Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Benazepril Flavored 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). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.126, Benazepril monograph spanning p.123-126; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Benazepril Flavored Oral is used in cats for CKD with proteinuria. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Benazepril Flavored Oral in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Fortekor
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term; monitor UPC, creatinine, and blood pressure | CKD with proteinuria | 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). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.126, Benazepril monograph spanning p.123-126; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5–1 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.59 | 0.5-1.0 mg/kg p.o. q24h |
| 0.25–0.5 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.59 | 0.25-0.5 mg/kg p.o. q24h. |
| 0.5–1 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.99 | • Systemic hypertension and renal disease: 0.5-1 mg/kg/day q24h PO. Alternative |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Prodrug hydrolyzed to benazeprilat, which inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme, reducing angiotensin II formation and aldosterone secretion. Reduces glomerular capillary pressure.
Hypotension possible — monitor blood pressure. Renal dose adjustment not required (hepatic elimination in cats). May elevate creatinine initially. Contraindicated in bilateral renal artery stenosis.
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 Flavored 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 Flavored Oral in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Benazepril Flavored Oral in cats include: Long-term; monitor UPC, creatinine, and blood pressure. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Benazepril Flavored Oral is indicated in cats for: CKD with proteinuria.
These are general warnings for Benazepril Flavored Oral across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hypotension possible — monitor blood pressure. Renal dose adjustment not required (hepatic elimination in cats). May elevate creatinine initially. Contraindicated in bilateral renal artery stenosis.
Why a species-specific page? Benazepril Flavored 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.