Digestive tract disorder after Pimobendan (Vetmedin) in dogs
25 reports to the FDA describe digestive tract disorder in dogs given Pimobendan. That is 0.4% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 2.0% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported less often than average with this medicine.
25Reports
44%Marked serious
36%Recovered
12%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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About this medicine
Pimobendan treats heart failure and some heart disease.
Products with this ingredient include Vetmedin. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
Questions owners ask
- Can Pimobendan cause digestive tract disorder in dogs?
- 25 reports link the two, but a report alone does not prove the medicine was the cause: other illnesses, other medicines or coincidence can be involved. Your vet can judge it for your animal.
- What should I do?
- Don't give another dose until you've spoken to your vet, and keep the packaging so you can tell them the product and dose. Your vet can also report it to the FDA (or you can, through the manufacturer or FDA form 1932a).
All reported side effects of Pimobendan in dogs · Medicines most reported with digestive tract disorder