Diet and canine seizures -

Diet and canine seizures
His coughing became better, however he still coughed at night. I believe that Enalapril is mostly prescribed for high blood pressure and for CHF. I put 20 drops into a syringe and divide this over the day. Katie, He is on a lasixs pill, Vetmedin, and enalapril maleate. She told me that she has used homeopathic remedies successfully to get the fluid out of his lungs and abdomen. I was actually going to purchase all the following as suggested by another poster but it seems like an awful lot of supplements at high doses - although she says she has had great success with it. Body weight, or as recommended by a veterinarian. The vet also said she has an enlarged heart. Needless to say I was devastated and hoping to not have to hear that for at least several more years. I looked at the difference between that and the SP Cardio Support which was what I was giving. Katie, I had not seen your response until today and I just purchased the first regimen you started with your dog. He picked it up sometime between June, 2012 and August, 2013 of this year, as he was bitten a number of times in that time period. In the meantime, however, you might want to consider starting your dog on the following Standard Process supplements for heart support. Additionally Bradford Hills in Wexford is close by and does magnetic pulsating thereapy. Right now I have put my dog on a modified version of a protocol he uses for humans and I am using the same phytonutrient complexes that he uses. My dog has not been re-examined by a cardiologist yet (only an internist), but I plan to do that soon. Here are the ingredients for Hills Prescription Diet LD for Canine Hepatic Health. I would give the supplements at the full dosage above, along with his prescribed medications. His actual diagnosis is severe mitral regurgitation, degenerative. BUT, I was wanted to get the correct Standard Process supplements to help HEAL her murmur and enlarged heart. I have started my spitz on the initial set of supplementations you had recommended about 15 days ago. Several days ago, I just started adding in a dab of CuraMed (turmeric) and a CHF recipe for angstrom minerals because his symptoms had gotten worse after adding the Spironolactone. She is on max dose of Furosamide and Enapril. She said sometimes only one dose was needed. she got up and walked out on her own to go potty. We started by changing her diet to only freshly prepared foods that we make at home. after a week, what should I see. I can only assume that this had something to do with the interaction of the meds. com it rates from 5star to 1star the commercial dog foods on the market, if you want to call them food. We mix in a heaping tablespoon of baked (microwaved) sweet potato in the turkey or chicken along with a teaspoon of olive oil, and a tablespoon of Quaker Oats (the quick one minute oatmeal in the big can with zero sodium) add some warm water too to the mix and serve. In addition, the processed nature of the food makes it difficult for your dog to digest. My 19 pound 11 year old Chiuauhauh is on all 4 meds with no supplements and canned and dry Science Diet. Thank God. I hated that she is on these Meds because the bad side effects. Within two weeks the coughing stopped and his respiratory rate went down to 26-28. So, these are the phytonutrient supplements that my dog is currently on. I just have to order everything. God Bless every one and especially our animals. fish oil capsule for my dog when he was in CHF, however, I never gave it to him. Yes, many times a regular vet cannot accurately grade a murmur this has happened to me in the past too. Last night we thought we were going to lose him, as he was struggling breathing, and seemed in pain. My deceased dog was the one that was treated with pharmaceuticals and homeopathy (at the very end). Ubiquinol can well be taken along with it. I would like to know how your beloved pet is. Dear Rusty, I originally started giving my dog about a dozen different supplements (as you can see from my earlier posts), but eventually I pared down his supplements to only Cardio-Plus and Canine Whole Body Support, on the advice of my naturopathic vet. It took 5 days but it seemed like his breathing was heavier so we decided to do the lasix twice per day again. Thanks so very much for your list of supplements you gave your shitzu, Bella. no symptoms as of yet. I had given up hope before I read your posts. To: Andrea C in Wales - What in the world are you feeding your dog that has allowed him to be 27 years old and still acting like a puppy. I have recently added cayenne pepper and ginger to the syrup. Cold Pressed Flax Oil (I use Barleans) - (1 tsp TWICE daily) I am also giving my dog the following supplements, obviously, these are not part of Dr. Best to be given away from food and other supplements Canine Whole Body Support - based on weight Also, my vet mentioned that most dogs have viruses in their bodies, and that they need to be eliminated from the body before they can completely heal from illness. she has enough of the antibodies still in her system from prior vaccination he said. I did everything to keep her clam but she still looked and felt miserable. My gigi is doing well over 1 yr after diagnosed with chf. It helps to regulate the blood pressure which is a problem in CHF and almost all heart conditions. Note: My vet told me that dogs metabolize these supplements differently than humans (I think she said it had something to do with the fact that they have shorter intestinal tracts than humans) which is why the dosage is higher. Count the number of times the chest rises and falls (1 full rise and fall equals 1 breath) over 60 seconds. I was also ripped off at the vet on these medications. ) Subsequent research has now lead me to phytonutrients, which I am currently giving to my surviving dog with the MVP. But, instead of her living on antibiotics with a raging dental infection, we took the chance. Chris, the Canine Whole Body Support is dosed based on weight. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. Hello, I am glad I found this article and discussion. So far I have given him 1 Hawthorn Berry tablet, But split into 3 doses over the day, the brand is Mediherb. Is your dog still on the rest of the meds or just lisik. He said that patients should be reevaluated about 4-6 months into a program, with an eye towards lowering their meds at that point. Unfortunately, beaver animal clinic is the one where the holistic vet I use (d) is. Then by that same week on a Wed. We have our horses on micronutrients, and they are some of the healthies horses in the barn. will write back when I get new information and more detail on what exactly she has wrong with her heart. Colon Green Fiber Supplement with Probiotics and Enzymes, - By Futurebiotics (Sprinkle 2 pills twice a day). Adjust the dosage for the tincture as per your judgement. Note: Although I originally gave this to my dog, -- I stopped it. (Note that the dosages listed below are the dosages I am giving to my Cavalier, not the dosages he recommends for humans). I started feeding Mickie that, and chopped organic carrots, apples, raw pumpkin seed (treats parasites, as well as other benefits), peas (high in fiber), cooked beef liver, chicken mixed in. This company has both a veterinary line and a regular line for people. If you would like to thank Theresa for her helpful posts, she asks if you would please consider making a donation to one of her favorite local rescue organizations, or by making a donation to help the genius contributor, Ted from Bangkok, recover from his stroke. I have a poodle as well with the same problem. which revealed she does not need her yearly boosters. apologies for the delay in replying back. Senior Vitality Multi Vitamin, - By Optimal Pet (1 pill a day). I could get the Standard Process products that you eventually settled on using at the end of your post, from Amazon in the USA, so wondered if you would advise this rather than the individual supplements that you used initially. g. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. All of these ingredients, as well as amino acids (Swanson AjiPure Cardio Aminos with L-Lysine, L-Argnine, L-Proline and Taurine) are so very vital to the well-being, health of your pets (dogs), especially when they age. He said my original protocol was good, but suggested adding Cataplex E-2 - and not to give the flax oil. For humans, the basic supplements that are recommended for congestive heart failure are: Cardio-Plus, Cataplex B and Organically Bound Minerals, along with Folic Acid B12 and either Flax Oil or Cod Liver Oil. Vetmedin(Pimobendan) 1. First week the cough slowed down in frequency and engery level getting better. Esther C Vegetarian Capsules, - By American Health 500mg (1 pill twice a day). I added this because of his periodontal disease. As a food and to strengthen his body give a small Teaspoon Royal jelly or Manuka honey or just plain organic honey in a drop of water, diluted, by syringe. She has slight cough when she gets excited. 15 or 16 years of age. I also have a place to get the meds super cheap. Made me feel good to know I found a dr who like natural as well. Still ticking but I just recently took him off to see if there was a difference and he seems more aggitated. com Please email me. Martin Goldstein (Holistic vet). We feed the Blue small breed chicken recipe, dry with chicken, peas, carrots, apples mixed in. I would give these to my dog in the following way. In five days our cardiologist saw no fluid around his lungs so he suggested we try 1 lasix per day unless we saw a change in his breathing. Cardio Plus, Cataplex B, Cataplex F, Calcium Lactate, Organically Bound Minerals, Canine Cardiac Supplement, Whole Body Support, and Immuplex as well as Cold Pressed Flax Oil. 2) Other Alternative Diuretics. Brian, In rethinking my recommendation of Cardio-Plus for your dog, I think I would give him between 9-12 tabs of CardioPlus a day, rather than 6-9 tabs (based on his weight of 70 lbs)at least initially. And, I think I would also give the cod liver oil (Blue Ice Fermented cod liver oil), as it helps with the blood pressure. This contains both calcium and magnesium in a 5:1 ratio. Maybe the Curamed and angstrom minerals were finally getting into his system. Murmurs can definitely be dealt with in so many cases. I live in a small town and have no veterinary specialists near me. A lifetime of commercial, dry pet food is the reason dogs are sick today. Thank you for sharing your experience, I am considering ordering the products you recommended but would love to hear an update and if you were success at weaning off all meds. At that point, I will report back here with details and an update on his heart. Let us know what you try from Earth Clinic to treat heart murmurs in pets. He is currently on pimobendan 1. I will be discussing this with my vet soon and plan to get my dog back on track. I added Astaxanthin first, and his endurance increased but he still coughed at night. I purchased the 850 mg. I know that the meds are taking things out of her body that she needs because she has been eating a lot more than she ever has in her life. My email id is ge. I plan on adding these supplements to my existing routine of taurine, CoQ10, and fish oil. Poor quality rendered protein that can contain diseased, sick, or euthanized animals. I added this because of his periodontal disease. Was made water soluable so that the body can absorb it more easily than plain CoQ-10 (or ubiquinone). My suggestion to you at this point would be to put your dog on Dr. very lame holistic vet in my opinion and unfortunately, the only one in or around my area. Every time we take her in for a checkup she is fine. My vet seems to really like this product. If I did, I believe my dog would still be here with me. Earth Clinic readers have suggested the use of a number of diet supplements such as milk thistle, krill oil, D-ribose, L-arginine, ester-C, magnesium, and carnitine to remedy heart murmurs in pets. As you might have read in our article on canine liver disease, the liver has the ability to regenerate itself. So, basically they are the same thing, it is just that Ubiquinol is bio ready. After researching Mitral Valve Disease (which runs in this breed) and Congestive Heart Failure, I immediately started him on Ubiquinol, liquid magnesium, liquid carnitine, ribose and vitamin C. It may not work for your dog but certainly is worth a try. FYI- Blue Buffalo is a horrible pet food. Respiratory rate steady 21-23. e. I put T-Bone on Taurine (amino acid), 500mg, 3x per day. This is often sprayed over the kibble to make it appealing to your dog. My 25 lb. Ridley seemed to stabilize, but the Lasix was really a mess to deal with and upon reading up on it I found out about the side effects it causes to the kidneys. and was diagnosed this month with a grade 2 heart murmer by the holistic vet. And the symptoms range all across the board, from skin issues to coming into heat super early or not at all. These are the same important minerals that the heart needs to pump. She just passed out on me a couple days ago. Then these already nutrient deficient foods are cooked twice, first in rendering, second in the extruder. Thank you very much for your reply, I really appreciate it. Your Dog may not like it, but most Dogs sneeze, splutter, walk away, go back and eat more, and may repeat the process. Standard Process gave me the name of a vet that has an account with them. He gets walked most days and does just fine. Th Katie and anyone that has been following Katie. The top remedy for this condition: Diet and Supplements (5 ). Mickie developed a heart murmur about 3 years ago due to flea allergy, infection that even after doing everything to keep our yard, environment flea-free with natural products and treatment for Mickie and several hundred dollars in vet bills later, I finally discovered by researching key ingredients to treating were Taurine (source, turkey liver) and L-Carnitine, L-Lysine, Co-Q10 were vital. There are herbs, which Dogs eat in their natural habitat to do this, and Grass is eaten by every Dog, Cat, to self heal, and induce vomiting to remove toxins from their bodies. What medications is he currently taking -lasix, enalapril and vetmedin. I am glad that I found very helpful information, so decided to start with cardio plus and cartaplex b and cartaplex G for my dog(french bulldog, 9years old - he had congestive heart failure). I also switch off with other brightly colored veggies such as cooked carrots, canned pumpkin, acorn squash, butternut squash, kale, and beets---- but the top veggie of his diet is spinach. Get a blood and urine panel every 4 to 6 months and another x-ray here shortly. I have not used this product but it is mentioned on the cavalierhealth. I have also been researching on dog foods as well. I am scared to just cut his medication as I do not want to lessen his chances, and the Vetmedin, gives him a lot of relief. he needed to be dropped like a hot potato after having expressed no interest in helping my dog with her heart murmur. I feel I need to do anything to help him. My Cavalier has MVD and I have been using Honey Hound Syrup and the Empirical Lung and Heart Qi Capsules. Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm. Magnesium Taurate By Cardiovascular Research -125 mg, (1 pill a day). Please inbox me and let e know if there is a chance we could speak or email privately. I am from Commack ny by the way. It will not have the side effect as the chemicals. He was a new dr the old dr said she didnt know anything about supplements. Hi Katie, my apology for the long delay in my response. I have started Teddie on Ubiquinol, DRibose, Hawthorn and Cayenne, but only small dosages. As we speak Hunter is at the vets getting x-rays and blood work but they have already told me he has stage 5 murmurs. Lately she seems to be trying to catch her breath more and it seems so hard for her. Milk Thistle, 200mg (1 pill twice a day). 6 lbs. The dosages listed above should be divided between 2 or 3 daily doses. My dog just had his follow-up echo last month. Thanks Katie for the information on all the supplements that you are giving your cavalier. I wonder if Arsenicum album would have been the correct remedy for your dog in that situation. Hi Kate, Im interested in the supplements you used for your ogs heart murmur. West also adds cod liver oil or flax oil to his protocols too). Some are not under the standard process canine listing so they must be the human version. Phillip, My dog had been doing really well on Dr. Any and all suggestions that have worked with your pets are appreciated. I was ready to give up before I read your posts. What it comes down to is diet. There was a big improvement in his echos after about a year on the supplements (the changes may have occurred earlier than a year, but the findings are based on the timing of his echos). As I posted in 2013, my dog was diagnosed with stage 2 heart murmur. There is loads of information on the Web about this, And boil any bones till soft, never let them eat hard bone, or run around with sticks in their mouth, I have seen some awful things because of this. Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm. ). I have been giving my dog Ribose, CoQ10 and Canine Cardiac Support. Magnesium Taurate - By Cardiovascular Research -125 mg, (1 pill a day). Just heard the murmur at the vet a couple days ago. I see you do a lot of research (as I do) so knew you probably had a good reason for doing this. Kendra, what symptoms is your dog experiencing with his grade 5 murmur. I am not using him anymore after I get these supplements. I have also decided to use coq10 ubiquinol, d ribose, taurine, nattokinase. and your posts. (shocked he even advocates this given his luke warm approach to her heart murmur). I would suggest that you give the CardioPlus. If you would like to thank Theresa for her helpful posts, she asks if you would please consider making a donation to one of her favorite local rescue organizations, or by making a donation to help the genius contributor, Ted from Bangkok, recover from his stroke. I am confident you will find the best treatment out there, given how dedicated you are to your pup. Last vet check shows an improvement in his murmur and no fluid in his lungs. So, specific formulas were then created - the heart formula, liver formula, renal formula, musculoskeletal formula, etc. These have come down a bit, heart is around 130 and breathing 40 bpm. He insisted the rabies is mandatory, which I was already aware of, and THE LAW as he firmly stated. Sinatra etc. So I found one formula of Blue Wilderness Small Breed (pink bag) that had these. In summary, I would highly recommend this protocol to anyone who has a dog with a heart condition. However she did eat, I made her organic oatmeal cooked veggies then added salmon oil caps. I want to get her off the meds and on the supplements that you have your dog on (which I have ordered), but I want to know how to do it. Contains about 25 mg. I believe our babies are being poisoned with unnecessary vaccines. She has been examined by a cardiologist and this is how we found it. 10yrs old and has diarrhea, no appetite and labored breathing, not sure of bpm. I have had Midnight since she was 13 weeks old and she is my baby, please help me. I was not going to sit helplessly watching her deteriorate. I just wanted to clarify some information on CoQ-10 (although I had done this in a previous post). I started taking her to the so called holistic vet to get alternative remedies for her bladder a year and a half ago. I can tell you that these supplements have been wonderful in keeping Mickie healthy, and without seizures for over a year, along with healthy food. Depending on his progress, you might be able to cut back to 2-CardioPlus, 2-Cataplex B, 1-Organic Mineral, 1 Cataplex F and 1-Calcium Lactate. Most older dogs and people will experience a heart murmur. If you would like to thank Theresa for her helpful posts, she asks if you would please consider making a donation to one of her favorite local rescue organizations, or by making a donation to help the genius contributor, Ted from Bangkok, recover from his stroke. Mega Red Extra Strength Krill Oil, - By Schiff, 500mg (1 pill twice a day). Hi Nadia, I have decided to put my 25 lb. If not straight away, it will build up in their bodies, then kill them. Esther C Vegetarian Capsules, - By American Health 500mg (1 pill twice a day). However, I believe that if it can work for humans, it should work for animals too. Between June and August Ridley did very well with little to no cough but sometime in Septemeber the cough returned and the cost of the Vetmedin was breaking me financially so I after meeting with the vet we placed Ridley back on the Furosemide 40 mg 2x a day and increased Enalapril 15 mg 2x a day. In cases of vaccine reactions, I think you will get your best results with homeopathy. SO many things so not sure if some overlap others in this list. Alicia, could you please share what the dosages are that you give to your cavalier. Suji, what supplements do you have your dog on. You mentioned that your dog is in advanced CHF, which is a very serious condition - and that your dog has bloating. 5 mg a day. Now, with added supplements that you suggested, he is doing so much better. I was going to start them all at once, but I will reconsider. he wrote an excellent book which I have, called the nature of animal healing. My dog have been taken them so far, but start with cardio plus, I am just wondering, because the ingredient have no taurine. dog was sick his cardiologist recommended that I give him 1-500 mg. Also, another consideration is that if your dog has bad teeth, like mine does (periodontal disease), my holistic vet suggested that I add Immuplex (1 tab TWICE daily) to deal with the bacterial load from those teeth. Finally, the cavalierhealth. it has had many recalls, is in a lawsuit right now and dogs have died from eating the food. There have been so many posts I am a bit confused. Wait until your pet is sleeping soundly (i. Kendra, I posted this information now, with the hope that it can help your dog. Then I read on your post about the SP Cardio-Plus. As far as the cayenne goes, I did not recommend this at all and would not recommend it to anyone. More important, which foods will aid in recovery and which foods will exacerbate the condition further. The death count for innocent pets that consumed pet food or treats from China is considerable already. I am so sorry to hear your dog has been diagnosed with Lymes disease. I just know it is much harder to take a supplement intended and used for humans and make it work for an animal. If you would like to thank Theresa for her helpful posts, she asks if you would please consider making a donation to one of her favorite local rescue organizations, or by making a donation to help the genius contributor, Ted from Bangkok, recover from his stroke. Plus I have her on. Dosing Milk Thistle for the liver is an excellent idea, or consider SP Betafood also - but unless the yeast is addressed you may end up treading water - holding even but not moving forward. He said he still has a grade 2 murmur due to his mitral valve issue but he said my dog was doing really well despite it. Do you think I could start him on this regimen along with his meds that he is on. This is the equivalent of a multi-vitamin, which supports all the organs in the body. dog is currently taking these, in addition to a number of other supplements. If you give it to your dog he will probably hate you forever as it will probably burn his stomach. please bear with any delays as this is an extra hectic time of year and I am not at my computer as much as I would like to be. In CHF, the amount given would be basically doubled for Cardio-Plus and Cataplex B. Would you be willing to talk to me directly about the treatment of your dog with heart murmur. and not one seizure in more than a year. Good luck with her, I will keep her in my prayers. How long did it take before you completed weaned him off of everything. Note that Canine Whole Body Support is dosed based on weight - and that this supplement contains most of the other supplements which I was originally giving my dog, only in a smaller proportion (e. I have read that for humans with congestive heart failure (and also with cardiomyopathy) that it is also recommended to take 3-4 tabs of Folic Acid B12, along with or cod liver oil or flax oil. she had stones and needed surgery. If you would like to thank Theresa for her helpful posts, she asks if you would please consider making a donation to one of her favorite local rescue organizations, or by making a donation to help the genius contributor, Ted from Bangkok, recover from his stroke. ALL of these conditions resolved when I changed to a RAW diet. The best part is I have my dog back greeting me once again at the front door getting overly excited doing her dance and barking. In fact, the pet food industry and the FDA go as far as trying to sway public opinion that raw food is more dangerous than dry food. As I live in a rural area of Scotland there is no holistic vet in the area. I just made a cardio, ogy appt with dr fox at the animal medical center in ny. I will continue to post here with updates as that information becomes available. The last three alternative diuretics mentioned are traditional Chinese herbal medicines. Not all vets are the same if your still unclear to the what, when and why seek another opinion. Hi there, thank you so much for your post as I too am really big on the holistic vet - yet I have not seen one yet. My cat is showing symptoms of ARVC (Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy). 5 every 12 hours. I was told that his heart rate is normal and steady, his blood pressure is normal, there is no heart enlargement, no coughing and thankfully he is on no meds. My vet has no interest in his patients obviously. All my pups are on a natural holistic diet - no wheat no corn or soy. Bella thankfully pulled through what I later found out was a fainting spell. Since taking these two food supplements, my dog is now eating well, has improved energy and alertness. Remember that this has to be done slowly. fish oil also. And what has the effect been since you started. What can I give her to reverse or stop any progression of the murmur. Share your thoughts with our readers Write a review. At this point, I would then start to work with my vet to safely start weaning my dog off his meds, but this has to be done slowly. The Ubiquinol and D Ribose in one, and a small amount of Cayenne (100mg) in the other. My vet and I will turn our attention to that (probably homeopathically) once his Lyme disease is under control. She also told me that if the fluid was only in the lungs you could give ars-alb 200C (3 drops in 2 ml water) once or twice a day for two days. The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013. H. He has been very responsive to it (currently on Enalapril, Lasix and Vetmedin). Hi Katie, Thank you so very much for writing back to me in detail. Hi Sueanne, The supplements I am giving to my dog are made by a company in the midwest called Standard Process. However I feel that it will be difficult to judge any improvement as he displays no symptoms at present. I have my dog on a combination of supplements from both lines. We discovered she loves ground turkey, and boiled chicken breast (all no salt or very low sodium). The meeting went well tonight with the vet. I have a 6. Try Amazon, you can probably purchase them there. Bella got overly excited to see me come home. Right now he is on: L-carnitine, D-ribose, ubiquinol, vitmain C and magnesium. FYI, it may be best if you start your dog on the new supplements slowly and then increase, rather than starting him on all of them at the same time. Zander is 12 pounds (a good weight for him) and he will be 12 in March. com with the exception of the magnesium. take care, Jillian. I want to start him on the Standard Process Cardio Plus and the Whole Body Support. Hi Donna, I was giving my dog the following supplements up until a month ago I purchased all of these supplements at swansonvitamins. Here are some: 1) Homeopathic Diuretic Remedies - A friend of mine has a dog who has had heart problems in the past and fluid retention. Stinging nettle is also a good diuretic and will improve his mood while removing toxins. Thank you. The CO-Q 10 is mostly present in the heart and other muscles so supplementing is very important as it decreases as we grow older. I wish I had known any of this a long time ago. Milk Thistle, 200mg (1 pill twice a day). Sometimes I notice my dog acts like a puppy yet stills coughs. Cardio-Plus (3-4 day) - 2 in the morning and 2 at night. I use use human supplements: hawthorne, cayenne, taurine, arginine and coq10. capsules and gave my dog 1 capsule TWICE daily. I told the vet that was no longer able to afford the Vetmedin the vet understood but had no other options for me so I decided to do some research through this and other sites to see what supplements I might try to use. Unbelievably, he would try to stick my dog with a vaccine the second my head was turned. You might even cut the capsules into quarters and then gradually build up to a full capsule. I went to a holistic vet who gave us standard process feline cardiac support. As well she had a concern that the magnesium dose was also high. Diet and Supplements (5 ) Multiple Supplements (5 ) ALL POSTS: HEART MURMUR. Heart murmur in cats can stunt the growth of kittens. At first I was undecided whether I was to go with the human formulations or the veterinary formulations. he put her on an herb to prevent bladder stone formation as a treatment plan. These dogs are often sick because of a processed, devitalized diet. - Jillian. Additives and emulsifiers such as: anti caking and anti gelling agents, artificial colors and flavors, curing and drying agents, condiments, humectants, grinding agents, leavening agents, palatants, lubricants, pelleting agents, petroleum by products, pH controlling agents, stabilizers, spices, sweeteners, thickeners and texturizers. L-Arginine - By Jarrow Formulas, 1000 mg (1 pill a day). Also much better prices at online pharmaceutical for animals. She is currently on enalapril half a pill a day and lasix half a pill a day. We have two shitzus, male and female that are 10 years old. He is on Flusapex(diuretic) 0. The danger of chemical drugs and over medication must be kept in mind. I want to give my dog a full 8 months on this protocol before reevaluating him. When using CoQ-10 (ubiquinone), it is recommended that you use the reduced form which is called ubiquinol. Research led me here, now I need to understand more. If you feel that you dog needs extra Cardio-Plus or Cataplex B during this CHF stage I think you could probably increase the dosage by a tab or two. You also may want to consider fish oil or cod liver oil for CHF. This is considered part of the Vitamin E complex and contains some essential fatty acids. I wanted to go the holistic route instead. So I would just say that for anyone with a dog in a weakened state like this, or for one that is already on prescription medications, I would just add supplements slowly so their body can adjust to them and watch for any side effects. As I mentioned, my 25 lb dog is on a maintenance dose of 4 tabs a day. Are you using the exact dose and brand that was listed. He strongly advocates for holistic treatment in ANY heart ailment. Commercial pet food is the epitome of toxic. I heard heart murmurs are subjective up to grade 3. I prayed every single day for her recovery, also not to let her live if she were to suffer any further. West uses either flax oil or cod liver oil in all of his protocols. She is on Enalapril 2. The news about homeopathy is bad because I was hoping it will fix it, thanks for letting me know. The Cataplex E-2 helps to oxygenate the heart, I believe. Moringa can supply his body with all needed vitamins and minerals. The Blue Buffalo brand has these key ingredients for heart health: taurine, l-lysine, l-carnitine and others that are beneficial. Replied by Steve Lewington Wangi Wangi, Nsw, Australia. Diuretics, such as Lasix, rob the body of potassium, magnesium, calcium, B-vitamins, vitamin C and zinc. In the UK, loads of people have sued them for knowingly poisoning their pets, and its dangerous to ANY life form. Most Popular Remedies: View Most Popular Remedies Table. In order to stay strong, the heart requires certain nutrients (some of which are magnesium, potassium, calcium, B vitamins). I would very much love to communicate with you directly. He is showing no symptoms and is still acting like a puppy. i recommend the titer bld test highly to all pet owners. Katie, hello- I posted on here a year ago. What Today Looks Like for Us: NO coughing and I reduced the Furosemide to 20 mg currently. That said, elevated liver enzymes are often seen as a symptom of an underlying cardiac issue and not the other way around. If I start with two a day, one in the morning and one at night. I disconnected my door bell, I prevented her from playing with my other two dogs. For the person with the older dog with a grade 2. Thanks. They so need us and our help to keep them safe and healthy. natural CoQ-10 per tab. If you read the posts there are many things to consider that over a period of time do provide healing and relief. I was told that they can be eliminated homeopathically, however, but it will take at least 3 months to get rid of them. If diuretics are necessary, use tea made with the whole dandelion plant. Do you feel that those are not as good as what you are trying now. The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013. Anyway, I have recently backburnered some of the things I was doing to deal with the viral issues in my dog because I recently found out that that my dog contracted Lyme disease. When the cardiologist went to take his heart measurements he seemed a little perplexed for a moment. He is approx. Ha. 5 mg per day, Furosemide 25mg a day, and vetmedin 2. ( Note: Dr. I have a 9 year old Jack Russell that has a level 3 murmur and I need help on what supplements may work. The vet has suggested starting him on Vetmedin, and seeing how he does. It takes about three months of this regimen to strengthen the heart. I have a 15 year old Poodle who has a grade 5 murmur and heart problems and have been following yours and others protocols for treating your own dogs, and I just wanted to ask why you decided to use the human formulas by Standard Process for your dogs heart issues rather than their veterinary formulas. How is your Cav acting when you give the Standard Process. His pulses in his back leg area are not real strong. supplement called Total Heart which she gets 2 tablet a day. Yes, its so true that my holistic vet asked if my dog ate something rather that own up to the fact it was the rabbies vaccine that got her sick. West uses to treat his human patients with mitral valve prolapse and murmurs. We also make sure she has access to lots of fresh water at all times. After the back and forth with the vet I decided to get a second opinion and found out that the 1st vet had Ridley at almost the highest levels you could use for both medications that were needed at extremely detrimental cases. He is now reacting so badly to that, that I am going back to my raw diet that worked so much better. So difficult to keep him calm when we come home or walk time. Bruce West) who has treated over 25,000 heart patients over the past 30 years and he uses (almost exclusively) these same RAW, WHOLE FOOD PHYTONUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTS made by a company in the mid-West called Standard Process with excellent results. So far her heart murmur seems not to have progressed at all. Re-reading over and over just to make sure I get the right cocktail for my yorkie mix. I mentioned your prototcol,,, dr. The vet made me think it was not to big of a deal. These things will all have to be worked out. She is asymptomatic though has one slightly elevated kidney reading. There are alternative natural diuretics out there which may be used in combination with your current pharmaceutical diuretics. Any internal bacteria will be killed by these. FYI there is a great website for commercial dog foods for those that do not want to make their own dog food. Try splitting the tablets in half and see if your dog can digest the lower dosage. L-Arginine - By Jarrow Formulas, 1000 mg (1 pill a day). West uses AC Carbamide if there is edema in CHF. At that time I found this site and found the recommended supplements. The Vet told me that she would have maybe 6-12 months to live and that she might require full time oxygen treatments to make her more comfortable and not to let her get excited at all as sudden death was a possibility. A heart murmur can be indicative of a number of illnesses: anemia, hyperthyroidism, heartworm, heart valve failure, heart inflammation, and the narrowing of veins and arteries. I am rooting for you in getting excellent help for your dog with this disease. However, I personally do not have any actual experience in treating an animal with CHF or getting one out of CHF. We have just got him home 2 days ago, from hospital, as he had trouble breathing, a cough and was weak. Has your dog progressed from a grade 5 to grade 6 murmur. If you find that that is the case, you may need to have her enalapril dosage lowered. With her approval I also added non-alcohol liquid hawthorn berry, milk thistle extract, fish oil (not too much) and 30 mg. I have shared your list of supplements with my vet and the only concerns was that the vitamin C is very high and not recommended as it will cause kidney stones. Was wondering if Ridley is still doing well on the supplements. It was recommended I use both the Cardio Support and the Whole Body Support but I could not add both because he would start coughing really bad due to the total sodium content. Because then you said that Cavalier is on phytonutrients namely Standard Process.


I was told that the longer an animal is on a med the longer it will take to get him off of it. Vet diagnosed a heart murmur, also said she had bronchitis and was given antibiotic. 5ml 2x per day. lol. so please kindly let me know. Once I read your post, I realized I could use the Cardio-Plus with the Whole Body Support and lower the sodium content. My mini dachshund just had a dental today that was very risky. Looking for alternative treatments to her enecard (enalapril) vetmed and lasix. SO he might not get sodium on that commercial food but he is getting nothing but yeast triggers. This might be all that you need and see how your dog responds to them. I wanted to thank you for your suggestions in trying to help me locate other holistic vets near me. China has a history of tainted foods with heavy use of chemicals and additives. Well, feeding commercial pet foods might deliver the same result. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and. I was wondering if your regimen works for cats. Ubiquinol QH-absorb (CoQ10) - By Jarrow Formulas 200mg, (1 pill twice a day). You also mentioned that your dog is on Enalapril and Lasix. Fair warning, the products below are not inexpensive. Bella is a very picky eater so we had to experiment with what she would and would not eat. However, I have been able to buy them on Amazon. On this page you can find user-submitted home remedies to treat heart murmurs. So, once again, thanks so very much for your supplement list and helping me add what Mickie needs. My dog is in good health at this point and has also been on the fish oil for several years now. Hi Giovanni ( Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He is wheezing and coughing off and on, this is a real concern for me, I am having sleepless nights with all the stress. You can obviously buy it, but I prefer to make my own. 25mg per day and Fortekor(Benazepril) 1. My dog is like my child, so I will do what it takes to keep her healthy. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and. I mentioned that a vet by the name of Dr. If your Dog is a Minature breed, start with an eighth of Cayenne pepper. Following month I decided to decrease the Furosemide to 30 mg with the hopes of being able to decrease to 15 mg within a month or so there after. Note: I learned about the use of these supplements from the integrative cardiologist, Dr. I have read, however, that cardiomyopathy is also considered to be brought about by the same severe nutritional deficiencies as most other heart conditions. He has NEVER, to this day been on ANY heart medication. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and. Hi Katie, I have been following your posts right from the beginning. The heart should then start to shrink back to a normal size and the fluids in his lungs should start to disburse. In the long run, it is less expensive too, (no vet bills). I am taking my dog to a cardiologist for her first echo possibly this week. The best way to replace some of these vitamins and minerals (especially the critical magnesium and potassium), according to my vet, would be to give your dog lots of cooked (organic) spinach (she told me this is food is essential to the heart - and also to the valves). Day by day she seems to continue to improve. Cardio-Plus - (2 tabs TWICE daily) Cataplex B - (2 tabs TWICE daily) Cataplex F - (2 tabs TWICE daily) Calcium Lactate - (2 tabs TWICE daily) Organically Bound Minerals - (1 tab TWICE daily) Cold Pressed Flax Oil (I use Barleans) - (1 tsp TWICE daily). Jillian, Sounds like you have a terrible holistic vet. I have found out that one issue causes another. Katie and all dog lovers, please advise me on dosages of your routine for a 115lb Great Dane. Can you please email me at sdrrak(at)aol(dot)com so we can talk about what u are giving you fur baby. This is the equivalent of a multi-vitamin, which supports all the organs in the body. Second week coughed only in the morning for a very short time upon awakening and energy level even better. I will try adding the spinach and sweet potatoes too. Selenium (selenomethionine) 5 MCG Suggested use: One capsule twice daily for each 25-50 lbs. Some vets have told me that he might not need to take as many, but I feel comfortable giving him 4 and will continue to do so. My vet told me that she was between 2-3 stage. However, I want to confirm her findings with another echo. - Immuplex (1 capsule TWICE daily). I plan on adding several of the supplements to my own daily routine. I also learned that the heart will recover faster and more completely than any other organ in the body, if it is properly nourished. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and. org website as a natural alternative diuretic. Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm. Third week no cough at all and energy level. I do hope these threads will be of help to others. Senior Vitality Multi Vitamin, - By Optimal Pet (1 pill a day). Reply to Car --- I have an old rescue poodle who gets Hawthorn tincture with a few drops of water in a syringe three times a day. Without heart support such as this, the heart will continue to weaken and the left atrium and left ventricle will continue to enlarge which could eventually lead to CHF, as it did with my first dog. He said no vitamin will cure a leaky heart valve. No Cayenne pepper though. Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. please please email me and in the Subject line put Help for Missy. Because your dog is so big, and given the seriousness of his condition right now, I would probably give him the following daily: anywhere from 9-15 tabs of CardioPlus, 6-12 tabs of Cataplex B, and 3-4 tabs of Organically Bound Minerals. Thought you might want to look into this if that is the case with your dog. My goal is to make her breathing less labored. dog back on his original protocol (which he was doing so well on), along with a couple of changes that were suggested to me by a different vet. This is the same protocol that I have my dog on. I do doctor it up with good quality meats and some organic veggies to make it taste better. We do not have any holistic vets, I did contact one who would do a consult over the phone, but they could not see him. (all at my suggestion bear in mind) Now that ive branched out and implementing a treatment for my dog, he is on the defense. Hi all, I would love some advice please as I have read all through these emails and am unsure how to get started healing our little fellow. I had both of my cavaliers on this supplement for a couple of years prior to them developing mitral valve disease and it did nothing to stop or reverse the disease in either of them. Thank you for your message, every message helps another in need such as my self. Katie, from Newport, Sorry I forgot to post this as well. These were the supplements he was taking prior to his echo in January 2013 in which he had really good results. After his passing I learned about the magnesium, CoQ-10, ribose and carnitine. She now has the energy to play and run again. Share your thoughts with our readers Write a review. One day I came home and walked in the door. (born in queens ) I moved to Pittsburgh in 95. Im taking zoey (my dog) to cardiologist this week for first appt. Yes I have heard of Thorne Biocardio - and I would not recommend it. West for exact protocol but meanwhile I am using his People Protocol. Organically Bound Minerals - (1 tab twice daily). My email is comet62 (at) gci (dot) net. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and. He has an appointment with a cardiologist later this week. I chose not to accept what he said as truth, which is what led me here, to Earth clinic. She was wagging her tail doing her little dance and barking as usual and then suddenly she collapsed to floor. His body probably needs that magnesium (desperately), ubiquinol, ribose and carnitine to keep his heart pumping, since some of these vital minerals are being pulled out of his body by the meds. I will look for COQ10 and will add that as well to his regimen. :). The cardiologist said he is doing real good - he said his heart is pumping strong and his heart is now working at 100%. This is an organic source of minerals which is made from alfalfa and tillandsia. Dear Katie - thank you so much for all of this information. This vet has also added a few other supplements to his protocol (such as Cataplex E-2 and a few others). This vet is not holistic nor can I find one around here. I found the best prices are on Amazon for everything listed below. Last month she got very sick, she had no use of her legs at all, she just stayed in her little bed for over a week. The Vet recommend we take her to a cardiologist, and the cardiologist immediately put her on Vetmedin, Benazepril, Furosemide, and Spironolactone. So, my question is. Day) but I still think it is important to keep it as apart of the protocol. And he said there was no heart enlargement. Dr. My tip off was a cough that was consistent for a couple three days. My 7 year old chihuahua was just diagnosed with a heart murmur. I think I may temporarily put her on the individual supplements because several other posters have had success with them, then switch her to just the Cardio-Plus and Canine Whole Body Support and Organically Bound Minerals as you suggest. I want to do anything and everything to help him. FYI, I was very reluctant to post this information here because I have not yet had a chance to see how it works for my dog. You dog may have had a heart murmur for years and only now has it gotten worse - chronic cough - so as to become obvious. The Hawthorn is from a pill cut into 3rds. CoQ10 is an important nutrient found throughout the body, but your body must break it down into a usable form. I eventually had to have this med reduced because of the negative effects it had on my dog. We even cut back his daily dosage of Furosemide to half. Grade level, heart size (I know it is 10 something), if it is the mitral valve, etc. She is now still our little demon we all love so much. When she passed away I took him home, the worse and saddest thing I ever did was the vet suggested I feed him dog food, so I fed him dog food and eventually he died from many illnesses. After many weeks of the tissue growing in full health, they had to destroy it to stop it growing. Then, as the patients start to improve he starts a drug weaning program. My 8-year old lhasa apso has been diagnosed with CHF a month ago. They had him on oxygen, his heart rate was around 140 bpm, and his breathing around 80 bpm. My dog had that awful hacking cough, kidney failure, severe lethargy, severe atopic allergic dermititis and hypothyroidism. I vaguely recall naming a few treatments that seem like the same ones you sent me. After I looked into it a little more, I found out that long before the veterinary line was even created, animals were given and prescribed the human line of SP supplements by knowledgeable vets. I have been following Katie on here and I have written down everything she is using the cardio plus, cataplex b, cataplexy f, calcium lactate, organically bound minerals, canine whole body support, immuplex, cataplexy e2. What are the brands of each supplement that you are using. : ). Please check with your VET before giving to your dog. I have a book written by a homeopathic vet and I read the section on adverse vaccine reactions in which he covered 8 different remedies. He said it can take between 6-18 months to overcome a nutritional deficiency. What I might suggest is that you try the phytonutrients which Dr. Because frankly, I had a list of supplements to give my boy a mile long and had some concerns. So to go by the Vets instructions my dog was TOTALLY suffering from yeast and miserable which only aggitated him and made his heart work harder. omg. Thanks in advance for any tips to try to save my girl. You might want to try giving them away from meds at first. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and. Propionyl-L-Carnitine HCI - By Jarrow Formulas 750 mg, (1 pill twice a day). If you would like to thank Theresa for her helpful posts, she asks if you would please consider making a donation to one of her favorite local rescue organizations, or by making a donation to help the genius contributor, Ted from Bangkok, recover from his stroke. As far supplements go, I think I would give your dog the Cardio-Plus, the Canine Whole Body Support, and Organically Bound Minerals (this is from alfalfa and kelp and would replace a lot of lost minerals). He is not doing very well lately, just sleeps mostly and hard to get around. She is almost 15 - I just want to make her quality of life as good as possible. Remember sometimes we have to face reality but if there is even the possibly of additional options that will help the quality of life for you beloved family pet seek them out. This is why humans with heart disease are required to take an antibiotic before they have dental work done. The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013. I have just read your post with great interest and wonder if you could advise me. I just took him back to the cardiologist to be reexamined and was told that his heart murmur is gone and that everything is within normal range. org website also recommends a product called Vetri-DMG, which is made by Vetri-Science Laboratories of Vermont. You may find that 2 a day is all that your dog might need (or can tolerate). West recommends for murmurs and MVP, in addition to your supplements. But Christmas day, 2015 we actually lost him during the night. Do not lower or change the amount of his meds though. My precious Italian Greyhound has just been diagnosed with a Grade 2 murmur. My dog was on it and I believe it seriously weakened his heart. P. Another way to administer it is in an empty syringe, out it to the left of your Dogs jaw, between their teeth, near to their throat without jabbing the syringe in to soft tissue. only have cardio plus, canine cardiac support and whole body support. High amounts of rendered animal fat or vegetable fat and oils from leftover restaurant grease traps. I am sorry to hear about your dog - it sounds like your dog might have mild congestive heart failure from the symptoms you described. Enalapril amount still in place. It is very likely that some changes or tweeks will be made to it too. I wanted to give an update on my dog and want to encourage everyone else to update on how their dog is doing after giving them the supplements. (I believe that had I given these to him at that time that it would have helped to get him out of the woods, so to speak. Organically Bound Minerals - (1 tab TWICE daily). I think the reason for the change is because I took him off of the original protocol I had him on last year, which was the Cardio-Plus (4), Cataplex B (4), Cataplex F (2), Calcium Lactate (2) and Organic Minerals (1). She is very active and runs up and down stairs. I think I would rather keep it simple and not add too many supplements. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. I called and they said that if my vet will give me a prescription, they will sell me the two products. Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm. My ten year old Silky Terrier dog was diagnosed yesterday with a heart murmur. However, I am just guessing at the timeframe, because I am not physically with your dog to observe him or his progress. May I ask where you took your dog for ECG in Manila. There is some excellent information on it - and its dangers on the cavalierhealth. I wanted to know how your dog has done on Dr. I was wondering if your regimen is only for dogs. It will also give you a chance to observe how your dog reacts to each of the new supplements. I see him slowing but improvement with the above supplements. Katie, I have a Cavilier that is 13 years old with a grade 5 murmur. I was told this in June 2012, she just turned 10 back in August. I bought the Canine Whole Body Support, but the vet had to order the Cardio Plus. I am refusing all others as well. 5 yr old Cavalier with a grade 3 murmur. In 6 months or so I will reevaluate his progress with another echo. I believe the veterinary line (and their formulations) were created so that it would be just be easier for most to choose a supplement which would be helpful to an animal suffering from a specific ailment. She was coughing badly, she had little energy, and looked very frail. Once I do, however, and have good information to report (hopefully), I plan to post the information back here, along with full details. Also, my cardiologist told me that murmurs can be subjective up to Grade 4. He mentioned that even though my dog is eating well and has good food, it is still not enough to treat mitral valve disease. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. My plans are to keep my dog on this protocol for the next 4 months or so and then bring him back to the cardiologist for a another recheck. I changed vets and was able to have some of these called into my local pharmacy at a fraction of the cost. She dances and lights up as she always has at the prospect of food or a treat but then walks away rather than eating it. I plan to bring my dog back to the cardiologist late this summer and will continue to monitor any progress we make through auscultations and echocardiograms. As far as I know the murmur is still there but not any worse. In the wild, they eat raw meat. I do not have any personal experience with hawthorn, so I cannot give you my opinion on it. Supplements are SP Cardio Support, Coq10 by Energetix, Omega 3 Pet and Chlorella tabs. The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013. These are the only heart supplements I am giving my dog now. Katie, from NY have the second supplements you have your dog on been sucessful. I would supplement and not worry. For humans the recommendation is usually after 3 or 4 months. Coughing is pretty bad but better since on the meds. God bless you and all who love their pets, give them the best care, holistic food possible. So I guess each of us with have to make that determination for ourselves. I also bought a brand of dog food within MY budget Purina One SmartBlend dry and canned because it list real lamb as the first ingredient blended with other high-quality protein sources that helps support strong muscles and a healthy heart. They put him on Perscription Hill Science diet cardiac dog food and that is nothing but JUNK. Mega Red Extra Strength Krill Oil, - By Schiff, 500mg (1 pill twice a day). Katie, thank you so much for your prompt and very helpful reply. West said that congestive heart failure is, like most other forms of heart disease, caused by nutritional deficiencies, specifically the B vitamins. Commercial Pet Foods Are Not Suitable for Dogs with Liver Disease. Just brought my dog back for another echo this weekend and found out that some of his heart measurements have changed negatively. I only use conventional drugs as a last resort. That is all I can find. my reg vet wanted me to start her on Hills diet which is disgusting. My 5 year old Cavalier was just diagnosed with a grade 2 heart murmur. its sad. Please give Coq10 from the health food store. I believe it dropped his blood pressure so much that he was in a fog and would just stare at the walls. Most likely I will be putting him back on his original protocol---or a version of his original protocol. My holistic vet seems to think that this is all that is needed. I am not getting her anymore rabies vaccines again though. I have been reading through all the positive remarks and have hope for my little Chewy. My dog Freedom is going thru the same thing. org website. west. Sounds like some supportive care would be just the thing for your pup. If I can get the supplements, I will try what you suggested and see how it goes. According to research it is a much more effective form of CoQ-10. FYI, these are the dosages I am giving to my 25 lb. Do you think Hawthorne is effective in this situation as it differs from Bio-thorne. The reason why I am giving all this detailed information upfornt is something became appearent to me. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. Missy is also on canine cardiac support the new vet started her on it ASAP. Hi Brian, I would suggest that you give your dog only the Cardio-Plus and the Canine Whole Body Support. The cardiologist told me that my dog had a severely enlarged heart and that it was pressing on his trachea and that this caused the cough. I found out about these supplements during my research on heart disease. They really need to be used in combination with other supplements or in a protocol, like I did earlier. You have to spend a little more time making it but the rewards are astounding for your dog (or cat). Please respond and thank you. When my 15 lb. Was he examined by a cardiologist and if so what was the diagnosis. My results may not be yours but I wanted to contribute to a site that assisted me with good insights and resources. capsule a day. Following this echo, however, I took him off all of these supplements, and was only giving him Cardio-Plus and Canine Whole Body Support. Heart medications such as Enalapril and Lasix rob and steal the very nutrients from the body that the heart needs to pump. Judith, please give me your e-mail address and we can talk. Also, not sure about whether the cod liver oil or the flax oil is necessary. He also claimed that kibble was healthy for dogs. : ( He is on his way to being History very soon. Ubiquinol QH-absorb (CoQ10) - By Jarrow Formulas 200mg, (1 pill twice a day). I hate that I did not see all of this until now. I found out about a doctor on the West coast (Dr. As mentioned in an earlier post my previous cardiologist suggested a 500 mg. So, when starting her supplements, I would start them slowly and watch her carefully. My dog is an 18 lb Boston Terrier in advanced stages of CHF. I came across the website of a woman a while ago who raises Great Danes (The Great Dane Lady) and she mentioned that cardiomyopathy is a heart condition that seems to run in this breed. BTW, CoQ10 will also help to lower blood pressure. I have read that Lasix causes the loss of minerals from the body such as calcium, magnesium and potassium and Enalapril also causes the loss of potassium. This really concerned me but the vet promised me the Lasix WOULD NOT become a regular part of his prescriptions but that we would only use it up until any excess fluid had been released within a reasonable time as not to cause any damage. I know she is getting worse this last week because her gagging is worse. For example, you may want to start giving only the CardioPlus the first week (maybe start with only 1 a day or maybe you want to start by giving 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening). While only the prescribed Meds, she still did not want to eat and each meal was a fight to get the food down. Could someone please help me put all this into perspective as I have so many questions, and cannot find the answers. I hope we can achieve the same good results. Many thanks for any advice you can give me, and really appreciate you sharing all this information. The natural remedies, such as hawthorn tincture, have been used for centuries. I just came back from the vet today and my 3 year old Cavalier (he is a little guy at only 14 pounds) had a clear Grade 2 heart murmur. i do get the titer bld test though at his recommendation. 25 mg twice daily because it dropped his blood pressure too low. I now feel like I am contributing better to the quaility of life for my boy. When your pet gets placed on long term medications research the side effects and weigh the benefits and cost then proceed with a plan deal to with the results. Prescription Pet Food for Liver Disease Is No Better. How is you dog Bella doing now. After I looked into it a little more, I found out that long before the veterinary line was even created, animals were given and prescribed the human line of SP supplements by knowledgeable vets. Propionyl-L-Carnitine HCI - By Jarrow Formulas 750 mg, (1 pill twice a day). It is possible there is a food connection, however IMHO for a 15 year old terrier senior I am thinking genetics is the real culprit here. I do believe that there is a connection between vaccines and heart murmurs (and liver problems too). The use of blood pressure medications such as Enalapril rob the body of (excessive amounts of magnesium), potassium, zinc and calcium. Hello All, I have a 15yr old terrier mix. I read some of the postings about the diuretics robbing the body of some nutrients and preventing it from absorbing some of the things you suggest. Here are the ingredients for Hills Healthy Advantage Adult Canine. Then as the day wore on, it seemed like he was feeling better. Cardiomyopathy is said to be a condition in which the heart muscle deteriorates and thickens. The vet told me to call at the end of February for his annual visit to recheck his heart. what am I looking for from the Cardio Plus. 5 mg of enalapril (same as yours) but it had to be lowered to 1. Dr was a vet from the uk and was super nice. Go to the top of this page - go to Register, then Sign-up, then create an account - then you can sign up for a watched post. I have been giving him this spaced out over the day and away from his medications. He loved the idea I was giving supplements. I was wondering if you could give me some advice on whole foods for him. The vets have given him days to weeks to live. However, I personally do not have any actual experience in treating an animal with CHF or getting one out of CHF. Dr. Martin Goldsein had written in his book that there are ways to