The study looked at more than 800 different compounds, including peas and lentils, also known as pulses, which are added to various dog foods. According to the study, “peas showed the greatest association” with compounds linked to DCM. 13 авг. 2021 г.
Do peas cause DCM in dogs?
In August 2021, researchers from Tufts University published a study that indicated that peas may be a leading dog food ingredient contributing to a rise in diet-associated canine heart disease (DCM) in dogs.
Are peas OK in dog food?
You can feed your dog fresh, frozen, or thawed peas, but do not give your dog canned peas. Like many canned vegetables, canned peas typically have a lot of added sodium, which is harmful to dogs (and humans).
What ingredients are linked to DCM in dogs?
FDA is investigating a potential dietary link between canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and dogs eating certain pet foods containing legumes like peas or lentils, other legume seeds (pulses), or potatoes as main ingredients.
What dog foods cause dilated cardiomyopathy?
Pet foods containing peas, lentils, other legume seeds, or potatoes as main ingredients, are what's being linked to DCM, which leads to reduced heart pumping function and increased heart size.
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