also pointed upwards, this gives the appearance of an extra happy dog, thus the name.
What to do when your Boston Terrier is teething?
You should understand that all dogs undergo the teething stage when they are still puppies. You can ask your Veterinarian to prescribe a topical gel which is often used in babies to alleviate pain and discomfort which are often experienced during teething.
What kind of dog chews off its fur?
Atopic dermatitis, which is an allergic reaction affecting the skin is more common in Chinese Shar-Peis, Wirehaired Fox Terriers, Golden Retrievers, Dalmatians, Boxers, Boston Terriers, Labrador Retrievers, Lhasa Apsos, Scottish Terriers, Shih Tzus, and West Highland White Terriers.
Chewing is a normal behavior of dogs. However, as a member of the pack, you cannot permit this behavior, especially if your Boston Terrier lives inside the house and chewing on your slippers, furniture, and other things in sight has become a favorite pastime.
Is it normal for Boston Terriers to lose their hair?
It starts around the ears and moves down to the underside of the neck and the trunk and then down to the inside of the rear legs. The skin underlying the areas of hair loss is usually normal and does not have the signs of secondary infection.
What kind of health problems does a Boston Terrier have?
Our poor little pups are very likely to suffer from skin allergies or atopy. This means lots of scratching, licking and chewing. You may notice dry, flaky dandruff all over or a red bumpy rash on bellies and in skin folds. Allergies can also show up as frequent ear infections.
You should understand that all dogs undergo the teething stage when they are still puppies. You can ask your Veterinarian to prescribe a topical gel which is often used in babies to alleviate pain and discomfort which are often experienced during teething.
