2007-01-16 08:19:11 · 7 answers · asked by NM 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Well since there is a disease CALLED Boxer Cardiomyopathy yeah it's pretty common. This a problem in the electrical conduction of the heart. If it occurs in singles its normally not much of a problem, but if there are runs (2 or more) then this can result in syncope ("fainting" or collapse) or even sudden death. Lumps on a boxer is invariably cancer. Boxers are basically a cancer factory and get it even earlier than other dogs do. Both of these things need to be evaulated by a veterinarian, perhaps even a veterinary cardiologist depending on the severity of the cardiomyopathy. Good luck
2007-01-16 08:25:18 · answer #1 · answered by bassetmom 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately,irresponible breeding has made cardiomyopathy move prevelent in the Boxer breed today. This is a condition that is passed through generations along with aortic stenosis. Proper testing of breeding pairs would slow down this growing problem of American Boxers. Many dogs do live happy lives for many years with proper treatment.
The Boxer breed is also known for Mast Cell tumorous lumps. It's best to get all lumps and bumps on Boxers looked at and /or biopsied by your vet. If a Mast Cell tumor is discovered and removed early the dog will live a normal life.
2007-01-17 00:03:57 · answer #2 · answered by W. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the Cardiomyopathy but we have a 13yr old boxer who has numerous lumps. The vet said that boxers are very pron to getting them and that they can contain cancerous cells. Our boxer has a very large one behind his ear (and a few other small ones) but the vet said that because it doesn't have any cancerous cells it's just a cyst and that it won't hurt him. He's had a few drained but they do go down on their own. Our vet said that they are common in boxers, epsecially older ones, but as boxers are so prone to cancer that anytime we notice a new one it's best to take him in and get it looked at.
2007-01-16 08:30:46 · answer #3 · answered by lyssat83 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cardiomyopathy... there are two types. Treated differently and told apart by ultrasound. You should be under the care of a specialist for this. Both types are a bad deal.
Lumps and Boxers are synonamous. #1 breed to have all kinds of lumps. Unfortunately many lumps are malignant.
2007-01-16 08:26:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your boxer has a lump you need to get it checked out by a vet without hesitation.
2007-01-16 08:31:24 · answer #5 · answered by toasted_raini 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Boxers are known to have both. Not always, but it does run in them. Sorry to say.
2007-01-16 10:41:17 · answer #6 · answered by ® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about it? Does your dog have it- if so you need to take it to the vet?
http://americanboxerclub.org/boxer_cardiomyopathy.html
http://www.bavariasboxers.com/cardio.htm
http://www.boxerworld.com/health_testing/
Lumps need to be checked by a vet to see if it is cancerous. Normally by fine needle asperates.
2007-01-16 08:27:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋