HomeMade Heart Healthy Canine Low Sodium Diets for Dogs 

Healthy Remedies geared to support Canine Heart Health & Cardiac Function in Dogs:

1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA/DHA found in Fish oil, Flaxseed oil)
   1. Quality Omega-3 Products contain around 850 MG of EPA, and 200 DHA. Can be given once or twice daily depending on the dog.
   2. Hemp seed oil is NOT digestible for dogs.

2. Coenzyme Q10
3. Antioxidant Vitamins: A, C, E
4. B-Vitamin Complex

Dr. Carol’s Tip: Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid, taken daily have been shown to reduce the risk of stroke by 27% in people.

5. Magnesium
6. Herbs containing Berberine: Coptis, Goldenseal, Oregon Grape
7. Broad Spectrum Enzymes: pineapple, papaya, alfalfa and bromelain
8. Low Sodium Healthy Heart Organic Dog Diets with plenty of fresh vegetables

TIP: Dr Carol’s Canine Heart Essentials: a comprehensive blend of organic herbs and nutrients geared to optimize canine heart health in dogs:

Heart Healthy Low Sodium Canine Diets for Dogs

1. Low Sodium Diets are available through veterinary prescription diets. Yes, low sodium diets are better for dog heart health. Canine daily sodium level 200mg
2. Portion Control is essential, that means NO free feeding. Dogs like people should have small multiple meals, essentially eating 6 times a day. For many that is impossible so at least 2-3 meals a day.
3. Low-fat meats are essential, no red meat!

Ideal Home Cooked Low Sodium Heart Healthy Canine Diet:

• 1/3 Protein (Fish: salmon, halibut, cod, tilapia; Turkey, Chicken, Eggs),
• 1/3 Fresh Vegetables (Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach, Asparagus, Green Beans, Kale)
• 1/3 Carbohydrates (brown rice, barley, buckwheat (kasha), whole-grain pasta)
• or if your canine is pudgy and needs to lose a few pounds, cut the carbs and go 50/50: Protein/Veggies

Dr. Carol’s TIP: Keep it simple: choose 1 nutrient from each food group, cook, mix together and feed.

Water: available 24/7: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis