Which breeds benefit from Holter Monitoring?
Many breeds are prone to Cardiomyopathy, however a 24 hour Holter procedure can pick up rhythm abnormalities early and treatment can extend an animals life. Some of the Dog and Cats breeds listed below have been identified to be prone to Cardiomyopathy. DOGS Boxer, Great Dane, Great Pyrenees, Bull Mastiff, Cocker Spaniel, German Sheppard, Golden Retriever, Doberman Pincher, Irish Wolfhound, Labrador Retriever, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Newfoundland, Old English Sheepdog, Bouvier de Flanders, Rottweiler, Saluki. You would have to be pretty careless to damage the unit or the leads – common sense is normally enough to keep the equipment safe. Dogs are rather boisterous, more so than cats, so more attention is needed for dogs. You should also beware of any company outside of the United States as they may not follow AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) recommendations. CATS Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Persians, American and British Shorthairs, Turkish Vans, and Norwegian Forest cats, to name a f
