Health
Club members can rent our Holter monitor for a small fee, also available for rent to non-members contact us for more info. and pricing.
What is a Holter Monitor?
The Holter monitor, named after its creator Dr. Norman Holter MD, records 24 hours of continuous heart rhythm (EKG or ECG) and heart rate (HR), while the dog goes about its normal daily activity in a home environment. The Holter is found to be a far superior test when compared to the 5-minute EKG, simply because of its 24-hour recording time.
The report generated from Holter data details the number of VPCs (Ventricular Premature Contractions), sometimes called PVCs (Premature Ventricular Contractions), present during the 24-hour period. Occult DCM is defined as 50 or more VPCs in 24 hours. Ideally, we are looking for a VPC score of ZERO or very close to zero. When needed, results can be reviewed by a Veterinary Cardiologist who may recommend further testing, or possible medications, to your Veterinarian.
With recent studies suggesting that up to 50% of all adult Dobermans will develop heart disease at some point in time; the need for personal Holter monitors is continuing to increase. All Dobermans, whether contributing toward the breed via the conformation ring, the performance venue, the whelping box, or the home as companions, can benefit from the serial use of a Holter monitor. Many of our DPCA Chapter clubs have purchased equipment to allow their members access to a Holter monitor whenever needed.
Here's a link to more important health information for Dobermans :
dpca.org/breed/breed_health.php
The Doberman Pinscher has a lifespan of 10 to 12 years. Wobbler's syndrome, cervical vertebral instability (CVI), and cardiomyopathy are some serious health problems affecting Dobermans; some minor diseases seen in this breed of dog include canine hip dysplasia (CHD), osteosarcoma, von Willebrand's disease (vWD), demodicosis, and gastric torsion. Albinism, narcolepsy, hypothyroidism, and progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) are occasionally seen in Dobermans, while the Blue Doberman is more prone to hair loss. To identify some of these issues, a veterinarian may run cardiac, eye, hip, and DNA tests.
Club members can rent our Holter monitor for a small fee, also available for rent to non-members contact us for more info. and pricing.
What is a Holter Monitor?
The Holter monitor, named after its creator Dr. Norman Holter MD, records 24 hours of continuous heart rhythm (EKG or ECG) and heart rate (HR), while the dog goes about its normal daily activity in a home environment. The Holter is found to be a far superior test when compared to the 5-minute EKG, simply because of its 24-hour recording time.
The report generated from Holter data details the number of VPCs (Ventricular Premature Contractions), sometimes called PVCs (Premature Ventricular Contractions), present during the 24-hour period. Occult DCM is defined as 50 or more VPCs in 24 hours. Ideally, we are looking for a VPC score of ZERO or very close to zero. When needed, results can be reviewed by a Veterinary Cardiologist who may recommend further testing, or possible medications, to your Veterinarian.
With recent studies suggesting that up to 50% of all adult Dobermans will develop heart disease at some point in time; the need for personal Holter monitors is continuing to increase. All Dobermans, whether contributing toward the breed via the conformation ring, the performance venue, the whelping box, or the home as companions, can benefit from the serial use of a Holter monitor. Many of our DPCA Chapter clubs have purchased equipment to allow their members access to a Holter monitor whenever needed.
Here's a link to more important health information for Dobermans :
dpca.org/breed/breed_health.php
The Doberman Pinscher has a lifespan of 10 to 12 years. Wobbler's syndrome, cervical vertebral instability (CVI), and cardiomyopathy are some serious health problems affecting Dobermans; some minor diseases seen in this breed of dog include canine hip dysplasia (CHD), osteosarcoma, von Willebrand's disease (vWD), demodicosis, and gastric torsion. Albinism, narcolepsy, hypothyroidism, and progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) are occasionally seen in Dobermans, while the Blue Doberman is more prone to hair loss. To identify some of these issues, a veterinarian may run cardiac, eye, hip, and DNA tests.
