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Originally Posted by JeanneH1  Hi all I am going to pick up another bottle of enalapril for my Daisy. I asked how long she would have to be on it and was told for life.I will speak to my vet when I go in tomorrow. She's a beautiful 10 yr old rescue sweet but they don't give you any info when you rescue. Why would she be on this med for life does anyone know. I am anxious about it I know it's for blood pressure but hopefully nothing to do with the protein in the urine.ive had her just 2yrs.thanks |
She has to be on it for life because it is an ACE inhibitor. This helps the kidney's filtration system to tighten up so that less protein leaks out into the urine. It is for blood pressure, but that's because it helps regulate the blood pressure inside the kidney. Does your vet also have her on aspirin? Our internist put our dog on an ACE inhibitor as well as aspirin to prevent clots.
Good luck!