They surmised there was a connection between the two and the cardiologists reported their concerns to the FDA. They also noted that they were fed grain-free diets. Over the last year or so, some astute veterinary cardiologists began to take note that unique breeds of dogs, not typically known to develop dilated cardiomyopathy were, well, developing dilated cardiomyopathy. Symptoms of DCM include tiring easily, shortness of breath, and coughing. DCM often results in congestive heart failure. The heart valves may leak, leading to a buildup of fluid in the chest and abdomen. As the heart and its chambers dilate, it becomes more difficult heart to pump blood efficiently. What is Dilated Cardiomyopathy?Ĭanine Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a disease of a dog’s heart muscle that results in an enlarged heart. So what has happened? Without details, who can tell? And honestly, we may never figure it out. Grain-free diets have been around for a lot longer than one should consider, “a fad” and it has only been recently that issues have come to light. “fad based/boutique diets” are an over simplistic, and dare we say, ignorant way to draw a line in the sand of, “good” vs. Please consider that major pet food companies, who most trust are “backed by science” or are a “reputable company” (including but not limited to Science Diet- owned by Colgate-Palmolive, Champion, Mars, and Purina) either make grain-free diets themselves, or they’ve bought out smaller competing manufacturers who do (Large parent corporations shroud these acquisitions from the public eye by maintaining their original branding). The characterization of “fad based/boutique” grain-free foods is unnecessarily inflammatory. You can easily Google this issue now and find advice such as, “Change your dog’s diet to one made by a well-known reputable company and that contains standard ingredients (e.g., chicken, beef, rice, corn, wheat).” Or better yet, “If you’re feeding your dog a boutique, grain-free, or exotic ingredient diet, stop!” We caution that there have been a lot of sweeping generalizations by the media, by people on social media and by veterinarians regarding this issue, that seem perverse to create hysteria when in actuality, the facts are few. Sadly, people are now being scared off all grain-free foods. The veterinarian they interviewed specifically said dogs need a grain-based dog food. ![]() ![]() ![]() Recently, NBC did a report that grain-free foods are causing a type of potentially deadly heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. Grain-Free Pet Food Frenzy – the Evidence Seems…Grainy
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