Has your dog just been diagnosed with a heart complaint? Heart disease in dogs is not curable but it can be managed and in some cases a lot of the damage can be reversed. There are natural remedies and herbs for dogs that can help prevent heart disease and boost the health of dogs who already may have some heart damage. Here we’ll have a look at how this may be done.

Prevention is definitely better than cure when it comes to heart disease. Are you feeding your dog a healthy diet? If not this could be the cause of his heart problems. Don’t get too upset about this, but it’s time to get wise about healthy foods for dogs and what to feed your dog to improve his health and recovery.

Chemical medicines for heart disease in dogs may have unwanted side effects. Make the effort to find a holistic vet who can prescribe herbal remedies such as dandelion or hawthorn that can help strengthen the heart muscle and prevent fluid build up.

Make sure you take your dog to the vet for a yearly check up even though he seems healthy. if at any time your dog starts coughing, especially during the night time or after exercise, then you should take your dog to the vet immediately as this may be one of the symptoms heart disease.

If your dog lacks energy and is not able to keep up with you while you are walking or if you notice a difference in the way he breathes, then you should take your dog in for a vet visit. Other serious symptoms of heart disease in dogs include weight loss for no apparent reason, difficulty breathing and fainting.

Gentle exercise is also important and is as simple as taking your dog for a walk a few times a week. If your dog is already affected by heart problems allow him to set the pace. Stop or slow down if he seems to be struggling to keep up or starts to cough.

Your dog may have been diagnosed with cardiac ischemia, which is a reduced blood supply to the heart. Reperfusion is another possible heart problem which means actual damage to the heart tissue. Both these problems will respond well to CoQ10. CoQ10 will not only help to slow down the progression of heart disease in your dog, but it will also improve the overall health of your dog. We all know that a happy dog is a healthy dog.

To prevent the formation of LDL cholesterol (bad choleterol) in your dog and to help maintain the health of his heart, then you can’t go past Vitamin E. You should give your dog Vitamin E in 200-500 IU each day.  

Another natural supplement for heart disease in dogs is L-Carnitine. L-Carnitine prevents further deterioration of the heart muscle. When you combine L-Carnitine with Taurine, it will increase your dog’s life expectancy. This can be given in the amount of 500-2000 mg daily.

In conclusion there are many ways to  improve your dog’s heart health, as long as you pay close attention to his health and remember to take him to his anuual visit to the vet each year or whenever you notice something wrong. Remember, heart disease in dogs may happen without warning, so please be watchful for any of the above symptoms.

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Tags: dog health problems, healthy food for dogs, heart disease in dogs, holistic vet

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