Tag Archives: DCM

How to Protect Your Pet’s Heart

February 9, 2022Cardiologyamerican heart month, BCS, body condition score, cardiomyopathy, COVID-19, DCM, Diet-Related DCM, Feline diabetes, heart month, hypertension, SARS-CoV-2, veterinary cardiologyAMCteam

Veterinarian listens to dog's heartbeat

February is American Heart Month in recognition of the more than 600,000 Americans who die from heart disease every year. In a normal year, heart disease is the number one

How to Choose the Right Pet Food in 2022

January 12, 2022WellnessAAFCO, DCM, Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Grain-Free Pet Food, pet food, Pet Food Labels, pet food recalls, Pet Food Shortages, Supply Chain IssuesAMCteam

Two cats eating dry pet food

Many of us look at the new year as an opportunity to improve our health. Pet owners should consider the same for their pets. To help you get 2022 off

Diet-Related Canine Heart Disease

July 18, 2018Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Nutritionamcny, animal medical center, ann hohenhaus, canine, DCM, diet, dogs, FDA, grain free, NYC, pet health, pets, potato, veterinaryAMCteam

A dog eats from a bowl of food

Last week, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an investigation into diet-related heart disease in dogs. I suspect most dog families would be surprised to learn diet