Treatment for dogs with symptoms if your dog has symptoms of DCM, or is going into heart failure, your vet may recommend heart medications, including: Diuretics such as 'furosemide' and 'spirinolactone', to help remove fluid (from the lungs and belly), that often builds-up if the heart is struggling.
How can I help my dog with DCM?
Dogs with DCM should be treated with an ACE-inhibitor which has been shown to pro- long the survival time. If serious arrhythmias are found, then your dog may require anti-arrhythmia medication to reduce the risk of collapsing episodes and sudden death.
How long will a dog live with DCM?
On average, the majority of dogs with asymptomatic DCM can live for 1-3 years before they develop any clinical signs of heart failure. However, a few will die suddenly.
Can a dog recover from DCM?
Long term prognosis for DCM varies considerably. Unfortunately, most dogs with signs of congestive heart failure at the time of diagnosis die as a result of the disease within 6 months. In the most severe cases, some dogs may survive only weeks to a few months. Occasionally, dogs may do well clinically for 1-2 years.
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