This is a prescription item and will be sent once a valid prescription has been received and approved by our vet.
What is Cardalis?
Cardalis Dog Tablets are chewable tablets intended for the treatment of congestive heart failure caused by chronic degenerative valvular disease in dogs. It is manufactured by Ceva Animal Health Ltd and is available to buy as single tablets or in packs of 30. There are also options of Cardalis tablets for small dogs (2.5mg/20mg) and Cardalis Tablets for Large Dogs (10mg/80mg), so make sure you are purchasing the correct product as listed on your prescription.
Cardalis is a prescription medication and will only be sent once a valid prescription is received. If you would like advice on how to send your pet’s prescription to us, please read our prescriptions information page.
How Does Cardalis for Dogs Work?
Unlike other heart failure medications for dogs, Cardalis tablets have two active ingredients: Benazepril Hydrochloride and Spironolactone.
Spironolactone blocks the actions of the hormone, aldosterone, which usually causes the kidneys to retain salt and water within the body which has harmful effects on the cardiovascular system. Blocking aldosterone then increases the elimination of salt and water in the urine which, in turn, decreases the overall blood volume and the effort needed for the heart to pump blood, thereby improving its function.
Benazepril is converted to benazeprilat in the body, which is an ‘angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor’. This is able to lower the production of angiotensin II (a substance that narrows blood vessels), allowing the blood vessels to relax and widen as well as allowing a decrease in salt and water retention. This then allows the blood pressure to drop, reducing the load on the heart.
By combining these two ingredients into one treatment, owners are less likely to see deterioration in health or death due to heart failure than if they were treating their dogs with benazepril alone.
Cardalis Dog Tablets Safety Information
Cardalis should not be used with dogs intended for or used for breeding. Do not use Cardalis Dog Tablets in pregnant, lactating or growing dogs.
How to Store Cardalis
Once the bottle has been opened, the contents are safe to use for 6 months. Always be sure to keep all veterinary medicines out of reach of any children and animals in the home.
Cardalis Dog Tablets Safety Information
Cardalis should not be used with dogs intended for or used for breeding. Do not use Cardalis Dog Tablets in pregnant, lactating or growing dogs.
Administration Instructions:
Cardalis Tablets for dogs should be administered orally with food, either by mixing the dosage with a small amount of food or by administering it before the main meal.
Ensure you wash your hands after handling cardalis. Pregnant women should take special care to avoid accidental oral exposure.
FAQs:
Q - What are Cardalis tablets used for in dogs?
A - Cardalis is used to manage the clinical signs of mild, moderate or more severe congestive heart failure in dogs.
Q - What are the side effects of Cardalis tablets in dogs?
A - Some adverse reactions have been reported very rarely following the use of Cardalis Tablets in dogs, but those side effects do include:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Pruritus (itching skin)
Q - Does benazepril make dogs sleepy?
A - The main side effects noted from using Benazepril Hydrochloride in dogs are vomiting, diarrhoea, and lack of appetite. In some rare cases, there have also been reports of Benazepril Hydrochloride causing tiredness and lack of coordination.
Cardalis® Chewable Tablets for Dogs 5mg/40mg are available in the following sizes:
- Single Chewable Tablet
- 30 Chewable Tablets
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Active IngredientsBenazepril Hydrochloride, Spironolactone
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- Get a prescription from your vet
- Place your order with us
- Add a prescription and tell us about your pet.
- Our vets will double-check your order & once approved, your order will be dispatched within 2 working days