Boston terrier and her to live a long life any tips?

Answer 1

Just like humans, one can't predict how long any breed of dog will live. The Boston Terrier lives an average of 13 years, but have been known to live 15 or more years. It will depend on the genetics from the mother and father as well as the environment the owners give their pet. It's obvious you are a great lover of your pet, so here are a some tips as far as health that will give your pet longevity: * Watch for cataracts (the start of cloudy white or sometimes light blue) and it is both juvenile and adult in type. * Cherry eye is the term used to refer to canine nictitans gland prolapse, a common eye condition in various Dog Breeds where the gland of the third eyelid known as the nictitating membrane prolapses and becomes visible. * Keep an eye out for the rear legs of your dog (limping or favoring a leg) and it's called luxating Patellas (trick knee.) Your vet can generally reduce the cause of this and your pet should favor well if caught right away. * Heart murmurs are common in this breed so be sure to get your pet into the vets yearly as listening to the heart is part of the physical routine on checking your pet out. * Deafness can occur. If your pet doesn't pay attention to you when they normally do then please see your vet. * Allergies - Boston Terriers have their share of them. Like humans many things can cause allergies with your pet such as dust, pollen, diet and in some cases you will notice their eyes continuously running, sneezing with runny nose and the lungs may become congested and your pet may start to wheeze. Diarrhea, vomiting rashes and hives. These are all good reasons to seek a diagnosis from your vet. * Patella problems with the rear legs, which in turn causes the dog to lean forward onto the forelegs. This might also just be a structural fault with little consequence to the dog. Many Bostons cannot tolerate excessive heat and also extremely cold weather, due to the shortened muzzle, so hot or cold weather combined with demanding exercise can bring harm to a Boston Terrier. * Boston Terriers are also noted for snoring and a reverse sneeze (inward, not out.) They will often do this to clear the mucus. They are also prone to sensitive stomach and intestinal gas.

The above are only symptoms you should expect to happen (not all will happen) as your dog grows older and you should be on the alert for these symptoms and seek veterinary care immediately. Good diet, exercise, play, being part of the family and being loved certainly helps any breed of dog to strive for a long life and many do. I had a Cairn that was 20 years old and another part poodle x terrier that was also 20 years old. Your Boston Terrier could well do the same.