As a Breeder and a person that deeply believes in the health of our dogs, I have offered to rent my personal Holter to individuals that are looking to diagnose heart problems, or are doing the suggested tests for a potential breeding in the future.   

If you are interested in using the FarMore Boxers Holter, please email me (farmorek9@yahoo.com) for information regarding available rental dates. I generally respond back via email within 48 hours, if you don't hear from me, please try again - sometimes emails make into the spam folder. When emailing, please include the dates that you would like to use the Holter as well as the number of kits that you will need. Rentals are for 10 days, which will allow up to 4 dogs to be tested, 5 if you are well prepared. I use Alba Medical services and have been very happy with the turnaround time, customer services, and quality of the product.  To help with the testing process, I do include detailed instructions for setting up the Holter, and placement of the electrode pads and proper hook up of the leads.  I offer the7 lead hook up and a great Holter Vest. This vest will typically only fit Boxer sized dogs and intended to protect the leads and Holter monitor while the dog is monitored for the required 24 hour test. 

If we have all ready scheduled two rentals for a particular month, I will be happy to put you on a waiting list.  As is customary with any reservation, they are subject to being cancelled or delayed, by no fault of my own.  At which time those on the waiting list will be contacted for rental dates.  I will endeavor to accommodate everyone that requests the Holter including emergencies.

I do replace my leads when needed, and also send the Holter to a professional service team for its yearly maintenance - at those times of the year, the Holter will not be available. 

Dr Daniela Rosenstreich of APEX BOXERS has graciously allowed me to link to her site, an alternate way to hook up the Holter.  A way that can make it easier for our show dogs to not be ostracized in the ring for their shaved marks or odd circular hair disturbances. I hope that you find it useful. Please check it out here.

You can prepay for your Holter rental safely with PayPal (Holter rental contract)

You can prepay for your Holter rental safely with PayPal (You must still fill out, and return to me, the Holter rental contract) Holter Rental Holter Rental (only) $80.00 Holter Rental (1 Electrode set) $90.00 Holter Rental (2 Electrode sets) $100.00 Holter Rental (3 Electrode Sets $110.00 Holter Rental (4 Electrode Sets $120.00 Holter Rental (5 Electrode Sets) $130.00

Testimonials from some of my satisfied clients - thanks so much! - Amber

"Amber and FarMore Boxers’ Holter rental is terrific! She ships on time and the instructions for use are easy to follow, even for someone like me, who had never holtered a dog before.  And the fleece jacket! The colors brighten everything and the comments by other people are always wonderful to hear—no one feels sorry for a dog in a colorful fleece.  It’s also easy to put on the dog and comfortable for the dog to wear. All in all, Amber made renting, using and getting the Holter results a straightforward activity.  I’m actually looking forward to holtering my dog again next year. "  Katie J—Santa Fe, NM

"I would like to thank you for being so helpful when my dog decided that the wires were evil. Also the instruction were very easy to follow for a first timer. If I need to rent the monitor again I will definitely call you. I will refer people to you willingly. Everything about my experience was also very prompt." Thank you Lacy T - Hortense, GA

 

GREAT NEWS!!!! Dr Kathryn M. Meurs and her team have found a gene linked to ARVC-1! Check out this link for further information. There is still much research that must be done and will continue to be done - but this is a great step in the future and health of our Boxers! Holter testing will still be necessary, but now we can know which dogs are affected, clear, or will be carriers of this dreadful disease - so that we can have yet another tool in our collective "breeders toolbox" to breed healthier dogs. To order your own ARVC-1 DNA tests - click here Great new article regarding the ARVC-1 www.abcfoundation.org  click on "Newsletters" on the left side of the page, then scroll down to  "February Messenger, ARVC Update." click here for a current list of tested dogs (dogs tested - and owners' okay to post results) click here for a list of tested dogs for many of the health tests that are recommended by ABC Check out this link for a great visual of breeding suggestions regarding ARVC-1 results - thanks to Vera Kollar of Vera Boxers. Click here for a list of stud dogs and their tests/results

For your Own Holter Jackets - contact pat@nightrider.com  813-421-1BXR  OR 813-421-1297

These are the BEST coats I have found. They help keep the electrodes very secure.

Very quick turnaround- and they will customize the coat to the holter you use!

 

Click below for a list of canine cardiologists

 

Important Boxer Heart Health Links

• Boxer Ventricular Arrhythmia - explains what it is and how to test for it

• Sub-Aortic Stenosis - explains what it is and how to test for it

• ALBA Medical - great place to get those Holter Tapes read and even purchase your own Holter if you so desire

• Excell Medical - also sells Holters, Holter supplies and is a great place for getting your personal Holter recalibrated

• Holter 5 or 7 lead set up instructions

• I purchase my Holter testing supplies and leads from ALBA Medical

   

farmorek9@yahoo.com