L-carnitine

[Clare79]

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone is familiar with this supplement or are using it to improve their dog's heart? I have been reading about different stuff as my boy has just been diagnosed with a fast heart beat, which he is taking digoxin for.

Clare

 

[Albie]

Last year our puppy Belle was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. She was on digoxin and several other medications. The cardiologist suggested we use 1 gram of L-carnitine two times a day, 250 mg of taurine two times a day, and 25 mg of co-Q 10 three times a day. She said these supplements would help to strengthen her heart. Belle was a very sick puppy so I don't know if these dosages were because she was so sick or if any dog with a heart problem would use the same dosages. Your vet should probably be able to confirm the proper dosages.