Vetmedin^® - First line therapy for congestive heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy or mitral valve disease

 

 

•  Administer Vetmedin^® twice a day, about 12 hours apart.
•  Give Vetmedin either one hour before feeding or two hours after a meal.
•  Vetmedin^® may be hidden in a small treat.
•  Side effects with Vetmedin are rare. If you have any concerns, contact your veterinarian.
•  Vetmedin^® does not need to be changed as your dog’s disease progresses. 

 

Because there is no cure for heart failure, dogs with CHF will likely require Vetmedin^® for the remainder of their lives.

References:

*Häggström J, et al. Effect of Pimobendan or Benazepril Hydrochloride on Survival Times in Dogs with Congestive Heart Failure Caused by Naturally Occurring Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease: The QUEST Study. J Vet Int Med 2008;22:1124-1135.

 

QUEST is the largest global canine cardiology trial with 260 dogs studied at 28 sites across 11 countries over three years.

 

**Lombard CW, et al. Clinical Efficacy of Pimobendan Versus Benazepril for the Treatment of Acquired Atrioventricular Valvular Disease in Dogs. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2006;42:249-261.