A DOG expert has issued a stark warning about four breads that are more susceptible to a horror disease and are at risk of dying suddenly. Ben the vet shared on TikTok the particular breeds vulnerable to cardiac issues. 5 Ben the vet shared four dog breeds that are at risk from horror heart diseases Credit: TikTok/ben.
the.vet 5 More than a third of dogs seen with this rare heart condition were golden retriever Credit: Getty 5 By the age of ten, 90 per cent of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels develop mitral valve disease Credit: Getty 5 Dobermans show no signs of distress and can drop dead in a park without warning Credit: Getty The experienced vet highlighted key signs to look out for to prevent abrupt and fatal heart failure. This is challenging for dog owners as several of the conditions present no symptoms.
Ben explained how more than 58 per cent of Dobermans over seven have "dilated cardiomyopathy". He added: "This is a disease where the muscle in the wall of the heart starts to weaken leading eventually to heart failure but also a high risk of arrhythmias and sudden death." Sadly, Dobermans show no signs of distress and can drop dead in a park without warning.
Ben urges those with this breed to speak to their vet about having them screened from an early age. This can allow any complications to be caught early, and the dog will be given medication to delay the start of any problems. Boxers are another breed which suffers from several different heart conditions.
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