Vet warns of heart disease risk in Dobermanns, Boxers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, and Golden Retrievers.

Vet warns of four dog breeds at risk of heart disease, including Dobermanns, Boxers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, and Golden Retrievers. Over 58% of Dobermanns over seven suffer from dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition leading to heart failure and sudden death, often without symptoms. The vet advises owners to discuss screening options with their vet as early as two or three years of age.

June 02, 2024
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