Vetmedin
1.25mg Flavour Tablet » Pack of 100
1.25mg Flavour Tablet » Priced per Tablet
5mg Capsule » Pot of 100
5mg Capsule » Priced per Capsule
5mg Flavour Tablet » Pack of 50
5mg Flavour Tablet » Priced per Tablet
10mg Flavour Tablet » Pack of 50
10mg Flavour Tablet » Priced per Tablet
Solution 0.75mg/ml 5ml Injection

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  • 1.25mg Flavour Tablet » Pack of 100 £26.99
  • 1.25mg Flavour Tablet » Priced per Tablet £0.28
  • 5mg Capsule » Pot of 100 £47.99
  • 5mg Capsule » Priced per Capsule £0.49
  • 5mg Flavour Tablet » Pack of 50 £37.49
  • 5mg Flavour Tablet » Priced per Tablet £0.77
  • 10mg Flavour Tablet » Pack of 50 £66.99
  • 10mg Flavour Tablet » Priced per Tablet £1.36
  • Solution 0.75mg/ml 5ml Injection £31.99

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Description

Vetmedin is a pet medication containing Pimobendan which can open up the main blood vessels to the heart to reduce blood pressure and is commonly used to treat heart failure in dogs. It can also make the heart work more efficiently and clinical studies indicate that this can increase life expectancy. Dogs may need to take this medication for the rest of their lives, though improvements can usually be seen in a few days. Vetmedin medication is available in different strengths for different sized animals and is in the form of chewable tablets — making it is easy to administer. Browse more prescription medications.

Vetmedin is used mostly in dogs with defective heart valves (valvular insufficiency or regurgitation, often as a result of nodular endocardiosis). If the valves in the heart fail to operate properly, blood flows back when the valves are supposed to be closed, making the heart less efficient as a pump. This also makes a whooshing sound in the heart, called a heart murmur, which vets can hear using a stethoscope. Vetmedin acts on the muscle of the heart and of blood vessel walls, helping the heart to beat more efficiently.

Vetmedin is also used to treat heart problems where the muscle has become stretched and weak (dilated cardiomyopathy). The heart muscle can contract more powerfully, improving circulation to the body tissues. This medication can be used on its own, but usually one or more other drugs are used to add to increase the beneficial effects.

Vetmedin is not suitable for dogs under the age of six months and should not be given to pregnant or nursing dogs. Care should also be taken with animals suffering from conditions such as diabetes and who are already taking other medications. Your vet will be able to determine if there is a risk of interactions with any other pet medication.

Vetmedin can only be obtained with a prescription from the vet. Buying prescription pet meds online still requires a written prescription, which must be sent with the order before the drugs can be supplied.

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Reviews (385)

Summary of Reviews for Vetmedin

Overall 5
Effectiveness
Ease Of Use
Value For Money
Absence Of Side Effects
385 out of 385 (100%) customers would recommend this product.
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45 Vetmedin
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By on 28 March 2024

Very satisfied with this product my poodle has a heart murmur and cough and her breathing rate went up to 120 breaths a minute. Since taking this medication it has reduced to 30 breaths a minute when resting.

Customer recommends this product

45 Vetmedin
Verified Purchase

By on 20 March 2024

Works well

Customer recommends this product

55 Vetmedin 10mg tablets
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By on 19 March 2024

Our dog was diagnosed with a heart murmur and leaky valve and has been taking the tablets for a few weeks now, it’s early days but they seem to be improving his condition, with the associated cough getting better. We have spoken to a number of pet owners who have used them and they speak very highly of them. So far so good.

Customer recommends this product

55 Necessity for my dog.
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By on 11 March 2024

My vet has prescribed this as my dog Marley has heart failure.He's stopped coughing,and his panting has reduced since he's been on it.

Customer recommends this product

45 Effective medication that does what it is licensed for.
Verified Purchase

By on 10 March 2024

Easy to administer twice daily when wrapped in a pill dispenser treat. My dogs grade 4 heart murmur was, at a recent vet, visit hardly audible to the point where the vet said it sounded more like a grade 2.

Customer recommends this product

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Q & A

Below are some recent questions we've received regarding Vetmedin, including answers from our team.

12 March 2023 at 2:10pm

Can you half the capsules?

Jolene

Can you half the capsules of 5mg or are these powder inside?

Thanks

  • VioVet Staff

The datasheet does not advise dosing in this way and so we cannot advise whether it is safe or not. Your vet may provide off licence advice and recommend you can do this though, it is best to discuss this with them.

6 February 2023 at 7:56pm

Cut to quarters

Nir Strimberg

Can the vetmedin 5mg tablets be splited to 4? Are they scored only for half or also for quaters?

  • VioVet Staff

These tablets are only scored once so they can be split in half. They cannot be quartered.

20 December 2022 at 12:17pm

Is this a "controlled drug"

Simon Richards

  • VioVet customer since 2012
  • From: Somerset, United Kingdom

is this a "controlled drug" -I have a daily prscription covering 6months - can I order 3months now & again in 3months on same prescription

  • VioVet Staff

This is not a controlled drug and so you can order multiple times up to the maximum total quantity your vet has stated on your prescription (including repeats). Prescriptions for non-controlled drugs are valid for up to 6 months from the date of issue unless your vet states a shorter expiry.

Assuming your vet has prescribed you 6 months worth and the expiry date is 6 months away then yes, what you describe should be fine.

4 September 2022 at 5:47am

Appetite

Tina

Our dig has reduced appetite since going on Vetmedin,
She is 5.75 kg and takes 5mg split into two doses, would a lower dose help with this side effect

  • VioVet Staff

Reduced appetite (anorexia) is a rare side effect of this medication as per the datasheet. It is important you discuss this further with your prescribing vet, they will need to report this to the manufacturer. Unfortunately only they can advise on whether a dose change is suitable or appropriate.

27 July 2022 at 12:53pm

Insurance query

Joanna Williams

I get my Vetmedin tablets from my vets because they supply an invoice for me to claim it back from my pet insurance.Are you able to do the same thing if so I can get a prescription and buy from you instead

  • VioVet Staff

Yes, all invoices can be found alongside which prescription they came out of on your account on our website. These are accessible anytime. Just head to 'Account' > 'Track previous orders' and then 'Download invoice'.

2 January 2022 at 4:23pm

Most important empty stomach or 12 hours between?

john moss

Is it best to give thr tablets 12 hours apart or must it be an hour before food?

  • VioVet Staff

According to the datasheet this medication should be given every 12 hours, at least 1 hour before food (on an empty stomach). If you cannot do one or the other then you should contact your vet so they can advise which you should prioritise.

17 October 2021 at 6:32am

Break tablet in half?

Colleen

  • VioVet customer since 2021
  • From: Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

My dog takes 2.5mg of Vetmedin per dose, twice a day. Can I order the 5mg tablet version and break it in half? That would be more affordable than ordering the 1.25mg tablet. He'll be taking this for the rest of his life, so the money saved adds up over time. The 2.5mg tablets I'm currently using are easy to break and sometimes when I pop them out of the blister pack they break in half on their own. If the 5mg are of similar design, halving the dose would be very easy. Thank you!

  • VioVet Staff

Yes the Vetmedin tablets can be divided in half, they are scored on both sides to allow easy division. You will need to discuss with your vet whether this is appropriate though as they will need to prescribe the different tablet size to you. If you order your medications with us then we will need a new written prescription for the different tablet size and dose.

26 December 2020 at 9:46am

Dog vomiting every week

Marlene Sale

15 yr old Jack Russell Holly is on 1.25mg Vetmedin twice a day for for Mitral valve disease. Holly has been on it for 4 months and it has worked wonders for her.Am just concerned because she seems to vomit bile up every week is absolutely fine after and still has a good appetite. Wondered if it would help reducing the Vetmedin to 1 a day?

  • VioVet Staff

I do not recommend reducing the Vetmedin below the dose as recommended by your vet as the medication may not work effectively if reduced. If the vomiting started very soon after the Vetmedin was started then I advise discussing this with your vet as it could be related. There can be many different causes to this though unrelated to the Vetmedin and it is worth ruling them out with your vet.

16 January 2019 at 5:10am

When does it expired? 5mg Flavour Tablet >> Pack of 50

Naowarat Krichkamolkul

  • VioVet customer since 2014
  • From: Bangkok, Thailand

when does it expired?
5mg Flavour Tablet >> Pack of 50
Thank you

  • VioVet Staff

Hello,

The current batch has expiry dates between March 2020 and July 2020.

Please note we cannot guarantee the date on the batch that you may receive.

Thanks,

9 February 2018 at 8:59am

Ventmedin 1.25 capsules

ingrid

hi just wondering if we can break the capsule and place the ingredients inside into some water and syringe to insert into our dogs mouth as she finds it hard to swallow it and we have a hard time getting it down her throat. which actually causes more stress to our dog.

  • VioVet Staff

Drugs are generally made in a capsule for a reason, which is usually to protect the active ingredient in the stomach acid so that it can reach the small intestine where it is absorbed. I would be concerned that the drug would not be as effective if you were to mix the powder with water and syringe it in. Vetmedin is available in a tablet form if you think that this would be easier (your vet would need to write a prescription for tablets not capsules for us to dispense these).

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