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CARDIOVASCULAR

HEARTWORM DISEASE

Species affected: Dogs, primarily (though the number of affected cats is increasing)
Background: A parasitic disease spread by mosquitoes. Heart failure can develop when mature worms (5-9" in length) obstruct the heart.
Symptoms: A characteristic deep, moist cough, lethargy and weakness.
Diagnostics: Cardiac workup, radiology, echocardiography and EKG, blood tests.
Special Notes: Prevention includes decreasing contact with mosquitoes, herbal repellents and chemical filaricides.
Principles for Supplementation: Support myocardial function, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action to help heal the myocardium and support the liver while more toxic compounds are used to eliminate the parasite.

CANINE AND FELINE PRODUCTS – HEARTWORM DISEASE

Formulas: Dosage: Mechanism/Purpose:

Bio-Cardio12

Cats: ½ capsule sid
Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lb sid

Improves myocardial function; hawthorn may or may not be appropriate for cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Calm™27

1 capsule per 20 lb bid or 1 scoop per 20 lb bid

Supports a calm nervous system.

Hepagen-C12

Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lbs sid or bid (during therapy if needed)

Supports the liver, helps detoxification pathways.

Hepagen-Fc12

Cats: 2 capsules sid
Small dogs: 1 capsule/10 lb bid

Supports the liver; help detoxification; contains anti-inflammatory CurcuVET.

Oxygenics26

Cats: ¼ tablet, sid
Dogs: ¼-1 tablet bid

Combination of antioxidants and herbs support liver function; contribute to the formation and use of superoxide dismutase.

Small Animal Antioxidant12

Cats: 1 capsule sid
Dogs: 2 capsules/25 lb sid

Antioxidants to reduce damage to heart.

Super EPAVET12

Cats: 1 gelcaps sid
Dogs: 2 gelcaps/25 lb sid

Anti-inflammatory; may help heal endothelial damaged by heartworms; may contribute anticoagulatory function to help
prevent heartworm embolism after treatment.

Section 1 - Canine and Feline Index of Pages

 

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