{"product_id":"vetmedin-ca-1-pimobendan-5mg-chewable-tablets","title":"Vetmedin CA1 Chewable Tablets (Pimobendan) - 5mg","description":"\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"700\" alt=\"RX MAP\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/hordypaw.shop\/cdn\/shop\/files\/rx-map.webp\" data-original=\"https:\/\/shopify-images-bucket.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/rx-map.jpg\" data-files=\"rx-map.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelps Delay Heart Failure in Dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVETMEDIN®-CA1 (pimobendan) Chewable Tablets are a prescription \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dog-medications\" title=\"Dog medications: allergy, antibiotics, heartworm \u0026amp; more! | hardypaw\" aria-label=\"Dog medications: allergy, antibiotics, heartworm \u0026amp; more! | hardypaw\"\u003ecardiac medication\u003c\/a\u003e indicated for dogs diagnosed with Stage B2 preclinical myxomatous mitral valve disease. The product is designed to help delay the onset of congestive heart failure by improving cardiac function and supporting balanced blood vessel dilation. The beef-flavored chewable format supports palatability and consistent long-term administration under veterinary supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Action Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Improves heart muscle contraction while promoting balanced vasodilation to reduce cardiac workload in affected dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Progression Delay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Demonstrated to significantly delay progression to congestive heart failure in dogs with Stage B2 MMVD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeterinary Recommended:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included by ACVIM cardiology specialists as part of first-line therapy for Stage B2 MMVD dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Palatability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef-flavored chewable tablets promote voluntary consumption and improve long-term treatment compliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVETMEDIN®-CA1 Chewable Tablets 1.25 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVETMEDIN®-CA1 Chewable Tablets 5 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePimobendan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended-Dosage Chart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"155\" style=\"width: 61.6071%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"74\" style=\"width: 13.1769%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTablet Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"96\" style=\"width: 17.148%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"128\" style=\"width: 22.9242%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Daily Dosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"107\" style=\"width: 19.1336%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Duration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"60\" style=\"width: 11.1913%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"80\" style=\"width: 14.2599%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"74\" style=\"width: 13.1769%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.25 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"96\" style=\"width: 17.148%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.5 kg \/ 5.5 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"128\" style=\"width: 22.9242%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.25 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"107\" style=\"width: 19.1336%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"60\" style=\"width: 11.1913%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e½ tablet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"80\" style=\"width: 14.2599%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e½ tablet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"74\" style=\"width: 13.1769%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.25 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"96\" style=\"width: 17.148%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.75 kg \/ 8.3 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"128\" style=\"width: 22.9242%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.875 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"107\" style=\"width: 19.1336%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"60\" style=\"width: 11.1913%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 tablet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"80\" style=\"width: 14.2599%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e½ tablet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"74\" style=\"width: 13.1769%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.0 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"96\" style=\"width: 17.148%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 kg \/ 22 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"128\" style=\"width: 22.9242%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"107\" style=\"width: 19.1336%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"60\" style=\"width: 11.1913%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e½ tablet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"80\" style=\"width: 14.2599%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e½ tablet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"74\" style=\"width: 13.1769%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.0 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"96\" style=\"width: 17.148%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 kg \/ 33 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"128\" style=\"width: 22.9242%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.5 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"107\" style=\"width: 19.1336%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"60\" style=\"width: 11.1913%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 tablet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"80\" style=\"width: 14.2599%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e½ tablet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"74\" style=\"width: 13.1769%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.0 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"96\" style=\"width: 17.148%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 kg \/ 44 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"128\" style=\"width: 22.9242%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"107\" style=\"width: 19.1336%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"60\" style=\"width: 11.1913%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 tablet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"80\" style=\"width: 14.2599%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 tablet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage \u0026amp; Administration Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is labeled as a prescription-only cardiac medication and must be used by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproved Daily Dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is labeled for a total daily dose of 0.23 mg per pound body weight, divided into two administrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplit Dosing Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e The labeled daily dose is divided into two portions administered approximately twelve hours apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTablet Flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scored tablets allow dosing to the nearest half-tablet increment using whole or split tablets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisclaimer: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestricted Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intended only for dogs with confirmed Stage B2 preclinical myxomatous mitral valve disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostic Confirmation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diagnosis should include comprehensive cardiac evaluation such as radiography and echocardiography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedication Interactions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Has not been evaluated for safety in dogs receiving other concurrent heart medications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePossible Side Effects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGastrointestinal Signs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vomiting and diarrhea have been reported in some dogs receiving pimobendan therapy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRespiratory Changes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coughing may occur and is commonly associated with disease progression in MMVD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeurologic Events:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seizures have been reported as uncommon adverse reactions not related to disease progression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Labeled for storage between 68°F and 77°F with short-term temperature excursions permitted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Should be kept in a secure location to prevent accidental ingestion by animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Return\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping policy\" aria-label=\"Shipping policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Refund policy\" aria-label=\"Refund policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What condition is VETMEDIN®-CA1 prescribed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e VETMEDIN®-CA1 is indicated for dogs with Stage B2 preclinical myxomatous mitral valve disease to help delay the onset of congestive heart failure. Its use is based on ACVIM consensus guidelines and FDA conditional approval labeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Is VETMEDIN®-CA1 approved by the FDA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e VETMEDIN®-CA1 is conditionally approved by the FDA pending full demonstration of effectiveness. Conditional approval confirms product safety, quality, and a reasonable expectation of effectiveness under labeled conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Can VETMEDIN®-CA1 be used in dogs without heart enlargement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer labeling advises against use in dogs without cardiomegaly, including Stage A or B1 MMVD, due to potential cardiac risks associated with exaggerated hemodynamic responses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Why is veterinary supervision required for this product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e VETMEDIN®-CA1 is a prescription cardiac medication that requires proper diagnosis, dosing oversight, and monitoring by a licensed veterinarian to ensure safe and appropriate use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boehringer Ingelheim","offers":[{"title":"50 tablets","offer_id":43392134414497,"sku":"117974","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 tablets","offer_id":44274884346017,"sku":"168541-PK2","price":238.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/2446\/5313\/files\/vetmedin-ca1-chewable-tablets-pimobendan-5mg-50-pet-medicine-359.jpg?v=1777645330","url":"https:\/\/hordypaw.shop\/products\/vetmedin-ca-1-pimobendan-5mg-chewable-tablets","provider":"HardyPaw","version":"1.0","type":"link"}