According to holistic veterinarian, Dr. Karen Becker, heart disease in companion animals is too often a silent killer. By the time your dog or cat shows the classic signs of heart disease like lethargy, wheezing, croupy coughing (a liquid-sounding cough, as though there’s fluid in the lungs) or exercise intolerance, it’s very often too late to save your beloved pet. To make matters worse, an enlarged heart can’t be detected with a stethoscope. Significant heart disease can be present and undiagnosed by your veterinarian long before your pet shows clinical symptoms of illness. That means pet owners too often find themselves in a heartbreaking situation. Both dogs and cats are at risk for heart disease, and can develop either Heart Muscle or Valvular disease. Cardiomyopathy is the scientific term for an enlarged heart muscle. Some breeds of dogs are predisposed to the condition, but it also can be caused by a lack of certain amino acids. Poor valve health can also lead to heart disease as a leaky valve makes your pet’s heart work harder, and the harder it works, the bigger it gets. Heart murmurs typically accompany valve problems. Leaky valves or heart murmurs are seen in some predisposed breeds or metabolic conditions, as well as in aging pets. Diagnosing Heart Disease in Your Pet If your veterinarian suspects a heart problem, expensive diagnostic tests (such as x-rays, EKG, cardiac ultrasound) are needed to confirm the presence of disease. No one wants to have heart disease sneaks up silently, but the expense of such tests keeps pet owners from taking a more proactive stance. Now, though, there is better news due to the early detection proBNP Blood Test which is able to show those animals at greatest risk for heart disease and heart failure. BNP = B-type Natriuretic Peptide. The proBNP is a blood test that measures how much peptide hormone, released by the heart, is in circulation in your pet’s body. This hormone is only released when the heart is pushed beyond its capacity. Very early in the disease process, small amounts of the hormone will be released into your pet's bloodstream, and it’s presence is a signal that steps must be taken in order to preserve his/her heart health. If heart pathology continues to progress, the blood value of the peptide hormone will continue to rise. Proactively Protect Your Pet’s Heart Health Ask your veterinarian for the proBNP blood test if you’re concerned about your pet’s heart for any reason. The proBNP blood test can give you peace of mind that your pet has no early signs of heart disease. It can also help you and your veterinarian differentiate between, for example, a respiratory condition and an underlying heart condition. The proBNP is a simple blood test with a fast turn-around time that can provide the information you need to proactively manage your dog’s or cat’s heart health. You can have the test repeated as often as necessary to chart your progress in meeting your pet’s cardiovascular health needs throughout his/her life. Make sure you’re meeting your pet’s CoQ10 requirement . CoQ10 is a naturally occurring coenzyme that young dogs and cats have in plentiful supply. But as s/he ages, your pet’s ability to produce CoQ10 decreases. Dr. Becker recommends you supplement your pet’s amino-acid-rich diet with Coenzyme Q10, especially if you have an animal that is predisposed to cardiovascular disease. Supplying your pet with extra CoQ10 can insure s/he has the quantity his/her body needs to maintain a healthy heart muscle. CoQ10 supplements come in two forms: Ubiquinone and Ubiquinol. Ubiquinol is a reduced form of CoQ10 and is the recommended choice.     What is Ubiquinol? Produced naturally within the body, ubiquinol is CoQ10 that's been converted into a substance necessary for use in cellular energy production. The body’s ability to produce CoQ10 declines with age, as does the ability to convert it into ubiquinol. Ubiquinol levels have been shown to be suppressed in older individuals and those with cardiovascular, neurological, liver, and diabetes-related conditions. KanekaQH™ is ubiquinol, the reduced, active antioxidant form of Coenzyme Q10. Introduced in 2006, it is the first supplemental form of bio-identical ubiquinol ever developed and is manufactured exclusively by Kaneka Corp. It is derived from KanekaQ10™, the world’s most recognized and researched CoQ10. KanekaQH™ is more absorbable than CoQ10, which means that optimal levels of CoQ10 can be restored quickly and efficiently. Why we Like this Formulation There are several products on the market that utilize Kaneka-QH's formulation for the reduced type of CoQ10. However, they all have various *Other Ingredients* added. It is mind boggling to see the long list of items added on, that really the diminish the quality of the overall product. Some Ubiquinol products contain soy, titanium oxide, caramel color, zinc oxide, soy lecithin, soybeans, diglycerol monooleate (soy), and more. And one ingredient found in some CoQ10 supplements is citrus extract that some sources say should not be used for cats. This formulation doesn't contain citrus extract or any synthetic fillers or carriers. We've added just a touch of silica, natural tocopherols to help maintain freshness and natural-sourced medium chain triglycerides, a non-irritating, healthy fat derived from coconut oil. All you do is press the pump to deliver the correct dosage on food or treats... That's right. There are NO messy, oily pills to cut open. Our Ubiquinol for Pets uses a revolutionary airless pump technology. A cinch to use, this airless pump technology: Helps preserve the ubiquinol from oxygen intrusion - One of the biggest factors that may cause ubiquinol            to go 'bad' is the air itself. Because it uses an airless technology, this helps the ubiquinol stay fresh until the last drop. No-fuss application - No tablets to crush or divide. Just press the pre-measured pump straight onto            your pet's food or favorite treat. Best of all, there's no taste! Quick and easy - Just press the pump to quickly and easily deliver the correct dose according to your pet's weight. Ubiquinol for Pets is a safe, alternative source of quality reduced CoQ10 and it's simple to add to your pet's food.

Mercola Ubiquinol Enhanced Bioactivity CoQ10 for Pets 

Price: $40.99 Only available to USA customers