Cardalis® Tablets for Dogs

What Cardalis Is and How It Works

This prescription veterinary medicine combines an ACE inhibitor with spironolactone. It helps manage signs of congestive heart failure in dogs. You can access Canadian pricing with US delivery from Canada, and this page explains safe use and key facts when paying without insurance.

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Cardalis® contains benazepril hydrochloride (ACE inhibitor) and spironolactone (aldosterone antagonist). Together, they act on the renin‑angiotensin‑aldosterone system. This combined approach can reduce sodium retention, help control fluid accumulation, and reduce cardiac workload. Treatment plans are individualized by your veterinarian based on clinical status.

Who It’s For

Use of cardalis medication for dogs is indicated to manage congestive heart failure associated with atrioventricular valvular insufficiency. The medicine may be part of a broader plan that can include diuretics, diet changes, and activity adjustments. Dogs with progressive cough, exercise intolerance, or fluid retention related to those valve changes may be considered for therapy at a veterinarian’s discretion.

Avoid use in dogs with hyperkalemia, Addison’s disease, anuria, or known hypersensitivity to ACE inhibitors or spironolactone. Caution is advised with significant renal or hepatic impairment. Safety has not been established in pregnant, breeding, or lactating dogs. This product is not for cats or other species.

Dosage and Usage

Follow the prescription and directions provided by your prescriber. Label schedules commonly use once-daily dosing given with food. Your veterinarian selects a tablet strength appropriate for body weight and response. Do not change the plan, start, or stop other medicines without professional guidance.

• Give with food to support absorption and stomach comfort.
• Offer fresh water at all times during therapy.
• Use a daily reminder or log to support consistency.
• Ask your veterinarian before splitting or combining tablets.
• Contact the clinic if vomiting or severe diarrhea occurs.

Questions about cardalis dosage for dogs should be handled by your prescriber, considering recent examination and laboratory results.

Strengths and Forms

This medicine is supplied as chewable tablets in multiple strengths to match weight-based dosing. Availability can vary by pharmacy and region.

• 2.5 mg benazepril / 20 mg spironolactone tablets
• 5 mg benazepril / 40 mg spironolactone tablets
• 10 mg benazepril / 80 mg spironolactone tablets

Missed Dose and Timing

If a dose is missed, give it when remembered unless it is close to the next scheduled dose. If it is near the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume the regular schedule. Do not double doses. Maintain a consistent daily routine with food. If multiple doses are missed, contact your veterinary clinic for guidance.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store tablets at controlled room temperature in the original container, away from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children and other animals. Do not use tablets that are damaged, discolored, or past the labeled expiry. For travel, carry the labeled prescription container and a copy of your prescription or clinic details. Keep the medicine in your hand luggage during flights. If your prescriber provides new directions while you are away, document the changes clearly.

Benefits

This treatment unites two complementary mechanisms that target the renin‑angiotensin‑aldosterone system. The combination may help reduce aldosterone-related fluid retention and lower neurohormonal drive. Using one daily tablet can simplify regimens compared with separate components. When used as directed, the therapy may support breathing comfort, lessen fluid buildup, and aid overall cardiac management alongside other veterinarian‑directed measures.

Side Effects and Safety

Commonly reported cardalis side effects dogs include gastrointestinal upset, reduced appetite, increased thirst, or lethargy. Most effects are mild and transient, though monitoring is important.

• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Decreased appetite
• Lethargy or weakness
• Increased thirst or urination
• Dehydration signs
• Soft stool or mild cough changes

Serious risks are uncommon but can include elevations in kidney values, low blood pressure, or high potassium. Dogs with renal impairment, dehydration, or on interacting medicines may face higher risk. Your prescriber may recommend periodic bloodwork for kidney function and electrolytes. Seek veterinary attention if severe vomiting, collapse, profound weakness, or abnormal heart rhythm is suspected.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Tell your prescriber about all medicines and supplements your dog receives. Use caution with potassium supplements, potassium‑sparing diuretics, or potassium‑enriched diets. Nonsteroidal anti‑inflammatory drugs may affect kidney function when combined with ACE inhibitors and diuretics. Diuretics such as furosemide are often co‑prescribed but require monitoring for dehydration and electrolytes. Digoxin, antihypertensives, and certain antibiotics may necessitate additional oversight. For general pet medicine context, see Cephalexin Guide and Cerenia Tablets.

What to Expect Over Time

With consistent dosing and veterinary oversight, many dogs show qualitative improvements in breathing comfort and activity tolerance. Appetite and energy can fluctuate during therapy changes, so close observation is important. Your prescriber may adjust the plan based on exam findings, bloodwork, and response. Continue using the treatment alongside other recommended measures such as diuretics, controlled exercise, and dietary guidance. Contact the clinic if coughing patterns change, belly size increases, or fainting episodes occur.

Compare With Alternatives

Veterinary management of congestive heart failure often combines therapies. Many dogs receive an inodilator and a diuretic alongside this medicine. Two commonly used options we carry are Vetmedin® (pimobendan) and Salix® (furosemide). Your veterinarian will determine whether these are appropriate and how they fit into your dog’s overall plan.

Pricing and Access

We display transparent product information and Canadian pricing with US delivery from Canada. You can review cardalis price for dogs on this page when available and compare dose options selected by your prescriber. If you are paying without insurance, you can assess refill intervals that fit your budget. Check our Pet Medications category for related items. For current offers, see Promotions. Checkout is encrypted to protect your information.

Availability and Substitutions

Availability may vary by strength. If a specific tablet is temporarily unavailable, your prescriber may recommend a different strength, a combination of strengths, or separate component medicines. Do not substitute products or adjust dosing without veterinary direction. We cannot provide restock dates; your clinic can advise on interim options if needed.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

Dogs most likely to benefit are those with valvular heart disease and fluid retention where ACE inhibition and aldosterone blockade are appropriate. Dogs with marked kidney impairment, hyperkalemia, or Addison’s disease may not be candidates. To lower overall costs, discuss multi‑month fills when appropriate, coordinate refills ahead of time, and keep a dosing calendar to avoid waste. If your dog’s regimen includes other pet therapies, learning about conditions such as joint disease can help plan routines; see Arthritis In Dogs And Cats for general background.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Is this combination appropriate for my dog’s specific stage of heart disease?
• How often will bloodwork and blood pressure be checked during treatment?
• Which signs should prompt a call if they appear or worsen at home?
• Can this therapy be used with my dog’s current diuretic or inodilator?
• Should diet or salt intake be modified while on this medicine?
• How should we plan refills and follow‑up visits to maintain continuity?

Authoritative Sources

Ceva Animal Health | FDA Green Book | Health Canada Veterinary Drugs

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