Supports cardiovascular and circulatory health
Because your cat's heart is the heart of your cat
According to the American Heart Association, spending quality time with your pet may protect you from heart disease. It is, however, up to you to protect your cat’s cardiovascular health.
A healthy balanced diet and regular exercise (physical and psychological) are important in order to keep your cat in good shape and their heart healthy and strong. However, this is not always enough. Using maxxicardio as part of your cat’s cardiovascular health care can really make a difference for your cat’s heart as well as their longevity and quality of life.
Which cats can benefit from maxxicardio heart support for cats?
All cats can benefit from stronger muscle contraction, improved stamina, focus**,** and heart health. Many cat owners use maxxicardio as a preventive measure to support their cat’s overall heart health and stamina.
A feline cardiovascular supplement like maxxiCardio is especially beneficial for the following cats:
- Cat breeds predisposed to cardiovascular stress*
- Cats with pre-existing suboptimal cardiovascular functions (suffer from heart problems)
- Senior cats with various age-related health issues (e.g. irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, loss of muscle strength, reduced stamina)
Because your cat's heart is precious
Cardiovascular problems are more common in cats than most owners realise. The prevalence of heart disease in cats is estimated to affect about 10-15% of the general cat population (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine).
The risk increases with age, and some cat breeds are also more prone than others to suffer from cardiovascular problems.
Early signs of cardiovascular problems can be easy to miss, but the sooner heart problems are discovered, the better. All heart problems are a serious health concern and can be fatal if not treated in time.
This is why many cat owners choose to give their beloved cats a heart supplement like maxxicardio to nurture their cardiovascular health.
Feline cardiovascular supplement formulated for results
maxxiCardio heart support for cats contains carefully chosen ingredients that support and help maintain good feline cardiovascular health. Each ingredient has its own important role (see more information about each ingredient below).
Together, the carefully selected mix of amino acids, minerals, and vitamins works synergistically to support and maintain cardiovascular and circulatory health in cats.
maxxiCardio supports heart muscles, promotes normal circulation, supports regular heartbeat, helps reduce oxidative stress, promotes tissue health, and helps balance cholesterol. This makes maxxiCardio an ideal dietary supplement not only for cats with existing heart issues but also as a preventative measure.
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Together we care for your cat’s heart
Our cats’ love is irreplaceable and so are their hearts. It is therefore vital that we care well for both. Our maxxicardio is specifically designed with your beloved cat’s heart in mind. The carefully selected ingredients nurture his heart and circulatory system. This helps to protect your cat’s cardiovascular health and improve his quality of life.
Healthier heart improves quality of life and life expectancy
Vital part of a good cardiovascular health care plan for cats
Designed specifically with feline heart health in mind
Because it's all about the ingredients...
What is L-Carnitine?
L-carnitine is an amino acid (a building block for proteins). It is naturally produced by the liver and kidneys, then stored in skeletal muscle, heart and brain tissues.
How Does L-Carnitine Work for Cats?
The body uses L-carnitine to turn fat into energy. L-carnitine deficiency is common in adult cats which may result in increased fat storage and decreased performance.
L-carnitine is frequently recommended for cats with heart disorders, including cats with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Research has consistently shown a link between L-carnitine deficiency and DCM in cats.
Benefits for Cats
- The recommended supplement for cats with heart disorders (to help combat L-carnitine deficiency)
- Aids fat metabolism which may help with weight loss and obesity management
- Can have a positive effect on both endurance (stamina) and focus (cognitive function)
- May help prevent exercise-induced muscle damage and aid recovery
- Can help to maintain lean muscle mass
- May be helpful in the prevention and management of diabetes in cats (and dogs)
Studies
There are studies indicating that L-Carnitine can have positive effects on feline heart health. L-Carnitine is a vital nutrient that plays a key role in the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria, which is crucial for energy production. Deficiencies in L-Carnitine can lead to severe health issues in cats, including dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a condition characterized by an enlarged and weakened heart muscle.
Research has shown that L-Carnitine supplementation can be beneficial for cats suffering from DCM. While not all cats respond to L-Carnitine supplementation, it has been observed to improve heart function and overall health in many cases. It is particularly important for cats with a known deficiency or those at risk due to specific health conditions or dietary limitations (PetMD) (Wag Walking).
What is Taurine?
Taurine is an amino acid that is found naturally in meat and fish. Taurine is a conditionally essential amino acid for cats, i.e. the body can manufacture it. However, cats can develop taurine deficiency and therefore benefit from supplementation.
How Does Taurine Work for Cats?
Taurine has many health benefits. It is present in greatest concentrations in the heart wall muscles, brain and retina. Lack of taurine can cause your cat’s health to suffer, specifically his heart.
Even cats that are not deficient in taurine may benefit from taurine supplementation.
Benefits for Cats
- Supports overall heart function
- May help cats being weaned off heart medication
- May benefit cats suffering from dilated cardiomyopathy (enlarged heart)
- Can have a positive effect on energy levels
- Helps to calm the mind for better focus
- Helps control the release of chemical signals between cells in the brain
- Reduces the risk of taurine deficiency
Studies
There are several studies indicating that taurine supplementation can significantly improve feline heart health, particularly in cases of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).
One landmark study published in 1987 identified that taurine deficiency was a major cause of DCM in cats, and supplementation with taurine reversed the condition in many cases. Supplementation has been shown to lead to clinical improvement in cats with taurine deficiency-induced DCM within weeks, and measurable improvements in systolic function within 2-4 months. These improvements include normalized myocardial function and better overall heart health (DVM 360).
What is Hawthorn Berry Powder?
Hawthorn is a spiny bush with bright red berries that have been used traditionally for centuries to treat various heart problems, i.e. from irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, chest pain, hardening of the arteries, and heart failure.
How Does Hawthorn Berry Work for Cats?
Hawthorn berries have been shown to be a beneficial supplement for senior cats and cats with heart issues.
This is why hawthorn berry powder is often called “heart health tonic” or “cardio-tonic”, as tonic gives the feeling of increased vigour or well-being.
Benefits for Cats
- Regular use can gradually improve the overall health of cats
- Can help to regulate high and low blood pressure
- Supports and helps to maintain cardiovascular and circulatory health
- May help to regulate irregular or abnormal heart beat (arrhythmia)
- Can improve exercise tolerance (endurance)
Studies
Not only is hawthorn one of the best studied herbal remedies for humans (it has been subjected to multiple rigorous placebo-controlled clinical trials and found to be consistently effective).
There is also a large amount of clinical experience in the use of hawthorn for treating pets with heart disease, generally with favourable results.
“Hawthorn appears generally safe and has been tested with most pharmaceuticals commonly used to manage cardiac and blood pressure disorders. The need for pharmaceuticals may be reduced or even occasionally replaced in dogs and cats treated with hawthorn” (VCA Animal Hospital).
What is Magnesium?
Magnesium is a mineral that is crucial to the body’s function. Every cell in the body contains magnesium and needs it to function.
Magnesium citrate is magnesium bound to a citrate salt. This makes the magnesium more easily absorbed by the body and is therefore the preferred form of magnesium used in supplements.
How Does Magnesium Work for Cats?
Magnesium helps to keep blood pressure normal, bones strong, and the heart rhythm steady (WebMD). It helps normalize an irregular heartbeat and works synergistically with calcium to strengthen the heart.
Magnesium (and potassium, also in maxxicardio) are important minerals for cats with chronic heart failure. Deficiency of magnesium can exacerbate the potential side effects of cardiac medications and may cause other problems such as muscle weakness and cardiac arrhythmias (Vet Know How).
Magnesium also helps move blood sugar into the muscles and dispose of lactic acid, i.e. plays vital part in the contraction and relaxation of muscles.
Magnesium is not only a strong muscle relaxant. It also plays a critical role in helping to speed up recovery, whether it is exercise related pain and muscle soreness or related to other pain or nerve conditions.
The Benefits of Magnesium for Cats
- Supports healthy heart function and regular heartbeat
- May reduce risk of side effects from heart medications
- Helps to keep blood pressure within healthy range
- Supports the skeletal system (bone health)
- May boost exercise performance
- Can help with restlessness and stiff muscles
- Plays a role in helping to speed up recovery
- Supports hundreds of chemical reactions in the body
Studies
There are studies and evidence indicating that magnesium can improve heart health in cats. Magnesium is essential for many physiological functions, including maintaining a regular heartbeat and supporting cardiovascular health.
For example, the Purina Institute highlights that magnesium, among other nutrients, is recognized for its roles in maintaining heart health, including its antiarrhythmic and antioxidant properties, which are crucial for preventing and managing conditions like dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in cats.
What is Potassium?
Potassium is a mineral that is necessary for the heart, kidneys, and other organs to work normally (WebMD). Potassium is also necessary to maintain a proper fluid balance throughout the body.
Potassium is not produced naturally by the body, so your dog must get it through his diet.
How Does Potassium Work for Cats?
Potassium levels affect muscle contractions. Low levels of potassium can cause muscle weakness and irregular heartbeat. Like magnesium, potassium is an important mineral for cats with chronic heart failure.
Benefits for Cats
- Supports muscle growth and muscle strength
- Helps maintain regular heartbeat
- Necessary for the proper functioning of enzymes, muscles and nerves
- Helps maintain and regulate fluid balance in the body
Studies
A number of studies on humans have shown the positive effect of potassium on cardiovascular health. For example this one which concludes that higher dietary potassium intake is associated with lower rates of stroke and might also reduce the risk of CHD (coronary heart disease) and total CVD (cardiovascular disease) (NCBI 2011).
What is Ginko Biloba?
Ginkgo biloba (a.k.a. maidenhair) is a tree native to China that has been widely used in traditional Chinese medicine over the centuries. Modern supplements tend to use the ginkgo biloba leaves.
Ginkgo biloba supplements are associated with several health uses, most of which focus on the brain function and blood circulation.
How Does Ginko Biloba Work for Cats?
Ginkgo biloba can increase the blood flow by promoting the dilation of blood vessels. This ability to increase dilation of blood vessels (peripheral vasodilation) suggests it should be considered as a component of treatment protocols for congestive heart failure (VCA Animal Hospitals).
Ginkgo biloba also contains high levels of flavonoids and terpenoids (compounds known for their strong antioxidant effects).
Benefits for Cats
- Aids blood circulation and hence cardiovascular health
- Supports cognitive function
- Antioxidant (helps neutralise free radicals)
Studies
The studies on pets have mainly focused on brain function and behaviour, e.g. this study that found ginkgo biloba leaf to be a safe dietary supplement for an elderly dog with age-related behavioural disturbances (NCBI 2006).
There are however a number of studies on humans showing ginkgo biloba to be beneficial for cardio health. This study on people with heart disease revealed an immediate increase in blood flow to multiple parts of the body (NCBI 2008).
While additional research points to ginkgo’s protective effects on heart health, brain health and stroke prevention (Healthline).
What is Vitamin E?
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods and is required for the proper function of many organs in the body
On a supplement label, natural vitamin E is listed as d-alpha tocopherol, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate, or d-alpha tocopheryl succinate (as in maxxicardio). And with vitamin E, natural is better (Chiro).
Benefits for Cats
- Supports muscle health and circulation
- Antioxidant (helps neutralise free radicals)
Studies
Vitamin E is essential for the cat’s muscles, circulatory system, and injury healing. It is also a powerful antioxidant, i.e. helps to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals (National Institutes of Health).
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Frequently Asked Questions
maxxicardio contains carefully chosen ingredients that support and help maintain good feline cardiovascular health. Each ingredient plays its own important role. Together the carefully selected mix of amino acids, minerals and vitamins works synergistically to support and maintain cardiovascular and circulatory health in cats.
maxxicardio supports heart muscles, promotes normal circulation, supports regular heartbeat, helps reduce oxidative stress, promotes tissue health and helps balance cholesterol. This makes maxxicardio an ideal dietary supplement not only for cats with heart issues but also as preventive measure.
The ingredients in maxxicardio not only support healthy heart function. By supporting muscle growth & strength and improving circulation, maxxicardio can help build stamina and improve focus.
maxxicardio can also help to speed up recovery from exercise related pain and muscle soreness.
All cats can benefit from stronger muscle contraction, improved stamina, focus and heart health. Many cat owners use maxxicardio as a preventive measure, to support their cats overall heart health and stamina.
Feline cardiovascular supplement like maxxicardio is especially beneficial for the following cats:
- Cat breeds predisposed to cardiovascular stress
- Cats with pre-existing suboptimal cardiovascular functions (suffer from heart problems)
- Senior cats with various age-related health issues (e.g. irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, loss of muscle strength, reduced stamina)
We always recommend starting slowly with any new supplement and gradually increasing the amount given. This allows your cat to get used to the new ingredients, both the taste and texture, and helps to minimise the risk of any potential stomach upset.
The recommended maintenance dosage is shown on the back of the label. If you are using maxxicardio for a specific health condition, then you may want to increase the dosage while getting the condition under control. The recommended saturation dosage is double the maintenance amount.
You can reduce the dosage to the maintenance dosage once the condition has improved. This is one of the many benefits of powder formulation. It is easy to adjust the dosage in line with your cat’s needs over time.
It is recommended to divide the daily dosage between two servings as this maximises the absorption of all the ingredients. If you only feed your cat once a day, then you may want to introduce a daily treat time with maxxicardio for the second serving.
The easiest way to administer maxxicardio is to mix it in with your cat’s food. maxxicardio does not contain any artificial flavours, colours, preservatives or binders. It has a natural flavour and the vast majority of cats happily eat their food when maxxicardio has been added to it.
However, there are always exceptions. If your cat is not accepting maxxicardio for some reason, please contact us directly and we will offer you some additional tips and support. If we cannot together get your cat to happily accept his new supplement, we will fully refund you.
Because no matter how effective maxxicardio is, it will not work if the cat is not taking it. Fortunately, when we have had the opportunity to work with the owners, we have in most cases been successful in getting the cats to accept their supplements. Which is exactly what we both want. For your cat to feel better with the help of our product.
We do not accept any manufacturing batch unless it conforms to all product specifications.
The Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a document issued by Quality Assurance which confirms that the product meets its product specification. It contains the actual results obtained from testing performed as part of the quality control of every individual batch of a product.
If you would like to see the Certificate of Analysis for your production batch of maxxicardio just e-mail us the LOT number (on the bottom of your container) and we will e-mail you a copy.