Boxer Cardiomyopathy

Need Pet Insurance?

Secured with SHA-256 Encryption

Leslie Kasperowicz holds a BA in Social Sciences from the University of Winnipeg. She spent several years as a Farmers Insurance CSR, gaining a solid understanding of insurance products including home, life, auto, and commercial and working directly with insurance customers to understand their needs. She has since used that knowledge in her more than ten years as a writer, largely in the insuranc...

Full Bio →

Written by Leslie Kasperowicz
Farmers CSR for 4 Years

Melanie Musson is the fourth generation in her family to work in the insurance industry. She grew up with insurance talk as part of her everyday conversation and has studied to gain an in-depth knowledge of state-specific car insurance laws and dynamics as well as a broad understanding of how insurance fits into every person’s life, from budgets to coverage levels. She also specializes in automa...

Full Bio →

Reviewed by Melanie Musson
Published Insurance Expert

UPDATED: Nov 17, 2020

Advertiser Disclosure

Pet Insurance U receives compensation from the third parties included on this site. This includes payment for clicks from our site to insurance providers’ sites and quote requests generated. Our rankings and reviews are not affected by payments from the insurance companies. The compensation we receive allows the site to be free and regularly updated. Our goal is to review every pet insurance provider, but not all companies are listed on the site.

And many of the companies we review do not pay us anything. We simply rate, compare and review their plan because we feel it will be valuable to you. Our reviews are guaranteed to be unbiased, professional and advertising compensation does not influence rankings.

We are a free online resource for anyone interested in learning more about pet insurance. Our goal is to be an objective, third-party resource for everything pet insurance related. We update our site regularly, and all content is reviewed by pet insurance experts.

Cost of Treatment: $450 to $1,100

Table of Contents

What Is Boxer Cardiomyopathy

Also known as Boxer ARVC, boxer cardiomyopathy is a genetic disorder marked by an abnormal heartbeat originating from the heart’s right ventricle.

The condition can lead to an enlargement of the right side of the heart, reduced capabilities to pump blood out to the rest of the body, and congestive heart failure.

The disease is typically diagnosed through a number of tests that can include a physical exam, electrocardiogram, echocardiogram and a Holter monitor, which records a patient’s EKG for 24 hours.

While a genetic test for boxer cardiomyopathy is available, it’s not always fully conclusive.

ALERT: Dogs suffering from boxer cardiomyopathy have an increased risk of sudden cardiac death.

Need Pet Insurance?

FACT: Pet insurance pays up to 90% of vet bills when your pet is sick or injured!

GET A FREE PET INSURANCE QUOTE

Enter your ZIP code below to view companies that have cheap pet insurance rates.

Secured with SHA-256 Encryption

Dog Breeds Prone to Boxer Cardiomyopathy

A number of breeds are more prone to the disease others, with some of the most prone breeds including:

Boxers
Cavalier King Charles spaniels
Cocker spaniels
Doberman pinschers
German shepherds
Great Danes
Irish wolfhounds
Labrador retrievers
Newfoundlands
Saint Bernards

Cost of Treatment: $450 to $1,100

Real Cost Savings from PetFirst Clients

Luna

PetFirst saved his parents

$6,712

A happy energetic Luna one morning couldn’t hold her food down. After months of multiple costly vet visits to specialists and an endoscopy, the problem was discovered and fixed. Luna put 22 pounds back on in no time and her parents were grateful for having PetFirst by their side to pay the bills.

CHECK PET INSURANCE RATES

Boxer Cardiomyopathy Treatment

Anti-arrhythmic therapy through medication is the standard treatment for boxer ARVC. The aim of anti-arrhythmic therapy is to help regulate the heartbeat and reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death.

A definitive diagnosis of the condition can usually only be obtained through an echocardiogram, which can run upwards of $500.

Return to the Dog Health Problems glossary.

Other articles you may find helpful:

Is Exotic Pet Insurance Necessary?

The Best Pet Insurance By State

What Is Pet Insurance?

Fun Facts, Dog FAQ, And Unsolicited Dog Advice

5 Training Commands to Save Your Dog’s Life

The Ultimate Guide to Safe Foods for Dogs

Dog Health Problems

Dog Breeds

CAT FAQ