{"id":5009,"date":"2022-03-31T13:15:38","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T13:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-will-enalapril-hurt-my-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-04-01T10:15:19","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T10:15:19","slug":"frequent-question-will-enalapril-hurt-my-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-will-enalapril-hurt-my-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequent question: Will enalapril hurt my dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-will-enalapril-hurt-my-dog\/#Frequent_question_Will_enalapril_hurt_my_dog\" title=\"Frequent question: Will enalapril hurt my dog?\">Frequent question: Will enalapril hurt my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-will-enalapril-hurt-my-dog\/#What_are_the_side_effects_of_enalapril_for_dogs\" title=\"What are the side effects of enalapril for dogs?\">What are the side effects of enalapril for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-will-enalapril-hurt-my-dog\/#Is_enalapril_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"Is enalapril safe for dogs?\">Is enalapril safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-will-enalapril-hurt-my-dog\/#What_happens_if_I_give_my_dog_too_much_enalapril\" title=\"What happens if I give my dog too much enalapril?\">What happens if I give my dog too much enalapril?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-will-enalapril-hurt-my-dog\/#What_are_the_side_effects_of_heart_medication_for_dogs\" title=\"What are the side effects of heart medication for dogs?\">What are the side effects of heart medication for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-will-enalapril-hurt-my-dog\/#What_is_enalapril_5_mg_used_for_in_dogs\" title=\"What is enalapril 5 mg used for in dogs?\">What is enalapril 5 mg used for in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-will-enalapril-hurt-my-dog\/#How_quickly_does_enalapril_work\" title=\"How quickly does enalapril work?\">How quickly does enalapril work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-will-enalapril-hurt-my-dog\/#How_Long_Can_dogs_live_with_congestive_heart_failure\" title=\"How Long Can dogs live with congestive heart failure?\">How Long Can dogs live with congestive heart failure?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-will-enalapril-hurt-my-dog\/#Does_enalapril_make_you_urinate_more\" title=\"Does enalapril make you urinate more?\">Does enalapril make you urinate more?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-will-enalapril-hurt-my-dog\/#Does_enalapril_affect_the_kidneys\" title=\"Does enalapril affect the kidneys?\">Does enalapril affect the kidneys?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-will-enalapril-hurt-my-dog\/#Can_I_stop_giving_my_dog_enalapril\" title=\"Can I stop giving my dog enalapril?\">Can I stop giving my dog enalapril?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-will-enalapril-hurt-my-dog\/#Can_Enalapril_cause_upset_stomach_in_dogs\" title=\"Can Enalapril cause upset stomach in dogs?\">Can Enalapril cause upset stomach in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-will-enalapril-hurt-my-dog\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_heart_pills\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats heart pills?\">What happens if a dog eats heart pills?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-will-enalapril-hurt-my-dog\/#What_is_the_best_heart_medicine_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the best heart medicine for dogs?\">What is the best heart medicine for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-will-enalapril-hurt-my-dog\/#What_are_the_end_stages_of_congestive_heart_failure_in_dogs\" title=\"What are the end stages of congestive heart failure in dogs?\">What are the end stages of congestive heart failure in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-will-enalapril-hurt-my-dog\/#What_is_the_best_medicine_for_dogs_with_congestive_heart_failure\" title=\"What is the best medicine for dogs with congestive heart failure?\">What is the best medicine for dogs with congestive heart failure?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequent_question_Will_enalapril_hurt_my_dog\"><\/span>Frequent question: Will enalapril hurt my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Enalapril should be used cautiously in pets with dehydration, low sodium levels, blood abnormalities, collagen vascular disease, or pets undergoing gas anesthesia. Extreme caution should be taken if administering enalapril to pregnant or lactating pets.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-side-effects-of-enalapril-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_side_effects_of_enalapril_for_dogs\"><\/span>What are the side effects of enalapril for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Enalapril may result in these side effects:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allergic reaction (labored breathing, hives, etc)<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea.<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy.<\/li>\n<li>High blood pressure.<\/li>\n<li>Fever.<\/li>\n<li>Dizziness.<\/li>\n<li>Fainting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"is-enalapril-safe-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_enalapril_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is enalapril safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Enalapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that is commonly prescribed by veterinarians to treat high blood pressure in cats and dogs. It also can be used in conjunction with other medications to treat mild to severe heart failure.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-i-give-my-dog-too-much-enalapril\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_give_my_dog_too_much_enalapril\"><\/span>What happens if I give my dog too much enalapril?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs and symptoms of toxicity: Low blood pressure is the most common sign of toxicity. Other signs of toxicity include lack of energy, increased saliva production, increased heart rate, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, cough, bronchospasms, and kidney dysfunction.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8fa2-mzLaz4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-side-effects-of-heart-medication\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_side_effects_of_heart_medication_for_dogs\"><\/span>What are the side effects of heart medication for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-enalapril-5-mg-used-for-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_enalapril_5_mg_used_for_in_dogs\"><\/span>What is enalapril 5 mg used for in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In dogs, Enalapril is used to treat heart failure, hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic renal (kidney) failure. It can also treat a kidney disease called protein-losing nephropathy that results in protein loss through urination.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-quickly-does-enalapril-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_quickly_does_enalapril_work\"><\/span>How quickly does enalapril work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u2018ENALAPRIL\u2019 works by causing your blood vessels to widen. This helps your blood pressure to fall. It also makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. The medicine usually starts to work within an hour, and the effect lasts for at least 24 hours.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-can-dogs-live-with-congestive-heart\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Can_dogs_live_with_congestive_heart_failure\"><\/span>How Long Can dogs live with congestive heart failure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Degenerative mitral valve disease is a progressive disease with a slow onset of clinical signs, and many of the affected animals might die of an unrelated diseases. 6 However, once congestive heart failure develops, survival time is expected to be between 6 and 14 months.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UXupU_waRi0\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"does-enalapril-make-you-urinate-more\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_enalapril_make_you_urinate_more\"><\/span>Does enalapril make you urinate more?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vaseretic (enalapril \/ hydrochlorothiazide) can make you urinate more often, so try to take the medication in the morning or afternoon.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-enalapril-affect-the-kidneys\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_enalapril_affect_the_kidneys\"><\/span>Does enalapril affect the kidneys?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taking enalapril for a long time can sometimes cause your kidneys to not work as well as they should. Your doctor will check how well your kidneys are working with regular blood tests.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-stop-giving-my-dog-enalapril\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_stop_giving_my_dog_enalapril\"><\/span>Can I stop giving my dog enalapril?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do not stop this medication abruptly unless instructed by your veterinarian. This medication should take effect within 1 to 2 hours; however, effects may not be visibly noticeable and therefore laboratory tests may need to be done to evaluate this medication\u2019s effectiveness.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-enalapril-cause-upset-stomach-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Enalapril_cause_upset_stomach_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can Enalapril cause upset stomach in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Enalapril is used to treat heart failure, high blood pressure, and some forms of kidney disease in dogs and cats. It is usually well tolerated, but vomiting and diarrhea can occur.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uHt-l4OSpHI\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-heart-pills\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_heart_pills\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats heart pills?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though overdoses can cause low blood pressure, dizziness and weakness, this category of medication is typically quite safe. Pets ingesting small amounts of this medication can potentially be monitored at home, unless they have kidney failure or heart disease. All heart medications should be kept out of reach of pets.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-heart-medicine-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_heart_medicine_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the best heart medicine for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most veterinary cardiologists use furosemide; an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor like enalapril, benazepril or lisinopril; and pimobendan for management of the most common forms of congestive heart failure, said John Rush, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVECC, Dipl.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-end-stages-of-congestive-heart\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_end_stages_of_congestive_heart_failure_in_dogs\"><\/span>What are the end stages of congestive heart failure in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog with congestive heart failure may cough, have trouble breathing, experience fatigue, loss of appetite, or might die suddenly. Depending on the underlying cause, treatment can help reverse congestive heart failure, and medications are available to help relieve its symptoms.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-medicine-for-dogs-with-congestive\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_medicine_for_dogs_with_congestive_heart_failure\"><\/span>What is the best medicine for dogs with congestive heart failure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ACE inhibitors have been shown to help in the control of CHF and increase longevity for dogs with DMVD and DCM. Commonly used ACE inhibitors include enalapril and benazepril, while ramipril and quinapril are also available in Europe for dogs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Frequent question: Will enalapril hurt my dog?What are the side effects of enalapril for dogs?Is enalapril safe for dogs?What happens if I give my dog too much enalapril?What are the side effects of heart medication for dogs?What is enalapril 5 mg used for in dogs?How quickly does enalapril work?How Long Can dogs&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5009"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5009"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5009\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29222,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5009\/revisions\/29222"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5009"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5009"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5009"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}