Matters of the Heart

Natural Support for Heart Problems in Dogs & Cats
Allen M. Schoen, D.V.M., M.S.

Heart problems in dogs and cats can be very serious and life threatening and often present without our awareness or prior warning. They can vary from congenital or hereditary problems that they are born with to problems of old age such as congestive heart failure in dogs or secondary to other conditions such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) in cats. All of these conditions need to be diagnosed by your veterinarian and managed properly with conventional medications or surgery if required. Early symptoms of heart conditions that might tip you off that there may be a problem include increased lethargy, depression, weakness, weight loss, breathing difficulties, panting excessively with minimal or no exercise and a progressive cough. Sometimes, there will be no symptoms and your pet will all of a sudden collapse. At times like this, you need to rush your pet to the nearest veterinarian or emergency clinic. We can not review all the different types of heart problems in this article, but these warning signs should make you aware that you should have your fourlegged friend see their veterinarian. Other introductory books on dog and cat health care review the many causes of heart disease.

The question then arises, is there a natural approach to help prevent minor heart problems from progressing or at least slowing down the progression of the disease and help support the heart when there is a more serious problem. The good news is that there are indeed natural approaches to help support the heart. However, I cannot emphasize enough that these are not meant to replace conventional medicine, but to complement it and support the heart naturally.read the entire article.

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