Below we summarize our interpretation of the FDA’s timeline on canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Through this process we have learned a lot about pet food, scientific research of said pet food, and the ever present influence of big pet food on the science revolving pet health.

If you are someone who feeds kibble to their dog, you have most likely been exposed to concerns related to the FDA’s statements regarding their investigation into recent cases of DCM—particularly the information they have released regarding specific kibble formulas and brands they are associating with the disease. We here at Humboldt Pet Supply have followed the case closely as it has developed over the past few years and have been striving to best answer the questions of our concerned customers. The 2018 release by the FDA has prompted quite a surge of concerned kibble-feeders, so we’ve decided to address this multifaceted issue in order to try to make sense of recent events.