The Previkoks drug for dogs, the instructions for use of which will be presented later in the article, is an anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic. It acts quickly and efficiently, which has earned popularity both among veterinarians and among owners of four-legged pets.
The composition of the drug "Previcox"
The named preparation is available in the form of round beige tablets, which are packed in aluminum blisters of 10 pieces and packaged in three blisters (30 tablets) in cardboard boxes. The packaging must also contain instructions for use.
As an active substance, Previcox 227 tablets (as its concentration in this drug is indicated) includes firocoxib. It has a selective effect on cyclooxygenase-2, an enzyme that forms in large quantities during acute inflammation and catalyzes the biosynthesis of prostanoids. Thus, there is a violation of the development of the inflammatory process. And in addition, the named drug has local antipyretic properties and the ability to reduce pain sensitivity in patients.
It should be noted that Previkoks tablets have a tempting aroma of smoked meat for dogs, which makes their intake problem-free, since the animal eats up the proposed medicine with pleasure.
How to give a pill to a dog
But before continuing the story about the drug, we still focus on how to properly give the dog a drug. After all, her health and even life depend on this.
If the pet refuses the proposed medicine, the owners can resort to two ways to fulfill the veterinarian’s instructions.
Try crushing the tablet (unless it is a capsule or dragee) and add it to your dog’s favorite treat. Or dissolve in a small amount of water, and then just pour the solution into her mouth. Now we’ll show you how to give a pill to a dog as a whole.
- If you have a capsule or dragee in front of you, this means that they should be dissolved and absorbed only in the digestive tract, so in order not to violate the rules of administration, try to give them to the dog as a whole. To do this, standing behind (the animal’s head should be between your legs), put your fingers between the dog’s molars and open its mouth, and with the other hand put the medicine on the root of the tongue.
- Quickly close the mouth and grab it, preventing the pill from spitting out.
- Lift the muzzle of the dog and stroke its neck from top to bottom along the Adam's apple. So you make the animal swallow the medicine. Do not forget to praise him!
Now back to the painkiller and anti-inflammatory Previkoks.
In what cases are prescribed Previkoks tablets for dogs
The instructions for the described drug say that it is prescribed in cases when the dog has such diseases as osteochondrosis, osteoarthritis (destruction of joints in the legs), dysplasia (destruction of the hip joints) or myositis (inflammation of muscle tissue).
It can be used as a remedy from ten weeks of age. The main thing is that the puppy's body weight exceeds three kilograms.
Signs of a Disease in Which the Previcox Tablet May Be Required
The drug "Previcox" for dogs, the instruction to which is brought to your attention, is most often prescribed for various pathologies of bone and muscle tissue, accompanied by pain and fever. We indicated their names above, and now we want to list the main signs that signal that your pet has problems with the joints or skeleton.
- The dog has trouble getting up after a long rest or a night's sleep.
- A pet is often easier to lie or stand than to sit.
- The animal can hardly climb the stairs.
- It saves some kind of paw (depending on the affected area) or whines and strains if you touch its thigh.
If the dog's muscles swell, the temperature rises, breathing quickens, and she begins to limp, then myositis may develop.
For any of these symptoms, you should definitely contact your veterinarian to prevent the disease from developing.
Features of the use of the drug
If in order to alleviate the condition of the dog in combination with other drugs, she was prescribed Previcox, then in the process of its use, the dosage indicated by the doctor should be followed. It is 5 mg per kilogram of animal weight.
If the dog weighs from 3 to 15 kg, they are usually prescribed Previkoks 57, in a dosage of half a tablet (weighing 3-5.5 kg) to 1.5 tablets (weighing 10.1-15 kg ) Tablets with a higher concentration of the active substance (meaning 227 mg) are prescribed to larger animals. With a weight of 15.1 to 22 kg - 0.5 tablets, up to 45 kg - one, up to 68 kg - one and a half and the largest, from 68 kg - 2 tablets.
The duration of treatment depends on the condition of the animal. If the course exceeds 3 months, then the dog should be regularly shown to a specialist.
Contraindications
The instruction attached to the Previkox tablets for dogs indicates that the drug cannot be used to treat nursing bitches and puppies under 10 weeks of age. It is contraindicated in animals suffering from any blood diseases, stomach bleeding, hemorrhagic syndrome, as well as severe forms of renal or liver failure.
The described drug can not be taken with medicines belonging to the same group of drugs.
Feasible side effects
As a rule, the use of Previcox 227 does not cause any complications or side effects, but in some cases the animal may experience diarrhea accompanied by vomiting and irritation of the gastric mucosa. As a rule, these signs disappear spontaneously.
If they persist, in addition, the dog develops blood in the bowel movements, and allergic reactions are noticeable on the skin, then the use of this agent should be urgently stopped and consult a doctor.
Reviews on the use of tablets
The reviews available on Previcox tablets are generally positive. Specialists, for example, advise giving their dog this remedy before a planned operation (2 hours) in order to reliably reduce pain. In the postoperative period should also be given once a day, for three days, to give the animal the drug "Previkoks".
Dog owners unanimously emphasize the effectiveness and good tolerance of the aforementioned pets. But they also warn of mandatory compliance with the prescribed dose.
Signs of an overdose, as a rule, are excessive salivation in the dog, apathy and upset stool. But, fortunately, these conditions do not require special therapeutic actions and pass on their own, against the background of a temporary withdrawal of the medication.
How much is the drug
Currently, for Previkoks tablets, the price has been set at around 4,000 rubles. (at a concentration of 227 mg) and 700 rubles. (at a concentration of 57 mg).
The described drug is quite popular, so it can be purchased without difficulty in all veterinary pharmacies of the Russian Federation. But nevertheless, despite the relative safety of the described tool and the effectiveness in terms of pain relief, it is not worth using it without consulting a specialist. You can cause irreparable harm to your pet's health!