A Mountain, or a Molehill? What Science Really Says About The Incidence of DCM

When the FDA sounded the alarm in 2018, claiming a potential link between certain dog diets and a rise in canine cases of dilated cardiomyopathy, panic spread among pet owners and the industry alike. But was this warning based on solid evidence, or was the issue blown out of proportion? Join us as we examine the data that challenges the FDA's early conclusions and hear from leading experts, including veterinary cardiologist, Dr. Justin Thomason, who has worked tirelessly to uncover the truth. This episode offers a critical look at how the facts don’t always align with the headlines, and why collaboration and data are key to understanding complex health issues like DCM.Helpful LinksDCM Incidence Study (Full Text): https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fanim.2022.846227/fullBoard-Invited Literature Review Episode — Pawing Through the Research: Uncovering the Fatal Flaws of DCMStudy Design — Think Twice: Even Bad Science Can Get Published!The Impact of DCM on Pulse Farmers — Fellowship of Iron and Earth: From Farm to Bowl with Tim McGreevyShow Notes00:00 – Introduction03:20 – Conducting Research During a Pandemic07:47 – Bringing on Board-Certified Veterinary Cardiologists09:01 – Introducing Dr. Justin Thomason12:26 – Understanding the FDA’s Initial DCM Announcement14:22 – BSM Partners Steps in to Lead DCM Research15:47 – Calling All Veterinary Cardiologists: We Want Your Data!17:32 – The Problem with Most Veterinary Medical Record-Keeping20:12 – Vets Jumping to Conclusions?25:13 – Are Pets Protected Under HIPAA?27:14 – The Critical Importance of Diet History29:30 – Piecing the Puzzle Together30:52 – Key Takeaways from BSM Partners Incidence Study32:43 – The Availability Heuristic33:57 – Digger Deeper into Breed and Age36:23 – Best Practices for Diagnosing Canine DCM42:13 – What Made Grain-Free Diets So Popular?44:39 – The Widespread Impact, From Pulse Farmers to Pet Food Companies46:28 – The Power of Collaboration49:16 – What’s Up with Mixed-Breed Dogs?50:09 – Don’t Go Looking for Zebras52:13 – Good Record-Keeping for the Future52:45 – Dr. Quest’s Key Takeaway from the Episode53:54 – Conclusion and Farewell

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