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Vetmedin Dog Blood Pressure Medication

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    Vetmedin

    Vetmedin for dogs falls in the category of heart and blood pressure medication. It’s an extremely important medication for dogs with congestive heart failure due to myxomatous mitral valve disease—a degeneration of the heart valves—or dilated cardiomyopathy—which means a weak heart muscle. Vetmedin is a powerful drug only used in dogs with clinical evidence of heart failure and must be prescribed by your veterinarian.

    FAQs About Vetmedin

    Vetmedin and other pimobendan-based medications are often a critical piece of the care regimen for dogs in congestive heart failure. It can help relieve their symptoms—such as coughing and excessive panting—making them more comfortable and improving their quality of life. It can be given over the long-term, and your pup may be on it for the rest of their life once they begin. Talk to your veterinarian if you want to stop administering Vetmedin, as it will need to be tapered off.

    Vetmedin is a vasodilator—meaning it opens the blood vessels by preventing the muscles in the arteries and veins from tightening. This allows blood to flow more easily and the heart to pump stronger, reducing the blood pressure and helping deliver blood throughout the body. That’s why it should not be used in dogs who already have low blood pressure or certain other conditions.

    The most common side effects of Vetmedin include diarrhea, lack of appetite, weakness and lethargy. More serious side effects can include excessive bleeding or bruising, racing heartbeat, collapse, trouble breathing, bloating, jaundice and rash. Contact your veterinarian if you notice any of these signs.

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