Breed Health Score
cardiac

ARVC (cardiomyopathy) in dogs

A heart muscle disease where fatty or fibrous tissue replaces normal muscle, disrupting the electrical signals that control heartbeat. It causes irregular rhythms, fainting, exercise intolerance and, in some dogs, sudden death.

Breeds commonly associated with ARVC (cardiomyopathy) (1)

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Boxer11.3 yr · large

Related cardiac conditions

Dilated cardiomyopathyMitral valve diseaseHeart murmursAortic stenosisCardiac diseaseJuvenile dilated cardiomyopathyMitral valve dysplasiaPatent ductus arteriosus

Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.