"Forticarb" for dogs is an antiparasitic drug.
Danger of disease
Parasites are organisms that live in the body of the hosts (animals). These parasites can be both unicellular (protozoa) and viruses. The method of spread of parasites can be different, depending on their belonging to a particular species, but often they are transmitted through bites of ticks or flies.
Blood parasites infect red blood cells.
Special laboratory tests should be performed in specialized veterinary clinics to confirm the presence of the disease.
The basics of the action of the drug
The mechanism of action of the drug is based on the suppression of the production of elements necessary for parasites in the body.
"Fortikarb" for dogs helps not only in the acute, but also in the chronic stage of the disease.
Before using the drug, it is necessary to familiarize the veterinarian with a list of recent manipulations in the field of dog health and with information regarding the general health of the animal. In particular, dogs with problem kidneys and liver will require a special treatment approach.
Its main advantage, compared with other similar drug products, is its low cost.
On "Fortikarb" price may vary in different pharmacies specializing in veterinary care, ranging from 588 to 675 rubles.
Dosage details
This medication, like most drugs, works only when the correct dosage is selected.
The injection solution can be used by introducing it not only intravenously, but also subcutaneously.
Most often, it will be enough to enter the Fortikarb tool once. The instruction indicates that repeated administration may be extremely rare, and only if the presence of a problem is ascertained one day after the start of treatment. A single injection of the drug must be carried out, after calculating its amount, based on the fact that for a 10-kilogram dog, 0.8 ml of the drug will be required (this corresponds to 4 mg per kilogram of weight). The condition of the animal will improve within three days after the start of treatment.
"Fortikarb" for dogs provides protection against parasites for up to a month.
The type of breed and the physiological state of the dog affect the duration of the maintenance effect in animals from injection.
Its parenteral administration provides rapid absorption and penetration into many organs and tissues of the body. "Fortikarb" for dogs nearly not susceptible to metabolic processes in the dog's body.
Treatment may include the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, antioxidants, and corticosteroids.
Possible complications and preventive treatment
Mass death of blood parasites and the destruction of red blood cells in dogs can provoke intoxication. Then you need to carry out intensive therapy.
In addition to therapeutic treatment, preventive measures can be built on its basis.
As a preventative measure, keep the dog on a leash in order to minimize its contact with the feces of other dogs.
If necessary, it is better to try to leave the pet with acquaintances, friends and relatives, but do not seek help in looking after the pet in kennels or hotel rooms for animals, where other dogs are kept and the likelihood of becoming infected with something increases greatly.
It is necessary to remove the feces of a sick animal using gloves, a package, and it must be taken out immediately outside the house into a stationary trash can outside.
It is necessary to ensure that the dog does not take objects that are difficult to disinfect, picked up from the ground in public places or bought in a store.