07/01/2026
❤️ Before the summer adventures begin... is your dog's heart ready? ☀️🐾
Summer means longer walks, hiking trips, swimming, vacations, dock diving, agility, and making memories with our best friends. But for some dogs, especially breeds predisposed to heart disease, an underlying arrhythmia can go completely unnoticed until it's too late.
Many owners are surprised to learn that Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) and serious heart rhythm abnormalities often develop without obvious symptoms. Some dogs appear perfectly healthy while dangerous arrhythmias are occurring at home during normal daily activity.
A 24- or 48-hour Holter monitor records your dog's heart rhythm while they're comfortable in their own environment, providing information that a few minutes in the exam room simply cannot.
Holter monitoring is commonly recommended for breeds including:
🐾 Doberman Pinschers
🐾 Boxers
🐾 Great Danes
🐾 Irish Wolfhounds
🐾 Newfoundlands
🐾 Cocker Spaniels
🐾 German Shepherds
🐾 Portuguese Water Dogs
🐾 And any dog with a heart murmur, suspected arrhythmia, or family history of DCM.
Whether you're:
✔️ Screening a healthy dog
✔️ Following up after an abnormal echocardiogram or ECG
✔️ Monitoring an existing heart condition
✔️ Looking for peace of mind before summer activities
I'm now offering Veterinary Holter Monitor Rentals throughout the Sugar Land, Katy, and Greater Houston area.
✅ Easy setup
✅ 24- or 48-hour monitoring
✅ Home monitoring for more accurate results
✅ Setup/application assistance available
✅ Discounts available for rescues, military/veterans, veterinary professionals, multi-pet households, and more.
Early detection can make a difference. If your dog is one of the breeds at higher risk for DCM or arrhythmias—or if you've simply been wondering whether it's time to screen—I'd be happy to answer your questions.
📩 Send me a message or text 832-628-0668 to schedule your Holter monitor rental.
Because every extra summer adventure is worth protecting. ❤️🐶