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Smart Dog Collar, the best e-collar for boxers at risk of Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC)

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Emma
Canine Community Manager at Invoxia

What is ARVC in boxers
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Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a heart disease that boxers are highly predisposed to: it is even sometimes called “Boxer cardiomyopathy”. It is a condition where part of the heart muscle tissue is replaced by fatty or fibrous tissue, leading to potentially life-threatening abnormal heart rhythms. This can result in symptoms such as fainting, exercise intolerance, and sudden cardiac death.

Diagnosis and treatment for ARVC in boxers
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ARVC is very common in Boxers in the US and Europe. Diagnosis of ARVC in Boxers involves a thorough physical examination, electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiogram, and sometimes genetic testing. Unfortunately sometimes the disease remains silent and sudden death is the first clinical sign for it. Treatment options for ARVC in Boxers include medication to control arrhythmias and manage heart failure, as well as lifestyle modifications such as exercise restriction.

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Smart Dog Collar is the right tool to help you watch over your boxer, for early detection and monitoring of ARVC
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Regular monitoring and follow-up with a veterinarian are important for managing ARVC in Boxers and ensuring the best possible quality of life for affected dogs. Thanks to SDC you will be able to:

  • Get to know your boxer’s baseline vitals while they are still healthy, and monitor that they are stable through time.
  • Be alerted by changes such as a consistent increase in heart and respiratory rates, so you can react in time if your dog goes into heart failure.
  • Share data with your vet to help them take the best data-driven decision for your specific dog, as no two dogs will react the same to treatments such as beta-blockers, diuretics, pimobendan etc…
  • In boxers that develop arrhythmias, check that their heart rate reverts to the target level, and share this with your vet to adjust dosing.
  • Actively participate in research as we are conducting several projects for better detection and monitoring of ARVC and related issues such as arrhythmias, premature ventricular complexes, atrial fibrillation etc…
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We’re on a mission to help you help your dog live a healthier, happier and longer life. Our goal is better detection, monitoring and knowledge of canine heart conditions, so that dog parents get a chance to extend the length of quality life for their dog with early treatment. Together with a team of rockstar board-certified veterinarian cardiology experts in the US and in Europe, we are launching several research projects to uncover new digital biomarkers of heart health, stress and pain. Help us spread the word to dog parents and vets around you!

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