The FDA is investigating more than 500 reports that appear to link dog foods that are marketed as "grain free" to canine dilated cardiomyopathy. Acana. Zignature. Taste of the Wild. 4Health. Earthborn Holistic. Blue Buffalo. Nature's Domain. Fromm.
What can I feed my dog that has an enlarged heart?
The mainstays of a good low-sodium diet may be fresh beef, pork, chicken, bland macaroni and/or low-sodium. Do not give “dog snacks.” A good diet is 1/4-pound ground round or other lean beef, 2 cups cooked white rice without salt, add a tablespoon vegetable oil, and one tablet of Pet-Cal supplement.
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.
What can cause an enlarged heart in dogs?
Nutritional deficiencies in carnitine and taurine have been proven to factor into the development of an enlarged heart in dogs. Other factors, such as infectious diseases and genetics, can also contribute to this condition's development.
What are the 16 dog foods linked to heart disease?
In descending order of most incidents of heart disease, the brands are Acana, Zignature, Taste of the Wild, 4Health, Earthborn Holistic, Blue Buffalo, Nature's Domain, Fromm, Merrick, California Natural, Natural Balance, Orijen, Nature's Variety, NutriSource, Nutro and Rachael Ray Nutrish.
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