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Vetmedin 5 mg for Dogs, 50 Chewable Tablets
Description
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Vetmedin (Pimobendan) is in a class of heart treatments named "inodilators" used in the management of certain types of congestive heart failure in dogs. These medications increase the heart muscle's ability to pump blood. Vetmedin increases the ability of the heart muscle to contract and also open up the blood vessels taking blood to and away from the heart. This reduces the heart's workload as it pumps blood throughout the dog's body. Specifically used for the management of the signs of mild, moderate, or severe congestive heart failure in dogs. The safety of pimobendan has not been evaluated in dogs younger than 6 months of age.
- - Intended to increase life expectancy in dogs with heart failure
- - Reduces stress on the heart muscle
- - A new clinical approach vs. other medications
Specifications
| SKU | 3016411 |
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| Primary Brand | Vetmedin |
| Days to Ship | Product Will Ship Upon Verification of Prescription, Usually 2-5 Business Days |
Additional Features
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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Vetmedin should be given by mouth. Unless otherwise recommended by your veterinarian, the total daily dose should be divided into two portions. The portions should be administered 12 hours apart (i.e., morning and evening). The tablets are scored and dosage should be provided to the nearest half tablet increment. Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. If you have difficulty giving the medication, contact your veterinarian. This medication should only be given to the pet for which it was prescribed.
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Questions
Dose this work on mage ?
- No it does not work on mange or mage.. It was given to my 18yr old Cocker Spaniel for congestive heart failure. This is a prescription drug issued by your vet
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Is it OK to give this medication in liquid form in an eye dropper and what will it do if not I have trouble getting my dog to chew or eat The pill
- I would confirm with your vet about using liquid form and eyedropper. It sounds ok but check with them. What I did for my dog when he had trouble eating the large pill, is I mashed it in low fat cream cheese. OR, you can ask your vet about the compounded formula of pimobendin. It is a super super small pill-same medicine. That's what my vet said. I hope this helps! By the way, I mashed the pills with a metal meat tenderizer. It's so easy.
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Can I divide one tablet into 4 portions?
- Yes, but portions will not be perfect. The pill is scored, so breaking in half is easy. You can use a sharp knife to break into 1/4.
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can i crush vetmedin and mix it with a small amount of food
What's the lowest weight a dog can be on the 1.25 mg of vetmedin. At what weight would the dosage have to be lowered? My dog is 10 pounds and dropping due to pancreatitis most likely but is still on the 1.25 mg of vetmedin.
Can Vetmedin (pimobendan) capsules be opened and sprinkled into food? The capsules are quite large for my dog to swallow and I can't find a monograph indicating whether the capsule is immediate release or sustained/extended release.
VETRISCIENCE RENAL ESSENTIALS FOR DOGS - 45 chewable TABLETS KIDNEY SUPPORT-has got all ingredients 1/2 of amount in India than USA the same product of 60 chewable tablet.according some reviews on Amazon india it(45 TABLET) causes frequent urination.it is prescribed by vet but seeing reviews i am afraid of the side effects.i hv attached images of products available in INDIA & USE
My chihuahua age 7.5 was diagnosed CHF last week, rushed into ER with breath difficulties and was put into oxygen tank , recovered and out in the evening, eating etc and well enough to come home the following day. she was giving 0.36 Dimazon injection, and 0.72 vetmedin l solution injection. Later she was given 0.14 dimazon injection.and 0.1 alvegesic. She is now on vetmedin 1.25mg and frusol oral solution twice a day. would like to put her on Young at heart , please suggest if it's ok thanks
Pillsbury is a 3 year old 70 lb pitbull boxer mix that was diagnosed last week with right-sided congestive heart failure. At the appointment, they tapped his stomach and withdrew about half a gallon of liquid so he's now down to 62. Since Monday, he's been prescribed Vetmedin (5mg) and Enacard (5mg). It's been several days now and his heart rate is consistebtly between 152-160 beats per minute in resting state, accompanied by heavy breathing. Is this normal as a side effect of the medication?
By mistake, I swollowed a 5mg Vetmedin caps which I give to my dog for heart problems. Am I in danger Am a 68 yr old man
My dog is currently on Vetmedin 1.25mg every 12 hours and Enalapril 1.25mg every 12 hours. He has been on these medications for about 1 and half months and has recently had a few fainting spells. He has an enlarged heart and has a heart murmur. His vet recommended us giving him a half dosage of Vetmedin in between the 12 hours would you recommend this? What are signs that he is getting too much?
Hello, my dog jut ate my other dogs vetmedin. She's a small Boston terrier somewhere between 13-16 pounds. She at 2.5 mgs
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My 10 LB dog got two doses of vetmedin this morning. Instead of 1/2 of 2.5 tab she received 1/2 from both of us should we be concerned?
My dog is prescribed vitofyllin 50mg and dose of 1.5 tablets twice daily. She weighs 13.8kg. Is that correct?