posted by Tess on Jan 5
What are some of the most common heart and circulation conditions in pets?
* Heart murmur
* High cholesterol
* High blood pressure
* Thickening of the heart muscle
* Heart failure
* Irregular pulse
* Anemia
What symptoms should we look out for
* Tiring more easily than normal
* Low pitched deep cough
* Labored breathing
* Coughing during the night or after exercise
* Fluid retention in the legs and abdomen
* Bluish look to the tongue and gums
* Excessive weight loss
What is the conventional treatment?
Conventional treatment usually involves medication including diuretics which are used to control the sodium and water retention that accompanies heart failure; vasodilators which are used to lower blood pressure and digoxin and related drugs which help the heart beat more efficiently
What are the alternatives?
Herbal and homeopathic remedies have a long history of successful use in the treatment of circulatory and cardiac problems.
They can be used alone or as part of the total treatment strategy, depending on the recommendations of your holistic vet.
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