Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Boxer dog with heart failure and fluid buildup treated for 11 months
By Gut, M et al.Ā·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur TierheilkundeĀ·1998Ā·Klinik füĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: [Case presentation in small animal medicine. What is your diagnosis?].
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Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old Boxer was brought to the vet because he wasn't eating and had a swollen belly. After tests, he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy, which are serious heart conditions. The vet started him on several medications, including a diuretic to help with fluid buildup and other drugs to support his heart function. Unfortunately, despite treatment, the dog's condition worsened, and he passed away 11 months later.
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Abstract
Atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy were diagnosed in a 9-year old boxer who was examined because of anorexia and ascites. Longterm treatment included a diuretic (furosemide), an ACE-inhibitor (benazepril), digoxin, and a betablocker (atenolol). The prognosis for DCMP is unfavorable--the described dog died 11 months after diagnosis.
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