03/12/2025
This is a gentle reminder that grain free diets may increase your dog's risk of cardiomyopathy. Choosing a grain free diet in your dog should be a decision made with your veterinarian. Dogs with underlying cardiac disease may have a higher risk than those without genetic or pre-exisiting cardiac disease.
There has been a number of dogs eating grain free diets with a higher proportion of peas, lentils or other legumes and main ingredients developing an often fatal dilated cardiomyopathy. Although the science behind what is the actual trigger is still unknown and likely complex, please make an informed decision when choosing a grain free diet.
Certain breed such as Doberman Pinschers, Great Danes, New Foundlands, Saint Bernards, and Irish Wolfhounds are predisposed to dilated cardiomyopathy.