1PhD Scholar, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar-125 004 (Haryana)
2Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Sciences, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar-125 004 (Haryana)
*Corresponding author; E-mail: yadavannu1726@gmail.com
Online published on 4 June, 2025.
Dilated cardiomyopathy is a primary myocardial disease characterized by cardiac enlargement and impaired systolic function of one or both ventricles, and it is considered as a wellrecognized cause of morbidity and death in humans and giant breeds of dog. The present study included 8 cases of dilated cardiomyopathy diagnosed by characteristic echocardiographic findings. Positive inotropic drug i.e., pimobendan (0.25- 0.5 mg/ kg body wt) was given orally b.i.d along with a diuretic and supportive therapy in all patients. Out of eight dogs, six were in stable condition up to one year with continued therapy.
Dilated cardiomyopathy, Dog, Echocardiography, Pimobendan
