Cardiovascular

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)

Routine

Also known as: cardiomyopathy; dcm

Overview

enlarged heart with reduced pumping. Most common in Doberman (leading breed cause of death), Boxer, Great Dane. Signs: weakness, syncope, breathing difficulty. Emergency indicator: sudden collapse.

Non-prescriptive. This entry deliberately does NOT name specific drugs, doses, routes, or durations. Treatment decisions rest with a licensed veterinarian who has examined your dog and considered its history.

Draft — vet review pending. This entry has not yet been signed off by a registered veterinarian.