My cat ate Pimobendan – what should I do?
Call a vet todayCall your vet today for advice – don't wait until signs appear. Pimobendan is toxic to cats.
What to do right now
- Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
- Note what was eaten, how much, and when.
- Bring the packaging.
- Keep your cat calm and remove what is left.
Don't
- Do not make your cat vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Do not give any human medicine.
Why it can be dangerous
Pimobendan is a common veterinary heart medicine.[1] It increases the contraction of the heart and allows blood vessels to dilate.[1]
Signs to watch for
Where it is found
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Common questions
How much Pimobendan is dangerous for a cat?
Pimobendan is available as chewable tablets in 1.25, 2.5, and 5 mg sizes. Note how much was eaten and contact your vet.
Which signs should I watch for?
Possible signs include lethargy, weakness, collapse, elevated heart rate, and low blood pressure.
What should I do now?
Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet, note what, how much, and when, and bring the packaging.
Sources
How this page was made: written with the help of AI from the sources below, then checked claim by claim against those sources. Urgency levels follow OkPaw’s fixed safety rules. It is guidance, not a diagnosis. How we write our pages