Professor, Cardiology Section Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine North Grafton, Massachusetts, United States
Disclosure(s):
Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition): ACVECC: Research funding (Ongoing); AKC Canine Health Foundation: Research funding (Ongoing); Boehringer Ingelheim: Travel support or attending sponsored seminars (Terminated); Ceva: Travel support or attending sponsored seminars (Terminated); MedVet: Residency funding (Ongoing); Morris Animal Foundation: Research funding (Ongoing); Nestle Purina PetCare: Research funding (Ongoing); Veterinary Professional Development: Remunerated continuing education lectures (Terminated)
Presentation Description / Summary: There has been a great deal of research and significant progress on diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy affecting dogs and cats. With >30 research publications (with more pending), we are narrowing in on the cause of this problem. This talk will provide a complete update on the latest clinical, nutritional, and laboratory research findings on diet-associated DCM research and clinical recommendations.
Learning Objectives:
Describe results of current research on diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy.
Describe response to treatment and outcome in affected dogs at all stages of disease.
List possible causes of diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy.
