{"id":631239,"date":"2025-02-03T09:10:33","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T14:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=631239"},"modified":"2025-02-03T09:10:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T14:10:33","slug":"benazepril-for-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/benazepril-for-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Benazepril for cats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/benazepril-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benazepril hydrochloride<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (brand name: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lotensin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lotensin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is a safe and effective drug that lowers blood pressure in cats. Veterinarians use benazepril in cats to treat <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/congestive-heart-failure-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">congestive heart failure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, kidney disease, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/hypertension-treatments-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high blood pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These are all serious and potentially life-threatening conditions. For kidney problems and heart failure, benazepril\u2019s role in lowering blood pressure significantly slows the progress of these conditions and lengthens the cat\u2019s life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-benazepril-used-for-in-cats\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is benazepril used for in cats?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/benazepril-hcl\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benazepril<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lowers blood pressure, so veterinarians use it to treat high blood pressure in cats and dogs. More importantly, benazepril is a first-choice drug for treating congestive heart failure and protein-losing kidney diseases in cats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benazepril belongs to a family of medications called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/ace-inhibitors\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While there are many ACE inhibitors to choose from, veterinarians primarily use only two: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/enalapril-maleate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enalapril<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/benazepril-hcl\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benazepril<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACE inhibitors block the body\u2019s production of the hormone angiotensin II. It\u2019s one part of a complex interplay of hormones called the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) that regulates blood pressure, fluid levels, and electrolytes in the body. Angiotensin\u2019s primary effect is to raise blood pressure by tightening blood vessels. When angiotensin production is blocked, blood vessels dilate, and blood pressure goes down.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"congestive-heart-failure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congestive heart failure<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart failure is a common problem in cats. As in people, congestive heart failure in cats is a progressive and ultimately fatal condition. In a cat with heart failure, the heart cannot pump enough blood to the body. It\u2019s caused by other heart diseases, but once it occurs, it has its own feedback loop that makes it gradually worse. Once the heart can\u2019t pump enough blood, the heart compensates by working harder. The extra work makes the heart bigger and stronger, but that decreases the amount of blood that the heart can hold. This is called \u201ccardiac remodeling.\u201d As the interior of the heart gets smaller, the disease gets worse and worse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinarians use several drugs to slow the progress of heart failure:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACE inhibitors like benazepril or enalapril reduce blood pressure, making it easier for the heart to pump blood. The heart pumps more blood to the body and doesn\u2019t work as hard.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/diuretics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diuretics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/furosemide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">furosemide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> make the cat urinate more fluids and electrolytes, reducing the fluid retention caused by heart failure.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The drugs pimobendan and, sometimes, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/digoxin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">digoxin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> improve the heart\u2019s performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"protein-losing-kidney-disease-proteinuria\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein-losing kidney disease (proteinuria)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cProteinuria\u201d is a seemingly impenetrable medical term, but all it means is \u201cprotein in the urine.\u201d It\u2019s a sign that blood pressure in the kidneys is too high and, possibly, that the kidneys are losing the ability to filter waste. That happens when very small filters called glomeruli in the kidneys are damaged. The body compensates for this damage by increasing blood pressure in the other glomeruli. (The kidneys have the ability to partly regulate their own blood pressure.) That increased blood pressure pushes proteins out of the blood and into the urine. While higher blood pressure increases the kidneys\u2019 ability to filter waste, it eventually damages the other glomerular filters throughout the kidney. In other words, proteinuria is a possible sign that a cat is steadily losing its kidney function and could eventually suffer kidney failure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal is to bring down blood pressure in the kidneys specifically. The best drugs for this are ACE inhibitors because they work directly on peripheral arteries like the glomeruli. The ACE inhibitors of choice are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/enalapril-maleate\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enalapril<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and benazepril. By lowering the blood pressure in the glomeruli, benazepril treatment helps stop the progression of the disease. Started early enough, the treatment may allow the cat to recover some of its compromised kidney function.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"high-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypertension is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.boehringer-ingelheim.com\/AH\/ISFM%20Consensus%20Guidelines%20on%20the%20Diagnosis%20and%20Management%20of%20Hypertension%20in%20Cats.-%20Journal%20of%20F.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common problem in older cats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In most cases, it\u2019s caused by other problems such as chronic kidney disease or overactive thyroid. About 1 in 5 cats have high blood pressure without any identifiable cause, called \u201cprimary hypertension.\u201d High blood pressure is rarely a temporary problem in a cat, so drug therapy usually lasts for the rest of the cat\u2019s life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACE inhibitors are commonly used for hypertension in cats, but the blood pressure drug <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/amlodipine-besylate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">amlodipine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is often the first-choice treatment. An ACE inhibitor may be a good starter drug if blood pressure is low. Once benazepril is prescribed, the veterinarian will use it as long as it works without causing problems. If it doesn\u2019t work, the veterinarian may need to add or substitute more powerful blood pressure drugs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-benazepril-safe-for-cats\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is benazepril safe for cats?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benazepril is safe to use in cats. Side effects are minimal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only contraindication is a history of allergic reactions to benazepril or any other ACE inhibitor such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/enalapril-maleate\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enalapril<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/captopril\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">captopril<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of potential problems, veterinarians are cautious about the use of benazepril in cats with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low sodium or sodium depletion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collagen vascular diseases such as lupus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe heart failure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acute kidney injury with severe azotemia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell the veterinarian if the cat is pregnant or nursing kittens. Given to animals in high doses, benazepril increases the risk of low birth weight or the death of the mother. No birth defects have been associated with the use of benazepril in animal studies. Veterinarians do not know if benazepril affects kittens that are breastfeeding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"side-effects-of-benazepril-in-cats\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects of benazepril in cats<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common side effects of benazepril in companion animals are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These adverse effects are typically mild and might be improved by giving doses with food. If they worsen or persist, talk to the veterinarian.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most serious side effects of benazepril in cats are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevated potassium levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypersensitivity reactions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"interactions-of-benazepril-with-other-pet-meds\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interactions of benazepril with other pet meds<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benazepril has several significant drug interactions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most significant interactions involve other drugs that lower blood pressure, including diuretics. Combining benazepril with these drugs increases the risk of the cat experiencing dangerously low blood pressure. Veterinarians often combine these drugs with benazepril, so caregivers should know the distinguishing signs of low blood pressure in their pets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other drugs that may cause problems when combined with benazepril include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulin\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Except for those supplements or vitamins that contain potassium, caregivers can safely continue to give supplements, vitamins, and herbal remedies, including CBD. However, talk to the veterinarian first just to be sure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"benazepril-dosage-for-cats\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benazepril dosage for cats<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The standard benazepril dosage for cats is 0.25\u20130.5 mg per kilogram of body weight taken by mouth every 12 or 24 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plumb\u2019s Veterinary Drug Manual lists the following dosages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>For adjunctive treatment of heart failure: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.25\u20130.5 mg\/kg given by mouth once or twice a day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>For proteinuria: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.25\u20131 mg\/kg given by mouth once or twice a day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>For hypertension: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.25\u20131 mg\/kg given by mouth once or twice a day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benazepril is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in animals. Veterinarians frequently prescribe benazepril to cats, however, and when they do, they use the same tablets used in humans. Benazepril tablets for people start at 5 mg. Compounding pharmacies can also supply benazepril as a capsule or oil-based suspension for easier dosing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"can-cats-overdose-on-benazepril\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can cats overdose on benazepril?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cats can overdose on benazepril, but it\u2019s unlikely. There is no specified maximum dosage, so caregivers should regard the prescribed dose as the upper limit. Do not increase the dose for any reason until talking to the veterinarian.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood pressure is the most common result of a benazepril overdose. Signs of a benazepril overdose in a cat include low energy, fast heart rate, weakness, changes in urination, increased salivation, vomiting, and diarrhea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an overdose is suspected, call the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspcapro.org\/topics\/aspca-apcc-animal-toxicology-and-poison-control\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a veterinarian.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"can-i-give-my-cat-benazepril-every-day\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I give my cat benazepril every day?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benazepril is safe for cats to take for months or years. Some cats may need it every day for the rest of their lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cat may experience some side effects such as vomiting or appetite loss, but these problems should be minor and temporary. If they become a problem, the veterinarian will probably switch to another drug.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some adverse effects, such as increased potassium levels, are bigger problems for the cat. To prevent these side effects, the caregiver should have the cat regularly checked by the veterinarian.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-to-give-your-cat-benazepril\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to give your cat benazepril<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s rarely easy to give a cat a pill, but benazepril tablets are relatively small. The veterinarian may be able to supply liquid benazepril to make dosing easier. Keep the following considerations in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow all the veterinarian\u2019s instructions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not change the dose unless instructed to do so.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not miss doses or stop the medication unless instructed to do so.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doses are given once or twice daily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benazepril doses can be given with or without food. If the cat experiences gastrointestinal problems, try giving future doses with a meal or snack.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t know how to give cats a pill, ask a veterinary professional to demonstrate the proper procedure.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shake the benazepril liquid before measuring a dose.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measure benazepril liquid doses with the calibrated oral syringe or dropper that comes with the medicine.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Administer a missed dose as soon as remembered. If it\u2019s almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and give the next dose as scheduled.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store benazepril tablets at room temperature. Special storage instructions for liquid benazepril may be included with the medicine or printed on the label.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"benazepril-alternatives-for-cats\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benazepril alternatives for cats<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benazepril is often a first-choice drug that treats serious health conditions in cats. If it causes intolerable adverse effects or doesn\u2019t work, veterinarians typically substitute another ACE inhibitor such as enalapril, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lisinopril\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lisinopril<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ramipril\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ramipril<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/captopril\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">captopril<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If no other ACE inhibitor can be used, veterinarians will try using other blood pressure-lowering drugs such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angiotensin II receptor blockers (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/angiotensin-ii-receptor-blockers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ARBs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/calcium-channel-blockers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calcium channel blockers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/beta-blockers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beta blockers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/alpha-blockers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alpha-1 blockers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diuretics such <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/spironolactone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spironolactone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/thiazide-diuretics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thiazide diuretic<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some caregivers may prefer alternative or complementary treatments. Unfortunately, natural or alternative remedies are not considered effective for heart failure or kidney disease. For high blood pressure, the most effective alternative to medications is a healthy diet, healthy weight, and exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"summary\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summary<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For cats, benazepril is both a safe and life-saving drug that treats serious conditions such as heart failure, kidney disease, and high blood pressure. It\u2019s vitally important to make sure the cat gets doses faithfully. Side effects are usually minor and transient. They shouldn\u2019t be bad enough to require treatment to stop. Serious side effects can be prevented through regular veterinary visits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Benazepril hydrochloride (brand name: Lotensin) is a safe and effective drug that lowers blood pressure in cats. Veterinarians use benazepril in cats to treat congestive heart failure, kidney disease, and high blood pressure. These are all serious and potentially life-threatening conditions. 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