Brenda's Boston Terriers

04/03/2025

HELLO NEW PUPPY PARENTS!!
Introducing your puppy to new friends can make for adorable pictures and fond memories, but socialization is more than just fun. Getting to know their canine peers is a crucial part of a puppy’s development, helping them grow into a well-conditioned and behaved adult dog. While it’s possible to “teach an old dog new tricks” and socialize them later in life, familiarizing puppies with the world around them early tends to pay off.
Before Scheduling a Puppy Play date, as k yourself a few crucial questions.
Is your dog ready to “shake paws” with a new pal? The answer may depend.
BBT suggests that puppies receive a series of vaccinations during their early weeks and months to boost their vulnerable immune systems and protect them from harmful (and sometimes deadly) infections. Your puppy is going home today with a beginning series of vaccinations, that MUST be followed, with your current family vet. Your baby leaves here with (at minimum) 4 week NeoPar and 8 weeks DAPP. Vaccinations need to be given every 3 weeks, to ensure proper protection. An up-to-date vaccination record is important for keeping your puppy safe as well as any other pets they meet. Talk to your pet-owning friend to make sure their own dog is healthy and protected from infection. If not, pencil a playdate in for a time when both puppies can safely have fun.
There are other small creatures that can put a damper on your puppy date. Depending on where you live, you may need to protect your puppy against flea and tick bites before scheduling an outdoor puppy playdate. Preventive treatments against heartworms and annual testing are also recommended to keep dogs safe from mosquito-transmitted parasites.
TALK TO YOUR VET. There are many products on the market, for flea infestations, that may harm your puppy internally.

04/02/2025

04/01/2025

MANDATORY ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE FOR ADULT DOGS 1+ or older

1. HAVE YOU EVER HAD TO RETURN AN ADOPTED PUPPY/DOG? If you answered yes, (A) explain what happened. (B) what attempts were made to change behavior? (C) was your veterinarian consulted?

2. Have you owned a dog that whelped a prior litter of puppies?

3. Have you owned a dog that was confined to a cage?

4. Have you owned a dog previously abused? (A) explain what happened. (B) what attempts were made to change behavior? (C) was your veterinarian consulted?

5. Have you owned a dog with a strong prey drive? (A) explain what happened. (B) what attempts were made to change behavior? (C) was your veterinarian consulted?

6. Have you owned a dog that chased or attacks smaller animals (cats, chickens, small dogs, etc)? (A) explain what happened. (B) what attempts were made to change behavior? (C) was your veterinarian consulted?

7. Have you ever been bitten by a dog? (A) explain what happened. (B) what attempts were made to change behavior? (C) was your veterinarian consulted?

8. What is your means for punishing an animal?

9. What type of training plan do you follow?

10. Who is your current veterinarian? How many years? If less than 2, who was your prior veterinarian?

11. Do you own your own home? How many years have you lived there?

12. How many of your children are under five years old? Have your children been around dogs?

13. Will you agree to a contract to release this property (the dog you are inquiring about), back to Brenda’s Bostons, in the case the placement does not work? *contractional agreement must be signed.

14. Will you agree to a contract to keep Brenda’s Bostons notified of dog’s well being, every 45-60 days, for the life of the dog?

**NO REFUNDS! REHOME FEE COVER SMALL PERCENTAGE OF COSTS INCURRED.

03/31/2025

Why Vets Don’t Recognize Dog Vaccine Reactions

You take your perfectly healthy dog to the vet for “her shots.” Early the next morning, she has a seizure — her first seizure ever. You rush your dog back to the vet or an emergency clinic and ask if the seizure had something to do with the shot. Odds are, the vet will tell you, No, it’s not the shot! She might have a genetic disorder or possibly even a brain tumor. The timing is just a coincidence.
Or …
your dog is suddenly having trouble walking after a rabies vaccination. Or he suddenly becomes aggressive. You ask your vet if the condition could be tied to the rabies shot. No, it’s not possible, the vet says. He says he has never heard of such a thing. But something tells you the condition and vaccine are related.
Of course, not all veterinarians are reluctant or unable to recognize and deal with vaccine reactions. In fact, the practices of vets trained in homeopathy, Chinese medicine, acupuncture, etc. often revolve around treating reactions caused by vaccination. And, happily, many conventional vets are becoming increasingly worried about over-vaccination and vaccine reactions. But these vets are not the norm.
Primary vets don’t see every vaccine reactions because pets are often treated at emergency clinics or by specialists and not reported back.
No veterinarian wants to harm an animal. It’s more comfortable to assume the problem is coincidence, genetic defects, other medications, etc.
Here is what the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) tells dog or cat owners to watch for after vaccination;
Lethargy
Hair loss, color change at injection site
Fever
Soreness
Stiffness
Refusal to eat
Conjunctivitis
Sneezing
Oral ulcers
Moderate Reactions

Immunosuppression
Behavioral changes
Vitiligo
Weight loss (cachexia)
Reduced milk production
Lameness
Granulomas or abscesses
Hives
Facial edema
Atopy
Respiratory disease
Allergic uveitis (Blue Eye)
Severe Reactions

Vaccine injection site sarcomas
Anaphylaxis
Arthritis, polyarthritis
HOD (Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy)
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)
Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia (IMTP)
Hemolytic disease of the newborn (neonatal isoerythrolysis)
Thyroiditis
Glomerulonephritis
Disease or enhanced disease which the vaccine was designed to prevent
Myocarditis
Post-vaccinal encephalitis or polyneuritis
Seizures
Abortion, congenital anomalies, embryonic fetal death, failure to conceive.

https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/why-vets-dont-recognize-vaccine-reactions/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR33G9FMZDgvdt50Lrhp09ycdRD7htipYo_OSeuoiIy8yRItKBZoxZbLc0I_aem_VVUY9cmQRlHu3LHnnqBWgQ

Find out why are vets so reluctant to admit that a vaccine (or vaccine combo) caused a reaction.

03/31/2025

Even on sunny days, my babies love to play in my bed. Can you find the mastiff?

03/31/2025

🤷‍♂️What the majority don’t realise and most won’t tell you…

When you take home your 8-10 week old puppies, please keep these images in mind. Their bones do not even touch yet. They plod around so cutely with big floppy paws and wobbly movement because their joints are entirely made up of muscle, tendons, ligaments with skin covering. Nothing is fitting tightly together or has a true socket yet.

When you run them excessively or don't restrict their exercise to stop them from overdoing it during this period you don't give them a chance to grow properly. Basically you’re reversing the fusing process by overexercising your pup. Every big jump or excited bouncing run causes impacts between the bones. In reasonable amounts this is not problematic and is the normal wear and tear that every animal will engage in.

When you're letting your puppy jump up and down off the lounge or bed, take them for long walks/hikes, you are damaging that forming joint. When you let the puppy scramble on tile with no traction you are damaging the joint.

You only get the chance to grow them once. A well built body is something that comes from excellent breeding and a great upbringing-BOTH, not just one.

Once grown you will have the rest of their life to spend playing and engaging in higher impact exercise. So keep it calm while they're still little baby puppies and give the gift that can only be given once.

🦴 Many of your puppy bones are not fully fused until around the 15 to 18 months of age👌👌👌.

03/28/2025

🐾🐾🐾SPRING CLEANING🐾🐾🐾

We have my Dads boys all ready to start meeting prospective homes, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

These boys all come with a small fee for placement. They are 6 months to 14 months.

Here is their daily… they all are used to dog-friends to play with.
They are NOT cut out for apartment living.
They need a DOG DOOR for potty or an owner that walks their dog regularly.
They are all vaccinated and a few are neutered.
They all sleep in their own kennel at night and daily nap times.
They ALL get along well with dogs, cats, chickens (they bark if they fly) and are used to the activity of horses.

THIS IS NOT WINDOW SHOPPING!

Each boy will be matched with a prospective owner & we will come to your home, to ensure everyone gets along well.

03/27/2025

I will be in Pierce County today (MARCH 27, 2025) , for dog related services. Do you need microchip, vaccinations, or supplies? Hit me up BEFORE 9am if you need services.

03/25/2025

The 🐾 kids are sunbathing, while we prepare for the approaching storm. ⛈️ We will be prepared, either way. I will answer messages this evening. 😊

03/24/2025

Look at topping off the puppypile. She is feeling better each day. So far, we have had no more seizures.

Thank you for all of the positive energy!

03/24/2025

I want to give a shoutout to www.onespoileddog.com for their attendance at March 15/16 show in . They brought samples of their pet treats, for everyone to share their product.
ALL MY BOSTON TERRIER PEOPLE…. These treats are the best! We bought All-Natural Chicken Breast Jerky with Sweet Potatoes & Carrots. I gave them to everyone, even my picky eater(!) and no one had any dietary issues with them!!
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03/23/2025

03/23/2025

Good morning,
It’s 630am, and I’ve watched throughout the night. There have been no more seizures and she slept well. I did not choose to medicate her. I have not left her. I really want to have a clear picture of “after” the seizures, so Dr Emerson can make a diagnosis that fits Pink’s symptoms.
Thank you for all the best wishes for . is definitely my spirit animal.
has been my guide, my protection, and has offered me silent wisdom throughout her little life into my life’s journey.

*pictures are from this morning.

03/23/2025

It is 5pm and hasn’t had another seizure in 12.5 hours. She has only wanted me to hold her all day but she hasn’t eaten anything. She barked, though! I’m hoping for an easy night.

03/22/2025

At 3am we were woke by having 20-48 second seizures (4). We’ve never seen any type of seizure activity with Pink, since coming here a year ago. Unfortunately, getting a dog with no health records, is making this very confusing. It can be SO MANY THINGS!!

I AM BESIDE MYSELF!!

I’m not looking for money or sympathy. I’m looking for all of the ideas I can get, here! I’m looking for people who have owned dogs with seizure disorders and quick onset events.

*see video in comments but PLEASE don’t comment if you have not had a dog with seizures.

03/21/2025

AKC male looking far and wide for the perfect doggy bed, for future cuddling. I am the cutest boy! When I get excited I spin in circles in a little dance. I’m big on exploring the house! I do have good days in potty training. I use a fake grass pad, when it’s raining outside. I just want forever place to play, eat, sleep, and 💩 with my new family!