Dysbacteriosis is dangerous for both humans and animals. The intestinal microflora is disrupted, resulting in health problems. Probiotics for cats consist of yeast and bacteria that normalize the digestive system and are also prescribed for kidney disease, diabetes, infectious diseases and during antibiotic treatment.
Why are they needed?
Probiotics should be given to a cat to restore intestinal microflora in the following cases:
- Malabsorption. This is a condition when nutrients are poorly absorbed in the digestive system, resulting in diarrhea.
- Detox. It is carried out after antibiotics, since taking these drugs is very toxic and disrupts the natural microflora in the body.
- Kidney failure. In animals it often occurs as a consequence of hyperthyroidism. In this case, it is recommended to give the cat food with probiotics.
Lactobacilli take part in the synthesis of B vitamins, which are necessary for small cats to gain weight and grow.
Types of probiotics
They are divided into several types:
Among the monocomponent drugs, you can choose Biovestin for your animal.
- Monocomponent. Such preparations contain only one type of beneficial bacteria. The list of the best products includes the following names:
- "Bifidum";
- "Biovestin".
- Multicomponent. Such probiotics consist of two or more types of bacteria. The list of multicomponent drugs includes:
- "Linex";
- "Acipol";
- "Bifikol".
- Symbiotics. Combined medications containing probiotics and prebiotics. The following drugs belong to this type:
- "Bactistatin";
- "Bifiform".
- Synbiotics. This is a combined type of probiotic consisting of lactobacilli, which are not present in the normal intestinal microflora of cats. The best representative is Trilact.
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How to use?
In order for probiotics to bring maximum benefit to both kittens and adult cats, you must follow the following rules of administration:
When combining therapy with an antibiotic, it is worth taking a break between drugs for at least 2 hours.
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Instructions for use
The tablets are given orally and can be placed on the back of the tongue, slightly lifting the cat's muzzle and holding it until the animal swallows. There are also special devices that allow you to quickly give a pill to even the most capricious cat. Some owners prefer to crush the pill and mix it with water or food. This helps the cat eat the medication without problems, but makes it difficult to control the dosage. It is important to ensure that there is no food or crumbled tablet particles in the bowl. If in doubt, you can give the animal another dose of the medicine.
List of drugs
Probiotic "Subtilis"
A combined probiotic product that consists of B. subtilis and B. Licheniformis bacteria. Reception is indicated for indigestion, reduced immunity and stress. "Subtilis" is available in the form of a dry powder or liquid, which is given to animals with food or diluted with water for drinking. There are no contraindications to taking the drug, and in the correct dose it does not cause any side effects.
"Biovestin"
The product is given to cats to restore their natural microflora after consuming antibiotics, in case of food allergies, infectious diseases and stressful situations. Biovestin is recommended to be taken with food or half an hour before eating. For effective therapy, the drug is used for at least 2 weeks.
Probiotic "Bifidum"
This is a monocomponent biologically active supplement that is used for diarrhea, poisoning, mastitis, to increase the animal’s body’s defenses, and also for detox when using antibiotics. After taking the drug, the symptoms of digestive disorders disappear within 24 hours. “Bifidum” is recommended to be given to kittens from 2 months of age both for the treatment of pathologies and for preventive purposes on an ongoing basis.
Havenaar R. proved in 1992 that probiotics are vital microorganisms that benefit the body of animals and humans, improving the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
The drug "Linex"
The drug is prescribed to cats for dysbiosis, as well as to prevent problems with the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract when using antibiotics. "Linex" suppresses the development of pathogenic microorganisms and strengthens the animal's immunity. The probiotic is prescribed twice a day, 1 capsule for two weeks. The tablet can be stuffed whole into the cat’s mouth or crushed and added to the cat’s food.
Enterol for children
Most often, children suffer from intestinal disorders. This is due to the fact that their immune and digestive systems are not fully formed. Due to his age, the child cannot take absolutely all medications, but Enterol is approved for use starting from 3 years of age. Based on the reviews, many doctors still prescribe the product in sachets from year to year and there are no negative reactions. Before one year of age, giving powder is strictly prohibited. If the child is not yet able to swallow the capsule on his own, he is given powder diluted in water or milk formula, fruit juice, or puree. The maximum duration of therapy is 5 days. The number of sachets or capsules depends on age, degree of damage and severity of the disease, so the specific dose must be adjusted by the attending physician.
What are probiotics: composition and mechanism of action
Probiotics are preparations containing beneficial microorganisms that promote normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. With their help, you can restore the natural microflora in the digestive organs and prevent various disturbances in their functioning.
Domestic cats move little and do not walk outside, so they often develop dysbiosis, which is treated with probiotics.
When creating probiotic preparations, 10 to 15 strains of various yeasts and bacteria are used. As a rule, one such product includes several varieties of beneficial microorganisms.
The beneficial effects of probiotics on the cat’s body include the following positive processes:
- activation of immune cells;
- production of vitamins B 12 and K;
- neutralizing harmful bacteria and displacing them from the digestive tract;
- restoration of normal microflora in the intestines and mucous membranes of the oral cavity;
- support of acid balance and the level of phagocytes (protective cells);
- normalization of the digestive and excretory systems;
- reducing the risk of allergies.
Probiotic preparations have various forms of release, namely:
Medicines have varying effectiveness. For example, tablets, solutions and drinks, when they enter the stomach, are immediately mixed with the secreted juice, which leads to the death of some beneficial microorganisms. For this reason, the bacterial strains contained in such medications must be acid-resistant.
Probiotics, which contain microorganisms that are not acid-resistant, should be available in capsule form. The shell of such a drug will protect the active substances until it penetrates the small intestine, where the microflora is concentrated. There, the “protection” dissolves, but the beneficial substances remain unchanged.
Probiotics neutralize harmful bacteria and restore microflora.
Indications for use
The drug enterosgel is produced pharmaceutically in the form of a gel, packaged in tubes, jars or special sachets. The drug has no pronounced taste characteristics. It is a translucent, odorless substance with hydrophobic properties.
Cat poisoning is common
For your information! The basic active ingredient of the drug enterosgel is polymethylsiloxane polyhydrate or methylsilicic acid hydrogel. The drug is able to bind toxic components in the body and remove them.
The active substance of the drug enterosgel can rid the body of:
- degradation products of drugs;
- toxic substances and poisons from food;
- various allergens;
- salts of heavy metals;
- lipid compounds.
A pronounced therapeutic effect occurs immediately after the penetration of polymethylsiloxane polyhydrate (the active ingredient) into the animal’s body. First of all, the gel enters the stomach, enveloping its walls and then moving towards the mucous membranes of the intestinal tract.
In addition to the main effect of enterosgel to absorb harmful compounds and remove them from the body, the drug has a suppressive effect on foreign bacterial microflora. As polymethylxyloxane polyhydrate moves forward, it suppresses the proliferation of pathogenic microflora.
Enterosgel is a safe remedy, since it does not affect vitamins and minerals in the process of removing negative substances from the body. Due to the fact that the absorbent does not have a pronounced taste, the animal can easily lick it in its pure form, and there is no need to pre-mix the drug with water before administration.
Note! Enterosgel is used in veterinary medicine not only for internal use. Many specialists use an absorbent to treat skin and fur when highly active toxic substances come into contact with the surface. Thanks to its absorbent properties, enterosgel reduces the development of the inflammatory process, relieves pain and severe itching.
Will enterosgel help with anthelmintic procedure?
Veterinarians say that enterosgel, like other medications, is not recommended for use as a prophylaxis. Ridding an animal of endoparasites (helminths) is an important part of proper pet care. It is necessary to carry out the deworming procedure regularly, even for those cats that do not go outside. Treatment is carried out every 3 months, as well as 14 days before the expected scheduled vaccination.
Before giving your cat an anthelmintic, a few hours before it is recommended to give your pet Enterosgel in the recommended dosage according to age and weight. An absorbent is needed to cleanse the body of toxic substances that are always present in anthelmintic drugs. Enterosgel also allows you to eliminate the symptoms of intoxication that occur in animals during the life of helminths.
In case of poisoning
Intoxication of the body in cats is always manifested by the following characteristic symptoms:
- eruption of gastric contents;
- sudden refusal of food;
- polydipsia (increased thirst);
- lack of coordination.
In addition to the signs described above, the cat suffers from severe pain. The use of enterosgel at the first signs of poisoning in a cat allows you to reduce the amount of toxic components in the bloodstream, reducing the manifestation of poisoning. The general condition of the pet improves significantly, which makes it possible to transport the pet to the veterinary clinic almost without problems.
Polydipsia in cats as a sign of poisoning
When vomiting
Eruption of gastric contents in a cat may indicate the development of various diseases, including poisoning. The causes of vomiting in a cat can be inflammatory processes in the stomach or intestinal tract, as well as in the hepatorenal system. The true cause can only be determined exclusively in a hospital hospital setting.
Enetrosgel can be given to your pet as first aid. Due to the fact that the drug envelops the mucous membrane and stops the urge to vomit, the symptoms are reduced, and the mucous membrane is not so damaged.
What factors contribute to imbalance in a cat's intestines?
There are a number of negative factors that can have a detrimental effect on a cat’s intestinal microflora.
These include:
- stress;
- poor nutrition and poor quality feed;
- vaccination;
- surgical interventions;
- inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- disturbances in the functioning of the genitourinary system;
- renal failure;
- pancreatic diseases;
- taking antibacterial and steroid drugs.
The risk of dysbacteriosis in a cat increases in the following cases:
- long trips;
- changing of the living place;
- the need for the animal to stay “in foster care” with friends or in cat hotels;
- the arrival of a new family member.
The listed situations often lead to stressful conditions, and in such cases, cats’ appetite and functioning of the digestive system may be disrupted, which provokes dysbiosis.
On a note! A frequent companion to dysbacteriosis is a malfunction of the excretory system. For this reason, in case of constipation or diarrhea in cats, it is necessary to take urgent measures to restore the intestinal microflora and give the animal probiotics, after consulting with a veterinarian regarding the choice of drug.
When is probiotic use recommended?
Probiotics are prescribed in conjunction with antibiotics.
Indications for the use of probiotics are the following conditions in cats:
- detoxification as a result of treatment with antibacterial drugs;
- disruption of the processes of absorption of nutrients in the gastrointestinal tract (malabsorption);
- renal failure caused by hyperthyroidism.
As a rule, the listed processes are accompanied by an upset stomach, so probiotics for cats with diarrhea are an integral part of drug treatment.
Effective probiotic preparations
Among the variety of probiotics, the following drugs are considered the most effective means for restoring intestinal microflora in cats:
- Bifitrilak. The components of this product not only restore the balance of beneficial bacteria in the animal’s intestines, but also neutralize pathogenic microflora.
- Enterol. This drug contains yeast fungi Saccharomyces boulardii, which can destroy pathogenic and conditionally harmful microorganisms. The drug is effective against Shigella, Staphylococcus, Klebsiella, Yersinia, Clostridia, Candida and other pathogenic bacteria.
- Zoonorm. The medicine is created on the basis of substances that can retain their healing properties while passing through the aggressive acidic environment of the stomach and intestines. The components of the drug stimulate the growth of bifidobacteria and fight pathogenic organisms, as well as activate the synthesis of B vitamins and increase the ability of cells to absorb calcium.
- Subtilis. This medicine contains strains of bacteria Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus licheniformis, which fight pathogenic microflora and restore the balance of nutrients in the intestines, thereby helping to strengthen the immune system.
- Probiotic for cats Viyo. This nutritious drink is a complex of substances of natural origin and allows you to increase the number of beneficial bacteria that help protect the animal’s body. In addition, the active substances of the drug destroy pathogens.
The drug Enterol effectively destroys pathogenic microorganisms.
The above drugs make up a tiny part of the total number of probiotic medications for cats that the modern pharmaceutical industry offers. Sometimes even specialists find it difficult to make a choice in favor of one remedy or another.
Dosage forms
If you notice diarrhea in a cat, then the first thing you should do is limit the cat’s food. Only water can be given. A good remedy for diarrhea is activated charcoal. Crush the activated carbon and give it to the animal. Activated carbon is given to animals in the same way as to humans, depending on their weight.
One tablet per 10 kg. weight. If, after some time, diarrhea does not go away, and the animal’s stool does not contain bloody discharge and has a normal color, then the probable cause may be microbes that have entered the intestines. An effective antimicrobial drug given to cats for diarrhea is Enterofuril.
The drug belongs to the broad-spectrum intestinal antibacterial drugs. It kills pathogenic intestinal microflora, thereby helping to eliminate diarrhea. Enterofuril is given to cats for diarrhea of bacterial origin, less often for viral diseases, as a preventive measure.
Enterofuril is in high demand for several reasons:
- Its action does not affect the healthy microflora of the gastrointestinal tract, because it is not absorbed from the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract, focusing its effect on the causative agents of the disease.
- The medicine is safe when carrying kittens, as well as when feeding them, because it is not absorbed into the blood and is not included in the milk.
- It has virtually no contraindications or undesirable effects.
- It works effectively, improvement in well-being is visible from the first use.
Capsules Enterofuril 100 mg
There are 30 yellow capsules in the box; if you split them, you will find yellow powder inside. The capsule contains 100 milligrams of the active element (nifuroxazide), the pharmacy price is 200-250 rubles.
Capsules Enterofuril 200 mg
There are already 16 capsules, their appearance is the same, in the middle there is yellow powder. The capsule contains 200 milligrams of the active element (nifuroxazide), the cost of the package is 250-300 rubles.
Suspension Enterofuril 200 mg
The medication is located in a dark bottle; it is a thick liquid yellow color with the aroma and taste of banana. Jar volume 90 ml. The box contains a measuring spoon containing 200 milligrams of the active element (nifuroxazide). Pharmacy price – 400-500 rubles.
The chemical structure of capsules and suspension is different, because the former are used for adults and large animals, and the suspension is used for kittens and pregnant cats. First of all, the drugs differ in the amount of the active element – nifuroxazide. But there are also differences in the auxiliary complex.
The active element, nifuroxazide, is considered a broad-spectrum agent that kills pathogenic and opportunistic microbes. Enterofuril helps with any disease of the gastrointestinal tract of a bacterial nature, as it neutralizes the causative agents of 98% of intestinal diseases.
At the same time, microorganisms do not develop resistance to nifuroxazide, which makes the medicine even more effective.
Enterofuril does not affect the intestinal wall, as it is completely concentrated in its lumen. Thanks to this, the drug does not harm the beneficial microflora of the gastrointestinal tract; it can be used for dysbacteriosis. Since the drug does not enter the bloodstream, it is prescribed for pregnant or lactating animals.
Indications
Enterofuril is recommended in cases of:
- bacterial damage to the gastrointestinal tract;
- long-term dysbacteriosis;
- colitis with diarrhea.
For the above-described pathologies, Enterofuril in the form of a suspension is given to pregnant cats, kittens, as well as animals with ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract.
The drug is not used for diarrhea of helminthic origin. You also need to remember that Enterofuril only kills the pathogen, but does not populate beneficial microflora.
Contraindications
Enterofuril has no serious contraindications; if necessary, it can be used to treat cats of any age, of course, if the animal is not allergic to the components of the medicine. In addition, it is recommended for kittens and pregnant cats to use a suspension rather than capsules, as the former act gently and gently.
Stop giving the drug if the animal experiences nausea or vomiting after administration, as well as allergic reactions: swelling, redness of the skin or rash, anaphylactic shock.
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Dosage
The dosage of capsules or suspension is 100 milligrams of the product or half a measuring spoon. When using capsules, they should be taken with plenty of liquid. It is not recommended to give the animal water immediately after taking the capsules; it is not recommended to crush or dissolve them.
Kittens are given a 5 times smaller dose, so for the correct dosage you need to use sensitive scales. A syringe can make it easier to measure the suspension; pour 0.5-0.7 ml into it for a one and a half month old kitten and 1 ml for a three month old kitten, then dilute the suspension with water.
Enterofuril is given to cats with diarrhea 2-3 times a day with an interval of 12 hours or 8 hours, respectively. Stop giving if there have been no signs of diarrhea in the last 12 hours. Usually 2-7 days are enough for recovery, it all depends on the severity of the disease. Please note that an open jar of suspension can be stored for no more than 14 days.
How to give
Cats need to place the tablet on the root of their tongue, tilt their head back and close their mouth, wait 5-7 seconds. After this, you need to make sure that the medicine is swallowed, otherwise the procedure should be repeated. Adult animals drink water or a dissolved suspension through a syringe, and small kittens through a pipette.
To do this, you need to slightly raise the animal’s head, close its mouth and push back the corner of the lip with a syringe or pipette. Pour a little of the contents behind the cat’s cheek, jaw and head, do not let go, and then give the cat a couple of seconds to swallow the liquid.
An adult cat needs to pour half a milliliter behind its cheek at a time, and a kitten needs a few drops.
1 smooth white gelatin capsules that contain a brownish powder with a distinct yeast odor;
2 lyophilized powder for the preparation of a suspension with a pleasant fruity odor, packaged in individual disposable bags.
The drug is packaged in both glass bottles and blisters. Sachets are produced in cardboard packaging, in quantities of 10 or 20 pcs. The main active ingredient of Enterol is Saccharomyces boulardii (lyophilized cells) in an amount of 250 mg per capsule or dose of powder.
Enterol is an antidiarrheal drug that helps restore healthy microflora in the intestines.
The active substance of this drug, entering the patient’s body, prevents the reproduction and development of pathogenic microorganisms that cause stool disorders.
The antitoxic effect of the drug is explained by its ability to produce proteases. In addition, the use of this drug helps to increase the body's defenses.
1 Intestinal dysbiosis, as well as its prevention.
2 Nutrition for a long time through a gastric tube.
3 Acute diarrhea, viral origin.
4 Irritable bowel syndrome.
5 Traveler's diarrhea.
6 Complications after treatment with antibiotics, for example, colitis, diarrhea, fungal diseases.
7 Bacterial diarrhea.
The duration of treatment and dosage of the drug are selected by the attending physician depending on the severity of the disease and the age of the patient. In the absence of recommendations, Enterol is taken as follows: 1-2 capsules twice a day (maximum daily dose 4 pieces). This form of release of the drug has age restrictions - it is not recommended for children under six years of age.
Enterol in the form of a suspension is used for children from birth and for adults. The dosage for up to a year is half a sachet 2-3 times a day. The powder can be diluted with either water or milk. The age group from 1 to 10 years means taking the drug one sachet twice a day.
Children over six years old and adults one or two sachets twice a day. The duration of treatment depends on the nature of the disease. Thus, acute diarrhea requires treatment for three to five days. IBS, chronic diarrhea and dysbiosis are treated for no more than two weeks.
The drug is successfully used in combination with antibiotics to prevent disruption of intestinal microflora.
Enterol with a dosage of the active substance of 250 and 100 are absolutely identical in composition. Infants need a smaller dosage of the active ingredient, so the second drug in the form of syrup is more suitable for them.
- children from birth to 12 months - 1 Enterol 100 sachet twice a day;
- from 1 year to 6 years - 2 sachets Enterol 100/1 sachet Enterol 250 2 times a day;
- from 6 to 10 years - 2-4 sachets Enterol 100/1-2 sachets Enterol 250 2-3 times a day.
The duration of drug therapy for diarrhea for all age categories is from 3 to 5 days, for dysbiosis - up to 10 days (sometimes up to two weeks from the age of 6 years).
In 90% of cases, this drug acts quickly and effectively on the problem. In addition, it prevents constipation after treatment of the disorder. Has a large number of positive reviews from parents and specialists.
- from 3 to 6 years - one capsule twice every 24 hours. The product can be taken for no longer than 5 days;
- from 6 to 10 years - 1-2 capsules 2-3 times every 24 hours. The duration of treatment is determined only by the attending doctor.
As stated earlier, the drug Enterol in capsule form is used to treat children over six years of age. If therapy is required for a younger child, then this drug must be used in powder form, having prepared a suspension from it.
It is recommended to take the capsules with a sufficient amount of liquid. To dilute the powder, you can use both clean water and milk.
However, it is necessary to monitor the temperature; if the liquid is too hot or cold, the living cells of the drug may die.
To administer the suspension, use a syringe without a needle.
How to give
How to choose probiotics
To choose a medicine that will bring real benefits to your pet, when purchasing you will need to carefully study the attached instructions and pay attention to the following nuances:
- Compound. An effective probiotic medication must contain at least 10 strains of beneficial microorganisms.
- Dose saturation. With a single dose, the animal should receive at least 20 million beneficial bacteria.
- Best before date. Beneficial microorganisms live from 14 to 20 days. With a longer period of storage, they lose their properties, and such a drug is unlikely to bring benefit to the animal’s body.
- Manufacturer. It is better to choose compounds manufactured by well-known companies with a good reputation.
- Storage conditions. In order for the medicine to retain its beneficial qualities, it must be stored only at low temperatures. If the instructions for use allow for other conditions, the drug may be counterfeit or contain chemical components.
Attention! Any medications for cats should be purchased only from veterinary pharmacies or pet stores, otherwise there is a risk of purchasing a counterfeit at an inflated price. In addition, you should not prescribe medications to your animal yourself, but use probiotics only after consultation with a specialist.
Probiotics for cats should be selected based on their composition, manufacturer, and dosage strength.
Drug analogues
Analogues of the drug enterosgel are polysorb, polyphepan, phosphalugel, atoxil, smecta, sorbent-gel, white activated carbon, endosorb, enterodes.
Enterosgel is a gentle absorbent that is safe for pets to take. The course of therapy should be drawn up and adjusted only by a veterinarian. As a rule, the course of treatment for intoxication of a cat’s body is from 4 to 7 days. For prolonged diarrhea that does not go away for about 5 days, you should contact a specialist for help and advice. An important rule that a cat owner must follow is not to self-medicate.
Reviews of probiotics for cats
Valentina. I buy Zoonorm for my cat. For health reasons, we often have to give him antibiotics, and in order to relieve the animal of diarrhea and other digestive troubles, this remedy is ideal. In addition, the cost is also pleasing; finding affordable medications in veterinary pharmacies is not so easy.
Zinaida. I choose Enterol for my cats. My preference is based not only on the high quality of this drug, but also on the fact that it can also be used for people. The result is significant savings; in addition, this composition has a wide spectrum of action and is capable of destroying many types of bacteria.
Nikolai. I don’t like to be particularly clever and spend extra money in veterinary pharmacies. I have heard from many experts that most probiotics for humans are also great for cats. Therefore, I buy inexpensive medicines from “human” pharmacies, the effect of which is no worse.
Probiotics for cats are beneficial microorganisms (bacteria and yeast) that ensure the normalization of the cat’s intestines by restoring the composition and activity of its natural microflora.
Probiotics for cats: functions
Probiotics for cats: bacteria and yeast
At the moment, about 10-15 different strains of bacteria and yeast probiotics are used in probiotic preparations for cats (rarely more than 2-3x in each individual preparation), most of them are similar to human ones.
| Name | Functions | Note |
| Bacillus clausii | Fighting pathogenic bacteria | |
| Bacillus licheniformis | Fights pathogenic bacteria, stimulates the immune system, produces protease (an enzyme that breaks down sugars) | Can cause serious gastritis, including sepsis, as well as mastitis |
| Bacillus subtilis | Stimulating the immune system | |
| Bacillus coagulans, Lactobacillus sporogenes | Stimulates the immune system, treats bloating, abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome, normalizes digestion when taking antibiotics | |
| Bifidobacterium adolescentis | Creating an unfavorable (acidic) environment for pathogenic and opportunistic intestinal bacteria | |
| Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. animalis; Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. Lactis | Stimulate the immune system, normalize intestinal function in older cats, reduce the risk of diarrhea, treat colitis | It is not recommended to use together with tetracycline antibiotics |
| Bifidobacterium bifidum | Creating an unfavorable (acidic) environment for pathogenic and opportunistic intestinal bacteria, treating ulcerative colitis, treating colds, reducing the risk of diarrhea | |
| Bifidobacterium breve | Treatments for ulcerative colitis | |
| Bifidobacterium longum | Creation of an unfavorable (acidic) environment for pathogenic and opportunistic intestinal bacteria, treatment of ulcerative colitis, treatment of colds | |
| Enterococcus faecium | Treatment and prevention of diarrhea, carbohydrate fermentation | |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | Creating an unfavorable (acidic) environment for pathogenic and opportunistic intestinal bacteria |
Probiotics for cats: when are they needed?
In a healthy, active cat that receives proper nutrition, the intestinal microflora copes with all problems on its own and very successfully. However, it is still almost impossible to overdose on probiotics, so any cat will benefit from them in any case. In the worst case scenario, when receiving an unfamiliar probiotic in large quantities, the cat may experience diarrhea, which will go away on its own when the cat gets used to the new drug.
Probiotics are commonly prescribed to cats for the following diseases and conditions:
• Diseases of the pancreas
• Hyperfunction of the thyroid gland
• Diarrhea, constipation, increased gas formation, bloating, colitis and other intestinal problems and diseases
• Chronic diseases that reduce immunity
• Acute infectious diseases
• The period before and after vaccination
• During and after taking antibiotics,
• Early (up to 3 months) separation of the kitten from its mother
• The need to remove hair
• Normalization of digestion after or during feeding with food with a large amount of carbohydrates and proteins (the latter if the cat is accustomed to a lower level of protein in food)
• Experienced stress (moving, the arrival of a new animal family member, being in a foster home, an exhibition, etc.))
• Long-term living in one room with a large number of animals (kennel, foster care, shelter, etc.)
It is important to understand that before you start taking probiotics, you should consult with your veterinarian, especially if we are talking about the treatment of serious diseases, because Some probiotics can reduce the effectiveness of medications and even transform into pathogenic bacteria. Meanwhile, bifidobacteria and lactobacilli are almost always safe.
Lyophilisate Ecopolis Bifidumbacterin – review
Hi all.
I would like to share with you my experience of using the drug BIFIDUMBAKTERIN.
Bifidumbacterin
My first aid kit is not replete with a variety of remedies and I am not particularly knowledgeable about medications, but now I know for sure that Bifidumbacterin is a remedy that should always be in the first aid kit. Moreover, it is quite inexpensive, only 100 rubles for 10 ampoules.
♥ Bifidumbacterin helped solve gastrointestinal problems:
- my cats,
- my friend's dogs
- to my husband
- And me.
This is what I want to tell you about.
Bifidumbacterin
♥ Bifidumbacterin composition and information about the drug:
These are glass ampoules with light yellow powder inside. The powder clumps and will not be there in a loose form, but in the form of a compacted thing. All ingredients are natural, even the excipients.
Bifidumbacterin
Information about the drug
♥ Bifidumbacterin instructions:
The instructions are quite long, but very simple. There are no difficulties in dilution; the instructions describe the doses needed by different groups of people.
Mode of application
♥ Bifidumbacterin application:
This medicine is essentially not a medicine, it is a dietary supplement - a dietary supplement that is available without a doctor's prescription, it has no contraindications, with the exception of lactose intolerance and there is no possibility of overdose. So they are afraid to take it and there is no need to take it. In the worst case, you go to the toilet and nothing more))) Even newborn babies can take it, and this already suggests that the product is completely safe.
Indications for use
♥ The story of my acquaintance with Bifidumbacterin and the treatment of my cats.
It all started when my cats both got sick. I don’t know what the reason was, perhaps I got low-quality food, before I always took Royal Canin and ProPlan by weight, but after another meal with a new portion, my cats began to go to the toilet abnormally. I apologize in advance for the details. At first the cats had normal diarrhea.
I didn’t attach much importance to this, because in our family, someone in our family can feed them fresh milk, although I forbid everyone to do this and the cats vilify after it. But as it turned out, they didn’t drink milk. After a couple of days, the cats started going to the toilet with bloody diarrhea. I was very scared.
Perhaps many would immediately sound the alarm and run to the veterinary clinic, but I saw that the cats felt great, and in the clinic they would be 100% stuffed with all sorts of injections, because our doctors are inexperienced, and I heard many cases when, after going to clinics, animals became much worse after such procedures.
I also noticed that the cat, who constantly sits on my lap, immediately begins to rumble in his stomach after eating. It's as if some gases are accumulating there.
I read on the Internet that this could be due to food, worms or liver problems. But I ruled out problems with the liver, since one of the signs there was light yellow stool, and in cats the color of the stool was dark. Worms too, because one of my cats was just recently dewormed, and indoor cats have never gone outside.
I read a lot of articles. Many advised all sorts of strange medications, anthelmintics, etc. The only option that suited me (judging by the condition of the cats) was smecta.
I know that cats with gastrointestinal problems are sometimes given smecta, and even my friend treated her cats this way, but I came across one article where it was written that cats should never be given smecta, especially since they themselves drink it, of course. But they won’t and they will have to pour it into their mouths through a syringe, and this is stressful for the animal. In this article, Bifidumbacterin was recommended instead of smecta.
I had never heard of it before and decided to study this remedy in more detail. A huge advantage of this product was that it has no side effects, is completely natural and can be given even to newborns.
Of course, I immediately went to the pharmacy and bought Bifidumbacterin. There are several types of this product, but for cats it was recommended to buy the dry mixture in ampoules to prepare a suspension.
During treatment with Bifidumbacterin, it was necessary to exclude the cats from food for 24 hours. I did so. I left only fresh water in the bowl.
♥ How to dilute Bifidumbacterin for animals?
For one dose you need exactly half the powder and a tablespoon of water. You can dilute it directly in an ampoule, but I diluted it in a tablespoon. It was not very convenient for me to dilute it in an ampoule, since it required a little more water and the contents were needed for 1 dose.
Bifidumbacterin
Bifidumbacterin
Therefore, I loosened it with a toothpick in an ampoule, poured half into a tablespoon and added warm boiled water. The powder dissolves well in water. It appears to be a light yellow creamy liquid. Smells like dry milk. It also tastes like powdered milk, a little sweet.
♥ How did cats react to bifidumbacterin?
The most amazing thing is you know what?
That my cats actually drank bifidumbacterin THEMSELVES !
Cat and bifidumbacterin
And with such pleasure that they literally licked this spoon to the last drop. By the way, I had to give other cats smecta, so I know how difficult it is to give a cat medicine. They don’t want to drink Smecta at all. They turn their nose up, you can’t do without a syringe. And with the syringe they spat and snorted.
And here they really drank the liquid with great pleasure. (if someone doesn’t know how to feed cats with a syringe and thinks that a needle is used, don’t be alarmed.
Liquid medicines are given to cats like this: fill a syringe with liquid, hold the cat, insert a small hole in the syringe between the cat’s teeth on the side and slowly pour in the contents.)
♥ How quickly were animals cured with the help of Bifidumbacterin?
I gave the cats bifidumbacterin for only one day, that is, a day. I gave 2 ampoules to each cat. Half in the morning. Half after lunch. Half in the evening and half towards night.
Already on this day, my cats began to go to the toilet quite normally. The rumbling in my stomach disappeared. The next day, the stool completely returned to normal and became in the form of hard balls.
Naturally, I threw out the food and bought another one in a package. I think the problems were precisely because of him.
My kittens
Cat
The cat is healthy and in a basin
Cat
Cat
I also advised my friend Bifidumbacterin. She has small dwarf dogs. They also got sick with something unknown. But she was much more serious. One dog was constantly vomiting, she refused to eat, and she also had diarrhea.
I advised my friend to give this medicine to the dogs and see if it gets better the next day, if not, then go to the doctor. She also gave 2 ampoules and surprisingly, the next day both dogs recovered.
Moreover, the dogs also drank bifidumbacterin with pleasure.
By the way, you can read MY REVIEW ABOUT CATS, there are interesting stories and useful information about feeding.
♥ Bifidumbacterin for people.
Naturally, our family could not do without the use of this remedy by us)) Every person sometimes has a stomach ache, nausea and loose stools. All this is mainly due to not very healthy or not fresh food.
I try not to take any medications or pills when any of these symptoms appear, but since Bifidumbacterin is completely natural, it happens that both my husband and I sometimes take it. I will tell you that this is much better than smecta, which in composition is simply a mixture of flavorings with synthetic ingredients and which does not always even help.
Bifidumbacterin immediately makes us feel better. The symptoms go away, the gastrointestinal tract immediately returns to normal. By the way, bifidumbacterin will also help solve the problem of dysbacteriosis in combination with other means.
♥ In custody:
I, of course, recommend that you buy bifidumbacterin, it is very inexpensive, it is great for people and animals, it quickly and without side effects solves some gastrointestinal problems.
Now we always have this product in our first aid kit. I am very glad that I once found the article that discovered such a miracle remedy for me. I hope the review was useful to you.
Be sure to take note, especially since many of you have pets.
Other medicines:
Ketorol is a hell of a mixture for almost instant relief from toothache.
Tsiprolet is an antibiotic that does not cause problems with women's health.
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