An anthelmintic drug for cats must meet the following criteria: be highly effective and low-toxic, have a pleasant taste so as not to cause difficulties when administered to the animal, and be in an affordable price category. Polyvercan for cats, a combined anthelmintic drug with a wide spectrum of action, meets all these parameters. It is a small cube of light yellow color, weighing eight grams. Widely used as an anthelmintic for uncinariasis, toxocariasis, toxascariasis, diphyllobothriasis.
Instructions for use
The drug is available in the form of briquettes; they can be used for treatment in different ways. Below we will describe in detail several methods of administration.
1 way
- Grind a certain dose of briquette into powder.
- Add the resulting powder to the food; canned cat food, pate or minced meat are excellent for this purpose.
You should take a small portion of food, in which case the pet will eat the dosed amount of medicine in one approach to the bowl.
Method 2
It is quite possible to give the briquette to the cat as a tablet, that is, place it on the base of the tongue, and the cat will swallow the medicine on its own. But first you should crumble the briquette into small pieces.
3 way
To simplify the adoption procedure, you can simply dissolve the briquette powder in water. Then the prepared suspension is drawn into a syringe without a needle. It is enough to inject it into the cat’s mouth, and you need to aim at the palate, in which case the drug will definitely get into the esophagus.
Contraindications and precautions
During research activities testing the drug, no side effects were recorded. An allergy to one of the components of the product is possible, which manifests itself in the form of diarrhea or vomiting. In this case, you need to contact your veterinarian to select another anthelmintic drug. Contraindications to the use of the medicine: • age up to 1 month; •the period of pregnancy by a cat; •allergy to the active substances of the composition; •simultaneous use with other antiparasitic drugs. When performing treatment procedures, it is recommended to observe safety measures. •Cat owners prone to allergies should avoid contact with the drug. For this, rubber gloves and a medical mask are used. •Before giving a dose of a briquette, it is important to evaluate the tightness of its packaging. If any violations are found, use should be discontinued. •If the medicine gets on the mucous membrane or skin, the affected area is washed with clean water. •The blister and packaging are disposed of after removing the cubes. It is prohibited to keep them with household waste or further use them for household needs.
Purpose
Used to treat various helminthic infestations:
- Toxacarosis.
- Cestodosis.
- Ankylostamatosis.
- Diphylbothriasis.
- Uncinariasis.
- Toxascariasis.
It should also be used before mating, since if the body is affected by worms, this will significantly reduce immunity. Therefore, a cat infected with worms is primarily a danger to its offspring.
Helminths
Polyverkan, 1 cube
COMPOSITION AND RELEASE FORM Polyvercan is an anthelmintic drug containing 40 mg of oxybendazole, 200 mg of niclosamide and an excipient. Polyvercan is a sugar cube weighing 8 grams, light yellow in color, with a dividing groove in the middle, soluble in water. The drug is packaged in 8 cubes in hermetically sealed plastic blisters, which are packed in cardboard boxes of one or a hundred pieces. Each package is labeled with the name and purpose of the drug, manufacturer, batch number, expiration date and is provided with temporary instructions for use.
INDICATIONS The drug is prescribed for the treatment and prevention of toxocariasis, toxascariasis, uncinariasis, hookworm disease, dipylidiasis, diphyllobothriasis, taeniasis in dogs and cats. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES Niclosamide, which is part of Polyvercan, is active against cestodes. Its mechanism of action is to block the parasite's absorption of glucose. Niclosamide is not absorbed in the intestine and is excreted in feces. Oxibendazole, a benzimidazole derivative, has a broad anthelmintic spectrum of action against nematodes and cestodes. The mechanism of action is to block fumarate reductase and disrupt energy metabolism in the helminth. Part of the drug is absorbed, transformed in the body and excreted in the urine. Polyvercan has low toxicity for warm-blooded animals, is well tolerated by cats and dogs, and does not have embryotoxic or teratogenic properties in recommended doses. DOSES AND METHOD OF APPLICATION Polyvercan is used in dogs and cats for the prevention and treatment of toxocariasis, toxascariasis, uncinariasis, hookworm disease, dipylidiasis, diphyllobothriasis. The drug is prescribed orally. In the following single doses: cats and dogs with a body weight of 1-5 kg 1/2 cube; for dogs weighing 5-10 kg 1 cube; for dogs weighing 10-20 kg 2 cubes; for dogs weighing 20-30 kg 3 cubes; for dogs weighing 30-40 kg 4 cubes; for dogs weighing 40-50 kg 5 cubes; dogs weighing 50 kg and above 6 cubes. The maximum dose per animal is no more than six cc. For dogs, a sugar cube is fed from the owner’s hand or added to food (in water); for cats, it is added to food or, after dissolving the drug in a small amount of water, it is administered through the mouth with a syringe. For therapeutic purposes, it is given twice with an interval of 10 days, for prophylactic purposes, once a quarter. Deworming of kittens and puppies is carried out from the age of thirty days. CONTRAINDICATIONS Not recommended for use during pregnancy SIDE EFFECTS Some animals may experience short-term diarrhea after administering the drug, which resolves spontaneously and does not require the use of medications.
STORAGE CONDITIONS Store in the manufacturer's packaging in a dry place, inaccessible to children and animals, at a temperature of 15 to 20 C. The guaranteed shelf life of the drug is 4 years from the date of manufacture.
How does it work when it enters the body?
Polyvercan belongs to the group of complex antiparasitic drugs; its principle of action is determined by 2 active components:
- Oxibendazole. This component works well in the fight against roundworms. Oxibendazole works as follows: it disrupts the supply of glucose in the body of worms, and therefore many vital processes fail. Because of this, the parasites soon die.
- Niclosamide has proven effective against tapeworms and cestodes. This substance is quickly absorbed into the intestinal walls and enters the blood. When niclosamide enters the body of parasites, it quickly disrupts the functioning of the central nervous system, and nerve impulses stop passing. This is why the worms experience paralysis, and this is why they quickly exit your pet along with the feces.
If you use the anthelmintic drug Polyvercan on the recommendation of a doctor, then no harm will be done to the cat’s health. All components are perfectly metabolized in the liver and then excreted in urine and feces. The complete process of removing the medication from the pet’s body is eliminated within 72 hours.
Toxocara
Storage conditions
Medicines for animals should be kept separately from hygiene and food products in locked cabinets. Special conditions: •lack of lighting; •medium temperature from 0 to 25°. The properties of the active components are maintained for 4 years from the date of release of the drug. The briquette opened from the blister must be used up within 2 weeks. It is prohibited to give expired medicine to an animal. Timely preventive measures eliminate the hassle associated with treating your pet for parasites. Polyvercan will help with this. Quick results are guaranteed if you follow your veterinarian's instructions or the information in the package insert.
Worms in cats. Something that is not written in the instructions.
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Reviews after use:
Timur: I purchased Polyvercan to deworm my cat and dog. The dog Casper quickly ate a cube of the drug, but with the cat it turned out to be more and more difficult. I ground the briquette into powder, then mixed it with milk and poured it into the mouth with a syringe. At first, Masha spat everything back out, but on the 3rd day she swallowed the dissolved drug without much indignation. There have never been any side effects, the product is not that expensive, I really like the effectiveness and price. I recommend!
Alevtina: My cat always runs outside, and I know that he always has the opportunity to pick up parasites. Once every 4 months I give him Polyvercan. The product removes parasites already on day 2. Sometimes there is a side effect in the form of increased salivation, but this quickly passes.
Reviews
Sergey, cat owner : We spend the whole summer at the dacha and, of course, take our cat with us. After walks, we always give deworming medication as a preventive measure. Last time we decided to give Polyvercan. Excellent tool! I ground it into powder, mixed it with water and offered it to the cat.
He drank the sweet water with pleasure. He did not experience any side effects. Everything went great.
Veronica, veterinarian : I prescribe Polyvercan to prevent the disease. For treatment I usually use other drugs. In each case, the animal is treated individually. What suits one cat may not suit another. Only a competent doctor can prescribe the correct treatment and prescribe the necessary drug.
Polyvercan for dogs: pharmacological effects
It is prescribed to combat tapeworms and annelids that develop in the intestinal cavity of a pet. The main action is aimed at getting rid of nematodes and cestodes.
The composition of Polyvercan for dogs includes the following components: oxybendazole in the amount of 40 mg per 1 briquette, niclosamide 200 mg per the same volume. Additionally, sucrose is used to give the medicine a pleasant taste.
The anthelmintic drug disrupts the energy metabolism inside the cells of cestodes and nematodes, which leads to their rapid destruction.
Content
1. Polyvercan for dogs: pharmacological effects 2. Dosage and methods of administration 3. Contraindications and side effects of Polyvercan for dogs
Recommended for deworming dogs or cats. Prescribed by a doctor for preventive measures or if full treatment is necessary. Sold in briquettes. The cubes are like a sweet treat, so dogs accept them willingly. Each briquette has a line for separation and is light yellow in color. Before using the medication, you must study the instructions for use in detail.
Indications and contraindications
The medicine is recommended for the treatment and prevention of animals of any age; it can be used for elderly or weakened dogs. The active components do not accumulate in the body and do not affect the normal functioning of internal organs.
The product is contraindicated:
- puppies under 30 days old;
- dogs with liver failure.
Animals with various chronic diseases can be treated after consultation with a doctor. In some cases, individual intolerance to the drug is observed.
Important. It is not advisable to exceed the portion indicated in the instructions. In case of an overdose, excessive salivation, depression, and vomiting are possible. It is recommended to rinse the dog’s stomach and follow a gentle diet. Only your doctor can decide when you can give the medicine again.
Possible side effects
As we have already indicated above, the drug is quite “serious”, and therefore side effects from its improper use and/or accidental overdose are not excluded:
- Typically, responses from the digestive system are observed: uncontrollable vomiting and profuse diarrhea, and sometimes cases of prolonged constipation.
- The cat's appetite deteriorates greatly or completely disappears, the animal becomes apathetic and tries to lie down in a remote corner.
- A sign of an overdose in many situations is a sharp increase in salivation. The pet's saliva becomes thick, foamy, and flaky. Often its appearance is accompanied by painful, severe vomiting.
- Neurological disorders are possible (strange behavior, lethargic state), but this happens rarely and only with an extremely serious overdose.
Note that in the case of adequate use of the medicine, all of the above is extremely unlikely; cases are rare.
Application of polyvercan and dosage for cats
Many owners are wondering: how to give the drug correctly? Polyvercan for cats can be hand-fed, added to food or dissolved in a small volume of water, and then administered into the animal’s mouth using a syringe.
Polyvercan is prescribed to cats in the following dosages:
- Kittens weighing 0.5 kilograms - 1/4 briquette;
- Cats weighing from 1 to 5 kilograms - 1/2 briquette.
Deworming for therapeutic purposes is carried out twice with an interval of 9-10 days; for prevention, the drug is given once a quarter.
It is necessary to strictly follow the instructions for use of the drug so that its effectiveness does not decrease. If the next dose of the drug was not given on time, it must be given as quickly as possible in the same dosage.
Main components of the drug, release form and storage rules
The drug is a briquette for oral use. One briquette contains active ingredients and an excipient.
Polyvercan is a drug in the form of a sugar cube that destroys helminths.
Active components:
- niclosamide is a medicinal substance with an anthelmintic action, used for the treatment of cestodiasis;
- Oxibendazole is a benzimidazole derivative that has a broad spectrum of nematicidal action.
Excipient:
- sucrose is an organic compound that is a disaccharide.
The drug is packaged in 8 cubes in hermetically sealed plastic blisters, which are packed in cardboard boxes. Each box is marked with the name and purpose of the drug, manufacturer, serial number, expiration date and instructions for use.
If all conditions are properly met, the shelf life of the drug is four years from the date of production.
Very important: After the expiration date, it is prohibited to use the drug!
Owner reviews
Anna, owner of the Japanese Bobtail:
“I used Polyvercan to prevent worms for my pets – a 4-year-old cat and a 7-year-old dachshund. If the dog ate sugar cubes directly from his palm, then with the cat everything turned out to be more complicated. I had to pour medicine dissolved in water into it. He resisted, so I and the whole room were sticky. There were no side effects, but in the future I will buy tablets for the cat, as before.”
Antonina, owner of 2 cats:
“We have two cats. In the summer they spend most of their time outside, since our whole family moves to the dacha. In this regard, we constantly carry out deworming. Previously, we bought suspensions. We tried options from different manufacturers, but the result was always the same - profuse salivation. Giving the pills turned out to be even more difficult. On the advice of the veterinarian, we bought Polyvercan. They gave it diluted. The cats did not resist sweet water. There was no saliva, just like there were no worms. Good drug. Would recommend to other pet owners."
Advantages and disadvantages
The drug has many advantages:
- It has a wide spectrum of action, destroys tapeworms and roundworms of various types.
- It is highly efficient.
- Easy to use, can be mixed with food or diluted in water.
- Has a minimal list of contraindications.
- No special storage conditions are required. From the date of production it can be stored for 4 years.
- Suitable for medicinal purposes and prevention.
- Can be used for cats of different breeds.
Dosage of the drug
The dosage of the drug will not create any problems for the owner:
- If the pet weighs up to 500 grams. inclusive, he is given ¼ of the briquette.
- With a weight up to 5 kg inclusive, ½ part is consumed per animal.
- If the cat weighs more than five kilograms, you cannot dosing it yourself. In such cases, the dose should be calculated by an experienced veterinarian, taking into account the weight of the animal, its physiological condition, health and other factors. If you simply give the “giant” a whole briquette, the pet can be poisoned.
Side effects
If the recommended doses are observed, the antiparasitic drug is well tolerated by cats of different breeds and ages (from 1 month). If you are hypersensitive to the components, vomiting, diarrhea and other gastrointestinal disturbances may occur. In the future, Polyvercan is not used; if necessary, drugs are prescribed for symptomatic treatment. In case of severe infection with worms, intoxication of the animal's body can occur. In this case, you should consult a doctor who will select medications depending on the symptoms and general condition of the pet.
In case of overdose, the following side effects may occur:
- diarrhea;
- vomit;
- loss of appetite or complete refusal to eat;
- increased salivation;
- apathy and depression.
In this case, you need to rinse the animal’s stomach, and then, if necessary, apply symptomatic treatment.
