Pimobendan: A Treatment for Preclinical Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs | Feature Video

[@kellilien1736]

Our little dog is on Pimobendan. I was under the impression that it delayed symptoms of CHF by about two years. We have had our dog seen by vet cardiologists in Minnesota.

[@JasonWald]

My dog also sees the cardiology team at the UofM and this drug has been a total game changer. So thankful for it!

[@disembark]

Did you get a positive or negative reaction?

[@JasonWald]

@@disembark 100% positive. There is no doubt it is giving my dog a longer life. She acts like her old self again and looks so much better physically. Simply amazing. She also takes benazapril and Spironolactone

[@kellilien1736]

Do you have an opinion on the new surgery, TEERS, to repair mitral valves in small dogs? The University of Colorado has been first in doing this ... I believe ... and it is also being done at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Center. It's not experimental ... but they have not been doing it for very long.

[@disembark]

So it only showed survival in dogs with clinical signs (2:45)

[@JoeyToronto]

My 15 yr old Shi-Poo has been on this when the first onset of symptoms (coughing) happened, this was 2 years ago. However for some reason he's on 2.5mg 2x a day, when labels say 1.25, 2x a day for a 10-11lbs dog. 5mg a day is for a dog double his size.

[@onlyinparadise4613]

Ask your cardiologist why they are overdosing your dog. You as the pet owner have the final decision. Give your dog what is best for him/her.