Boxer Medical News
Boxer Longevity Statistics - Updated 2/19/09
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Older Boxers with problemsCholodin used as dietary supplement Annual VaccinesNew Vaccine Protocol 2008
Degenerative MyelopathySee top of Home page.Information on Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) - Updated 5/18/11Contact person Liz Hansen 573-884-3712 HansenL@missouri.edu
HeartsI will no longer do ARVC DNA testing with the current DNA test.· I know of a boxer born to parents who were both DNA ARVC clear and he developed ARVC at 13 mos. of age (diagnosed and treated by a board certified cardiologist).· One of my dogs tested Positive Heterozygous (1 good & 1 bad gene) and developed the disease at 17 mos. (diagnosed and treated by a heart specialist).· I know of two dogs who are DNA Positive Homozygous (2 bad genes) who in old age had no symptoms of the disease, had continuous good holter results and were not taking heart medication. One of those boxers was over 10 and put down due to DM.I am back to relying heavily on holter exams and looking at pedigrees for longevity & ages of death. I am not on any band wagon. I am very unhappy with what I have seen and will not give prospective families information and hope that I feel is misleading.New Information for Dr. Meurs - Updated 9/12/11ARVC Genetics Chart - Updated 3/6/10Update on Boxer ARVC by Dr. Meurs - Updated 3/6/10
New ARVC Cardio DNA Information - Updated 1/13/10Important! Your boxers do not need to die of heart disease. When they faint, they are in the late stages of the disease. They can live a long time with medication if detected early.
Your vet cannot hear cardiomyopathy with a stethoscope. They need to be 24-hour-holter monitored or EKG'd for 10 minutes after exertion to detect it.
This is a progressive disease that can occur at any age. Test annually!
Boxer Cardiomyopathy - Updated 9/29/08 Attn: Cardiomyopathy TestingI have purchased the equipment to test your dogs' hearts.Please contact me to schedule your 24-hour-holter heart test.Testing will be done at minimal cost. Your only cost will bethe cardiologist's nominal fee to interpret the results.
Instructions to put the Digital Holter On
NEW Update 9/29/08!!Click the heart for important information on boxer heartsevery boxer owner should read!
Links to American Boxer Club Heart Information - Updated 8/26/08American Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine:
Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce arrhythmia in animal models and people
Eye Ulcer TreatmentI have used this treatment with great success. Have your vet draw blood from your dog and spin it down so that it separates. Use the serum and mix it with Gentocin. Put drops in the eye several times a day for two weeks. You will need to keep this refrigerated.Stem Cell TreatmentFlorida Vet Uses Stem Cells To Heal PetsCancer & Growths |
Vicks Menthol Rub applied several times daily will eliminate many of the growths
that boxers get on their toes.
I keep a spray bottle with half Water and half White Vinegar and spray it on
boxers' itchy feet.
