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Gluten-free diets are going to the dogs: So-called "grain-free" dog foods have become popular these days, but the diets may not be good for some pooches' hearts.
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Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is investigating a link between grain-free dog foods — which have ingredients such as sweet potatoes, peas and lentils — and canine heart disease.
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Grain-free dog foods are marketed as being closer to dogs' "ancestral" diets, according to The New York Times. But some veterinarians have reported a link between these foods and a type of canine heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), in which the heart becomes enlarged and doesn't pump blood properly. [These 7 Foods Cause the Most Pet Deaths]
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Scientists are still investigating this link, as well as the question of why grain-free dog foods may be problematic in some cases.
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In the meantime, the FDA recommends that changes in a dogs' diet be made in consultation with a licensed
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veterinarian. In addition, pet owners and vets who suspect that a dog's heart disease is tied to grain-free dog food are encouraged to report the case to FDA's electronic Safety Reporting Portal.

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