Just like a person, a cat is not immune from infection with viral infections. And when this happens, it's hard for both pets and owners.
To overcome the disease, veterinarians prescribe various antiviral drugs for treatment. One of these are tablets and injections of Cycloferon for cats. This medicine is intended for the treatment and prevention of diseases, and is suitable for both animals and humans. We will tell you about its properties now.
Properties of Cycloferon for cats
The composition of this drug contains substances that can overcome many different types of viruses. They also have a general strengthening effect on the body, help to repair damaged tissues and mucous membranes. The veterinarian appoints Cycloferon for cats against plague, enteritis, papillomatosis, laryngotracheitis, acute respiratory infections, influenza and hepatitis. In the same way, this drug treats panleukopenia , rhinochromeid, chlamydia, calciviroz .
How to use Cycloferon?
For treatment, it is easiest to use the drug in the form of injections. Cycloferon is administered intramuscularly, subcutaneously, or into a vein at intervals of one day. If the situation is very complicated, then the drug is administered intravenously along with additional immune preparations.
The dosage of Cycloferon for cats depends directly on the weight of the animal. In this way:
- 1 kg of the weight of the cat accounts for 0.80 ml of the substance;
- for 1-2 kg - 0.40 ml;
- for 2-5 kg - 0.20 ml;
- for 6-12 kg - 0.15 ml;
- for 13-25 kg - 0.12 ml;
- 26-40 kg - 0.10 ml;
- more than 40 kg - 0.08 ml.
Before using, you should definitely read the instructions for use of Cycloferon for kittens.
After using this drug, side effects in animals are possible. This may be a rise in temperature, in cases of increased concentration of viruses in the blood or purple fluorescence of urine.