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February 7, 2023 Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy: The cause is not yet known but it hasn’t gone away

A new FDA update provides more information on diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). While the specific cause is not yet known, the problem hasn’t gone away

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All About Pet FoodGeneralPet Nutrition BasicsPets with Health ConditionsTrending Topics in Pet Nutrition
September 3, 2021 Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Diet-Associated DCM: Research Update

Recently published research studies are shedding light on diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs.

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July 17, 2019 Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM): Update, July 2019

On June 27, 2019, the FDA posted an update on their investigation into diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Since then, there have been many news reports, company responses, and internet/social media interpretations of the update.

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Pets with Health ConditionsTrending Topics in Pet Nutrition
November 29, 2018 Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

It’s Not Just Grain-Free: An Update on Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Dr. Freeman provides an update on diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs

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PETFOODOLOGY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Dr. Freeman has received research or residency funding from, given sponsored lectures for, or provided professional services for AKC Canine Health Foundation, Aratana Therapeutics, Elanco, Guiding Stars Licensing Co LLC, Hill's Pet Nutrition, Morris Animal Foundation, Nestlé Purina PetCare, P&G Petcare (now Mars), and Royal Canin.

Dr. Heinze is employed by Mark Morris Institute. She has received research funding from, given sponsored lectures for, or provided professional services for Nestlé Purina PetCare, Royal Canin, and Balance.IT.

Dr. Linder has received speaker fees or research funding from Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Nestlé Purina PetCare, Virbac, Fresh Pet, and Royal Canin, and has provided professional services for Mark Morris Institute.

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