"Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common cause of heart failure in certain large breeds of dogs." Occasionally, German shepherds and some medium-sized breeds such as cocker spaniels, English springer spaniels, and Portuguese water dogs are also affected. Small breeds rarely develop DCM. It is more often diagnosed in male dogs than female dogs.

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2024年9月18日 · What Is Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Dogs? Dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM, is a heart disease where the heart muscle becomes weak and has trouble pumping blood through...

2023年8月13日 · Dilated Cardiomyopathy in dogs, or DCM, is one type of heart diseases that affects a dog’s heart muscle. The heart muscle becomes weak and decreases its...

Canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a primary disease of cardiac muscle that results in a decreased ability of the heart to generate pressure to pump blood through the vascular system.

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is characterized by the progressive loss of myocyte number and/or function, along with a decrease in cardiac contractility. DCM is most prevalent in dogs and is especially prevalent in certain breeds; it typically occurs in middle-aged to older male dogs.

2025年3月6日 · DCM is manifested by the dilation and alteration of the left ventricular function or both ventricles. This condition is found especially in large, middle-aged dogs (4–8 years...

In early stages of the disease, dogs may not show obvious signs of DCM. This can make it harder to detect until it progresses into heart failure — when fluid backs up into the lungs or belly. Veterinarians may recommend screening tests for predisposed breeds to detect DCM sooner, which can improve their prognosis.

2007年2月6日 · DCM is a primary disease of the heart muscle (cardio = heart; myo = muscle; pathy = disease) in which the heart muscle (myocardium) of the lower pumping chambers (ventricles) becomes weak and so loses its ability to contract normally.

DCM is defined as a primary myocardial disease characterized by cardiac enlargement and impaired systolic function in the absence of other cardiac or non-cardiac causes. The clinical presentation may be subtle and include the gradual development of exercise intolerance and …