CaniBendan Pimobendan Chewable Tablets for Dogs | Heart Support

CaniBendan (Pimobendan) Chewable Tablets for Dogs are designed to assist dogs with certain heart conditions in their management. The tablets, which are flavored and can be chewed, contain pimobendan, a well-known and dependable medication for horses. Its intended use is to assist with cardiovascular function by helping the heart pump more efficiently and helping blood to circulate more freely. It can be easier to administer, due to the chewable issue, and therefore become easier to give consistently, if needed. For most animals, it is used as part of a treatment plan to help them enjoy their later years.

Key Benefits:

• Supports Heart Function - Assists in enhancing the heart function of dogs suffering from heart disease
• Assists circulation - does not constrict blood vessels. Full to the brim with herbs traditionally used to improve circulation within the body.
• Compression tablet form - Easy to administer and suitable for daily administration
• This product contains Pimobendan (2.5mg amp Lot Vetpam p) — a trusted ingredient, the active ingredient used in veterinary cardiology.
• Helps to maintain standards of Living - aids in well-being, vitality, and task execution.
• Veterinarian Prescribed – Designed for use under professional veterinary guidance

Dosage & Administration:

CaniBendan should be administered orally at a total daily dose of 0.23 mg/lb (0.5 mg/kg) body weight, using a suitable combination of whole or half tablets. The total daily dose should be divided into 2 portions and administered approximately 12 hours apart (i.e., morning and evening). The tablets are scored, and the calculated dosage should be provided to the nearest half-tablet increment.

Contraindications:

Do not administer CaniBendan in cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, aortic stenosis, or any other clinical condition where an augmentation of cardiac output is inappropriate for functional or anatomical reasons.

Warnings:

User Safety Warnings: Not for use in humans. Keep this and all medications out of reach of children. Consult a physician in case of accidental ingestion by humans.

Animal Safety Warnings: Only for use in dogs with clinical evidence of CHF. At 3 and 5 times the recommended dosage, administered over 6 months, pimobendan caused an exaggerated hemodynamic response in the normal dog heart, which was associated with cardiac pathology.

Keep CaniBendan in a secure location out of reach of dogs, cats, and other animals to prevent accidental ingestion or overdose.

Precautions:

The safety of CaniBendan has not been established in dogs with asymptomatic heart disease or in CHF caused by etiologies other than MMVD or DCM. The safety of CaniBendan has not been evaluated in dogs younger than 6 months of age, dogs with congenital heart defects, dogs with diabetes mellitus or other serious metabolic diseases, dogs used for breeding, or pregnant or lactating bitches.

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FAQ

What is CaniBendan (Pimobendan) Chewable Tablets for Dogs?

CaniBendan is a prescription medication that is administered orally to assist in the treatment of specific heart diseases in dogs.

What's the primary base of CaniBendan?

The active ingredient is pimobendan, which will be given in an attempt to increase the contractility of the heart, thus optimising blood flow.

What condition is CaniBendan used to treat?

Given that aldosterone antagonists are otherwise commonly given to animals with CHF from disease processes including mitral valve disease and dilated cardiomyopathy.

How does pimobendan work?

Pimobendan enhances the effectiveness of the pump function of the heart and dilates the blood vessels.

By what method should CaniBendan be given?

Tablets are generally administered orally, either as a chewable treat or by following your veterinarian's instructions.

What adverse effects are reported with CaniBendan?

Adverse effects on dogs that are possible: anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and dysrhythmia of the heart.