The inability of the heart to skip the right amount of blood for the body's work in a dog is called heart failure, it can be a symptom of a number of illnesses or an independent ailment and requires treatment. The blood supply deteriorates, this leads to pathologies in the myocardium.
Signs of the disease and treatment
Symptoms of heart failure - tachycardia, dyspnea, a dog can increase pressure, fatigue with fatigue. The disease can be chronic or occur in an acute form.
In acute heart failure, there is a rapid increase in her signs in dogs. The animal becomes tired, the abdomen volume sharply increases. An alarming phenomenon is the appearance of foam with a pinkish tint in the corners of the mouth.
The indicator of chronic heart failure is the slow development of the disease in the dog, often occurs against the background of previously transmitted diseases.
Treatment depends on the severity of heart failure and is to control its manifestations in the dog. It includes caring for the pet at home, managing its loads, using diuretics and cardiac drugs - Furosemide , Spironolactone . As a rule, to control and treat the dog, heart failure appears for life. Manipulation is aimed at maintaining optimal pressure and weight, facilitating the work of the myocardium, eliminating edema and maintaining the liver.
It is necessary to monitor the amount of salt used for food. Every three months visit a specialist for inspection. If the condition worsens, the doctor will prescribe medications to improve the functioning of the heart muscle.
For therapy, there are a number of medications, the veterinarian will pick up the necessary, conditioned by the severity of the disease, and prolong the life of the pet.