Dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs is a syndrome which can have multiple origins and which leads to poor functioning of the heart muscle accompanied by dilatation of the heart. It represents the second cardiac pathology encountered in dogs after degenerative mitral disease. It preferentially affects large breed or giant breed dogs (Doberman, Irish Wolfhound, Great Dane, Boxer, Rottweiler, etc.). The American Cocker Spaniel and the Cocker Spaniel can also be affected. ...