Please, does anyone have any thoughts about what to do next? I was thinking about Hawthorne berry and coQ10. My vet is on board with those, but only if he improved with the Lasix and heart meds. He doesn't have much time, I would love all advice. Thank you EarthClinic community.
Replied by Betty (CA) on 02/02/2022
The Lasix depletes potassium.
I have a little dog with CHF grade 4.
I give him Standard Process brand cardio plus, whole body support, cardio support. I also give him Hawthorn (several times per day, Dandelion (several times per day), vitamin C with Potassium, magnesium, milk thistle, and a little bit of melatonin (maybe 1-2 mg per day). This is an adjunct to his rx's (4 of them) but slowly weaning him off 2 rx's.
Look at Standard Process for feline support supplements.
My little dog is still here a year and a half later and doing much better than predicted.
Replied by Jim from Frostburg (USA) on 02/03/2022
It is my own experience that vets (and people-doctors) are poor on diagnosing maladies. I've given my own aging cats a tea that picks them up whenever they are down. Take a rounded teaspoon-full of regular grocery store sweet shredded coconut, put it in a cup or glass and add-in roughly 2 tablespoons of boiling water. Allow to steep well and use something like a wooden spoon handle to poke and crush the coconut strands fairly well. Strain and pour the cold tea into another glass. Either spoon or siphon-off and dribble down the cat's throat, or mix it well into their favorite soft food. Do this for several days but you should notice a positive difference in 24 hours. Dogs also respond but require a larger dose. I've never had a negative reaction.
