Sentences with phrase «boxer dog cardiomyopathy»
Her work has led to the identification of genetic mutations for heart disease in companion animals; and development of clinical management recommendations, including for feline cardiomyopathy in Maine coon and ragdoll cats, boxer dog cardiomyopathy and, most recently, long QT syndrome in English springer spaniels.
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The VCGL laboratory has just released a test for the genetic mutation associated with the development of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy in boxer dogs.
Doberman pinschers, boxers, giant breeds (e.g. Scottish deerhounds, Irish wolfhounds, Great Danes, Saint Bernards, Afghan hounds), and Cocker Spaniels are the dog breeds predisposed to DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy.)
Although they are generally very healthy dogs, Boxers can experience some health issues, including cardiomyopathy, hypothyroidism, gastrointestinal issues, and cancer.
Certain breeds of dogs (all giant breeds, cocker spaniels, boxers, and Doberman pinschers) should have a full assessment done as initial workup due to increased risk of cardiomyopathy.
In some cases, with certain breeds of dogs (boxers and Dobermans) there is an arrhythmia associated with bad heart muscle (cardiomyopathy) that can not be determined on a physical examination.
Owners of pet Dobermans and Boxers are often curious about when and how to screen for cardiomyopathy in their dogs.