Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Canine - contd.
Currently, DCM is almost always fatal. Most dogs die within six to 24 months after being diagnosed. Severely ill dogs often do not survive the first two days in the hospital. Doberman pinschers may have a worse prognosis compared to other breeds. However, the response to treatment will vary for any individual dog. Treatment should always be attempted before rendering a prognosis. As with almost any disease, dogs diagnosed with DCM before serious complications have developed may be able to live longer with treatment.
