'I do have a question, do you think 20 weeks(or there abouts) is to young for the first growth ring? ?all 3 of them appear to be getting their firsts, they have grown some but they're not over eating, only #3 has tried plant matter thus far so they're basically on animal matter only, what do you all think?"



Your pics are wonderful!



I love the expressions of your young boxies.



You have also done a great job controlling the unfortunate fungus problem.



I am concerned regarding the apparent stymied growth apparently due to your boxie's fighting their fungus infection. At 20 weeks they should be much larger. I would increase their daily food intake to compensate for their illness. I also would increase their overall temps 5 degrees higher to induce a mild fever speeding up their metabolism, giving them an advantage over the fungus. What we want to do is create a metabolic rate than is faster than the fungus growth. Thereby promoting body growth which can overtake the fungus growth until your boxies are cured. Their appetites should increase also along with vigor and vitality. They will be much more carnivorous at this age; however push the tiny amount of veggies also.



Ric K.

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