For Breeders
Some breeds of animals are known to be at higher risk of heart disease. If you are intending to breed your animal, and it is a breed for which cardiac disease is known or suspected to be inherited, you should have your animal screened for heart problems prior to breeding. Some common breeds at risk are: Maine coon cats, Ragdoll cats, Cavalier King Charles spaniels, Doberman pinschers and boxer dogs. Other breeds can also be at higher risk.