Hydrolyzed Protein Diets and Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Should We Be Concerned?

A review of the latest research on hydrolyzed protein diets and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs, including clinical implications and recommendations for veterinarians. ...more

Inspire Cardiology

July 25, 2026•10 min read

Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs: From Grain-Free Diets to Cellular Biology — Part 4

Practical diet recommendations for diet-associated DCM in dogs, including pulse burden, WSAVA guidance, taurine testing, and clinical management. ...more

Inspire Cardiology

July 04, 2026•24 min read

Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs: From Grain-Free Diets to Cellular Biology — Part 3

Explore the emerging cellular biology behind diet-associated DCM in dogs, including autophagy, lysosomal dysfunction, phospholipidosis, mitochondrial health, and why researchers are looking beyond tau... ...more

Inspire Cardiology

June 29, 2026•14 min read

Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs: From Grain-Free Diets to Cellular Biology — Part 2

Taurine, metabolomics, and pulse ingredients: the evolving science of diet-associated DCM. ...more

Inspire Cardiology

June 20, 2026•11 min read

Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs: From Grain-Free Diets to Cellular Biology Part 1

Explore how our understanding of diet-associated DCM has evolved beyond grain-free diets. ...more

Inspire Cardiology

June 15, 2026•5 min read

What Is a Heart Murmur? Understanding Murmurs in Dogs and Cats

Your veterinarian heard a heart murmur… now what? This guide explains the most common causes of heart murmurs in dogs and cats, the difference between innocent and pathologic murmurs, and when additio... ...more

Inspire Cardiology

May 25, 2026•7 min read