Violet was born to “Sweet Pea” in January 2013 in a mixed litter of six. Sweet Pea was thought to be a “Bug” (Boston/Pug)and dad was a...

We had been fostering for MABTR for a couple of years. We had 3 resident dogs and felt the calling to open our hearts and home to these...

MABTR alumni Sadie arrived in foster care on Jan 8, 2022 as the result of her owner passing away. Sadie will turn 13 in May. From what...

MABTR alumni, Mali arrived in foster care on Jan 8, 2022 as the result of her owner passing away. Mali will turn 12 in March. From what...

MABTR alumni, Vanity born 2/16/2017 and retired from a breeder on Dec 27, 2021. Vanity settled in nicely once she arrived in foster care....

MABTR alumni, Destiny born 5/11/2016 and retired from a breeder on 11/18/2021. It was obvious that Destiny had multiple litters in her...

There are four things to know when it comes to ears that you need to follow · clean ears using rubbing alcohol, NOT ear cleaner...

If you find a stray please take the following action even if the dog's conditions are not good as you do not know how long the dog has...

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...

Why does my dog excessively lick his paws? Something so common you've probably witnessed your dog doing it every day, and ignored it,...

What is Cushings Cushings is caused by a pituitary tumor (non-cancerous) that triggers excessive levels of cortisol. A normal amount of...

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. ...

Multiple reasons exist however the most common is the narrow and short muzzle. The construction of their nasal passages also largely...

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...

When a dog is diagnosed to have a luxating patella, we automatically assume surgery is needed. Note that less than 50% of luxating...

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...

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...

I ask myself the question; could I go a whole day with just one or two meals? The answer is NO, so personally I do not expect my dog to....

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...

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...