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Jennifer Misfeldt, MABTR
Sep 18, 20241 min read
Albuterol Toxicity in dogs
Dogs get into things they shouldn’t, which can include medications like Albuterol inhalers that are used by many of us to treat acute...
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Jennifer Misfeldt, MABTR
Aug 29, 20241 min read
Male dog lipstick exposed - Erected Penis
Graphic pictures - Educational My male dog's lipstick is exposed and not going back in place. What do I do? Â The condition is referred...
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Jennifer Misfeldt, MABTR
Nov 30, 20231 min read
Swollen face from plugged salivary gland
There are multiple glands that play a role when it comes our dogs. There are cases where one or more can get impacted, leak, or...
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Jennifer Misfeldt, MABTR
Aug 16, 20232 min read
Parasites causing loose stools in dogs
Dogs can get parasites (such as roundworms, whipworms, hookworms, and tapeworm) and bacteria that can cause loose stools and in many...
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Jennifer Misfeldt, MABTR
Nov 27, 20223 min read
Cataracts in Dogs
A dog's nose often guides his actions and movements, but his eyes are just as important. Maintaining dog eye health is critical to having...
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Jennifer Misfeldt, MABTR
Mar 16, 20222 min read
Hermaphrodite OR Hypospadias in male dogs
What is wrong with my male Boston? *Graphic pictures* - Educational Cyrus is the seventh Boston to come into MABTR's rehoming program...
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Jennifer Misfeldt, MABTR
Jan 30, 20222 min read
Low Thyroid Common for Bostons
Low thyroid is very common in bostons and many times is overlooked by both the owner and the vet. The most common signs of low thyroid in...
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Jennifer Misfeldt, MABTR
Jan 21, 20222 min read
Dog Paws - red, stained, licking
Why does my dog excessively lick his paws? Something so common you've probably witnessed your dog doing it every day, and ignored it,...
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Jennifer Misfeldt, MABTR
Jan 20, 20223 min read
What to know about Cushings disease in dogs
What is Cushings Cushings is caused by a pituitary tumor (non-cancerous) that triggers excessive levels of cortisol. A normal amount of...
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Jennifer Misfeldt, MABTR
Jan 20, 20224 min read
Is my dog overweight or underweight
It starts with the owner identifying if their dog has gained or loss weight over time. Keeping track of your dog's weight is important. ...
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Jennifer Misfeldt, MABTR
Jan 20, 20222 min read
What causes my dog to snort and snore
Multiple reasons exist however the most common is the narrow and short muzzle. The construction of their nasal passages also largely...
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Jennifer Misfeldt, MABTR
Jan 20, 20223 min read
What I need to know about dogs who have seizures
Watching your pet have a seizure is a terrifying thing to witness. One minute your dog seems perfectly normal, then next he’s on his...
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Jennifer Misfeldt, MABTR
Jan 20, 20223 min read
What I need to know about dogs with luxating patellas
When a dog is diagnosed to have a luxating patella, we automatically assume surgery is needed. Note that less than 50% of luxating...
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Jennifer Misfeldt, MABTR
Jan 20, 20223 min read
Bad Breath! from the teeth, stomach or poop eating?
First, make sure that the teeth are looked at by a vet as there could be tarter build up, a rotten tooth, exposed roots that would...
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Jennifer Misfeldt, MABTR
Jan 19, 20222 min read
My dog vomits daily especially after meals. Is it an Elongated Palate or Megaesophagus
A couple of things to consider when it comes to the Boston breed Elongated Palate - is the collapse of the flap of mucousal tissue which...
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Jennifer Misfeldt, MABTR
Jan 19, 20222 min read
How can I get my dog to stop passing gas or farting
What can I do to reduce my dog from farting It is NOT normal for your dog to be passing gas on a regular basis even though it is consider...
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Jennifer Misfeldt, MABTR
Jan 19, 20222 min read
Treating Glaucoma in my dog's eye
I want to start by stressing that if you have any concerns about your dog’s eyes based on look, reaction and/or signs of discomfort you...
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Jennifer Misfeldt, MABTR
Jan 19, 20223 min read
Chronic Ear Infections and Hematomas in dogs
Ear infections are extremely painful for any dog. Unfortunately so many go unnoticed. Just like children with ear infections there is no...
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Jennifer Misfeldt, MABTR
Jan 19, 20221 min read
My dog always has loose stools. Am I dealing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome’ (IBS) or Colitis
Bostons are a breed that are known for ‘Irritable Bowel Syndrome’ (IBS) and colitis. It is not always known what causes the condition,...
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Jennifer Misfeldt, MABTR
Jan 19, 20223 min read
My dog has a tumor - How to plan if cancer or benign
Tumors in dogs are very common especially in Bostons. They are either benign tumors (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancer). Mast cells...
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