Dog heart problems due to grain-free food?

[ATCclears]

'It's not going away': Vets still seeing cases of dog heart problems linked to grain-free food

FDA Investigates Potential Link Between Diet & Heart Disease in Dogs

Latest update on the FDA’s investigation into reports of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs eating certain pet foods.

www.fda.gov

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[FullMetalJerk]

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[RetiredLEO]

'It's not going away': Vets still seeing cases of dog heart problems linked to grain-free food

FDA Investigates Potential Link Between Diet & Heart Disease in Dogs

Latest update on the FDA’s investigation into reports of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs eating certain pet foods.

www.fda.gov

Thank you very much for posting this! I've been feeding my Heeler and my mixed mutt rescue dog Taste of the Wild, grain free.
Switching immediately. You might have saved their lives and I am most grateful.
Scott
Semper Fi

 

[RVTECH]

So how or why exactly is 'grain' supposed to be bad for dogs resulting in it's elimination from the food?

 

[Certaindeaf]

So how or why exactly is 'grain' supposed to be bad for dogs resulting in it's elimination from the food?

It's not, per se. It's the peas, and other non-grain stuff that's being blamed.

 

[Alexx1401]

Damn we have been buying the grain free stuff thinking it was better. Will have to try something else till they make damn sure this is not a problem.

 

[DONOTBUGME]

Do wild dogs eat grain, peas, or anything else listed in the wild?

 

[RetiredLEO]

Do wild dogs eat grain, peas, or anything else listed in the wild?

Actually they do...wild dogs, when they've been unable to kill sufficient game will forage on almost anything...they are actually fond of corn as well as a variety of fruits and other flora, they even graze on grass. But...it isn't processed and is only a small part of a varied diet...just like our ancestors.

 

[terdog]

Do wild dogs eat grain, peas, or anything else listed in the wild?

In my experience, dogs are like garbage disposals and will eat anything that they can get near.

 

[Capn Jack]

Interesting....Our dog died from heart problems at 14 and she was very picky about what she would, or wouldn't eat.

The cat was an, "Eatesanythingus". and he out lived the dog, (16 years.)

 

[bbbass]

Thank you very much for posting this! I've been feeding my Heeler and my mixed mutt rescue dog Taste of the Wild, grain free.
Switching immediately. You might have saved their lives and I am most grateful.
Scott
Semper Fi

Taste of the Wild has had a history of problems... I had thought they got it fixed but maybe not?

So how or why exactly is 'grain' supposed to be bad for dogs resulting in it's elimination from the food?

Do wild dogs eat grain, peas, or anything else listed in the wild?

Dogs need carbs in their diet just like all mammals... in the wild they get their grain and veggies from the gut sack of animals they kill (or scavenge)... they will always eat the guts and soft bits, heart/liver/etc, it's good for them.

But processed grains can be too much, too dry, unbalanced etc. IIRC one of the makers had a problem with a low moisture content in their dry food, resulting in a higher protein level and an unbalance that was killing canines.

The absolute BEST diet for your pooch is one that you cook yourself. But very few people have the time or will take the time to do that.

 

[fxdc]

This a real deal....
Other half is a vet technician and we changed it at 1st wind of the discovery.

These 2 get the best of care!
LOL

 

[flashpan]

Costco dog food...good as anything, safe, less money. One lab lived 15, another 16 and a shorthair 14 1/2. No vet bills to speak of.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Costco dog food...good as anything, safe, less money. One lab lived 15, another 16 and a shorthair 14 1/2. No vet bills to speak of.

Kirkland anything.

 

[Geardo]

Our dog has issues eating taste of the wild. Got super constipated! We switched him to first mate "grain friendly" and he is pretty healthy. Always the fastest dog at the dog park and scarfs it down every day. It is rich food, so he only get 1.1 cups a day.

 

[Esam85]

We feed Purina pro plan. I just let my wife handle the pet stuff as she is a veterinarian. She is also against raw feeding but that is a whole other can o worms.

 

[Ura-Ki]

We feed with Blue Diamond lamb and rice, considdering our Golden Retriever just turned 20 years old and is still active, i would say the food works! Both Neufys also eat the same, but we have to watch them for weight issues, eapecially the Pup as he is still growing!

 

[Koda]

Grain free is not whats causing heart disease, its the legumes they added to replace the grains in the food were causing a nutrient depletion thats essential for dog heart growth. People jump on diets for their dogs the same as they do their own diet fads, so they started marketing "grain free" as if that was bad.

Problem with all those grains and legums is they are just fillers to take up space in the kibble to fill up the bag. Unfortunately we feed our dogs based on convenience but people should google how and what commercial dog food is made of and the regulations governing it. Overly processed foods are terrible for people, and worse for dogs. Best is to learn how to make your own dog food from the grocery store.

Grain free diets and DCM

Grain free diets have been correlated with DCM in dogs. This article will tell you everything you need to know and more.

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Truth about Pet Food - Knowing the truth can save your pet's life

Knowing the truth can save your pet's life

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[Tony617]

In my experience, dogs are like garbage disposals and will eat anything that they can get near.

List of food you should not feed your dog. I know when we had dogs growing up we never feed the dogs chocolate but when we dropped a of candy the dogs would scarf it down before we could get to it.

https://www.caninejournal.com/foods-not-to-feed-dog/

 

[Hawaiian]

My vet recommended against feeding the grain free foods.