If your precious family member has been diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs, you might feel worried about what it means for them. I’ve been a vet for eight years and dealt with my fair share of heartbreak and questions.
Dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs is common – in some breeds, as many as half of male dogs might be diagnosed. In the general population, it’s nearer one in 200 dogs, but that still means plenty of pets will get a diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy (aka DCM) this year.
