Enalapril Maleate Dosage Calculator

Enalapril Maleate Dosage for dogs, Cats By Weight
Trade Names: Enacard (veterinary preparation) and Vasotec (human preparation)
Functional classification: Vasodilator, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Enalapril Maleate Dosing for dogs, Cats By Weight

Important Safety Information

For cats: Alternative dosing of 1-1.25 mg/cat/day PO is also used.

For dogs: In some animals it may be necessary to increase dose to 1 mg/kg per day, administered as 0.5 mg/kg q12h.

There are no clinical studies available to establish doses for horses.

Reference Source

Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 308-309

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Standard Dosage Guidelines

Small Animal Dosage

Species Route Dosage Frequency
Dogs PO 0.5 mg/kg q12-24h
Cats PO 0.25-0.5 mg/kg q12-24h
PO 1-1.25 mg/cat/day Daily

Large Animal Dosage

Species Route Dosage Frequency
Horses - No clinical studies available -