Why does my Boston Terrier have hives?

Why does my Boston Terrier have hives?

Large red raised bumps may indicate that your Boston Terrier has hives. Hives can develop if your dog was stung by a bee or exposed to something that they were extremely sensitive to. If your Boston Terrier is having a severe allergic reaction, they may also begin to develop facial swelling or difficulty breathing.

What is Cushing’s disease in a Boston Terrier?

Cushing’s syndrome happens when your dog’s body makes too much of a hormone called cortisol. This chemical help them respond to stress, control their weight, fight infections, and keep their blood sugar levels in check. But too much or too little of it can cause problems.

Why does my Boston terrier have bumps on his face?

Normally a dog’s immune system keeps the mites in check, but some breeds, like your Boston, may develop an overabundance of these mites. In mild cases, pet owners may notice a few dry, irritated, hairless lesions. These often occur on the face or feet and may or may not be itchy.

What kind of eye problems does a Boston Terrier have?

Fluid builds up in the eye, increasing ocular pressure and eventually causing damage to the optic nerve. Eyes with glaucoma are more bulging and can be painful, causing your pup to rub or scratch at the eye. Since Bostons’ eyes are already bulging, it may not be noticed until the disease has progressed.

What kind of allergies does a Boston Terrier have?

Boston Terriers can be allergic to foods as well as things in the environment like cleaners, weeds, or pollen. Allergies are typically a lifelong problem unless you can identify and remove the assaulting allergen.

Why does my Boston Terrier have a hard time breathing?

One feature of brachycephalic syndrome is when the soft palate, or the roof of the mouth, is too long and extends into the airway partially obstructing airflow to the lungs. Stenotic nares are nostril openings that are too narrow or that collapse during inhalation. Narrow nostril openings make it difficult for dogs to breathe through their nose.

Why does my Boston Terrier have a corkscrew shape?

Unfortunately, that corkscrew shape comes from a defect in the form of the vertebrae in the tail bones. While it looks cute at the end of the spine, some Boston Terriers can have misshapen vertebrae, or hemivertebrae, in other areas of the spinal column.

Fluid builds up in the eye, increasing ocular pressure and eventually causing damage to the optic nerve. Eyes with glaucoma are more bulging and can be painful, causing your pup to rub or scratch at the eye. Since Bostons’ eyes are already bulging, it may not be noticed until the disease has progressed.

What to do if your Boston Terrier has glaucoma?

Eyes with glaucoma are more bulging and can be painful, causing your pup to rub or scratch at the eye. Since Bostons’ eyes are already bulging, it may not be noticed until the disease has progressed. Treatment can be tried with eye drops to help decrease the pressure within the eye.

Boston Terriers can be allergic to foods as well as things in the environment like cleaners, weeds, or pollen. Allergies are typically a lifelong problem unless you can identify and remove the assaulting allergen.

One feature of brachycephalic syndrome is when the soft palate, or the roof of the mouth, is too long and extends into the airway partially obstructing airflow to the lungs. Stenotic nares are nostril openings that are too narrow or that collapse during inhalation. Narrow nostril openings make it difficult for dogs to breathe through their nose.