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Schweizer Archiv Fur Tierheilkunde
|August 28, 1998
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A 9-year-old boxer with anorexia and ascites was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy. Despite treatment, the dog
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Cardiology
- Canine Medicine
Background:
- Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCMP) is a serious cardiac condition in dogs.
- Atrial fibrillation can occur secondary to cardiac disease.
Observation:
- A 9-year-old boxer presented with anorexia and ascites.
- Physical examination revealed signs consistent with cardiac dysfunction.
Findings:
- Diagnosis of atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy confirmed.
- Treatment included furosemide, benazepril, digoxin, and atenolol.
Implications:
- The prognosis for canine dilated cardiomyopathy is often poor.
- This case highlights the challenges in managing advanced cardiac disease in dogs.
Abstract:
Atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy were diagnosed in a 9-year old boxer who was examined because of anorexia and ascites. Longterm treatment included a diuretic (furosemide), an ACE-inhibitor (benazepril), digoxin, and a betablocker (atenolol). The prognosis for DCMP is unfavorable--the described dog died 11 months after diagnosis.
