factually
Index/Topics/Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs

Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs

The relationship between certain dog diets and the development of dilated cardiomyopathy, particularly in Golden Retrievers and other breeds.

Fact-Checks

1 result
Feb 2, 2026

Which breeds and diets have the strongest evidence linking diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy to low taurine status?

A consistent body of observational and clinical research links low whole‑blood or plasma taurine concentrations with diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) most convincingly in Golden Retrievers...