Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

Kardiyoloji Dogs

Heart muscle enlargement.

Nutrition Recommendations

Nutrient	Direction	Target Range	Priority	Rationale
L Carnitine	↑ Increase	`> 50mg/kg`	Critical	Kalp kasi enerji metabolizmasi
Taurine	↑ Increase	`> 0.15%`	Critical	Kardiyak kas fonksiyonu icin critical
Omega3	↑ Increase	`—`	Important	Anti-arrhythmic

Affected Breeds

Doberman Pinscher
taurine, L-carnitine critical; avoid grain-free diets

Rottweiler
taurine, L-carnitine supplementation; avoid grain-free diets

Boxer
taurine, L-carnitine, CoQ10 support

Great Dane
taurine, L-carnitine, CoQ10

Recommended Foods for This Condition

Taste of the Wild Lowland Creek Feline Recipe with Roasted Quail & Roasted Duck

Taste of the Wild

Highest Protein, Grasslands Dry Cat Food

Guardian 8™ Senior Formula Dry Cat Food

Instinct Original Kitten Chicken Wet Cat Food

Wellness CORE Kitten Pate Turkey & Chicken Liver Recipe

Tiki Cat Baby Kitten Wet Food - High Protein, Pate, 2.4 OZ

Simply Nourish Cat - Adult, Wet Food, Source, Pate, 3 OZ

Nulo Cat & Kitten Finely Minced Chicken & Crab Recipe

Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.

Quick Facts

Category: Cardiology
Affected: Dogs
Prevalence: ★★★☆☆
Nutrient Profiles: 3
At-Risk Breeds: 4