Canis ISSN: 2398-2942 Boxer cardiomyopathy (arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC)) Owner Factsheet Boxer cardiomyopathy is an inherited heart disease. The disease affects the heart muscle and can cause the development of arrhythmias, heart failure and sudden death. It would appear there is a marked geographical pattern, with the majority of cases reported in the US and in the UK, but this disease appears to be seen much less frequently in mainland Europe. Screening programmes have been introduced to try to identify affected dogs and remove them from the breeding population. What is Boxer cardiomyopathy? This article is available in full to registered subscribers Sign up now to purchase a 30 day trial, or Login How would I know if my dog had ARVC? This article is available in full to registered subscribers Sign up now to purchase a 30 day trial, or Login How will my vet know what is wrong with my dog? This article is available in full to registered subscribers Sign up now to purchase a 30 day trial, or Login How can I get my dog screened for ARVC? This article is available in full to registered subscribers Sign up now to purchase a 30 day trial, or Login Is exercise bad for my dog? This article is available in full to registered subscribers Sign up now to purchase a 30 day trial, or Login Can ARVC be treated? This article is available in full to registered subscribers Sign up now to purchase a 30 day trial, or Login How will my dog be monitored? This article is available in full to registered subscribers Sign up now to purchase a 30 day trial, or Login What will happen to my dog? This article is available in full to registered subscribers Sign up now to purchase a 30 day trial, or Login