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What can 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.


What is the best diet for dogs 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.

Is rice good for dogs with congestive heart failure?

Rice is a grain, not a legume. The current reports mostly involve diets labeled as "grain-free", however the small number of reports received for foods that contain rice (including brown rice) do not suggest there is any link between diets with rice and DCM in dogs.

How do you comfort a dog with congestive heart failure?

Exercise changes: Dogs with congestive heart failure will need to cut back on intense exercise to avoid aggravating the heart and lungs. Although exercise is still very important for your dog, it will be up to you to monitor your pup's activity level and ensure they take it slow and play gently to avoid overexertion.

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.

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