Viokase-V Powder

PRODUCT INFO

Viokase-V, manufactured by Zeotis inc., is a whole activated raw pancreas. Powder formation of this product contains elastase, nucleases, peptidase, lipase, protease, and standard amylase. Viokase-V is used in both cats and dogs under veterinary prescription.

WHAT THIS PRODUCT CURES

Viokase-V is prescribed to patients with acute and chronic Pancreatitis. This product is used as a digestive aid to reverse affects of pancreatic exocrine deficiency.

PET SYMPTOMS

Pancreatitis takes over the body and tends to affect the pets of older age, which makes a veterinary visit at the at most importance. A pet affected by this condition will display a number of symptoms and signs of contraction. The signs to look for include; jaundice, fever, pain in the abdomen, reparatory distress, elevated heart rate, dehydration, internal bleeding, vomiting, nausea, and depression. Pancreatitis is characterized by an inflammation of the organ the pancreas. The pancreas inflames due the enzyme trypsin building up within the pancreas instead of the intestine where digestion takes place. In most cases pancreatitis is a medical emergency, requiring veterinary medical attention promptly.










The pancreas organ is a hard working organ for the body of organisms. This specialized organ sits just below the stomach, on top of the small intestine. The pancreas organ plays two important functions; one to produce digestion components and two to provide function to the endocrine system. While working in the digestive system, the pancreas secrets enzymes of digestion to be sent to the intestines to break down solids. Pancreatitis can happen for a number of reasons; bacterial infections, fungal infections, cancer, calcium deficiency, adverse side effects of medications can all cause pancreatitis.


PET AILMENTS
pancreatitis is a medical emergency, requiring veterinary medical attention promptly. The aliments to look for include; jaundice, fever, pain in the abdomen, reparatory distress, elevated heart rate, dehydration, internal bleeding, vomiting, nausea, and depression.



PETS WITH ALIMENTS










RELATIVE INFO ON BREED MOST ASSOCIATED WITH THIS AILMENT
Dog breeds connected with this disease include the miniature poodle, cocker spaniel, and miniature schnauzer. Pancreatitis is a difficult condition to diagnose more in cats than dogs. Female dogs which have reached the age of maturity have a higher chance of being affected by pancreatitis than other dogs.

QUESTIONS FOR MY VET

1.What should I do if my pet has adverse effects from product?

Contact an emergency veterinary center promptly.


2. What side effects should I be aware of while administering this product?

The most common adverse reactions reported are poor/reduced appetite vomiting lethargy/dullness diarrhea and weakness.


3. What signs should I watch for in an overdose?

Overdose side effects include; collapse, vomiting, and lethargy.


4. How should I protect myself while administering this product to my pet?

Wash hands with soap and water after administration.


5. What dogs should not take Viokase-V?

Those pets which have developed sensitivity to the product should not be administered.


6. What happens if I miss a dose?

Administer dose as soon as you remember, however do not give two doses in one day.


7. Is this product approved by the FDA?

Yes, FDA approved to be purchased by a veterinarian.


8. How do I know my pet has pancreatitis?

The veterinarian will be able to determine pancreatitis through a simple blood draw. By performing a blood chemistry panel, low enzymes in the blood will be clues of a deficient pancreas.


9. I have been administering a laxative for my dog’s digestive problems before my vet gave me the pancreatitis diagnosis. Do I continue giving my dog the laxative with the product?

No. The laxative could actually force the medication out before it can take effect. Use the powder product alone and consult your veterinarian if problems persist.


10. How long will Viokase-V take to work?

Viokase-V begins improving digestive health within the first use. Depending if your pet is diagnosed with chronic or acute pancreatitis, result should appear within a few days.


How it Works

Viokase-V works by replacing essential digestive elements into the body. In a healthy body the pancreas secrets enzymes of digestion to be sent to the intestines to break down solids. In pancreatitis the enzymes stay in the pancreas and never travel to the intestines.



DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Dogs and Cats:

· Powder formation is to be added into canned or dry food.

· Allow powder to bind with food, allow food to sit at room temperature for approximately 15-20 minutes before feeding.

· Feed food with powder additive three times a day with each meal.


DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Powder dosage remain specific to the patient’s condition and may be elevated or decreased.

Standard Dosage:

Species


Dosage


Schedule

Cat:


¼-3/4 teaspoon (2.8g/tsp)


w/ each meal

Dog:


¾-1 teaspoon (2.8g/tsp)


w/ each meal




Ingredients

2.8 Gram (teaspoon) powder= digestive enzymes, 260g fat, 460g starch, 388g protein.

Product Cautions

Do not administer product to patients whom have developed sensitivity to this product.

Ø The product must not be accessible to children.

Ø This product is meant to be used for dogs only.

Ø Go through the entire content of the label before each use.

Ø It can be hazardous to animals and humans and must be handled strictly as per instructions and dosages mentioned in the label.


Animals: Not to be used in pregnant or lactating females. To be used in dogs only, do not use product in felines.

Humans: It is injurious to inhale or swallow the contents. Avoid food, water and feed contamination. After use, wash your hands thoroughly with water and soap. Do not handle this medication if you are pregnant.


PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS:


FIRST AID


If Swallowed: Immediately contact a poison control center and seek advice. If the affected person is in a state to swallow, offer them to sip a glass of water. Unless suggested by the doctor at poison control centre, do not encourage the person to vomit. If the affected becomes unconscious, do not administer anything though their mouth.


If on skin or clothing: Immediately remove polluted clothing and keep washing the skin with liberal volumes of water for fifteen to twenty minutes. Approach a doctor or poison control centre for further advice and action to be taken.


Storage: Store in closed container at a temperature in a dry place, not exceeding 25°C (77°F).


Disposal: Empty containers should not be reused. Consign it to trash or look to the possibility of its recycling. Unused or leftover of the container should never be disposed in any drain. Seek help of local solid waste agency or call up 1-800-CLEANUP for instructions concerning disposal.



BRAND VS GENERIC COMPARISON: No generic formation of this product is available.

Virbantel Chewable Tablets

VIR2D Virbantel Chewable Tablets

PRODUCT INFO

Virbantel, manufactured by Virbrac inc., is an anthelmintic combination medication to treat internal parasites in dogs.

WHAT THIS PRODUCT CURES
Hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma braziliense, Roundworms (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina), and Uncinaria stenocephala), and Tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis).





PET SYMPTOMS

Internal parasites affect dogs of all species, gender, age, and size. The most common internal parasites are; hookworms, tapeworms, and roundworms. Internal parasites cause symptoms in dogs including; vomiting, dry textured hair, loss of weight, blood in the stool, diarrhea, and an overall poor condition. Parasites cause a great deal of healthy problems to the pet as well as to pregnant females as these worms can infect cats and dog before they are born.





Each parasitic worm resembles the name they have been given. Hookworms latch onto the inside of the small intestine, sucking the blood from the pet. Tapeworms quite long resemble the appearance of a section of sticky tape. Whipworms, Hookworms, and Tapeworms all infect the intestine of pets but Roundworms attack the heart as well as the lungs. Roundworms are long and spaghetti like, often killing young pups or kittens.



Internal parasites can be transferred from pet to pet in a number of ways. The most common mode of transition is though ingestion of contaminated feces or food. These parasites reproduce quickly, therefore lay eggs which often shed within the feces. Food such as rats can also be infested with parasites, as the cat decreases the rodent problem, a parasite problem could be arising. Parasites can also be transmitted within the womb or through nursing the young. A common transmission of parasites focusing on Tapeworms is through fleas. The flea is actually a temporary host for the tapeworm. The tapeworm used the flea as a carrier and waits for him to bite a mammal to infest. The last mode of transmission designated only for species of roundworms is through mosquito bites. Just as the Tapeworm used the flea to carry him to the host, the roundworm does the same to the mosquito.






PET AILMENTS
Internal parasites cause aliments in dogs including; vomiting, dry textured hair, loss of weight, blood in the stool, diarrhea, and an overall poor condition.






RELATIVE INFO ON BREED MOST ASSOCIATED WITH THIS AILMENT
Internal parasites affect dogs of all species, gender, age, and size. The most common internal parasites are; Hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Roundworms (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina), Ancylostoma braziliense, and Uncinaria stenocephala), and Tapeworms (Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis).



QUESTIONS FOR MY VET

1.What steps should I take if my pet has adverse effects from product?

Discontinue use and contact your veterinarian immediately.


2. What side effects could my pet develop while taking this medication?

Vomiting, loose stools, and perhaps blood within the stools.


3. Will this product alone terminate the internal parasite problem in my pet?

Yes and no. This product will terminate the present worms your pet has but will not prevent recontamination. Keep in mind fleas and mosquitoes are carriers of some parasites. A flea and mosquito treatment must also be used.


4. Do I need to isolate my pet while treatment takes place?

It is recommended to isolate pets from other pets during treatment to prevent contamination to others.


5. If isolation during treatment is recommended, are there other steps in protocol I should be aware of?

Yes. Do not allow infected pets to share litter boxes or come in contact with infected feces. Remove all fecal matter from yard area to prevent contamination to other pets or re-contamination to your pet.


6. I have been treating my pet for hookworms and noted a rash on my arm. Could this be an infection?

Yes. This hookworm can penetrate the human skin causing a condition called cutaneous larval migrants, more commonly called creeping eruption or ground itch in lament terms. These hookworms can do one of two things; one, they can either simply cause a severe rash while they burrow under the skin or two, migrate into the human intestine and cause a condition known as eosinophilic enteritis.


7. How can I prevent my pet’s hookworms from contaminating me?

Always wear protective foot and hand gear. The shoes you wear while entering the kennel of your dog should be washed daily and never worn anywhere else. Keep waste material in a sealed garbage container away from the home.


8. Can I become infected with tapeworms or roundworms?

To become infected with tapeworms or roundworms a person would have to ingest them. The change you would become infected is very slim.


How it Works: Virbantel is a combination medicine containing both pyrantel pamoate (30 mg) and praziquantel (30 mg) Pyrantel Pamoate interferes with the parasite’s transmition of nerves leading to paralysis and termination of hookworms.









DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Dogs:

Ø Product is to be given orally and meant to be chewed.

Ø Medication can be given alongside food.

Ø Break down large pills to ease digestion in small dogs.

Ø Administer pills once a month.


Pet owners; prevent overdose to your pet by scheduling the date to administer. Place a reminder or check off list to ensure dosage on appropriate day.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

Administer once monthly for prevention of hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms. Product is to be given according to weight. Pills available for small, medium, and large dogs.

Dosing Table

Dog Weight


Number of Chewable

6.0 to 12 pounds:


1 Chewable

12.1 to 25 pounds:


2 Chewable

More than 25 pounds:


Use 114 mg size.



Ingredients

Active Ingredients (in each chewable):

pyrantel pamoate (30 mg) and praziquantel (30 mg)


Product Cautions

Do not use this product in cats.


Not intended for use in puppies under 6 weeks of age.


Safe for all herding dog breeds, pregnant, and lactating females.

Pets: For use in Small Dogs and Puppies Only (6.0 to 25 pounds).


PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS:


FIRST AID


If Swallowed: Immediately contact a poison control center and seek advice. If the affected person is in a state to swallow, offer them to sip a glass of water. Unless suggested by the doctor at poison control centre, do not encourage the person to vomit. If the affected becomes unconscious, do not administer anything though their mouth.


Storage: Store away from sunlight and moisture. Store at room temperature.


Disposal: Empty containers should not be reused. Consign it to trash or look to the possibility of its recycling. Unused or leftover of the container should never be disposed in any drain. Seek help of local solid waste agency or call up 1-800-CLEANUP for instructions concerning disposal.


BRAND VS GENERIC COMPARISON: Virbantel chewable tablets for dogs is the generic formation of heartgard plus. Both generic and name brand products contain pyrantel pamoate and praziquantel.

ZEN Zeniquin

ZEN Zeniquin

PRODUCT INFO
Zeniquin is a synthetic broad-spectrum antibacterial. It's indicated for the treatment of infections associated with bacteria susceptible to marbofloxacin. Zeniquin requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

WHAT THIS PRODUCT CURES
Zeniquin is used to cure cases of urinary, skin, and soft tissue infections. Uses the ingredient Marbofloxacin which cures bacterial infections, other antibiotics cannot.