Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dobermanns and Great Danes: Detection, Treatment and Living With DCM

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a disease of the heart muscle that causes the left ventricle to enlarge and weaken, reducing its ability to pump blood effectively. In most dog breeds it is uncommon. In the Dobermann Pinscher, it is a defining health crisis — the leading cause of death, affecting an estimated 40 to 60% of all Dobermanns during their...