My dog has been diagnosed with high blood pressure and I’m positive that this is the result of her being strressed at the vets office. They insist that they take that into consideration but still want to treat her with norvasc and benazapril. I am uncomfortable with that method of treatment. I don’t believe her blood pressure is as high as they say it is. Does anyone know a more natural treatment or any suggestions? I need someone to come to my home to take her blood pressure. That is the only way I would believe it was accurate and considered to be high.
My dog never had kidney problems until she started with the norvasc. They said norvasc would not harm the kidneys. I don’t believe that either. They say her high blood pressure is cause from the kidneys leaking protein into the urine. My dog weighs 20 lbs.
Bonnie
By all means, have her blood pressure checked by a house call veterinarian, as long as they have the right equipment
I’m fairly certain that if a safe, effective, natural medicine for high blood pressure existed, 20 million people would be on it.
And while there is a connection between protein in the urine and high blood pressure, you have it backwards. High blood pressure causes protein in the urine.
Phillip McHugh, DVM
Park Veterinary Hospital
Durham, NC
You can use the Bach flower “Rescue Remedy”. It is a natural alternative healing method using flower essences. It works mostly on the emotional state, which affects the blood pressure. It cannot hurt your pet in any way and you just need a few drops in a little filtered water. I have used it for yrs. on me and my pets. You can find it in a good health food store.