Both domestic and farm animals are as ill as humans. And for the normal functioning of the body, they need minerals. If an animal does not get enough of it with food, various disturbances in the functioning of internal organs occur. Calcium, phosphorus and magnesium are especially important for health. They participate in almost all metabolic processes. And with some diseases, an additional intake of these minerals is indicated. The best in this regard is the drug "Kalfoset". Instructions for use describe it as very effective in toxicosis, paresis and various disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
What is the drug "Kalfoset"
For dogs, this tool is rarely used, since the treatment consists in intravenous or intramuscular injection. Not every owner has such an opportunity. In addition, there are some rules for the use of the drug, which are difficult to observe at home. Therefore, the treatment of dogs "Kalfoset" is made only in the clinic. But any veterinary pharmacy provides this medicine for free sale, and you can purchase it without a prescription. True, the drug is produced in glass bottles of 50 and 100 ml.
And after opening it can be stored only for a month. It turns out that it is unprofitable for dogs to use Kalfoset. Its price is about 700 rubles, and a pet needs only one injection in a dosage of 3-10 ml for treatment. But Kalfoset is often used on farms and farmsteads. Therefore, each veterinary pharmacy sells this drug. It is a clear yellowish liquid intended for injection.
The composition of the drug and features of action
Kalfoset is a combination of magnesium, calcium and phosphorus salts. They are in it in an easily digestible form and have a positive effect on the body. What is the composition of the drug "Kalfoset"? Instructions for use provide such information:
- calcium gluconate ;
- calcium glycerophosphate ;
- magnesium chloride ;
- Excipients.
The effectiveness of the drug in many diseases is ensured by the action of the main components. Why are these minerals needed for the animal?
- Calcium, in addition to important participation in the work of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems, stimulates the work of the heart and reduces the permeability of the vascular walls. It has a general strengthening effect, helps to cleanse the body of toxins and is involved in blood coagulation processes.
- Phosphorus is also one of the main components of bone tissue and teeth. He is also involved in many metabolic processes.
- Magnesium is necessary for the activity of many enzymes, is involved in the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus, and has an anticonvulsant effect.
When is the drug used?
Many disorders of the activity of internal organs are associated with a lack of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus salts in the body. It is in these cases that Kalfoset is prescribed by veterinarians. The instruction for use recommends using it for such diseases:
- with convulsive syndrome and muscle excitability, which are caused by a lack of calcium;
- with rickets in young animals;
- with osteomyelitis and other diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
- with paresis due to metabolic disorders of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus;
- with toxicosis during pregnancy;
- with various allergic reactions: urticaria, eczema, diathesis and others;
- in complex therapy for poisoning with fluoride, lead and other toxins.
"Kalfoset": instructions for use
Most often, the drug is administered to an animal in a veterinary clinic. The solution is used for injections, which are made according to special rules. You also need to know in what dosages Kalfoset is used:
- for cows, horses and cattle, a solution of 80-100 ml is administered in several doses;
- 15–25 ml is enough for goats, pigs and large dogs, depending on the weight of the animal;
- young animals and small animals are injected only under the supervision of a doctor, and you can not enter more than 3-5 ml.
The injection is carried out once, but in some cases it can be repeated after a day.
Side effects and contraindications
If you use the drug as prescribed by your doctor in the recommended doses, then it is well tolerated by animals. In some cases, an allergic reaction in the form of itching and rash is possible. In case of overdose, the animal may experience convulsive muscle contractions, nervous excitement, lack of appetite and nausea. Arrhythmia can sometimes be observed. But most often, such effects occur with improper use of the drug.
In addition to dosage, it is necessary to take into account the features of its administration. The drug is used for subcutaneous and intramuscular injections. However, you can not enter a large number of it in one place. Therefore, the desired dose is divided into 2-4 injections at the same time. If the drug is administered intravenously, then this should be done very slowly. But even in this case, not all animals can be assigned "Kalfoset." Instructions for use prohibit its use in case of hypercalcemia, severe renal impairment, atrial fibrillation and acidosis.
special instructions
When using the drug to treat animals, you must follow the rules of personal hygiene. The medicine is non-toxic, but it is advisable to ensure that it does not get into the mouth and eyes. The products of farm animals that have been treated with Kalfoset can be eaten. It is advisable to use the drug only as directed by a doctor, especially in small animals. You can not use it together with digitalis and vitamin D. But in general, Kalfoset is easily tolerated by animals and helps them cope with a lack of minerals.