dobschroeder
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Do you know a veterinary cardiologist with whom we can try to discuss a preventive cardiac dietary protocol, with supplements?
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The only thing I can offer you is to search this forum. Some of us have dealt with DCM and shared the info in various threads.
From my experience there is no prevention. Either the dog gets DCM or they don't. You can only affect the lifespan with medications.
It's my understanding that hereditary cardiac problems can't be prevented by diet. Genetic traits are inborn. That said, I would feed the best balanced diet you can with meat protein sources rather than plant proteins. Avoid any "pulse" plants: lentils, peas, etc. which are often added to boost protein levels of dog food, but have been suspected of limiting Taurine absorption, which is vital for heart health.
I'm not an expert, and I don't know of a vet/cardiologist who is doing online discussions, but there are many University studies to be found online. Unfortunately unless you're a medical student much of the information is too technical for short answers and for hereditary heart disease there are no known preventions.
I think @strykerdobe has offered some supplement suggestions in the past, but again, these are overall health support.
If you do find a discussion/question-answer panel, let us know!
I'm not an expert, and I don't know of a vet/cardiologist who is doing online discussions, but there are many University studies to be found online. Unfortunately unless you're a medical student much of the information is too technical for short answers and for hereditary heart disease there are no known preventions.
I think @strykerdobe has offered some supplement suggestions in the past, but again, these are overall health support.
If you do find a discussion/question-answer panel, let us know!
dobschroeder
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I intend to evaluate a supplement plan, such as taurine, to reduce the risk.
Obviously, the genetic basis is predominant, but I'd like to understand if there's a way to help preventatively. Obviously, if dilated cardiomyopathy is diagnosed, we'll move directly in other directions.
I've read many studies, but to date I haven't found any opportunity to discuss the potential effectiveness of supplements like taurine, omega-3, and so on.
Obviously, the genetic basis is predominant, but I'd like to understand if there's a way to help preventatively. Obviously, if dilated cardiomyopathy is diagnosed, we'll move directly in other directions.
I've read many studies, but to date I haven't found any opportunity to discuss the potential effectiveness of supplements like taurine, omega-3, and so on.
Same here. Most supplements don't hurt anything so I use them in moderation. But I've never found a proven study that supports them as actual preventions.
That's exactly what I was going to say. There are a lot of theories and opinions out there but not much that is an actual long term study with proven facts. And another problem with the internet is that other people listen to someone's opinion and think it has to be fact so they start spreading it too.
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