We’ve already written a few posts about dog food & DCM in Great Danes, but haven’t yet compiled a list of helpful topics, links, and science on it. This dog food DCM article will be ongoing and updated often. If you are concerned about nutritional DCM, or if your Great Dane was diagnosed with DCM …
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a disease of the heart muscle which results in an over-enlarged heart. This is what you need to learn to diagnose cardiomyopathy in dogs. Dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs is caused by a weakening of the heart muscle, which can lead to an increase in size of the left ventricle. This is …
Those of you heavily invested in dogs (as we are) have probably heard about the FDA and DCM as it relates to grain-free dog foods and boutique (BEG) diets causing heart disease. This topic is a HOT one and we’re coming in with all the tea. What prompted this post? Oh, just Dr. Judy Morgan …
We’ve been closely watching and monitoring information and studies in regard to dietary DCM in dogs. DCM is a deadly heart condition that often results in the sudden and unexplained death of otherwise ‘healthy’ looking dogs. A new DCM dog food study came out this week (December 2022) and the results are unfortunately concerning. We …
Are you thinking about breeding a Great Dane or purchasing a puppy? We’ve put together a fantastic post today with a ton of information about what to look for in a breeder, and what testing should be done. There are four tests recommended by the Great Dane Club of America. These tests should be completed …
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Grain-free options are all the rage at natural pet food stores. Is a grain-free diet for dogs healthier than something with rice, corn, oats, or wheat? Should you feed your dog grain-free? Let’s dig into the grain-free pet food debate! Whether you are feeding a diet like this or considering it to avoid grain allergies, …
Hypocalcemia in dogs is a dangerous condition, however, it is treatable. Calcium helps with muscle contraction, nerve signaling, and blood clotting. When a dog experiences hypocalcemia, it means that they have low levels of calcium in their blood. This can cause a variety of dangerous symptoms, which we will discuss in this blog post. We …
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If you are the owner of a Great Dane, then you need to be aware of DCM in Great Danes. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a common and serious heart condition that affects this breed. It often results in sudden death. In this blog post, we will discuss what DCM is (including primary and secondary DCM), …
Should I feed grain free food to my Great Dane dog? You may have heard from your veterinarian, a friend or on social media that grain-free or boutique (“BEG”) foods are bad for Great Danes. Alternatively, you may have heard that grain-free kibbles are higher quality and can help resolve allergies. It’s hard to know …
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