![]() ![]() The most commonly reported overall groups of disorders alongside neoplasia, were skin disorders (17.74%) and ear disorders (10.41%). Following neoplasia, the next most common causes of death identified were brain disorders (9.54%) and mass lesions (lumps) (8.38%). Cancer was also found to be the most common cause of death (12.43% of all deaths), suggesting cancer should be considered a health priority for the breed. The study found that 14.2 per cent (one in seven) of Boxers were diagnosed with cancer (neoplasia) each year. These show that the Boxer also has some important health concerns that are specific to the breed. These included tumours/cancers (neoplasia), gum mass (epulis) and eye ulceration. However, the study did identify some specific conditions that Boxers were at a substantially higher risk of developing. So in that sense, many of the health issues of Boxers are just typical dog problems overall. They did so via analysis of the clinical records of a random sample of 3,219 Boxer dogs who received veterinary care in 2016.ĭisproving some false narratives about the breed’s health risks, the study found that many of the common disorders that Boxers experience are typical of all dog breeds, including ear infections, dental problems and obesity. This study, led by the RVC’s VetCompass programme, aimed to explore these and other important health concerns in Boxers. However, despite these concerns, until now, there has been limited evidence on the overall health status of Boxers. Previous to this study, there were concerns that their relatively flattened faces (moderate brachycephaly) might mean Boxers were more likely to suffer from the problems commonly associated with flat face breeds such as breathing problems and skin fold infections. The Boxer dog has long been a popular dog breed in the UK, with this study finding that one in every 100 dogs in the UK are Boxers. These results will help owners and vets provide breed-focused targeted preventative healthcare and better inform and prepare potential owners for what to expect from the unique breed. Research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found the most common health conditions in UK Boxer dogs are ear problems, tumours and eye ulcers. In the largest ever study of Boxer dogs using veterinary records, researchers from the Royal Veterinary College have identified the most common health disorders in the breed in the UK Photo Credit: Emily Stretch New RVC study identifies cancers as health priority in Boxer dogs ![]()
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