Species: Dog
Condition: Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
Organ System: Cardiovascular
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy is also called Boxer cardiomyopathy because this breed has by far the highest degree of susceptibility to it. Your dog will not experience any pain but the irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia) may lead to behaviour similar to that of drunkenness in humans such as stumbling, falling over and black-outs. The disorder is believed to be inherited from either of your dog’s parents and tends to become apparent as the dog ages. It is currently impossible to treat the cause of this condition, however your vet will be able to prescribe medication to manage it.
Breeds exposed to Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy – Research Reference
Brittany Spaniel Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Brittany Spaniel – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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