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Strengthen the heart muscle, improve circulation and may be used as a diuretic.
Properties & Mechanism of Action
The heart is a muscular organ responsible for pumping blood through the blood vessels by repeated, rhythmic contractions. It is divided into four chambers, two on the left and two on the right.
The term cardiac (as in cardiology) means "related to the heart" and comes from the Greek καρδία, kardia, for "heart." The heart is composed of cardiac muscle, an involuntary muscle tissue which is found only within this organ. cardiomyopathy (cardio = heart, myo = muscle, pathy = disease).
The common heart diseases suffered by dogs often lead to heart failure. Dogs will generally suffer what is called Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), a relatively slow worsening of symptoms as the heart struggles to compensate for whatever defect or disease is present. As the condition develops, it will affect all other organs in the body that rely on the efficient supply of nutrient-rich blood.
Our Hawthorn & Dandelion extract has been developed to help strengthen your pet’s heart, improve circulation and may be used as a diuretic. It is being used in conditions such as heartworms. Heartworms is a condition that can cause Congestive Heart Failure.
There are two common types of heart disease in canines:
Type one - the dog's heart valves lose their ability to close properly, causing abnormal blood flow.
Type two - the muscular walls of a dog's heart become thinned and weakened.
Both will develop gradually over time resulting in the same serious condition called heart failure.
Heart failure can happen to dogs of all ages. In the young, this is typically the result of congenital abnormalities in the formation of the heart or blood vessels, which surround it. In older animals, it is usually a case in which one side or chamber is weakened or over worked due to altered circulatory patterns.
Of the dogs in the United States examined annually by a veterinarian, approximately 3.2 million have some form of acquired heart disease and may be in heart failure.
Signs of heart disease in dogs:
Although some of the early stages of heart failure in dogs have no visible signs, heart failure can be diagnosed through a clinical evaluation by a veterinarian.
- Dogs with mild to moderate heart failure:
- Heart Enlargement
- Lethargy
- Difficulty Breathing
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- Pulmonary Edema (which causes the animal to
- cough as to clear the lungs)
- Severe heart failure:
- All of the above and
- Weakness
- Difficulty Breathing (even at rest)
- Fainting
- Profound Intolerance to Exercise
- Loss of Appetite
- Weight Loss.
Heart Disease in Felines:
The most common type of heart disease in felines is HCM (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy). HCM is a heart disorder in which the left wall of the heart grows and thickens.
Symptoms of HCM are most frequently seen in young and middle-aged male cats, usually before the age of 5-6, but have been recorded in cats as young as 8 months and as old as 16.
The symptoms could be one or several of the following:
- Lack of Appetite
- Increased Weariness / Lethargy
- Less activity
- Difficulty in Breathing
- Gagging
- Weight Loss
- Coughing
Another serious symptom is hind limb pain or paralysis, which results from a blood clot within distal aorta, back in the rear limbs where the aorta splits. You should contact a veterinarian immediately if you notice these symptoms.
Never give your cat aspirin or paracetamol without first having consulted a vet! Amber Technology has developed a product called Adizone C for Felines. Adizone C for Felines can help your cat with a few of these symptoms. Hawthron & Dandelion has been developed to help strengthen your cat’s heart.
Hawthron & Dandelion should only be used to treat specific ailments and condition. If treating diseases pose risk for heart damage (such as heartworms) then Hawthron & Dandelion can be used as a preventative measure. There are few things that one can do to prevent heart disease. Diagnosing the disease earlier in its course is very helpful in slowing the progression. Notify your veterinarian of any signs of heart failure in your pet. Keeping your pet healthy and at his ideal weight can lessen the severity of symptoms heart disease does occur. Good oral health is also important. A healthy diet and exercise during all seasons of the year with exceptions to extremely cold days, smoggy air and during extreme weather conditions (consult your veterinarian before exercising your pet if heart disease is present).
Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact Amber Technologies at our toll free number (877-727-8243).
Care & Storage:
Hawthorn & Dandelion ™ has a four year shelf life from date stamped on the bottle when stored in a cool dry place. Keep product out of direct sunlight. For comments or questions, please contact the Amber Technology staff at www.ambertech.com or by calling (toll free) 877-727-8243.
Hawthorn & Dandelion Contains:
Hawthorn – Diuretic, Antispasmodic. Hawthorn is primarily used to improve cardiovascular health. Modern research has proven hawthorn to be more valuable as an herb to treat cardiovascular problems and promote a healthy heart. It causes more blood flow to reach the muscles of the heart. Hawthorn can also help to reduce the incidence of angina, which is a spasm of the blood vessels, improve the smooth muscle walls of the rest of the circulatory system, improve blood pressure, improve circulation and treat symptoms of mild heart failure, decreasing the occurrence of chest pain, reducing atherosclerosis, and helping with trouble sleeping. Hawthorn will not stop an angina attack. Hawthorn is an herbal product. It works by widening blood vessels, especially heart blood vessels, which results in increased heart blood flow.
Dandelion – Diuretic, Detoxifier. Research has shown that Dandelions work well as a diuretic, but the mechanism for its work is not understood. Research in Germany showed that it helped to detoxify the body and stimulate the production of bile by the gallbladder. Dandelion helps with water retention, regulation of blood glucose, upset stomach, urinary tract infections, kidney and bladder stones, liver and gallbladder complaints, and loss of appetite.
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