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CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE (CHF)

Supplements
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Species affected: Cats, Dogs

Background: Any condition in which the heart is unable to pump the blood through the circulatory system adequately to meet the metabolic needs of the patient is considered CHF. This disease is more common in older animals but can occur in young animals that have heart damage or congenital disorders. It also occurs secondary to heartworm disease, lung disease, valvular disease or wasting of the myocardium.

Symptoms: Pulmonary edema and coughing or dyspnea, ascites, exercise intolerance, and collapse.
Diagnostics: Cardiovascular workup, radiology, echocardiography and EKG.

Special Notes: CHF in dogs and cats stems from differing disease processes. Dogs commonly develop CHF secondary to valvular disease, backward failure due to lung disease and heartworms, congenital outflow obstructions and other abnormalities, and dilated cardiomyopathy. Cats commonly develop CHF secondary to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and to a lesser extent, dilated cardiomyopathy and restrictive cardiomyopathy. Vascular disease such as atherosclerosis is extremely rare in dogs and cats.

Principles for Supplementation: Improve myocardial function with antioxidants; improve oxygenation, blood flow to myocardium.

CANINE AND FELINE PRODUCTS – CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE (CHF)
Formulas
 Dosage
 Mechanism/Purpose
Bio-Cardio
 Cats: ½ capsule, sid
Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lbs, bid
 Improves myocardial function; decreases oxidative
stress.
Cardio-Support
 Cats: ½-1 scoop, sid
  (mixed with food)
Dogs: 1 – 3 scoops, sid
(mixed with food)
 Tonifies circulation, relaxes arteries, decreases heart
rate, increases blood flow to heart, strengthens heart
muscle.
Chinese HerbalRecovery
 		Cats: 1 - 2 pills, bid
Dogs: 1 pill/10 lbs, bid
 Improves qi and blood flow, boosts kidney yang.
Co-Q10
 Cats: 30 mg, sid
Dogs: 100 mg/50 lbs, sid
(use in dilated cardiomyopathy)
 Improves myocardial function oxygenation of cardiac
muscle.
CoQ-10 ST
 Cats and small dogs: 10-30 mg, bid
Medium dogs: 30-60 mg, bid
Large dogs: 60-90 mg, bid
 Present in mitochondria; essential factor in ATP
production. Greatest need in metabolically active cells
such as the heart, gingiva, immune system, lacrimal
glands and gastric mucosa. Antioxidant and helps
recycle vitamin E.
E400 Selenium
 Cats: ¼ tablet, sid
Dogs: ¼ tablet/25 lbs, sid
 Antioxidant. No added soy oil (a pro-oxidant). Vitamin E
and selenium are synergistic. Selenium in high doses is toxic.
Vitamin E in high doses can raise blood pressure and can increase coagulation time. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Use less in case of heart failure
or if animal is on digoxin.
Coleus Forskohliiextract
 		Cats: 5 - 10 mg, bid
Dogs: ½ mg/lb, bid
 Increases cyclic AMP.
Krill Oil
 Cats: 1 gelcap, sid
Dogs: 1 gelcap/25 lbs, sid
 Good source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Anti-inflammatory.
Potassium
aspartate
 1 or more capsules per day,
determined by monitoring blood
levels.
 Do not supplement without monitoring blood levels. Can
cause GI distress. Animals with renal failure can often be
hyperkalemic. In cats with renal failure, feeding high
protein acidifying foods can cause hypokalemia.
Hypokalemia increases kidney damage.
Small AnimalAntioxidant
 		Cats: ½ capsule, sid
Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lbs, sid
 Antioxidant, decreases oxidative stress.
Super EPA
 Cats: ½ capsule, sid 12
Dogs: 1 gelcap/25 lbs, sid
 Fish oil has been shown to decrease cytokines,
cachexia, and improve survival in CHF dogs.
Ultimate-E12
 Cats: ¼ capsule, sid
Dogs: ¼ capsule/25 lbs, sid
 Antioxidant, decreases oxidative stress.


Source
Veterinarian’s Desk Reference of Natural Medicines
This guide is intended for use by licensed veterinarians only. While pet owners may find this information useful,
they should not attempt to self-diagnose their animal friends. The Veterinary Institute of Integrative Medicine
always recommends that your animal’s healthcare be directed under the guidance of a veterinarian.
http://www.viim.org/therapeutics/VDR_2004a_final.pdf



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