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US brand names:Vetmedin Chewable
Pimobendan Chewable is dosed at 0.25–0.3 mg/kg PO q12h in dogs, per 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. doi:10.1111/jvim.15488 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1055 (2026-08-01).. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Same as standard pimobendan. Chewable formulation for easier administration. Calcium sensitizer and PDE III inhibitor.
Chewable formulation may be given with or without food. Same as standard pimobendan. Give 1 hour before food ideally for standard tablets.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 0.25–0.3 mg/kg | q12h | Strong | 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. doi:10.1111/jvim.15488 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1055 (2026-08-01). |
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