Benazepril for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Benazepril is used in dog for Congestive heart failure, proteinuric nephropathy. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Benazepril in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Fortekor, Lotensin
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.25–0.5 mg/kg | q12-24h | Long-term | Congestive heart failure, proteinuric nephropathy | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme, reducing angiotensin II formation. Decreases aldosterone, reduces afterload, and attenuates cardiac remodeling.
Side effects & warnings
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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Benazepril dosing in other species
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 dog — 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.