Just wondering if anyone has any experience with DCM as my dog has just been diagnosed. He had a heart murmur originally picked up about a year ago and then got a cough (probably kennel cough) which took us back to the vet who said the murmur had got worse and advised an ultrasound. The USS shows significant DCM and so he is going on medication (vetmedin first). He is 9 so not a puppy but it's a bit of a shock. The vet did say that as there's no obvious hereditary issues (he is a rescue mutt, mum said to be an American Water Spaniel, dad unknown) there was a possibility it was a taurine deficiency (he has been eating Orijen for the last few years which I thought was good but she described as 'boutique' and might have quality control issues). So he is going on supplements too (along with the supplements he has for possible arthritis in his elbow).
I was wondering if anyone had any experience as a vet or owner especially around diet. Reassuring stories about dogs with DCM that live for at least a few happy years after diagnosis would be very welcome too!
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Ihuntmonsters · 13/06/2018 20:38
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