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How to Strengthen A Dog’s Heart

Pet Care Tips 3 min read
A dog getting its pulse checked.

Natural care is a great ally to strengthen a dog’s heart

The heart: a muscular organ that together with blood vessels, oversees the distribution of oxygen and nutrients to all the body’s cells. Given the crucial role of this organ, it’s important to keep your little one’s heart healthy and adopt a proactive approach. Natural care is a great ally to strengthen a dog’s heart, and along with appropriate nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, it can bring great benefits.

Signs of A Healthy Heart

To proactively take care of your little one’s health, it is necessary to understand the signs of a healthy heart.

One of the main indicators of heart health is energy level and exercise tolerance. A healthy heart can distribute oxygen to the body to maintain adequate energy levels and tolerate physical activity. When the heart is having difficulties accomplishing its role, this would be reflected by lethargy, weakness, and exercise intolerance.

As the respiratory system works closely with the heart, breathing quality can reflect the condition of this organ.

Sometimes, changes in the breathing pattern, like coughing or difficulty/rapid breathing, could result from heart issues.

Dietary Support for Heart Health

Nutrition plays a fundamental role in strengthening the heart and should be always considered as part of your little one’s proactive care regimen.

As obvious as it may sound, a balanced diet adjusted for age, body composition, and lifestyle is fundamental for promoting heart health. If possible, prefer diets free of grains, preservatives, and unnecessary additives.

Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, taurine and carnitine, magnesium, and vitamin E benefit the cardiovascular system. Feeding your little ones with foods rich in these nutrients can help them strengthen their heart in particular.

For example, fatty fish is rich in omega-3 oils, animal protein sources contain taurine and carnitine, green leafy vegetables, and some fruits like spinach and blueberry are rich in antioxidants like vitamin E.

If you’d like to include heart-friendly nutrients in your little one’s diet, it’s always a great idea to talk to your trusted vet. They can help you find a balanced, tailored diet that meets your furry friend’s specific nutritional needs and keeps them happy and healthy.

Lifestyle Tips for Heart Care

Just like humans, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial for strengthening the heart. Regular exercise is essential. It not only benefits your dog’s mental well-being and helps reduce stress but also helps keep their cardiovascular system active and functioning properly.

Healthy weight and body composition are also essential. Providing your little one with a balanced, natural diet and allowing them to exercise daily will help them maintain an appropriate weight and encourage heart health.

NHV Supplements to Help Strengthen a Dog’s Heart

At NHV we know the importance of a healthy heart, and because of this, we have developed supplements that can promote heart health and support different heart conditions.

NHV’s core supplement for heart health is Hearty-Heart

NHV’s core supplement for heart health is Hearty-Heart, an herbal blend formulated specifically to support the cardiovascular system. This formula promotes healthy heart function and blood circulation. It may also ease symptoms of heart conditions like respiratory difficulties, coughing, anxiety, and restlessness.

Turmeric is also beneficial for the heart. Not only possessing great anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, but turmeric may also promote adequate blood circulation and blood pressure.

As mentioned earlier, omega-3 fatty acids can support heart health. Our formula PetOmega 3 is rich in omega-3 oils, which are obtained from fish oil and make excellent supplements for your little one’s heart proactive care.

Consultation and Monitoring

The ribs protect the heart well, sometimes making it difficult to detect abnormalities. Therefore, monitoring the heart requires specific diagnostic methods. Heart issues can have a gradual and silent onset and are often diagnosed during routine health check-ups. Therefore, regular vet check-ups and awareness of what a healthy dog’s heart looks like are crucial for the early detection of heart issues, especially in older furry friends. Don’t forget to schedule a routine check-up with your vet and ask them to assess your little one’s heart health.

Regular check-ups, along with a balanced diet and physical activity, are key to proactively strengthening a dog’s heart as well as improving their overall well-being.

Dr. Carla Moran, DVM

Dr. Carla Moran, DVM

Dr. Carla Moran graduated from the University of Chile in Veterinary Medicine and later obtained a Diploma in Zoonotic and Infectious Diseases from the same university. She has had the opportunity to learn from diverse areas of the veterinary profession through her professional training, like small animal medicine, wildlife conservation, and public health. Dr. Moran loves being able to support animals and their guardians through natural medicine, and she strongly believes that nature can provide us with what every being needs to be happy and healthy, mentally, and physically.

Published: February 21, 2025

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