The complex veterinary drug Gamavit for cats is used in a variety of situations, ranging from simple ailments and ending with severe diseases. Such a wide range of applications contributes to the popularity of the drug, and for many breeders, the presence of Gamavit is mandatory in the home medicine cabinet. But there are opponents of this tool, challenging its effectiveness. And in order not to harm the pet one should know how to give Gamavit, what dosage of Gamavit is acceptable in different situations and what factors influence the effectiveness of the drug.
Composition of the drug Gamavit
The main active ingredients of the drug are denatured placenta and sodium nucleate. The composition also includes inorganic salts, amino acids and a complex of vitamins, among them cyanocobalamin, calciferol, folic acid, riboflavin. The solution has a reddish, light pink or crimson tint, with a change in color, turbidity and after freezing, use the drug categorically prohibited. Since Gamavit contains a complex complex of substances, it is impossible to violate the storage conditions or use the product after the expiration date.
Appointment and dosage of medicine Gamavit for cats
The drug is administered intramuscularly, intravenously, subcutaneously or evaporated, slightly increasing the dosage.
For preventive purposes, the dosage of Gamavit for cats is 0.1ml per 1 kg of body weight and is prescribed in the following situations:
- preparation for exhibitions;
- preparation for transportation;
- stressful situations;
- exhaustion, weakened immunity;
- preparation for labor;
- prevention of intoxication with de-worming. The drug is injected one at a time on the day of taking anthelminthic drugs and a day after taking.
For therapeutic purposes, Gamavit for cats is prescribed only as an auxiliary in the complex therapy. It is important to consider that Gamavit does not replace and especially does not cancel the main treatment. The preparation is used as follows:
- for infectious diseases, the drug is administered up to three times a day, from 0.3 to 0.5 ml / kg, for 5 days;
- in the postoperative period is prescribed to 0.1 ml / kg, up to three times a week for 2-6 weeks;
- to facilitate labor activity is prescribed from 0.025 to 0.05 ml / kg, one week prior to delivery and directly during childbirth. With problem births, the dosage during labor is increased twofold.
- for recovery after childbirth for 5-7 days is prescribed up to 0.5 ml / kg once a day.
- with poisonings of different etiologies, the administration of a five-fold dose of the drug is prescribed, and if necessary, the course is repeated until recovery, adjusting the dosage depending on the condition of the animal.
The developers note that the side effects of the drug are not established and recommend using Gamavit for
It should be noted that many cat owners use Gamavit when symptoms appear, in order to ease the condition of the animal and prepare it for transportation to the clinic. But self-treatment should not be done, and the appointment of a course of treatment should be entrusted to an experienced veterinarian.