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Should I worry if my cat misses a few days of Enalapril medication?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | neutered | 15 years and 7 months old | 14 lbs

I am unable to get my cat's prescription of Enalapril 2.5Mg refilled until Tuesday. He is taking 1 pill in the AM and half a pill at night. I gave him half a pill this AM as that's all I had left. So he will not be able to take any tonight, tomorrow or Monday. Should I be worried about him going without the drug for that long? Thanks for any help. I attached 3 pics of him just for your own amusement :)

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on May 26th, 2018

Hi there. Cody is a very handsome kitty :) Enalapril's effects are pretty subtle and long-term, so it shouldn't cause any significant issues for him to miss a few doses. Just get his prescription filled when you are able to, and continue the meds as directed once you have them.

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