Diet-Associated DCM with Dr. Pierce

In this episode, host Beckie Mossor, RVT, talks with Kursten Pierce, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Respiratory Distress & Inappetence in a Border Collie.” Following a discussion on the connection between dilated cardiomyopathy and BEG (boutique, exotic-ingredient, and grain-free) diets, Dr. Pierce overviews the recent FDA announcement and the kind of research the FDA conducts when they are alerted to a possible health concern. She also shares which grain-free pet foods are not included in these concerns and whether patients diagnosed with diet-associated DCM will have lifelong effects. Hear all this and more on this week’s episode. 

Resources discussed in this episode: 

• https://www.wsava.org/Guidelines/Global-Nutrition-Guidelines

• http://Petfoodology.org

• https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/respiratory-distress-inappetence-border-collie

• https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/news-events/fda-investigation-potential-link-between-certain-diets-and-canine-dilated-cardiomyopathy

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The Team: 

• Beckie Mossor, RVT - Host

• Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator 

• Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

• Michelle Munkres - Senior Director of Content

In this veterinary podcast, Beckie Mossor, RVT, hosts the authors of your favorite Clinician’s Brief articles to dig deeper and explore the conversations behind the content. This podcast offers a wide range of topics impacting clinical care of dogs and cats, from diagnosis and treatment information to client expectations and experience. Each podcast episode is full of practical education for every veterinarian and their team.