Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Boxer puppy 8 months old with heart muscle disease and breathing
By Rosângela de Oliveira Alves et al.·Published in Bioscience Journal·2012·Universidade Federal de Goiás, BR
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Original publication title: Dilated cardiomyopathy in boxer puppy of 8 months of age: a case report
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
An 8-month-old female Boxer was brought to the vet because she was very thin and having trouble breathing. During the exam, the vet noticed her gums were blue, she had fluid in her belly, and her heart was not beating normally. Tests like X-rays and an ultrasound of her heart revealed she had dilated cardiomyopathy, a serious heart condition. After starting treatment, she lived for another 8 months, showing that with care, dogs with this condition can still have time with their families.
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Abstract
A female Boxer breed dog, at eight months of age, with 8kg, was taken care in the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Goias with emaciation and breathing difficulty. Cyanotic mucosa, ascites, pulmonary rales, arrhythmias and hypophonesis of heart sounds were observed during clinical examination. Chest X-ray, electrocardiogram and echocardiogram were performed, diagnosing dilated cardiomyopathy. The animal, young enough to manifestation of this disease, was treated and showed a survival of 8 months after the beginning of the treatment.
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