Give them more time with Vetmedin®
The only licensed medication for asymptomatic heart disease in dogs. Proven to keep dogs symptom free for longer.1,2
Welcome to Vetmedin®
Vetmedin® is prescribed by vets to treat heart disease in dogs, specifically Mitral Valve Disease (MVD) and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
Keep reading to learn more about MVD and DCM, how Vetmedin® can benefit your dog, and what else you can do to help them.
Your dog has been prescribed Vetmedin®, find out more below.
Mitral Valve Disease (MVD)
Has your dog been diagnosed with MVD? Find out everything you need to know about MVD and what you can do to help your dog.
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Has your dog has been diagnosed with DCM? Find out everything you need to know about DCM and what you can do to help your dog.
How Vetmedin® can help
Still have some unanswered questions about treatment? Discover answers to frequently asked questions.
Resting Respiratory Rate (RRR)
It is helpful to regularly measure your dog’s resting respiratory rate at home. Watch our how-to video for more information.
Are you a veterinary surgeon or nurse?
The Boehringer Academy offers unlimited access to hundreds of free educational resources for veterinary professionals, including independent CPD webinars which are available to view on demand at your convenience.
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[1] Boswood, A. et al. Effect of pimobendan in dogs with preclinical myxomatous mitral valve disease and cardiomegaly: The EPIC study – A randomized clinical trial. J Vet Intern Med. 2016;30, 1765-1779.
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[2] Summerfield, N. et al. Efficacy of pimobendan in the prevention of congestive heart failure or sudden death in Doberman Pinschers with preclinical dilated cardiomyopathy (the PROTECT study). J Vet Intern Med. 2012;26(6), 1337-49.