...report a Doberman Pinscher, Boxer or Great Dane as a possible diet-associated DCM case since these breeds commonly develop primary (non-diet-associated) DCM. However, even some dogs of these typical DCM...
...year, helping us to better understand this unusual form of DCM and getting us closer to identifying the specific cause. A quick recap about this disease: DCM is a severe...
...die suddenly. However, in addition to primary DCM, dogs can also develop secondary DCM as the result of certain medications, infections, or nutritional causes. The nutritional causes of secondary DCM...
...not predisposed to DCM that are eating BEG diets, it appears to also occur in dogs of typical DCM breeds that are eating a BEG diet. Primary DCM in predisposed...
...below). DCM is a serious disease of the heart muscle which causes the heart to beat more weakly and to enlarge. DCM can result in abnormal heart rhythms, congestive heart...
Dr. Freeman was recently interviewed for an NBC News story that was later released by other sources as well. The story discusses canine dilated cardiomyopathy and its suspected link to...
...Final considerations Ingredients: Until the specific cause of diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is fully understood, some owners wish to avoid peas, lentils, chickpeas, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. Other than this,...