Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Benazepril is dosed at 0.25–0.5 mg/kg PO q24h in cats, per Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.153 (2026-08-01).. Benazepril is used in cats for Heart failure, chronic kidney disease (proteinuric). Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Benazepril in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Fortekor, Lotensin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.25–0.5 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term | Heart failure, chronic kidney disease (proteinuric) | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.153 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme, reducing angiotensin II formation. Decreases aldosterone, reduces afterload, and attenuates cardiac remodeling.
Monitor renal function and potassium. Hypotension risk especially with concurrent diuretics. Preferred ACE inhibitor in cats (hepatic and renal elimination). CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy.
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 dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 0.25–0.5 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Benazepril in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Benazepril in cats include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Benazepril is indicated in cats for: Heart failure, chronic kidney disease (proteinuric).
These are general warnings for Benazepril across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Monitor renal function and potassium. Hypotension risk especially with concurrent diuretics. Preferred ACE inhibitor in cats (hepatic and renal elimination). CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy.
Why a species-specific page? Benazepril 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.