Dog Blood Pressure Medication

Some signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure in your pup can include coughing when at rest or sleeping, excessive panting, swollen belly, pale or bluish gums, or persistent loss of appetite and exercise intolerance. Your dog might also develop generalized weight loss and muscle wasting due to the effects of congestive heart failure on other body systems.

Some signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure in your pup can include coughing when at rest or sleeping, excessive panting, swollen belly, pale or bluish gums, or persistent loss of appetite and exercise intolerance. Your dog might also develop generalized weight loss and muscle wasting due to the effects of congestive heart failure on other body systems.

Your veterinarian may recommend medications to help the heart work and correct irregular heartbeats, medications to slow fluid build-up in the lungs, or surgery to correct a torn valve or to insert a pacemaker to correct the heart rhythm.

The most common diseases that can lead to high blood pressure in your dog are chronic kidney disease, adrenal gland tumors and Cushing’s disease.

The first step is to talk to your veterinarian and discuss any possible underlying conditions. Once your veterinarian can diagnose your pup, they will prescribe medication and nutrition plan to help normalize your dog’s blood pressure.