PetMax Pet Food Learning & Resource Centre
Choosing The Right Pet Food
Grain Inclusive, Grain Free, & Limited Ingredient Diets
Could your trusted companion be suffering from food sensitivities? Here are some signs to look out for:
• Chronic diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Loose stools
• Itchy rashes
• Chronic ear infections
There has been a lot of buzz about the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) statements alerting pet owners about a possible link between dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a type of heart disease, in dogs eating diets containing peas, lentils, potatoes and other legume seeds as main ingredients. These ingredients are commonly found in diets that are advertised as “grain-free”. The initial statement from the FDA suggested a potential relationship between the amino acid taurine and DCM in dogs.
Your Pet's Health
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