CLINICAL CARDIOLOGY CONCEPTS
for the dog and cat
Michael R. O'Grady,
DVM, MSc, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology)
M. Lynne O'Sullivan, DVM, DVSc, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology)
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Diuretics
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Bendroflumethiazide
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Dog |
0.2-0.4 mg/kg BID (PO) |
Hypovolemia, as for hydrochlorthiazide |
| Cat |
undetermined |
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Bumetanide
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Dog |
0.01-0.5 mg/kg total (IV);
0.03-0.06 mg/kg SID-BID (PO) |
Hypovolemia, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis |
| Cat |
unknown |
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Chlorthiazide
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Dog |
20-40 mg/kg BID-TID (PO) |
Hypovolemia, hypokalemia, metabolic acidosis |
| Cat |
20-40 mg/kg BID (PO) |
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Furosemide
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Dog |
2-4 mg/kg BID-TID (IV, IM, SQ, PO);
2-8 mg/kg q 1h (IV) in severe pulmonary edema |
Hypovolemia, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, deafness |
| Cat |
1-2 mg/kg BID-TID (PO, IM, IV), do not exceed 2 mg/kg (IV) |
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Hydrochlorothiazide
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Dog |
2-4 mg/kg BID (PO) |
Hypovolemia, hypokalemia, metabolic acidosis, GI, hyperglycemia |
| Cat |
1-2 mg/kg BID (PO) |
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Spironolactone
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Dog |
1-2 mg/kg BID (PO) |
Hypovolemia, hyperkalemia, GI |
| Cat |
1-2 mg/kg BID (PO) |
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Triamterene
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Dog |
1-2 mg/kg daily (PO) |
Hypovolemia, hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis |
| Cat |
unknown |
