The detail information of Cardiomyopathy
Basic Information

Disease Description: A disease of weakened heart muscles. Common in giant breeds, boxers, Doberman pinschers.

Inherit Mode: -

Disease Symptom: Dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs often does not display any symptoms, which is why it often leads to sudden tragedy. However, signs to watch out for include cold paws and legs, weakness and breathlessness with even mild exertion, and unusually pale mucus membranes.

Disease Cause: It is not clear why cardiomyopathy occurs, but it seems to be rather common among certain breeds. Dilated cardiomyopathy in Dobermans is quite a common problem. Cardiomyopathy in boxers is also quite common, and other large breeds such as Great Danes and St Bernards also seem to be susceptible.

Disease Diagnose: -

Treat Method: Dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs cannot be cured, and treatment typically aims to reduce the clinical symptoms and prolong the life of the dog as much as possible. A variety of medications are used for this purpose, and these must of course be continued throughout the dog's life. Some of the drugs improve the heart's ability to contract and function normally, others dilate blood vessels so that blood flow faces less resistance, and still others control arrhythmias.

Breeder Advice: -

Disease Description Source: Link

Associated Diseases
Disease Name Other Name Mode of inheritance Link ID Possible OMIM ID Gene
Cardiomyopathy - - - -
Cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic - - -
Associated Breeds
iDog Breed Number Breed Name Personality Height Weight Breed Source
CB49 Boykin Spaniel Friendly, eager, trainable, lovable 39.4-45.7 cm (male), 35.6-41.9 cm (female) 13.6-18.1 kg (male), 11.3-15.9 kg (female) United States
CB89 Dogo Argentino Loyal, trustworthy,courageous 61-68.6 cm (male), 59.7-66 cm (female) 36.3-45.4 kg Argentina
CB120 Great Pyrenees Calm, patient, smart; strong-willed yet affectionate 68.6-81.3 cm (male), 63.5-73.7 cm (female) 45.4 kg & up (male), 38.6 kg & up (female) France, Spain
CB135 Italian Greyhound Sensitive and alert, playful, highly affectionate 33-38.1 cm 3.2-6.4 kg Italy
CB167 Norfolk Terrier Alert, fearless, fun-loving, and more sociable than the usual terrier 22.9-25.4 cm 5-5.4 kg United Kingdom
CB237 Swedish Lapphund Playful, Intelligent, Lively 16-20 inches 30-45 pounds Sweden
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