A preparation for dogs in the form of chewable tablets with meat flavor for the treatment of congestive heart failure caused by valve degeneration or dilated cardiomyopathy.
Vetmedin is administered to animals orally 1 hour before feeding. The dose of the drug is prescribed by a veterinarian depending on the severity of the disease and the condition of the animal. The daily dose of pimobendan (dv) is from 0.2 mg to 0.6 mg per 1 kg of body weight of the animal and is divided into two doses. For a more accurate determination of the dose corresponding to the weight of the animal, the tablet can be divided into halves along the break line. In case of congestive heart failure, it is used for life in dogs with the selection of an individual dose. It is necessary to avoid missing the next dose of the drug, as this can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness. In case of missing one dose, the use of the drug is resumed at the same dose and according to the same scheme.