Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Benazepril Compounded Oral is dosed at 0.5–1 mg/kg PO q24h in cats, per FORTEKOR - Benazepril Hydrochloride Tablets [UK Product Label for Cats and Dogs]. Elanco; 2016. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.153 (2026-08-01).. Benazepril Compounded Oral is used in cats for CKD (proteinuria reduction), heart failure. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Benazepril Compounded Oral in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Compounded Benazepril
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term | CKD (proteinuria reduction), heart failure | Strong | FORTEKOR - Benazepril Hydrochloride Tablets [UK Product Label for Cats and Dogs]. Elanco; 2016. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.153 (2026-08-01). |
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Prodrug converted to benazeprilat, which inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme. Reduces angiotensin II and aldosterone, lowering blood pressure and reducing proteinuria.
Compounded for cats and small dogs. Monitor renal values and electrolytes. May cause hypotension. Stability of compounded formulations varies.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Benazepril Compounded Oral dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 0.5–1 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Benazepril Compounded Oral in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Benazepril Compounded Oral in cats include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Benazepril Compounded Oral is indicated in cats for: CKD (proteinuria reduction), heart failure.
These are general warnings for Benazepril Compounded Oral across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Compounded for cats and small dogs. Monitor renal values and electrolytes. May cause hypotension. Stability of compounded formulations varies.
Why a species-specific page? Benazepril Compounded Oral pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.