Vetri-Science VETRISCIENCE Coenzyme Q10 for Dogs and Cats, 10mg, 100 Capsules - Cardiovascular and Gum Health CoQ10 Supplement for Pets

These VetriScience CoQ10 Healthy Heart capsules have been very easy to use and convenient. The easy-open design is a big plus, especially if you need to mix the contents with food. I’ve had no issues opening the capsules, and my pet takes it without any problems when mixed in. I like that this supplement is specifically formulated to support heart health and uses Coenzyme Q10, a well-known ingredient for cardiovascular support. The quality feels reliable, and it’s reassuring to use a product from a brand known for veterinary supplements. Overall, this is a well-designed and practical heart health supplement. Easy to administer, good quality, and a great option for pets that need added cardiovascular support.

If you're a cat owner, you're probably looking into this because your cat was just diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), probably with congestive heart failure (CHF). You're devastated. And you're probably desperate for info. I'll describe our experience here, including the role of VetriScience Labs Cardio Strength (later in this review). It's a bit of a long story, but bare with me. Hopefully the info will help you and your cat. Okay, so our 10-year-old cat, Melvin, was diagnosed with HCM with CHF in mid-December of 2016. Very grim diagnosis based on echocardiogram. He was in bad shape. After careful research and vet-guided experimentation, his regimen has been prescribed doses of furosemide (Lasix) and diltiazem twice a day (morning and night). It's crucial to give these regularly, and luckily they are not expensive. We get ours at a regular (human) pharmacy. We also give him 1/4 of a non-generic 81mg "low dose" aspirin every other day (in the morning). We have found that the name brand low-dose aspirin is easier to cut with a pill cutter. If you don't have a pill cutter, get one along with some 7-day pill organizers (a clear organizer for morning and a darker-colored one for night). Cutters and organizers are available on Amazon. You'll be doing a lot of cutting and pill organizing with an HCM/CHF cat. Anyway, on days where Melvin gets Lasix, diltiazem, AND aspirin, they are ALL able to fit in a size 4 clear empty gel capsule (also available on Amazon). We use the gel caps to give all medications, actually, because he has no trouble swallowing the size 4 caps (might be able to get away with size 3--just a tad bigger), and they will alleviate the bitter taste problem with ANY medication. We administer all pills with a pet pill gun (also available on Amazon). The pill gun is a godsend. You just confidently and quickly stick it back in your pet's mouth (wrap the cat in a towel if need be) and jam down the plunger. Boom! He doesn't even care about getting pills anymore. Quick and easy. No stress. We were unable to give pills before we discovered the empty gel caps trick and pill gun. Okay...so the prescribed medicine regimen was working well, but he was still having some breathing issues. This Cardio Strength supplement took us the rest of the way it seems. This is a BIG supplement pill. Luckily Melvin will take it when you sprinkle it on his food and mix it in. I wouldn't try to give this one with a pill gun. It's really big. So hopefully your cat will take it sprinkled on wet food. Otherwise you might need to get creative--maybe by splitting up the supplement into smaller gel caps and giving a couple of times a day. We just sprinkle one whole capsule over Melvin's food, IAMS MaxCal, which is a prescription diet (available through Amazon and elsewhere). It has a low sodium content, which is important. Mel is also an indoor-outdoor cat, and research has shown that the stress of not being able to go outside can really take a tool on an HCM cat. Our solution was to track him in real-time with the Pawtrack GPS collar designed specifically for cats (not yet available on Amazon, but it SHOULD BE). It's an incredible bit of technology at a very reasonable price. Cats with HCM are at risk of developing hind leg paralysis from thromboembolism. The aspirin is used to prevent this, but it's no guarantee. So, with Pawtrack we can track Mel and go to him if he seems to be in one spot for too long. I have tested this and and am able to get within 5-10 feet of him. When I get to where I think he is, I call him or activate the beeper, and there he is!! But I digress. So far Cardio Strength seems to be helping our cat more than the prescribed medications alone. I wouldn't want to drop the prescribed medications, but the supplement seems to be providing the boost that allows Mel to enjoy a high quality of life, which is critically important for us. PLEASE talk to your vet, though, before giving any supplements!! We have our fingers crossed that our comprehensive treatment plan will help keep Mel around for as long as possible. Cardio Strength seems to be helping to put a spring back in his step, and that is quite a significant thing when you consider the grim prognosis he was given. So far, so good. We continue to hope for the best and are grateful for the boost he seems to be getting from Cardio Strength.

My vet recommended this brand and supplement to me for my chihuahuas who have heart conditions. I sware these have been a factor in extend their lives! I give it to them every morning. Every time they see the cardiologist, they get great reports with no advancement in their heart grade. Just a tip… I grind these up in my smoothy blender and sprinkle on their food. My chi’s have no teeth. Lol! But, I recommended!

I have been buying these supplements since May 2025, so far I feel it has been keeping my doggie’s heart stable in conjunction with his meds, however capsule is big and hard to hide, wish they can come up with a smaller capsule..and i had to empty the contents and give it via syyringe, he hated the taste because its both very salty and acidic..and my dog coughs after drinking water..not sure if its irritating his throat giving him acid reflux? Im not sure why its salty also because its supposed to help the heart..please advise if anyone notice it and its a potential problem..and i like to add, the pill gets gooey after some time, not a powder form anymore..its very sensitive to moisture..not sure if it will affect the efficacy of the vitamin..again im not here to criticize but just pointing out potential improvement of the product hopefully..so far my dog acts like a puppy on this heart supplement like he is a normal dog

My dog has been taking this for years for her mitral valve disease. Good product but expensive. Please make it more affordable

Seems to make a difference with my senior Mini Schnauzer. I will continue to give it to her...

Mein 13 Jahre alter Hund bekommt täglich eine Kapsel auf sein Essen und ist sichtlich vitaler geworden. Er ist herzkrank und das Q10 unterstützt hervorragend.

Bought this Coq10 for a recently acquired fiv+ cat. Comes in capsule form to conveniently add and mix in with food. He eats it added to food so must be palatable. Pleased with this outcome.

Excellent for dogs with heart problems.