I had a question about my boxer, but deleted it, because 1 answerer the only answer in my time zone?

Hi. I'm sorry your dog is sick and your couldn't find the help you were looking for earlier.

I just looked in "The Hound Health Handbook" by Betsy Brevitz, DVM. I will summarize what she says about canine colds.

If your dog is eating okay, acting okay and doesn't already have a serious health problem, you can take care of this at home.

Try giving the dog some chicken soup that is "lukewarm and not too oily or salty" Give the dog plenty of rest and water.

She also suggests running a hot shower and hanging out with the dog in the steamy bathroom for 5-10 minutes once or twice a day to loosen the congestion.

Clean around the dog's eyes with wet cotton balls a couple of times a day.

Keep your other dog away to decrease the chances he/she? will get it.

Obviously, if Bumba gets worse you'll have to take him to the vet when the vet is back.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

You are planning on keeping a Boxer OUTSIDE? No,no,no! Please read about the breed - they are NOT able to tolerate cold or heat well because of their brachycephalic airway, low % of body fat & short single coat, and are definately an indoor breed. He is sick BECAUSE he is outside - he needs to see a vet, probably get some anitibiotics, and become an indoor dog. My sister had a neighbor that kept his Boxer outside in spite of my warnings - and when it turned colder, it did the same thing (runny eyes & nose, etc). Around Christmas, he went out to find it DEAD in its 'nice warm' doghouse. PLEASE do not let this happen. Boxers are an indoor breed. If you want an outdoor dog, get a Siberian Husky & find a more appropriate home for you poor, cold Boxer. I would hate to have this happen to your poor Bumba!

if you r so worried about your boxer...what r u doing on the computer??! Find the closest vet and find out what time it opens...call first and say it might be an emergency...they will take you in an appointment right away...they should.

good luck...i bet your bumba is going to be just fine

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NO idea what you are asking!!!! I can tell you that there is RARELY a home remedy for a very ill dog. The best remedy is the vet!!

I have a boxer too.(i had 4 throughout my life time so far.)

Please ask the question again and i would be more than happy to answer you.

your dog could have lung and/or throat cancer so i would check with your vet first. sorry to hear abou the a**hole that nswered just with question marks. hope bumba gets better!!!!!!!!!

You should better check your boxer to the vertinenary better tham home remeady!