****Tug**** 2/05 - 10-22-05

[gmacleod]

I'm sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Tug. It's always difficult to lose a pet so young.

This is from what I understand very rare and not something seen often. It can occur with no warning or symptoms, which unfortunately was Tug's case.

I'm sorry to say that it isn't rare at all. Cardiomyopathy (specifically "boxer cardiomyopathy" or arrythmic right ventricular cardiomyopathy) is one of the most common conditions that boxers are known to suffer from. It is a genetically inherited disease, and one that all responsible breeders should be screening for prior to considering breeding their dogs. There is some information on cardiomyopathy, and also on aortic stenosis (the next most common heart condition in boxers - which is also genetic) on our health information page here at www.boxerworld.com/health_testing

 

[sanford7]

Thanks for that info.. I am starting to read as much as I can. I had heard that cardio is quite common in several breeds (esp if poorly bred) however he made the comment that the "sudden death" in quite uncommon..as Tug never had any "documented" arrhythmias or other noted heart issues.. Is it not so uncommon for the sudden death? WOW!! That is scary..

I do want to thank everyone here for their knowledge though and the family-like atmosphere!! It has been a big help in moving forward.. I have always been around dogs and you come to think you are "knowledgable" until I came here.. there is so much more to it.. and I have always considered myself a GOOD animal owner.. I talk about this place all the time and recommend that anyone with any breed just come and visit and read...read...read..

 

[Mama_Zookeeper]

I am so sorry to read of your loss. Goodbye sweet Tug

Dora

 

[Hberry23]

I am so sorry for your loss (tears) Godspeed sweet Tug, know that we'll all be with you and the others someday fly free