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Here is a link of the article in the Journal of Animal Science in case anyone would like to share with their veterinarian.
Abstract
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) has been in the literature and news because of the recent
opinion-based journal articles and public releases by regulatory
agencies. DCM is commonly associated with a genetic predisposition in
certain dog breeds and can also occur secondary to other diseases and
nutritional deficiencies. Recent communications in veterinary journals
have discussed a potential relationship between grain-free and/or novel
protein diets to DCM, citing a subjective increase in DCM in dog breeds
that are not known to have a genetic predisposition for the disease.
This literature review describes clinical presentations of DCM, common
sequelae, treatment and preventative measures, histopathologic features,
and a discussion of the varied etiological origins of the disease. In
addition, current literature limitations are addressed, in order to
ascertain multiple variables leading to the development of DCM. Future
studies are needed to evaluate one variable at a time and to minimize
confounding variables and speculation. Furthermore, to prevent sampling
bias with the current FDA reports, the veterinary community should be
asked to provide information for all cases of DCM in dogs. This should
include cases during the same time period, regardless of the
practitioner’s proposed etiology, due to no definitive association
between diets with specific characteristics, such as, but not limited
to, grain-free diets and those containing legumes, novel protein diets,
and those produced by small manufacturers to DCM in dogs. In summary, in
order to determine if certain ingredients, categories of diets, or
manufacturing processes are related to an increased risk of DCM, further
studies investigating these variables are necessary.
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6/23/2020