Cat and Dog Heart Murmur
A heart murmur occurs when there is a turbulence to the normal flow of blood through the chambers of the heart.There are two main causes of a murmurs:
- Incomplete closing of the heart valves- This the murmur most often found in puppies or in older dogs. Some puppies are born with congenital heart problems and a murmur is detected during a veterinarian check up or in some cases, it can be so loud that is easily felt when you touch your puppy's chest.
- Anemia- Anemic pets must breath faster to keep their bodies oxygenated
and their heart beats faster. They often have low energy levels and pale or yellowish gums.
Because animals with anemia have fewer red blood cells, their
blood is thinner.
As a result, anemic animals can develop heart murmurs. The noise a heart murmur makes comes from the turbulent sound thinner blood makes as it flows through the heart.
Learn more about our heart murmur and anemia remedy that can help you prevent this situation.
In older pets, a poor dental hygiene can lead to calculus which is a haven for bacteria. These bacteria can not only cause abscesses and tooth loss but can have effects further afield - even resulting in organ damage as the bacteria are carried from the mouth, through the bloodstream, and can accumulate on the valves.
A regular dental hygiene routine and the use of a dental disease remedy could help you prevent this situation.
It is very important to have your dog examined every six months. This is to help detect hidden health problems (such as a heart murmur or dental tartar) so that they may be treated and controlled before your pet develops a serious condition.
Ensure your pet is eating a balanced, high quality diet with plenty of raw and unprocessed food (preferably organic). Stay away from onions and garlic because they can cause anemia in dogs.
Recommended products for dog heart murmur
Gumz-n-Teeth- Internal formula for preventing gingivitis (gum disease), tooth decay and general dental health in dogs.
Heart and Circulation Tonic- For pets with heart murmur and other heart and circulation problems associated with a range of problems.
© 2006. Mariangie Gonzalez has a major in Animal Science and runs the day-to-day operations of her home-based business and website www.MindBodyAndPaw.com. Visit to learn how holistic pet care products and homeopathic remedies could prolong and improve your pet's life.