CARDIOLOGICAL PROBLEMS IN DOGS ARE AS COMMON AS IN HUMANS.

How to recognize heart disease in dogs?

There are many diseases that can attack a dog’s heart or indirectly affect its function. The most common are:
  • Hereditary dilated cardiomyopathy (usually in large breed dogs),
  • Mitral valve endocardiosis (a degenerative disease in small and medium breed dogs),
  • Arrhythmias caused by, for example, hormonal or electrolyte imbalances,
  • Infections, parasitic diseases, tumors.

Despite the wide spectrum of cardiovascular diseases, they all produce similar symptoms, which can be managed with appropriately selected heart medications for dogs. You should immediately take your four-legged friend to the veterinarian if:

  • They become apathetic, lose interest in play and walks, or even lose their appetite,
  • They start to tire more quickly during physical exertion, even such as climbing stairs,
  • You observe a cough, shortness of breath, and faster, shallower breathing, especially after walks or during moments of excitement.

Treatment

The basis for implementing appropriate treatment is a precise diagnosis that identifies the cause of the disease. Heart medications for dogs differ in composition, so a medication that brings significant improvement in one dog may be deadly for another. Therefore, never administer heart tablets to your dog on your own.

A veterinarian diagnoses the disease based on an interview with the caregiver and examinations such as echocardiography, EKG, X-rays, and blood work. Sometimes, the four-legged patient requires hospital care (e.g., oxygen therapy) until their health improves. However, usually, after diagnosing the disease, the veterinarian establishes the rules for pharmacotherapy at home.

If your pet suffers from one of the heart muscle diseases, you must pay particular attention to the systematic and precise administration of the prescribed medications. Any deviation from the established heart medication regimen can be very dangerous for your dog. Also, do not forget about regular check-up visits to the veterinarian.

How to Strengthen Your Dog’s Heart

Regardless of the pharmacotherapy implemented, you should take care of your dog’s diet and lifestyle. To strengthen your dog’s heart, provide them with high-quality, properly balanced food, such as a BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) diet. Ensure that your dog does not gain weight but also does not lose muscle mass, which often happens due to limited physical activity caused by illness.

Adjust your dog’s activity to their capabilities. Avoid long walks or strenuous play. In summer, prevent your dog from being exposed to heat, and in winter, make sure they don’t catch a cold. However, do not neglect daily exercise. A moderate amount of physical activity is an essential part of treatment. Along with properly selected medications and supplements, this will help strengthen your dog’s heart so they can enjoy life for as long as possible.

Heart Supplement for Dogs – Salli K

Our supplement provides willow bark extracts combined with coenzyme Q10.

Willow bark extracts provide the body with salicin, which is internally converted by the dog’s body into salicylic acid. This, in turn, has anti-aggregation (blood-thinning) effects. Such action of the willow bark extract reduces the risk of thrombosis and facilitates the functioning of the strained heart muscle.

Here, you can find the research results on the properties of willow bark extracts published in the “Medical Reader.”

Coenzyme Q10 positively influences energy production in the body’s cells. Supplementation with coenzyme Q10 is particularly important for strengthening the heart muscle.

RECOMMENDED DOSAGE AND INGREDIENTS

SMALL DOGS

(22 – 44 lbs)

1/2 tablet

One package is enough for 2 months of treatment.

MEDIUM DOGS

(44 – 66 lbs)

1 tablet

One package is enough for 1 month of treatment.

LARGE DOGS

(66-88 lbs)

2 tablets

One package is enough for 2 weeks of treatment.

The product effectively supports when a dog’s heart requires strengthening.

Salli K tablets for dogs are based on the highest quality willow bark extract standardized to 30% salicin and coenzyme Q10.

Each tablet contains:

  • 100 mg of willow bark extract standardized to min. 30% salicin,
  • 20 mg of coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone),
  • 30 mg of vitamin C,
  • 3 mg of piperine.

The package contains 60 tablets.