Hi everyone. We have a Boxer who’s 4 months old now, but it feels like there’s always something wrong with him—eye infections, gut inflammation, vomiting, and diarrhoea. He’s on good quality food, but he chews everything around the house: trees, grass, and branches. Could this be the reason why he’s constantly falling ill? He’s already had two courses of antibiotics in just two months.
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Hi there,
You're right, that could definitely be a contributing factor to his digestive issues. In fact, plants and soil in general harbour bacteria or parasites that can be resistant to standard antibiotics and cause frequent tummy upsets. As for the eye infections, they are likely linked as well: by putting his head into bushes, he’s getting dust, blades of grass, or seeds in them which irritate his eyes. Plus, the Boxer's facial structure and eyelids naturally make them more prone to things like conjunctivitis. To break this vicious cycle, try not to leave him unsupervised outdoors as much as possible and redirect his need to chew towards safe enrichment toys (like a stuffed Kong). Finally, you could have a chat with your vet about restoring and protecting his gut flora after those two courses of antibiotics, as @Kikaahb mentioned, using probiotics for example.
I hope your puppy’s stomach settles as soon as possible! :))
Best wishes,
Laure.
The fact he’s eating plants is a sign his tummy is hurting. Eating too much of it won't do him any good, but if you stop him, he'll still have a sore stomach, so you need to get to the root of the problem. It could be a sensitive gut. Look into some probiotics to help restore his gut flora. Even if the dry food is high quality, it might just not suit him. You might want to try a veterinary range that’s better suited to his digestive issues.
