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What dog breeds are predisposed to DCM?

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Breeds predisposed to DCM include the Doberman Pinscher, the Great Dane, the Boxer, and the Cocker Spaniel. Dietary carnitine deficiency may play a role in some cases of Boxer DCM, and taurine responsive DCM has been identified in Cocker Spaniels.


How common is DCM in dogs?

DCM is a relatively common heart disease in the dog accounting for approximately 10% of all heart disease. Large and giant breeds are most commonly affected. DCM is very rare in smaller breed dogs (< 30lb or 13.6kg) and cats.

How long does DCM take to develop in dogs?

The occurrence of DCM increases with age and typically has an age of onset between 4 and 10 years. However, DCM may occur in young Portuguese water dogs as an inherited disease.

What are the signs of DCM in dogs?

The major symptoms of DCM include:Lethargy.Anorexia.Labored breathing.Panting.Coughing.Abdominal distension.Sudden collapse.Enlarged Heart (Dilated Cardiomyopathy) in Dogs | PetMD

Can small dogs get DCM?

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is one of the most common acquired heart diseases in dogs. This disease is rarely diagnosed in cats or small-breed dogs; however, it is a common cause of heart disease in large and giant breed dogs, and usually occurs more in those that are middle-to-older-aged.

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