PETS ARE FAMILY, TOO by Dr. Annjolyn Pecoraro-Knoll wants to reach out to the community and express our concerns over this new dieting fad that may be causing heart disease. This means 40% of our patients are on a variety of grain-free food, 40% of our Why Grain-Free Can Be Hurting Your Pet about how o r dog feeding can be doing more harm than good We all know the importance of a good, balanced diet. We often laugh extraco ple pets are enga free fod. and 040% arep sit yata co at better han we do spending th mn of bucks to spring for an all-natural, grain-free diets to ensure our dogs are eating balanced meals. But that expensive, grain-free diet vou're At KAnimal Hospital we believe that regular visits to the veterinarian's office are essential for preventing problems and making In July 2018, the FDA released new research that grain-free diets sure your pet stays healthy. If you need help choosing a pet food or think that your pet may be experiencing some of the signs, please to not are negatively affecting heart-health. They are currently researching a possible connection between grain-free diets and a heart disease hesitate to call Knoll Animal Hospital at (630)-668-1748 known as DCM or Dilated Cardiomyopathy. DCM enlarges the heart and weakens the heart muscle causing symptoms such as: coughing shortness of breath, fatigue, and can even become as serious as sudden $1 NEW CLIENT Nose to Tail" Veterinary Examination ($55.00 value) heart failure Grain-free diets have grown in popularity over the last few years, mostly because of marketing. Over 40% of dog food sold in 2017 was grain-free! And that is exactly the reason that Knoll Animal Hospital 565 E. St. Charles Road, Carol Stream www.knollanimalhospital.com