Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats contain benazepril, an ACE inhibitor used by vets to help manage certain heart and kidney conditions. They are prescription-only POM-V tablets and are given as part of a long-term treatment plan, often together with a special diet and other medicines.
This product page covers both strengths, each supplied in 1 x 28 packs:
Kelapril 5 mg Film-coated Tablets for Dogs and Cats 1 x 28
Kelapril 20 mg Film-coated Tablets for Dogs and Cats 1 x 28
Your vet will choose the correct strength and dose of Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats based on weight, diagnosis and blood and urine test results. Always follow the instructions on your pet’s prescription label.
All orders require review by a licensed veterinarian.Please allow 1–2 working days for processing.
Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats help support pets with:
Certain forms of heart disease
Some types of chronic kidney disease, especially where protein is present in the urine
These conditions are usually long term. Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats are therefore often given every day. They form part of a wider plan to help the heart and kidneys work more efficiently and to keep pets comfortable for as long as possible.
Benefits of Kelapril Tablets for Dogs and Cats
Using Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats under veterinary guidance can:
✔ Help reduce the workload on the heart
✔ Support better blood flow and blood pressure control
✔ Help protect kidney function in some cats and dogs with protein in the urine
✔ Provide film-coated tablets that are easy to handle and to divide where advised
✔ Offer two strengths, 5 mg and 20 mg, for flexible, weight-based dosing
Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats do not cure heart or kidney disease. However, they can play an important role in helping many pets feel brighter, breathe easier and stay more active.
How Kelapril Tablets for Dogs and Cats Work
Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats contain benazepril, an ACE inhibitor (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor).
Benazepril works by:
Blocking the ACE enzyme
Allowing blood vessels to relax and widen
Reducing resistance to blood flow
This makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body. In some pets with kidney disease, Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats can also help reduce protein loss into the urine. When combined with the right diet and regular monitoring, this may slow down further kidney damage.
Pack Options and Strengths
All of the following sit under this single Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats product as variations:
Kelapril 5 mg Film-coated Tablets for Dogs and Cats 1 x 28
Kelapril 20 mg Film-coated Tablets for Dogs and Cats 1 x 28
Your vet will prescribe:
The strength (5 mg or 20 mg)
The dose based on your pet’s weight
How often to give the tablets each day
Always order the exact Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats that match your written prescription.
When Vets May Prescribe Kelapril Tablets
Your vet may prescribe Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats when:
Your pet has diagnosed heart disease, such as valve disease or some cardiomyopathies
Your pet has chronic kidney disease with protein in the urine
An ACE inhibitor is appropriate alongside other medicines and diet changes
Before starting Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats, your vet will usually:
Take a full history and examine your pet
Run blood tests to check kidney values and other organ function
Check a urine sample for protein and concentration
Often measure blood pressure, and sometimes perform imaging such as X-rays or ultrasound
These checks help confirm the diagnosis and make sure Kelapril is safe and suitable.
How to Give Kelapril Tablets for Dogs and Cats
Always follow your vet’s instructions and the label on the pack. General guidance:
Give the exact number of Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats prescribed
Your vet will tell you if doses are once or twice daily
Tablets can usually be given with or without food; keep the routine consistent
You can give the tablet directly or in a small amount of food if your pet accepts this
Make sure your pet swallows the full tablet or tablet portion
Try to give Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats at the same time each day. If you miss a dose or are unsure whether it was given, contact your vet for advice. Do not double the next dose unless your vet clearly tells you to.
Never change the dose or stop Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats suddenly without speaking to your vet.
Monitoring Pets on Kelapril
Pets taking Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats need regular check-ups. Your vet may:
Re-examine your pet and listen to the heart and lungs
Check breathing rate at rest and overall comfort
Monitor bodyweight and body condition
Repeat blood tests to track kidney values and electrolytes
Recheck urine samples for protein and concentration
Adjust the dose if your pet’s weight, condition or test results change
At home, you can help by keeping simple notes on:
Appetite and thirst
Energy and exercise tolerance
Breathing pattern and any coughing
General behaviour and comfort
Share these observations during review visits so your vet can fine-tune treatment.
Everyday Care for Pets on Kelapril
Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats work best as part of a full care plan. Your vet may also recommend:
A heart-supportive or kidney-supportive diet
Fresh water available at all times
Gentle, steady exercise for dogs if appropriate
A calm home with warm, comfortable resting places
These steps, combined with Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats and other prescribed medicines, help support long-term stability and comfort.
Safety Information
Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats are a POM-V medicine. They must only be used:
For the animal named on the prescription
At the dose and schedule set by your vet
Important points:
Tell your vet about any other medicines or supplements your pet receives
Inform your vet if your pet has severe kidney disease, low blood pressure, vomiting or diarrhoea
Do not use in pets with a known allergy to benazepril or other ACE inhibitors
Contact your vet urgently if you notice:
Marked lethargy, weakness or collapse
Persistent vomiting, diarrhoea or refusal to eat
Sudden changes in breathing or obvious distress
Store Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats in the original packaging, in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep them out of sight and reach of children and other animals. Do not use after the expiry date. Return any unused or expired tablets to your vet or pharmacist for safe disposal.
Used exactly as your vet directs, Kelapril tablets for dogs and cats can play an important role in managing heart and kidney disease and supporting a better quality of life.
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