I really appreciated this discussion and am glad that you all took the time
to share your thoughts. My Maggie was probably about 8 when I got her at the
shelter almost 5 years ago and while she does have her share of health
problems, she's never had a tumor that wasn't benign. She does have some
heart problems, but her cardio recheck on Monday was fantastic. Her
cardiologist is just amazed at how good she and her heart look. She was most
likely a discarded backyard breeder and I feel so fortunate that she's still
here at least 12, more likely 13 years of age and feeling so comfortable.
I've read so many heart breaking stories on BoxerWorld of those losing their
boxers to various cancers and bad boxer hearts at such tender ages. They
brought tears to my eyes and made me think that the next boxer we add to the
family would be from a reputable breeder with the hope that it would mean
not having the heartbreak. Alas though, we fostered this adorable puppy who
was on her way to the pound because some jerk off bred his two boxers and
only sold 2 of the 4 pups before his landlord said they had to go. Her mom
was white too, and if I understand correctly you aren't supposed to breed
the white ones. Major foster fail. My husband and I live in fear of Gabby's
genes. I do everything to support optimal health, but I know her genes are a
unfair Russian roulette. Sadly, at less than 18 months of age she's already
been diagnosed with spondylosis.
One of the things I wanted to do was have Gabby tested for the gene that
they've identified for boxer cardiomyopathy. Has anyone had that test done?
Boxer hugs and kisses,
Heather, mom to
Maggie/boxer/65 lbs/12 +yrs/ CKD, chronic pancreatitis, hypothyroidism,
arthritis, arrhythmia controlled by sotalol, adult onset epilepsy, likely
IBD and now a heart condition suspected to be ARVC or DCM
&
Gabby/boxer/70 lbs/17 mos/Major dietary indiscretions crazy puppy syndrome
:)
Orange County, CA
This is why this group is here. To share information and help answer peoples
questions. You will not always get the same answer from everyone. Different
people have different opinions. Many will speak to you from experience, and
some from what they have learned from others and books. No matter what You
do get lots of information.
Mary Rue
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