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What is the best diet for a dog with a heart murmur?

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Created: 2022-03-20 02:54:14

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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 raw diet good for dogs with heart murmur?

So while there is no cure for DCM, heart murmurs, mitral valve disorders or the congestive heart failure these diseases can lead to, there are things you can do starting with diet. Feed your dog plenty of protein in the form of raw meat.

Can diet cause heart murmur in dogs?

It would be irresponsible for your dog's heart murmur to be ONLY linked to diet-DCM without a definitive diagnosis as there are other causes of heart murmurs. This would be the same as having a fever and dry cough and automatically your doctor assuming you have COVID-19.

What can you do for a dog with a heart murmur?

A heart murmur caused by cardiac disease may require medication(s) and a specialised diet. Your dog will need regular vet visit for a routine monitoring every 6 months. This may include a repeat echogram and/or x-rays depending on your dog's conditions.

Are eggs OK for dogs with heart disease?

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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