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. 27 июн. 2019 г.
What dog foods have been linked to DCM?
Previous reports on ingredients that contribute to DCM in dogs have implicated pulses in general or specific pulses such as lentils or peas34,35,43,44. As of April 30, 2019, 89% of DCM-associated diets reported to the FDA contained peas and 93% of diets contained peas or lentils43.
What ingredient in dog food is causing heart problems?
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.
Do sweet potatoes cause DCM in dogs?
Far fewer dogs diagnosed with DCM were eating foods containing potatoes or sweet potatoes. This means that sweet potatoes, as a treat, will not harm your dog or cause DCM.
What causes DCM in dogs grain-free?
Researchers found dogs eating some of these “boutique” diets are not making or maintaining enough taurine, an amino acid important for heart health. Taurine deficiency has been known for many years to lead to dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM, a heart muscle disorder that can lead to congestive heart failure and death.
