• Home
  • What does Vetmedin do for the heart?

What does Vetmedin do for the heart?

【Expert answer】

Created: 2022-07-09 17:39:12

Any Q

Vetmedin is a treatment for dogs with heart disease due to both MVD and DCM. It acts in two ways: To open up the blood vessels carrying blood to and from the heart, which reduces the work your dog's heart has to do to pump blood around their body.


What is the purpose of Vetmedin?

Vetmedin is a critical medication used to treat dogs with congestive heart failure due to valvular insufficiency or dilated cardiomyopathy. There is no FDA-approved alternative to Vetmedin. This measure should help fill recent gaps in the supply of Vetmedin in the U.S.

How long can a dog live on Vetmedin?

In the case of DCM, dogs live anywhere from 3 - 24 months, depending on how well they react to the treatment. In the case of MVD, dogs live on average less than 1 year.

What does Vetmedin do for dogs with CHF?

Pimobendan (Vetmedin) is used to give dogs with congestive heart disease and failure a longer life. It helps the heart do it's job more efficiently by opening up the blood vessels leading to and from your pet's heart.

What are the side effects of Vetmedin?

The most common side effects reported in field studies were poor appetite, lethargy, diarrhea, dyspnea, azotemia, weakness, and ataxia. If side effects should occur, pet owners should contact their veterinarian.

More useful articles on a similar topic 👇

Can dogs come back from heart failure?
Can Vetmedin hurt a healthy dog?

We found an interesting video answer to your question!

The answer is near 👇

Was this article helpful?

Yes No

Thanks so much for your feedback!

Have more questions? Submit a request

Recent FAQ

  • Should malamutes be groomed?

    • Overall the Husky and Malamute need very little grooming compared to other breeds, no trimming of hair is needed, just a regular brush to remove any dead hair. NEVER shave, strip or clip your Husky (...)

  • How long should you walk an English Bulldog?

    • Schedule 20 – 40 minutes of exercise a day. Set aside at least 20 but no more than 40 minutes a day for exercising your adult English Bulldog. This may mean letting your dog into the backyard or br (...)

  • How many calories are in a large plain potato?

    • There are 284 calories in 1 large Potato (Flesh and Skin). * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 4 февр. 2008 г.


    (...)

  • How does a dog get a parasite?

    • 2: How does my pet become infected with intestinal parasites? Roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms are transmitted when your pet eats the larvae in rodent or other dogs' feces, or an infected flea. (...)

  • Can humans get hookworms from their dogs?

    • People can be infected by larvae of animal hookworms, usually dog and cat hookworms. The most common result of animal hookworm infection is a skin condition called cutaneous larva migrans. (...)

Comments

Leave a Comment

QR Link 📱

Email us