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Reply To: Taurine-Deficient Cardiomyopathy Podcast

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“Fromm Classic Adult (purple bag original 1949 recipe) and Pro Plan Focus Salmon”

Both foods mentioned have grains. No legumes. No potato. No exotic ingredients.

They are not “BEG” diets. My opinion.

http://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2018/11/dcm-update/?fbclid=IwAR3Lw5XuEX3em69yqkCMbV7ncb5a7hfur3apuxiafNlUfuAQPr0YO3n16BM (excerpt below)
It’s not just grain-free. This does not appear to be just an issue with grain-free diets. I am calling the suspected diets, “BEG” diets – boutique companies, exotic ingredients, or grain-free diets. The apparent link between BEG diets and DCM may be due to ingredients used to replace grains in grain-free diets, such as lentils or chickpeas, but also may be due to other common ingredients commonly found in BEG diets, such as exotic meats, vegetables, and fruits. In addition, not all pet food manufacturers have the same level of nutritional expertise and quality control, and this variability could introduce potential issues with some products.