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TIL: A surge in cases of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a form of heart disease, has occurred in dogs in recent years. It has been preliminarily linked to consumption of legumes and potatoes. Supplementing your dog's diet with taurine can sometimes reverse some of the damage.

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