Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs

Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs

Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs

PRESCRIPTION NEEDED (Pom-V)

Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs are used to support pets with:

• Certain types of heart disease

• Some forms of chronic kidney disease, especially when protein is present in the urine

These conditions are usually long term. Therefore, Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs are often given every day as part of a wider plan that may include a special diet and other medicines.

The flavoured tablets are designed to be more acceptable to many cats and dogs, which can make daily dosing easier.

Product variations and strengths

All three strengths sit under this Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs product as variations:

• Benefortin Flavour 2.5 mg Tablets for Cats and Dogs 1 x 28

  • For cats and small dogs, when a lower benazepril dose is needed

• Benefortin Flavour 5 mg Tablets for Cats and Dogs 1 x 28

  • For cats and dogs that require a higher strength, as set by your vet

• Benefortin Flavour 20 mg Tablets for Dogs 1 x 28

  • For medium and large dogs when a higher dose is prescribed

Your vet will select the exact Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs that match your pet’s needs. Always order the same strength that appears on your written prescription.

Benefits of Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs

Using Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs as your vet advises 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 palatable tablets that make dosing easier in many pets
✔ Offer a choice of 2.5 mg, 5 mg and 20 mg strengths for flexible dosing

Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs do not cure heart or kidney disease. However, they can help many pets feel more comfortable and maintain a better quality of life for longer.

How Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs work

Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs contain benazepril, an ACE inhibitor (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor).

Benazepril works by:

• Blocking the ACE enzyme

• Allowing blood vessels to relax and widen

• Reducing the resistance the heart has to pump against

Better vessel relaxation can ease strain on the heart. In some pets with chronic kidney disease, Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs also help reduce protein loss into the urine. When combined with the right diet and monitoring, this may slow progression of kidney damage.

When vets may prescribe Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs

Your vet may prescribe Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs when:

• Your pet has diagnosed heart disease, such as valve disease or cardiomyopathy

• Your cat or dog has chronic kidney disease with protein in the urine

• An ACE inhibitor is considered appropriate alongside other medicines and diet changes

Before starting Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs, your vet will usually:

• Take a full history and examine your pet

• Run blood tests to assess kidney values and other organ function

• Check a urine sample for protein and concentration

• Often measure blood pressure and, in some cases, perform imaging such as X-rays or ultrasound

These tests help confirm the diagnosis and ensure Benefortin is suitable and safe.

How to give Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs

Always follow your vet’s instructions and the label on the pack. General tips:

• Give the exact number of Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs prescribed

• Your vet will state whether the dose is once or twice daily

• Tablets can usually be given with or without food, but keep the routine the same each day

• The flavoured tablets may be taken directly or hidden in a small amount of food

• Make sure your pet swallows the full tablet or tablet portion

Try to give Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs at the same time every 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 Benefortin suddenly without speaking to your vet first.

Monitoring while on Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs

Heart and kidney conditions need regular follow-up. While your pet is taking Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs, your vet may:

• Re-examine your pet and listen to the heart and lungs

• Check breathing rate at rest and monitor bodyweight

• Repeat blood tests to monitor kidney values and electrolytes

• Recheck urine samples to track protein levels and concentration

• Adjust the dose if your pet’s weight, condition or test results change

At home, it helps to keep simple notes on:

• Appetite and thirst

• Energy levels and exercise tolerance

• Breathing pattern and any coughing

• Overall behaviour and comfort

Share these observations at check-ups so your vet can fine-tune treatment.

Everyday care for pets on Benefortin

Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs 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 Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs, help support long-term comfort and stability.

Safety information

Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs 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 animals 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 signs of distress

Store Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs 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, Benefortin flavour tablets for cats and dogs can play an important role in managing heart and kidney disease and supporting a better quality of life.

Download the Cats & Dogs datasheet here
Download the 20mg Dogs ONLY datasheet here

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