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chattiesmom · 05-19-2007, 04:43 AM

We have an elderly boxer -- Boo she is 11 years old this summer. She has started "slowing" down which we attributed to age. The other day she had an episode ..... she was confused, breathing hard and weak. We called the our vet who has a 24/7 emergency on call vet and was getting ready to take her in when she snapped out of it.

The next day we took her in to her regular vet. An EKG and X-rays confirmed that she has a condition known as Boxer Dog Cardiomyopathy. She is now on heart medication. Her EKG looks like you gave a seriously mad monkey an ink pen and a piece of paper...... It was scribbles and more scribbles with only a few normal lines in between.

Except for this heart issue, she is in GREAT health. Our dear sweet vet has told us that Boo has at best six months to a year with us.

We are going to beat those odds..... Boo will live on FOREVER if not with us in person she will remain with us always in our hearts and our thoughts.

simonandhallie · 05-19-2007, 04:55 AM

Oh I'm so sorry! But I believe that with your family rallying with her she will beat those odds!!!!

jencar98 · 05-19-2007, 05:13 AM

I'm so sorry to hear about Boo's condition. That has to be hard on you knowing the prognosis isn't good. My son has a young boxer, still a pup. I was not aware of this condition, is it fairly common with boxers?

bren · 05-19-2007, 05:17 AM

So sorry to hear about Boo. I'll be praying that she beats those odds. My brother has a boxer and I remember someone mentioning that boxers are prone to heart conditions. I love boxers...they are such sweet dogs. Hope things turn out well for Boo

chattiesmom · 05-19-2007, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

I'm so sorry to hear about Boo's condition. That has to be hard on you knowing the prognosis isn't good. My son has a young boxer, still a pup. I was not aware of this condition, is it fairly common with boxers?

The condition is so "Boxer" that in the veternary text books it's official name is: Boxer Dog Cardiomyopathy

chattiesmom · 05-19-2007, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bren

So sorry to hear about Boo. I'll be praying that she beats those odds. My brother has a boxer and I remember someone mentioning that boxers are prone to heart conditions. I love boxers...they are such sweet dogs. Hope things turn out well for Boo

Thank you so very much Bren, I believe in prayer -- God put Boo into our lives for a reason -- she has brought untold amounts of love and joy to a multitude of people both young and old-- for years she would spend a week each year at the library helping with a library lesson -- she always KNEW which of the kids "NEEDED" her and she would stick with those kids like glue -- always the kids with "issues".

Our vet said that Boo's EKG was the worst one she had ever seen

so we are sitting on a time bomb.

simonandhallie · 05-19-2007, 06:28 PM

I have a friend with a Boxer and I passed this info to her. She has never heard of it and was really thankful to you for sharing this.

Big Hugs to Boo~

05-19-2007, 04:43 AM	#1
chattiesmom Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,005	BOXER moms and dads PLEASE READ! We have an elderly boxer -- Boo she is 11 years old this summer. She has started "slowing" down which we attributed to age. The other day she had an episode ..... she was confused, breathing hard and weak. We called the our vet who has a 24/7 emergency on call vet and was getting ready to take her in when she snapped out of it. The next day we took her in to her regular vet. An EKG and X-rays confirmed that she has a condition known as Boxer Dog Cardiomyopathy. She is now on heart medication. Her EKG looks like you gave a seriously mad monkey an ink pen and a piece of paper...... It was scribbles and more scribbles with only a few normal lines in between. Except for this heart issue, she is in GREAT health. Our dear sweet vet has told us that Boo has at best six months to a year with us. We are going to beat those odds..... Boo will live on FOREVER if not with us in person she will remain with us always in our hearts and our thoughts. __________________ *Yorkie Yummies Silk Step-In Harnesses * NapSaks Click on the links above for order information!**

05-19-2007, 04:55 AM	#2
simonandhallie I Love My Monkeys! Lewser Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Clifton Park, New York Posts: 10,889	Oh I'm so sorry! But I believe that with your family rallying with her she will beat those odds!!!! __________________ www.simonandhallie.com Simon 's Layla/Hallie 's Luigi & Jack

05-19-2007, 05:13 AM	#3
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,699	I'm so sorry to hear about Boo's condition. That has to be hard on you knowing the prognosis isn't good. My son has a young boxer, still a pup. I was not aware of this condition, is it fairly common with boxers? __________________ ~Ruby & Reno~ http://www.okyorkierescue.org/

05-19-2007, 05:17 AM	#4
bren Slave to Max 'n Abbie Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,509	So sorry to hear about Boo. I'll be praying that she beats those odds. My brother has a boxer and I remember someone mentioning that boxers are prone to heart conditions. I love boxers...they are such sweet dogs. Hope things turn out well for Boo __________________ Brenda, Max & Abbie Cafe Max Gourmet Treats for the Discriminating Dog (enter code YT10 for 10% discount)

05-19-2007, 06:28 PM	#7
simonandhallie I Love My Monkeys! Lewser Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Clifton Park, New York Posts: 10,889	I have a friend with a Boxer and I passed this info to her. She has never heard of it and was really thankful to you for sharing this. Big Hugs to Boo~ __________________ www.simonandhallie.com Simon 's Layla/Hallie 's Luigi & Jack