Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Pimobendan Injectable is used in dog for Acute decompensated CHF, Cardiogenic shock (acute DMVD decompensation). Routes documented in dog: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Pimobendan Injectable in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Vetmedin Injection
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.15 mg/kg | Slow IV push 5min; then PO q12h | Single IV dose; transition to oral pimobendan as soon as patient can swallow | Acute decompensated CHF | Strong | Vetmedin Injection Label; ACVIM DMVD Consensus |
| IV | 0.15–0.3 mg/kg | Slow IV push; may give second dose at 12h | 1-2 IV doses; oral formulation thereafter | Cardiogenic shock (acute DMVD decompensation) | Moderate | ACVIM DMVD Consensus; Vetmedin Injection Label |
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Calcium sensitizer and phosphodiesterase III inhibitor providing positive inotropy without increasing oxygen demand, plus vasodilation reducing cardiac afterload.
For acute decompensated CHF when oral route not possible. Slow IV push over 5 minutes. Transition to oral pimobendan ASAP. Monitor heart rate and blood pressure.
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 Injectable 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.