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Understanding Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs
Dogs don’t experience heart attacks the way humans do, but this doesn’t mean they don’t die of heart disease. Heart failure is increasingly common in America’s dogs, with many showing symptoms by age...
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CoQ10 for Heart Health in Dogs
[Updated August 22, 2018] Who hasn’t heard of CoQ10? A powerful antioxidant, coenzyme Q10 is one of America’s most popular supplements. Literally every cell of the body contains CoQ10. In fact, its...
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Cod Liver Improves Dogs’ Heart and Circulatory Systems
[Updated August 22, 2018] People don’t like the taste, but dogs love cod liver oil. That’s convenient, because cod liver oil is inexpensive, easy-to-use canine health insurance. Centuries ago, people...
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Hawthorn Herb Improves Cardiac Function in Dogs
[Updated August 22, 2018] FEEDING HAWTHORN TO DOGS: OVERVIEW 1. Consider hawthorn as a supplement for a dog with heart problems – especially high or low blood pressure, and arrhythmia. 2. Use hawthorn...
View ArticlePromoting Cardiovascular Health in Dogs
[Updated August 22, 2018] A dog’s cardiovascular system is physically and mechanically an incredible assemblage, and its capabilities are almost mystical – literally and figuratively driving the dog’s...
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Cayenne for Canines: They’re Not Too Hot!
[Updated August 22, 2018] Cayenne or chili pepper – the spice that gives Mexican and Sichuan food its heat – is an important medicinal plant. Not only is it Herb of the Year for 2016, it’s good for...
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DCM in Dogs: Taurine’s Role in the Canine Diet
TAURINE FOR DOGS: OVERVIEW Taurine Is Needed For: 1. Healthy heart function 2. As a component of bile acids 3. Retinal function 4. Reproductive health Dietary Risk Factors for Reduced Taurine Status: –...
View ArticleDog Life Expectancy After Heartworm Treatment
Without treatment, heartworm disease will shorten a dog’s natural life expectancy. With treatment, especially if the disease is discovered early (hence the veterinary recommendation for annual...
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