DCM - Dilated Cardiomyopathy

DCM is a heart condition which causes the swelling of the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles). This reduces the heart’s ability to pump blood and leads the heart to become large and beat weakly.

Clinical signs include collapsing, appetite loss, lethargy, gradual abdominal swelling, coughing and gasping for breath. These signs may not be apparent for years but will show eventually, and in Schnauzers it has been reported that the onset is typically much younger than in other breeds.

Possible Test Results :

• Clear
• Carrier
• Affected
• Hereditary Clear
• Hereditary Carrier
• Hereditary Affected

DCM - Dilated Cardiomyopathy is a recommended test for the following breeds :

• Giant Schnauzer
• Schnauzer