In the news lately there has been talk of about 16 dry, grain-free dog foods that have been linked to Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy, a type of heart disorder. I lost two of my kitties—Anastasia and Martha—to cardiomyopathy and the thought that we might be feeding Mimi—our puppy—a food that is potentially associated with Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy frightened us.
We checked the list of dog foods associated with reports of heart issues in dogs. This list of 16 dog food can be found on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website .We were relieved to see that the food we use was not on the list.
We then spoke to our vet. Our vet and all of the vets in his office have been following the reports of this disorder and related foods. To date, there is no clear reason for the link, which can be frightening for many dog owners and is worrying, in general.
If you are concerned, check the FDA site at the link above and speak to your vet. I am not a vet and cannot offer advice, I can simply tell you what we chose to do when we heard the news. Your vet should be able to talk to you about symptoms, treatments, and alternative food choices.
While our food was not on the list, it is grain-free, which may be, but is not a definite, possible concern, according to reports. Our vet felt confident that the food they had recommended we feed Mimi when we first rescued her is a very, very good food and that she would be fine. I know the symptoms, so that does help. They also gave a suggestion concerning a food that many of those at the vet office use, as well, so we have alternatives and a plan.
Again, I am not a medical professional; however, the FDA is a good resource to check for recalls and other issues regarding pet food as is your pet’s vet.
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