VETMEDIN®
  • Module 1: About canine heart disease
    • Module 1
      • Prevalence of heart disease
      • Types of heart disease
      • Progression of heart disease
      • Common signs of heart failure
      • Review
  • Module 2: Diagnosis of canine heart failure
    • Module 2
      • Signalment
      • Clinical history
      • Physical examination
      • Cardiac and pulmonary auscultation
      • Thoracic radiographs
      • Other diagnostic tests
      • Review
  • Module 3: Treatment of canine heart failure
    • Module 3
      • Goals of therapy
      • Rationale for medications
      • Types of medications
      • Review
Heart2Heart Canine Cardiology Learning Tool10 August 2015
Module 3
  • Goals of therapy
  • Rationale for medications
  • Types of medications
  • Review

Types of medications — diuretics

Administration of a diuretic is helpful in several ways:

  • Helps eliminate fluid in the lungs
  • Helps eliminate excess fluid in the abdomen
  • Decreases coughing
  • Allows the dog to breathe easier
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Important safety information: VETMEDIN® should not be given in case of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, aortic stenosis, or any other clinical condition where an augmentation of cardiac output is inappropriate for functional or anatomical reasons. The safety of VETMEDIN® has not been established in dogs with asymptomatic heart disease or in heart failure caused by etiologies other than atrioventricular valvular insufficiency or dilated cardiomyopathy. The safe use of VETMEDIN® has not been evaluated in dogs younger than 6 months of age, dogs with congenital heart defects, dogs with diabetes mellitus or other serious metabolic diseases, dogs used for breeding, or pregnant or lactating bitches. Use only in dogs with clinical evidence of heart failure. The most common side effects reported in field studies were poor appetite, lethargy, diarrhea, dyspnea, azotemia, weakness, and ataxia. If side effects should occur, pet owners should contact their veterinarian. Please refer to the package insert for complete product information or visit www.vetmedin.com.
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