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How do I feed my dog with congestive heart failure?

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The mainstays of a good low-sodium diet may be fresh beef, pork, chicken, bland macaroni and/or low-sodium. Do not give “dog snacks.” A good diet is 1/4-pound ground round or other lean beef, 2 cups cooked white rice without salt, add a tablespoon vegetable oil, and one tablet of Pet-Cal supplement.


How do I feed my dog with heart failure?

Generally, diets being fed during treatment for heart disease should be high in high-quality protein to maintain body mass. And for dogs that are overweight, they should be low in fat and carbohydrates, while the opposite (a diet that's high in fat and carbohydrates) should be given to dogs with cardiac cachexia.

Do dogs stop eating with congestive heart failure?

Pets with heart disease can lose their appetites or become picky eaters. Many owners of pets with heart disease find that their dog or cat's overall intake of food decreases. Your pet's food preferences also may change. This might be the result of worsening heart disease or side effects of certain medications.

What do you feed a senior dog with heart disease?

Some balanced diets include Royal Canin® Veterinary Diet Canine Cardiac, Rayne Clinical Nutrition™ Restrict-CKD™, or Hill's® Prescription Diet® h/d®. Your veterinarian will help you determine the most appropriate nutrient profile at each stage of your dog's heart disease progression.

Can dogs with heart failure eat eggs?

While the cholesterol in eggs may be harmful to us, it doesn't have the same effect on your dog. They don't suffer from those cholesterol-related diseases that we do. So your dog can enjoy the whole egg, and if you're giving him too much, you'll notice the weight gain long before any other health issues arise.

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