Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Pimobendan Chewable is used in dog for CHF, preclinical MMVD (EPIC). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pimobendan Chewable in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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 | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.