Formula CV for Dogs & Cats 90c by Rx Vitamins for Pets – Cardiovascular Support Capsules
Formula CV for Dogs & Cats capsules by Rx Vitamins for Pets provide targeted nutritional support for the heart and blood vessels. This 90-capsule formula combines standardized hawthorn berry extract with taurine, L-carnitine, vitamin E, minerals, and additional active ingredients rather than relying on a single nutrient.
Designed specifically for canine and feline patients, this formula offers cardiovascular support through ingredients involved in energy use, muscle activity, and antioxidant protection. It belongs in a veterinarian-guided nutrition plan, with different directions for dogs and cats. It is not a complete diet or a replacement for veterinary assessment.
Key Formula CV for Dogs & Cats 90c Benefits
- Supports normal heart function with taurine and minerals involved in the coordinated activity of cardiac muscle cells.
- Provides L-carnitine to assist the movement of long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria, where cells release energy.
- Supplies vitamin E for antioxidant protection of cell membranes, alongside selenium and standardized hawthorn berry extract in a multi-ingredient cardiovascular formula.
How Formula CV for Dogs & Cats 90c Works
Heart muscle needs a continuous energy supply and carefully regulated mineral movement to contract and relax. Formula CV brings together ingredients with different roles in these processes. Carnitine supports fat transport for energy metabolism, while taurine participates in cellular fluid and ion balance. Magnesium and potassium contribute to normal muscle and electrical activity. Vitamin E complements these functions by protecting membrane lipids from oxidation.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Hawthorn Berry Extract: Supplies flavonoids with antioxidant properties, which interact with reactive molecules involved in oxidation. This adds a plant-based component to the formula's antioxidant support. The extract is standardized to 2% vitexin, identifying a measured flavonoid constituent.
- L-Taurine: Helps regulate water and ion balance within cells, including heart muscle cells. These processes are part of the cellular environment needed for normal cardiac activity and complement the formula's mineral ingredients.
- L-Carnitine: Assists the transport of long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria, the energy-producing compartments of cells. This provides a nutritional connection to the steady energy demands of heart muscle without acting as a stimulant.
- Vitamin E: A fat-soluble antioxidant that interrupts the chain reaction of lipid oxidation. Its established role helps protect the fatty components of cell membranes, including those in cardiovascular tissues.
- Magnesium: Contributes to normal muscle function and the activity of enzymes that use cellular energy. Its inclusion complements potassium, another mineral involved in the electrical signals that coordinate muscle activity.
Formula CV for Dogs & Cats 90c Is Formulated For
- Dogs and cats whose veterinarian recommends targeted nutritional support for normal cardiovascular function.
- Pet owners seeking a combined botanical, amino acid, vitamin, and mineral formula with species-specific administration directions.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Cardiovascular Supplements and RX Vitamins For Pets collections.
Recommendation: One capsule twice daily for each 25-50 lbs. body weight, or as recommended by a veterinarian. For cats, 1/2 capsule daily.
Serving Size: 1 Capsule (0.94 g)
Servings Per Container: 90
Hawthorn Berry Extract (standardized to 2% vitexin) ... 200 mg
L-Carnitine (as L-carnitine tartrate) ... 100 mg
L-Taurine ... 50 mg
Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol succinate) ... 75 IU
Dimethylglycine (DMG) ... 10 mg
Magnesium (citrate) ... 10 mg
Potassium (citrate) ... 10 mg
Coleus Forskohlii Extract ... 10 mg
Selenium ( L-selenomethionine) ... 5 mcg
Other Ingredients: Rice flour, gelatin, silica, and magnesium stearate.
Storage: Store at room temperature out of direct sunlight.
Not for human consumption. Keep out of the reach of children and animals. In case of accidental overdose, contact a health professional immediately. Do not use if tamper-evident seal is broken or missing. Store at room temperature out of direct sunlight.
Additional precautions: Have your veterinarian review all medications and supplements before giving Formula CV, especially cardiac medicines. Hawthorn can interact with anticoagulants, blood pressure medicines, cardiac glycosides, adenosine, barbiturates, caffeine, epinephrine, papaverine, sodium nitrate, and theophylline. Do not give to pets allergic to an ingredient, pregnant or nursing pets, or pets with severe liver or kidney disease. Veterinary assessment is especially important with low blood pressure, a slow heart rate, or feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Stop administration and contact your veterinarian for a rash or other unusual reaction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Formula CV for Dogs & Cats 90c
What are the benefits of Formula CV for Dogs & Cats 90c?
Formula CV supports normal cardiovascular function in dogs and cats through a combination of nutrients and hawthorn berry extract. Taurine contributes to cellular ion and fluid balance, while L-carnitine helps move fatty acids into mitochondria for energy production. Magnesium and potassium participate in normal muscle activity, and vitamin E provides antioxidant protection. The formula combines these roles in one capsule; it does not replace a balanced diet or individualized veterinary care.
Who should take Formula CV for Dogs & Cats 90c?
Formula CV is for canine and feline patients only, not people. A veterinarian should assess your pet before use and determine whether this combination fits its nutrition and medication plan. The directions specify one capsule twice daily for each 25-50 lbs. body weight, or as recommended by a veterinarian; cats receive 1/2 capsule daily. Dogs and cats therefore do not share the same directions. Follow the veterinarian's guidance rather than adapting a human supplement routine.
Are there any side effects of taking Formula CV for Dogs & Cats 90c?
Gastrointestinal upset or an allergic rash can occur. Give with or after food; stop and consult your veterinarian if your pet worsens or fails to improve. Breeding and pregnancy safety is unproven; avoid pregnancy, nursing, ingredient allergies, and severe liver or kidney disease. Obtain a veterinary examination first. Review medications for hawthorn interactions, particularly cardiac drugs and anticoagulants; low blood pressure, slow pulse, and feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy require caution. Not for humans; keep away from children and animals. For accidental overdose, contact a health professional immediately. Do not use with a broken or missing tamper-evident seal. Store at room temperature away from direct sunlight.
How does Formula CV for Dogs & Cats 90c support overall health?
Formula CV focuses on cardiovascular nutrition rather than providing every nutrient a dog or cat needs. Heart muscle relies on energy metabolism, coordinated mineral movement, and healthy cell membranes. L-carnitine, taurine, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin E each contribute to these normal physiological processes. The capsule also contains hawthorn berry extract, dimethylglycine, coleus extract, and selenium. Use it within a complete feeding and veterinary-care plan, with the veterinarian checking whether other supplements duplicate its ingredients.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.