Gestrenol, drops for cats with catnip, 1.5 ml

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The drug Gestrenol is available as drops for cats. The pack contains instructions for using Gestrenol drops for cats and kittens, bottles with a volume of 1 to 5 ml, with a yellow-green liquid. Special Gestrenol tablets, especially for females and males. The pack contains an annotation and a blister with tablets of 5-10 pcs. Or option 25*10 pcs.

Gestrenol drops are considered the optimally convenient type of medication for oral use in cats. The active components of the drug are mepregenol propionate and ethinyl estradiol.

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Pharmacological properties

The active substances in Gestrenol are artificial gestrogens and estrogens. They are responsible for sexual desire and regulate it. Animals of different sexes require different dosages of mepregenol propionate and ethinyl estradiol. These substances stop the production of gonadotropic hormones by the pituitary gland.

Ethinyl estradiol mixed with mepregenol propionate increases contraception, changes the vaginal environment, the degree of viscosity of cervical discharge, and this helps to inhibit the active phase of sperm. Due to this, the fertilized egg will not be able to implant.

Mepregenol propionate stops the mediobasal zones in the hypothalamus, which release gonadoliberins, which activate the action of hormones responsible for the growth of follicles in the testicles in males and the ovulation process in females.

The active substances of the drug Gestrenol immediately enter the gastrointestinal tract, after a while they are determined in the liver and leave the body in full with urine after two days. Gestrenol drops are recognized as a low-risk medicine and, in acceptable doses, do not adversely affect cats. The developer of the drops is the Astrapharm trading house, which produces many contraceptives for animals.

When not to use

Drops for cats (the instructions confirm this) affect both natural physiological processes and the general behavior of the animal. The drug is able to control the behavior of the pet, adjust the time of estrus or even interrupt it for a long time. In addition, the product reduces the production of sex hormones, which reduces aggressive behavior in cats.

Purpose of drops:

1. Correction and management of the estrus period.
2. Decrease in the level of desire and the amount of sex hormones.
3. Termination of an ongoing pregnancy.
4. Controlling aggressive behavior and reducing excitability.

Before prescribing Gestrenol - drops for cats - to an animal, the instructions must be studied very carefully. After all, like any medicinal drug, this drug has its contraindications.

1. To improve behavior and reduce sexual desire, males and females are given one or two tablets a day. The course of treatment is 3-5 days.
2. As a preventative calming effect, one tablet for three days, every month.
3. For cats to prevent pregnancy in the first two days after crossing with a male, two tablets twice a day.
4. Cats with strong sexual arousal are given two tablets once a day at a time.

Gestrenol drop solution is recognized as a more convenient solution than tablets. There are several options for using them:

• put in the mouth or nose;
• add to food.

The course of taking the drug is also 3-5 days.

To suppress sexual heat, cats are given

• weighing up to 5 kg. - four drops;
• from five to 10 kg. - four to eight drops.

For prevention, as a calming effect, regardless of the weight of the animal, give four drops once every 2 weeks.

Note

After calming the animal, it is recommended to extend the course of the drug for one day.

1. The missed dose of Gestrenol should be taken as quickly as possible. If there is a delay in taking the hormonal drug for more than 12 hours, its effect does not decrease.
2. The final result when taking the drug may be different in different animals.
3. The drug is not recommended for continuous use; after 18 months a break is taken.

The pharmacological properties of Gestrenol are determined by the active components. Mepregenol propionate, which is a synthetic analogue of natural gestagen, inhibits the production of hormones responsible for spermatogenesis and folliculogenesis in males and females, respectively.

Ethinyl estradiol is an analogue of natural estrogen. It enhances the contraceptive effect of the drug, and also has the following effect:

• changes the microflora in the vagina;
• reduces sperm motility;
• increases the viscosity of mucus in the cervix.

As a result of this action, fertilization of the egg is prevented.

For cats, a contraceptive is used to regulate sexual desire, as well as eliminate the unpleasant phenomena that accompany attraction to females. They can manifest themselves by marking territory, aggressive behavior, and strong meowing. For females the drug is used:

• to regulate sexual desire;
• to prevent unplanned pregnancy;
• to stop the heat.

Gestrenol should not be used if there are contraindications:

• during pregnancy;
• during lactation;
• if you have stones in the bladder or kidneys;
• for diabetes mellitus;
• for tumors of the mammary glands;
• for oncological diseases of the genital organs.

The medicine should not be used on animals that have not reached sexual maturity. Gestrenol is not used for pets from whom they plan to have offspring in the future. Individual intolerance is another contraindication.

The price of Gestrenol for cats depends on the form of release and the amount of the drug:

• tablets 10 pcs. – from 80 to 115 rubles;
• drops 1.5 ml – from 120 to 160 rubles.

Since the drug is produced by a domestic manufacturer, finding it in pharmacies is usually not difficult. You can also order the drug on the Internet.

Indications for use

The drug Gestrenol is not recommended for use by pets without prescription. Frequent use of hormonal drugs can cause irreparable processes in reproductive functions and cause malignant formations.

The drug Gestrenol helps to regulate sexual heat in cats.

He helps males:

• reduce desire
• calm down
• avoid the hunt

Helps females:

• end the estrus period
• avoid unwanted conception
• calm down
• stop the onset of the estrus process

Summarizing

“Gestrenol” is a modern, domestically produced product that is easy to find in any pet store or veterinary pharmacy. According to reviews from numerous cat owners, this drug is effective in all stated parameters: it calms the animal during sexual desire or estrus, shortens this difficult period for both the animal and the owner, and protects cats from unwanted pregnancy.

A special article has been published on our portal , which provides a list of drugs to curb the sexual desire of cats, as well as a brief description of these medications.

However, the drug cannot be abused, because any hormone-containing medicine has a strong effect on the pet’s body. Veterinarians recommend that if your pet is overly sexually active, the safest and easiest thing to do is to spay or neuter him.

Video - “Gestrenol” for cats and cats

Pets are like anti-stress for humans. What to do if the animal itself is stressed? Loud, exhausting meowing, aggressive behavior, raising the cat's tail, refusing to eat - these are all signs of sexual heat. If offspring are not planned, then to normalize the pet’s condition you need to use a modern contraceptive - Gestrenol.

Dosage

The permissible dosage of the drug Gestrenol in the form of drops, calculated based on the weight of the cat.

• to complete estrus, females weighing up to 5 kg are given 4 drops at the very beginning of the heat. Course duration is 3-5 days. For larger individuals, you can increase the amount to 5-8 drops.
• 1 drop every seven days during the break between heats can stop or delay the active sexual phase.
• if there is a possibility of unnecessary fertilization - within 24 hours after sexual intercourse you need to give 2 times 8 drops. Break - 24 hours.

How to give Gestrenol to a cat can be understood from the instructions.

• To get rid of desire or complete the hunt in males weighing up to 5 kg, use 4 drops of medicine per day. Course duration is 3-5 days. It is necessary to bury at the very beginning of the hunt. Individuals weighing over 5 kg will need 4-8 drops.
• In order for the male to calm down, it is recommended to take 4 drops, regardless of weight, once every 10-15 days during the inactive period.

60 days after the end of taking Gestrenol, the renewal of the entire reproductive system of cats begins. A dose of medicine not taken on time should be given as quickly as possible. If less than half a day has passed since the last use of Gestrenol, then its effect does not decrease.

Table: Gestrenol analogues by therapeutic effect

If an animal has diabetes mellitus, urolithiasis, tumors, or hormonal disorders.

If an animal has diabetes mellitus, urolithiasis, tumors, or hormonal disorders.

Keeping a pet is not easy. The pet periodically needs treatment, and if sterilization or castration is not done for some reason, it is necessary to monitor and maintain the pet’s hormonal health.

Every cat owner sooner or later faces problems with the animal's behavior during heat. Cats walk wildly, loudly and for more than one week. Moreover, the cat will cause inconvenience not only during the day, but also at night. There are several ways to solve the problem: endure it, give contraceptives in liquid or solid form, or sterilize your pet.

Contraindications

It is strictly forbidden to use:

• gestation period
• breastfeeding period
• diseases of the reproductive system
• tumors
• diabetes
• allergies to the composition
• immature individuals
• urolithiasis

Gestrenol for cats is strictly prohibited for females, just as males are not allowed to take it for cats. The drops contain different hormonal levels for males and females, and this can have negative consequences for the pet’s body. It is better not to take Gestrenol in productive animals. The dosage cannot be exceeded.

Contraindications and side effects

Among the contraindications in the instructions:

• pregnancy;
• lactation;
• the presence of diseases of the reproductive organs, urolithiasis, as well as a tumor process in the body;
• diabetes;
• individual intolerance.

The company that produces Gestrenol for cats declares the complete absence of negative effects on health if the product is used strictly according to the instructions. However, reviews from veterinarians indicate that the use of hormonal medications causes a huge number of problems in cats. Primarily with the organs of the genitourinary system.

Personal prevention measures

The use of Gestrenol in drops for pets requires full compliance with personal hygiene and established safety requirements.

Prohibited upon admission:

• take food
• take fluids
• smoke

When coming into contact with Gestrenol for cats, it is recommended to clean your hands with a special product. You should immediately contact a specialist if the medicine is inside. Used vials are strictly prohibited from being used in everyday life; they must be thrown away.

Recommendations for the use of Gestrenol

In order for the use of the drug to be justified, its use must be started within the first two days from the moment the male cat shows signs of estrus or sexual desire. If you delay, the effectiveness of the drug may be reduced or its use will be completely ineffective.

Sterilization is the most reliable way to stop a cat's heat.

Important point! Gestrenol can be used in cats to interrupt or delay estrus no more than twice a year. If your pet's heat brings discomfort, it is better to sterilize the animal.

Optimal age for sterilization