Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Enalapril is dosed at 0.5 mg/kg PO q12-24h in dogs, per Enacard Tablets for Dogs [UK Datasheet]. Merial Limited; 2006. | Keene BW, Atkins CE, Bonagura JD, et al. ACVIM consensus guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs. J Vet Intern Med. 2019;33(3):1127-1140. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.474 (2026-08-01).. Enalapril is used in dogs for Congestive heart failure, proteinuria. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Enalapril in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Enacard, Vasotec
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5 mg/kg | q12-24h | Long-term | Congestive heart failure, proteinuria | Strong | Enacard Tablets for Dogs [UK Datasheet]. Merial Limited; 2006. | Keene BW, Atkins CE, Bonagura JD, et al. ACVIM consensus guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs. J Vet Intern Med. 2019;33(3):1127-1140. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.474 (2026-08-01). |
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Prodrug converted to enalaprilat, which inhibits ACE. Reduces angiotensin II, decreases aldosterone, reduces preload and afterload.
Monitor renal function (BUN/creatinine) and electrolytes. Hypotension with concurrent diuretics. Primarily renal elimination (prefer benazepril in renal disease). CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Enalapril dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 0.5 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Enalapril in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Enalapril in dogs include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Enalapril is indicated in dogs for: Congestive heart failure, proteinuria.
These are general warnings for Enalapril across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Monitor renal function (BUN/creatinine) and electrolytes. Hypotension with concurrent diuretics. Primarily renal elimination (prefer benazepril in renal disease). CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy.
Why a species-specific page? Enalapril pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — 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.