Is there a shortage of Vetmedin?

Update: Vetmedin remains in short supply as of February 2021, according to Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health.

Is Vetmedin backordered?

Vetmedin is on backorder. For now, don’t start any new patient on Vetmedin that has subclinical mitral regurgitation or dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).

What is the generic brand for Vetmedin?

Pimobendan
Pimobendan (brand name: Vetmedin®) is a heart medication used to treat dogs with congestive heart failure (CHF), usually caused by either dilated cardiomyopathy or valvular insufficiency.

Why is Pimobendan on backorder?

In the past six months, many pet owners have discovered the drug that prevents heart failure in their best friend has been suddenly backordered. In September 2019, the manufacturer of the drug requested that no new patients be prescribed Vetmedin to ensure current patients could still have access to the limited drug.

How long do dogs live on Vetmedin?

Dogs in the standard-dose and low-dose pimobendan groups had significantly longer median survival times than dogs in the conventional group (334, 277 and 136 days, respectively; P<0.001).

What happens if you stop giving your dog Vetmedin?

What if I miss giving a dose of Vetmedin? Don’t worry. Just give the next dose at the normal time. There’s no need to give a higher dose.

Does my dog really need Vetmedin?

Vetmedin can relieve the symptoms of heart failure and help your dog have a more comfortable life. When used in asymptomatic MVD or DCM, it can extend the symptom free time, before the onset of heart failure and extend overall survival.

Can I give my dog Vetmedin once a day?

How is Vetmedin given? Vetmedin is available as a chewable tablet or capsule. It should be given to your dog by mouth twice a day, approximately one hour before food, ideally in the morning and evening (roughly 12 hours apart).

Does Vetmedin stop cough?

The typical treatment is a combination of oral medicines. A water pill is a must to clear the pulmonary edema and stop the coughing. A medicine called Vetmedin is needed to increase the force of the heart muscle contraction.

Can I give my dog Vetmedin with food?

It should be given to your dog by mouth twice a day, approximately one hour before food, ideally in the morning and evening (roughly 12 hours apart).