Become a credit card member today!Vetmedin 5 mg for Dogs, 50 Chewable Tablets
Description
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
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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 |
| 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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Vetmedin is expensive but worth it
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Price increase super disappointing.
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Disappointed: Pills Arrived Broken and Crushed
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Best meds and fast delivery
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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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