Clover Castle Boxers

These are just a few of the health issues that are common in our wonderful boxer breed.  As a breeder, it is our responsibility to screen against any and all of the health concerns that plague the boxer breed as a whole.  Breeders can not erase the role that genetics play in the health concerns, but it helps us try to eliminate risks for future boxers.  These are just a few health concerns that boxers face. To learn more, please visit http://allboxerinfo.com/Health.html

Hyperthyrodism:
This is a canine health issue where the dog’s thyroid glands malfunction.  These glands are located on both sides of the neck of a Boxer dog.  They release hormones which affect the dog’s metabolism and growth.  When this malfunctions, it can lead to many different health issues.

Boxer Cardiomyopathy:
This disease is currently understood it consists mainly of an electrical conduction disorder.  This means that it causes the heart of a Boxer dog to beat erratically. This is also more commonly known as an arrhythmia.  This can happen randomly with no way of knowing when or how long it will happen for. 

Allergies:
External - Your Boxer 's skin may show a reaction.  This can range from slight itching to very bothersome symptoms such as relentless itching that will cause your dog to scratch until they lose fur.  Sores can develop; these can quickly become infected.  Fur loss may also occur directly from the allergen itself.

Internal - This type will cause symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea.  It is not normal for a dog to have either of these symptoms, at any time.  If your dog is getting sick in this way, it is best to have them checked out by their veterinarian.  Most likely, the cause will be something that was ingested.  This is a serious condition that can quickly cause weight loss, malnutrition and dehydration to your Boxer dog.  Secondary symptoms such as itching and respiratory issues can develop as well.

Respiratory - This will cause coughing, sneezing, wheezing and sometimes choking sounds.   This can range from mild to quite severe.  Dogs with this type of allergy can sometimes literally be struggling to be able to breathe.  However, the most blatant symptom will manifest as itching, quite severe itching. A Boxer may have such an uncontrollable urge to to ease the itch that he or she licks, bite or scratches excessively and to the point of ripping out fur. These types of dog allergies more often strike female Boxers and begin to occur between the ages of 1-34 years old.  However, a Boxer of either gender may have this at any age. 

Cancer: