Product
Info
Digoxin
is a prescription heart medication used in canines and felines. The
product is available in 0.125mg and 0.25mg tablets.
What
the product cures
Digoxin
is indicated for treating heart problems such as heart failure,
arrhythmia, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
Pet
Symptoms
Cardiomyopathy
is a general term used to describe diseases affecting the muscles in
the heart. The condition can be further categorized into three types;
dilated, hypertrophic, and restrictive cardiomyopathy.
Dilated
cardiomyopathy develops when the muscles in the heart are unable to
contract correctly. This affects the circulatory system, as not
enough blood is pumped throughout the body, which then leads to
various problems such as tachycardia, arrhythmia, and heart failure.
This type of cardiomyopathy is more prevalent in large dog breeds and
is thought to be hereditary. Cats can also develop the condition
although it is not as common, and it is usually a result of taurine
deficiency.
In
felines, the most common form of cardiomyopathy is hypertrophic. It
is a genetic condition that has an unknown cause and that results in
thickening of the cardiac muscle and an abnormality in cell
development. Restrictive cardiomyopathy is also seen in felines and
occurs when the chambers of the heart fill in, causing a disruption
in blood circulation.
What
are the symptoms of cardiomyopathy?
Cardiomyopathy
symptoms can vary, depending on the type and severity of the
condition. In certain occasions, dilated cardiomyopathy causes
fainting, lethargy, and sometimes even premature death. These
symptoms typically occur as a result of fluctuating electrical charge
in the cardiac muscle. If the pet has a chronic form of
cardiomyopathy, it usually develops into heart failure and causes
symptoms such as; respiratory issues, coughing, ascites (fluid
accumulation in the abdominal cavity), lethargy, low tolerance to
heat and activity, and fluid buildup in the thorax or lungs. In most
cats, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy causes no symptoms. However, the
condition can cause fainting, trouble breathing, blood clots, and
premature death.
How
is the condition treated?
There
is no cure for cardiomyopathy, but there are medications available to
help manage the symptoms and improve quality of life. In cats, blood
thinners may also be prescribed, as they have a higher risk of
developing blood clots.
Pet
Ailments
Pet
ailments commonly treated with Digoxin include; congestive heart
failure, dilated cardiomyopathy, chronic valve disease, heart wall
defects, arrhythmia, heartworm infection, hypertension, and
endocarditis.
Pets
with Ailments
