What is a Holter Monitor?A Holter monitor or recording (also called ambulatory electrocardiography) is a recorder (usually a cassette recorder although some now hold and use a small computer chip) that is placed or attached to the chest of the dog with bandage material. It enables one to collect all the heart beats a dog (or person) will produce in 24 hours. Also importantly this is done in the environment of the dog, that is in the dog's household and while the dog is running at the park, etc. Hence we are able to relate any abnormalities to the activity of the dog should there be a relationship.
The Holter exam provides us with 24 hours of ECG (this will collect about 130,000 heart beats). This test will allow us to determine the presence and number and complexity of abnormal heart beats (called PVCs). 
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Renting a Holter MonitorG.M.D.F. HOLTER MONITOR For those wanting to rent our Holter Monitor, fill out the contact form below. We will need to know when you want it and how many dogs you want to monitor. Keep in mind that your dogs need to be shaved. If showing, it’s best to allow at least 4 weeks for re-growth. You will need one chip per dog. We only have 2 available at the moment, but depending on demand, we can order more. - The rental period is for 5 days. If longer, there is an additional fee of $10/day. Rental cost: GMDF members: $75 for 1 hook-up kit; each additional kit is $10. Non-members: $125 for 1 hook-up kit; each additional kit is $20. *Max of 4 dogs per rental. Plus cost of shipping, usually $15-20, both ways. If you live a reasonable driving distance from Barrie, you may arrange to pick up from Elizabeth and have her help set up on your dog. **Holter rental requires a $200 damage deposit before the holter is sent out. When the holter is returned in good shape payment will be taken out of that $200 and the balance returned to the renter. Find the Holter rental agreement here. The renter will be responsible to send the data from the chip to ALBA Medical to be read. The results will be emailed directly to you. This will cost the renter $40. U.S. funds. When you receive the holter kit, open immediately, do not wait, this causes a back up in the waiting and is not fair to others. Your rental period begins when you receive the kit, not when you decide to open it. Please email Elizabeth to let her know when the kit has arrived at your home. This rental offer is not limited to Dobes so please feel free to give our contact information to people you know who may be interested. Keep in mind that our “jacket” is for dogs the size of a Dobe. It fastens with Velcro so is adjustable, but it’s not good for giant or small breeds. **Please note: we do not rent our holters to Veterinary clinics, but we do take client referrals. |
