Pets quite often suffer from various diseases, get injured, and also end up in stressful situations that can harm their health. In the event of a similar situation, the owner asks the question: "How to quickly and painlessly put your pet on its feet?" If the animal is seriously injured, it is urgent to contact a veterinarian. If the cause of concern is the transfer of a stressful situation, then you should pay attention to the drug "Gamavit".
About the drug
This medicine is a solution for injection (scarlet color), manufactured by the Moscow pharmaceutical company Micro-Plus. The drug can be purchased in veterinary pharmacies in a small ampoule without a box. Available volumes:
The instructions for "Gamavit" indicate the following components with a volume contained in one ml of the drug:
- 0.02 mg sodium nucleinate. This substance is a sodium salt. It is obtained from yeast intended for baking. Sodium nucleinate is used as an immunomodulatory as well as a detoxifying agent, suitable for both animals and humans.
- 0.50 mg of an acid denatured emulsified placenta hydrolyzate (PDE). This is an extract from the human placenta. It contains vitamins such as A, B, C, D, E, H. Also, this component includes such micro and macro elements as manganese, iron, zinc, potassium, calcium and others. Also in the composition are amino acids, peptides, higher fatty acids and proteins.
Storage conditions
According to the veterinary instructions for "Gamavit", the drug must be stored in a place that is devoid of light, at a temperature not exceeding the mark of 25 degrees. The maximum shelf life of the drug is 24 months.
Varieties of the drug
In veterinary pharmacies you can also find a variety of the drug - "Gamavit Forte".
Its difference lies in the composition of the active substances:
- the presence of human recombinant interferon alpha - 2b - 16 IU;
- as well as a substance containing sodium nucleinate, pyruvate, succinate, saline placenta extract emulsified denatured.
The second difference is the volume sold. "Gamavit forte" can be bought in the form of bottles with a volume of 2, 6, 10, 100 ml, as well as in bottles of 450 ml.
Indications for use
Instructions for the use of "Gamavita" in veterinary medicine states that the main areas of action, as well as indications for use are:
- Prevention of stress in an animal in case of situations that go beyond comfort. It may be: a visit to the vet. doctor, participation in the exhibition, moving to a new house or the absence of the owner.
- According to the instructions, "Gamavit" for animals is able to help in case of underweight in young animals. Timely use of the drug can save from dystrophy and even death.
- The medicine is also used if necessary to restore and strengthen the animal's immunity. Most often this is done after such diseases have been transferred or are proceeding: acute or chronic diseases, viral and infectious diseases. Also, the instruction for “Gamavit” allows the use of an injection after surgery and observation of other health problems in the animal.
- The medicine is widely used to eliminate intoxication in an animal resulting from poisoning.
- In the treatment of worms.
- Injection is used to speed up regenerative processes. This helps to heal wounds faster after receiving various injuries or after surgical operations.
- The drug is also used to increase the physical characteristics and activity of the animal.
- It has a positive effect on metabolism, improving its work. Thus, the drug allows you to quickly absorb the necessary beneficial components.
Benefits of the drug
It is also worth noting that the instructions for “Gamavit” for dogs and cats indicate such positive features of the drug:
- Compatible with antibiotics.
- The drug does not have an adverse effect on the animal, which can lead to apathy, lethargy or increased drowsiness.
- It does not cause any allergic reactions.
- It can be purchased at a veterinary pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription. At the same time, buying an injection without the advice of a veterinarian is not recommended.
- Increases muscle performance in dogs during training.
- Helps to avoid various diseases during the period of active growth of the puppy.
- It will help the dog to avoid stress in the competition (due to the presence of other animals and people, as well as due to being in an unfamiliar place).
ATTENTION! The absence of allergic reactions and poisoning of the body is possible only if the dosage of the drug specified in the instructions is strictly observed.
Cautions and safety rules when using the drug
You should also note the caveats:
- According to the dosage according to the instructions for Gamavit for cats, the injection should be used immediately after opening the ampoule. This means that when using the drug on animals with low weight and small size, buying an ampoule of more than 6 ml does not make sense.
- Injection ceases to be valid if its expiration date has expired or storage conditions have not been met.
- If you use the drug in a manner that does not comply with the instructions, the effectiveness of the serum will be reduced.
- If suddenly the color of the contents of the ampoule deviates from the norm (scarlet is considered to be the norm), extraneous elements or precipitation appear inside the bubble - it is necessary to dispose of it (the drug).
- It is also forbidden to use an injection if the tightness of the lid or the glass ampoule itself has been broken.
It is also worth keeping in mind the safety rules when working with the medicine: use gloves for injection, wash your face and rinse your mouth after procedures.
Injection cost
The price of a 6 ml ampoule starts at 75 rubles and can reach 90 rubles, depending on the region. 10 ml of the drug will cost in the amount of 130 rubles (also depends on the region of purchase). 100 ml of the drug will cost from 800 rubles.
Types of Injection
To begin with, it is worth noting that the injection is introduced into the body of the animal using the following methods:
- Intravenous injection. This procedure is carried out only by professional veterinarians who have all the necessary skills. This method allows for the most rapid absorption of the drug.
- Intramuscular injection. In a specific case, the drug is injected into the muscle of the thigh or shoulder of the animal. This method works only when the animal is not afraid of pain from an injection and the type of syringe. Otherwise, a frightened pet may begin to break out and, in the process, damage the muscle with a needle.
- Subcutaneous injection. This procedure can be performed by owners who do not have veterinary skills. All that needs to be done is to carefully pull the cat's skin in the withers area (between the shoulder blades) and carefully pierce it with a needle. The injection must be slow. To eliminate the pain in the pet, you can gently massage the skin held with your fingers.
Before the injection, it is necessary to verify the suitability of the drug, as well as the sterility of the hands and the needle of the syringe, otherwise, with the injection, you can bring any infection.
It is also recommended that injections be made only with insulin syringes. A standard needle can cause unwanted damage to the skin or intensify pain. The insulin syringe has a very thin needle, which allows you to easily enter it under the skin of the animal, reducing the level of pain caused by an injection.
Instructions for use "Gamavita" for cats: dosage and types of injections
Preventive injection. The drug is administered if it is necessary to increase the activity of the pet, as well as to prevent stress in situations caused by the violation of the comfort zone of the pet (visiting the veterinarian’s office, participating in the exhibition, changing the habitat). In this case, the injection dose of 0.1 ml per 1 kg of animal weight.
If necessary, to ensure the high quality of health of the alleged offspring, the animal is injected with 0.04 ml injection per 1 kilogram of weight. An injection is made several hours before mating.
Therapeutic injection. In the event that the drug was prescribed for medicinal purposes, the following dosages must be observed:
- In case of poisoning of the animal and subsequent intoxication of the body, it is recommended to administer 0.5-1.5 ml of injection for each kilogram of the animal's weight. The procedure must be repeated twice a day. The treatment time is set depending on the symptoms and the condition of the pet as a whole.
- In the case of treating an infection or worms, a pet is injected with a dose of 0.5 ml per 1 kilogram of body weight up to three times a day. A series of injections lasts up to 5 days and can be combined with other medicines.
ATTENTION! In order to avoid the occurrence of health problems, it is strongly recommended that you obtain the official Gamavita dosage instructions for cats from a professional veterinarian!
If it is impossible to administer the drug by injection, you can dial the required dosage into an insulin syringe and, mixed with water, pour into the animal’s mouth. In such a situation, it is recommended to double the dose, because the injection so administered will be absorbed worse and twice as slow.
This procedure must be performed carefully, while holding or immobilizing the animal (you can wrap the cat in a towel or blanket). Pour the medicine in small portions so that the pet does not choke or choke. It is worth noting that the method is not indicated in the instructions for "Gamavit."