Is Young at Heart safe for my chihuahua with CHF on Vetmedin?

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My chihuahua age 7.5 was diagnosed CHF last week, rushed into ER with breath difficulties and was put into oxygen tank , recovered and out in the evening, eating etc and well enough to come home the following day. she was giving 0.36 Dimazon injection, and 0.72 vetmedin l solution injection. Later she was given 0.14 dimazon injection.and 0.1 alvegesic. She is now on vetmedin 1.25mg and frusol oral solution twice a day. would like to put her on Young at heart , please suggest if it's ok thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 7 years and 10 months old | 6 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

With my research I was able to find a reliable source that contradicts the use of both Young at heart and Pimobendan (Vetmedin). Since your pet is already on Vetmedin, he should not be on this supplement. The other heart medication, Enalapril, can be given with this supplement however, but I am unsure if this is indicated for your pets specific heart condition or not. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=8501760 I would however suggest getting him on a prescription dog food for pets with heart disease such as Hill's H/D or Royal Canin Cardiac. I hope that Krystal's condition stabilizes soon with her heart medications. The best we can hope for is to help her compensate for her heart defect as long as feasibly possible. Best of luck to you and take care!

Is Young at Heart safe for my chihuahua with CHF on Vetmedin?

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