Episode 6: Can Dogs with DCM Safely Undergo Anesthesia?

The VetEmCrit Academy Membership - https://academy.vetemcrit.com/join Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) remains one of the most common and clinically significant cardiac diseases in dogs—and one that can make anesthetic planning feel risky. But how dangerous is anesthesia in these patients really? In this episode of The VetEmCrit Podcast, we review the largest retrospective study to date examining anesthetic management and complications in dogs with a DCM phenotype. You’ll learn what the data actually show about anesthetic risk, arrhythmia frequency, and how outcomes compare to control dogs without DCM. Further Learning: Free CE: IV Potassium Supplementation Free Acid-Base Workshop Clinical Tools & Protocols Electrolyte & Acid-Base Mastery Course