Keep Your Bostons Healthy
The Cushings Disease is very treatable and the changes can be reversed but if left untreated it can cause diabetes mellitus or life threatening blood clots. Their sensitive skin prevents them from handling both extreme heat and cold. Boston Terriers should be checked daily and special attention being paid to their eyes and ears-for any external parasites such as ticks or mites. . The signs of Cushing’s include a thin, poor hair coat, potbelly, increased water intake and frequent urination. Caution should be taken when considering any medications for the Boston Terrier as they can be very sensitive to anesthetics, vaccines, and other drugs.
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