Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
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).. Pimobendan Chewable is used in dogs for CHF, preclinical MMVD (EPIC). Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pimobendan Chewable in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Vetmedin Chewable
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.25–0.3 mg/kg | q12h | Long-term/lifelong | CHF, preclinical MMVD (EPIC) | 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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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-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Pimobendan Chewable dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 0.25–0.3 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Pimobendan Chewable in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Pimobendan Chewable in dogs include: Long-term/lifelong. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Pimobendan Chewable is indicated in dogs for: CHF, preclinical MMVD (EPIC).
These are general warnings for Pimobendan Chewable across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Chewable formulation may be given with or without food. Same as standard pimobendan. Give 1 hour before food ideally for standard tablets.
Why a species-specific page? Pimobendan Chewable 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.