The fda has been investigating reports of canine heart disease in dogs eating certain pet foods which contained a high proportion of peas lentils other legume seeds or potatoes as main ingredients.
Peas in dog food causing heart problems.
In july 2018 the fda the food and drug administration announced that it had received reports about a type of heart disease called canine dilated cardiomyopathy which can cause an enlarged weakened heart and eventual heart failure in dogs.
Dogs fed grain free food based on peas lentils or potatoes are developing an unusual condition that can cause an enlarged heart the food and drug administration warned thursday.
Amid an ongoing investigation by the food and drug administration into a possible link between heart disease in dogs and grain free dog food often including legumes such as peas.
A form of canine heart disease dcm can cause congestive.
Food and drug administration said in a warning to pet owners.