How to use the drug Kantaren when treating cats?

Statistics show that every 3 cats have urolithiasis and other problems with the urinary system. There are quite a few causes of diseases, it can be an incorrectly selected diet, poor quality water, or the environment. Due to the high risk, veterinarians recommend using the prophylactic drug Cantaren. It is also used to treat illness. The instructions for using Cantaren for cats are simple, but you need to read them before use.

According to the instructions, Cantaren is a homeopathic medicine. The basic description is as follows :

• Has a diuretic effect.
• Relieves inflammatory processes.
• It is an antispasmodic drug.
• Pain relief.
• Has an antibacterial effect.

Description of the drug

Cantaren has a diuretic and antiphlogistic effect, and also relieves spasms of smooth muscles.

Since this medicine is a homeopathic remedy, it is safe and overdose does not harm the health of your pets. The drug is quickly eliminated from the animal’s body in the urine, so there is no accumulation effect.

Cantarene does not have a negative effect on liver function. Does not cause local irritation or allergic reactions. It has a regulated composition, moderate dosages and a good reputation among veterinarians.

Contraindications and side effects

Homeopathic medicines are good because they do not have any restrictions on their use, except for individual intolerance to the components of the product.

If the dosage, optimal route of administration and course duration are followed, there are no side effects from taking Cantaren. However, the decision on the use of the drug, repeated courses and the duration of the break between them is made only by a specialist.

Indications for use

Since the homeopathic drug is characterized by antispasmodic, analgesic and antibacterial properties, it is usually used in the treatment of a number of pathologies. These include:

• cystitis;
• urethritis;
• urolithiasis;
• vaginitis, which is inflammation in the reproductive system of four-legged pets;
• kidney damage in the form of pyelonephritis;
• urolithiasis pathologies.

An important factor is that Cantaren can be used to treat castrated animals. Typically, the drug is prescribed due to the manifestation of the following symptoms:

• urinary retention;
• pain that prevents you from completely emptying your bladder;
• content of blood and pus in urine;
• the cat walks past its usual litter box, the painful urge to urinate disorients it;
• a sharp increase in temperature, indicating inflammation inside the body;
• Due to the development of infection, urine acquires an unpleasant odor and becomes cloudy.

The medication has a wide range of effects, for this reason many veterinarians recommend having it in your home medicine cabinet if there is a cat in the family. You should not self-medicate; the therapeutic course is prescribed only by a specialist.

Pharmacological properties

The drug has a diuretic effect, relieves inflammation, spasms, anesthetizes, and resists pathogenic bacteria.
It is often used to treat lesions of the lower urinary tract. The drug is low-risk for cats. The composition does not provoke allergic reactions - it is completely natural. Cantaren is a combined urological homeopathic drug. It has a saluretic (removes stones) and diuretic effect. The product helps restore tissue of the kidneys and urinary tract. According to the degree of impact, the medicine belongs to substances of hazard class 4. The composition does not produce sensitizing or locally irritating effects.

The principle of action of Cantaren on cats

The components that make up the medicine have been used in homeopathy for more than two centuries:

1. Barberry alkaloids normalize uric acid levels and facilitate the passage of sand and small stones through the ureter.
2. Extract from Spanish fly relaxes the smooth muscles of the urinary tract and improves the filtration function of the kidneys.
3. Copper arsenite (or arsenic copper) suppresses the proliferation of pathogenic microflora.

The complex of active ingredients improves metabolic processes in the kidneys, relieves pain, facilitates the movement of stones through the ureters and their removal from the body.

What happens in the body when taken?

The drug Kantaren contains active components that have a complex analgesic, antispasmodic, saluretic anti-inflammatory effect. How the individual components work:

• Ash shingles contain the substance cantharidin. Once in the body, it not only allows you to relieve spasms, but also eliminate sharp and cutting pain. Therefore, salt crystals can be painlessly removed from the pet’s body.
• Arsenic copper relieves pain in the urethra and also stops periodic spasms. The main effect of arsenic copper is on pathogenic pyogenic processes, as they soon stop.
• Liver sulfur contains calcium polysulfide in large quantities. Its positive effect is to fight staphylococci and other pathogenic bacteria.

All components of the drug Kantaren do not have a toxic effect on the pet. All components are eliminated from the fluffy’s body within 72 hours.

Special instructions and personal preventive measures

Before using the drug, you should consult your doctor. If injections are used, the owner must be able to give injections. The veterinarian will explain how to perform the procedure and will also help you choose an area on the animal's body.

The drug is completely safe for humans. It is advisable to wash your hands before and after use. Cantaren should be stored in a dry and dark place. The shelf life of the tablets is 4 years. The solution is good for 3 years, but after opening only 3 weeks.

Main advantages

• Gentle but effective effect on the body
• Good proven manufacturer

• Cantaren should not be given to cats during the first two weeks of pregnancy;
• It is also not recommended to give the drug to kittens under six months of age.

Side effects

Cantarene in tablets and injection solution is in great demand among pet cat owners and veterinarians. The reason is that the drug has many positive aspects:

1. Affordable price, can be purchased at any veterinary pharmacy and in the required quantity for full therapy or prevention.
2. High performance with a positive effect. Reviews from pet owners show that a noticeable improvement and elimination of acute inflammation is observed within a few days after the start of treatment.
3. Easy to use, because the tablets offered for animals have a pleasant taste and aroma. This factor facilitates the procedure of admission and treatment in general.
4. The injection solution does not cause pain when administered, and accordingly the pet behaves calmly during the procedure and does not break out.
5. Side effects are minimal, occurring only in case of individual intolerance. From this it follows that the homeopathic remedy can be administered or fed to kittens with a still fragile immune system.
6. Parallel administration of multivitamin complexes is allowed, which will only speed up the treatment of pathology.

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Kidney disease in cats

According to statistics, domestic cats most often suffer from diseases of the genitourinary system. This state of affairs is provoked by the transition of the “predator” to homemade food, which often contains elements that do not exist in nature. For example, salt, sugar and other spices in large quantities.

Of course, there are many other causes of urolithiasis. Even those pets whose diet is impeccable develop kidney problems in old age.

Every owner should understand that they should not wait for alarm bells about the animal’s well-being. It is easier to prevent any pathology than to treat it later.

When should you not use it?

Since the drug is based on natural origin, it is considered safe for use. The instructions for Cantaren indicate that it should not be used on animals, including dogs, if they have an individual intolerance. In this case, the risk of developing allergic reactions is high. When using tablets or drops, problems with the digestive system may occur.

The homeopathic remedy has no other contraindications. It is approved for pets of different breeds and ages, including older dogs and puppies. Not prohibited for pregnant and lactating females, although consultation with a doctor is necessary. Does not cause side effects, with the exception of allergies and intolerance.

Instructions and dosage

Treatment of a pet can be carried out independently (only as prescribed by a doctor) and in severe cases - within the walls of a veterinary clinic.

Dosage used: 1 ml per 10 kg of pet’s weight.

In case of exacerbation of urolithiasis, veterinarians recommend intramuscular (in the thigh of the hind leg) or subcutaneous (in the withers) injections 2 times a day with an interval of 12 hours.

Tablets or drops are given orally in the morning and evening. The course of therapy ranges from 7 to 14 days, depending on the effect obtained and the severity of symptoms.

For renal colic, Cantaren is administered as injections 3 times a day with an interval of 8 hours.

For symptoms of cystitis and urethritis, the drug is administered subcutaneously 2-3 times a day for a week.

For nephritis and pyelonephritis, the course of treatment is from 14 to 28 days. The drug can be used subcutaneously, intramuscularly and orally.

To prevent diseases of the urinary system in neutered cats, the medicine is added to their food once a day. This therapy is carried out twice a year in courses of 2 weeks.

Reviews:

Christina: My cat was diagnosed with urolithiasis last year. The doctor prescribed Cantaren injections for us. It’s a long way for us to travel to the veterinary clinic every day, so I decided to give the injections myself. My husband helped me hold Vasya, while I carefully injected the solution. A month later, the cat began to recover, and now he feels good. Now the veterinarian has categorically forbidden feeding the pet dry food. Now we are creating an individual diet for my pet. I can recommend the drug Kantaren to everyone!

Roman: I immediately decided to trust this product, since it contains only components of plant origin. My cat Sonya was diagnosed with urethritis during examination at the clinic. For treatment I used cantarene in tablet form. We recently went for an examination, and the doctor assured that Sonya was on the mend. No side effects were noticed after 2 weeks of use; a pack of tablets costs only 150 rubles.

When to use the medicine

The wide spectrum of action allows the drug to be used for various pathologies of the genitourinary system in pets.

• Urethritis in any form - chronic, as well as exacerbation of the condition;
• Pyelonephritis, pyelitis;
• Accumulation of sand and stones in the urinary tract;
• Cystitis, vaginitis;
• Bladder tonesmus;
• Renal colic;
• Urological syndromes;
• Infectious diseases of the genitourinary system.

In addition to the properties described above, Cantaren allows you to normalize protein metabolism in the cat’s body. Therefore, it is important to use the drug in cases of water-salt imbalance.

Veterinarians advise not to wait until the genitourinary system develops symptoms of the disease. Cantaren can be used as a prophylactic agent. It would also be a good idea to keep the medicine in the first aid kit. Cantaren can be used as an emergency treatment for a domestic cat even before the veterinarian arrives.

Cantaren can also be used one-time if the owner does not know what diagnosis awaits the cat, but sees obvious symptoms. For example, blood clots in the urine of an animal. You can also give Kantaren to your animal if it experiences pain when urinating.

After such a one-time dose, you should definitely contact a veterinarian for examination. Long-term treatment with Cantaren should not be carried out without consulting a doctor. The drug is used to relieve symptoms until a diagnosis is made. The cat should be examined by a specialist!

If the condition worsens, it is recommended to use an injectable form of the medicine before the doctor arrives.

Content

1. General description 2. Characteristics and composition 3. Beneficial effect 4. Therapeutic effect 5. Disease 6. Side effects 7. Cost 8. Reviews

Inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system in domestic animals are among the most common. Every year, the outbreak occurs in the spring and fall, when the immune system weakens. For cystitis, infections, and kidney pathologies, animals are prescribed medications with anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effects.

Cantarene for dogs is a homeopathic remedy whose effectiveness is recognized by veterinarians. It controls the process of formation of uric acid in the body, eliminates the symptoms of inflammation.

How to store it correctly

Cantaren should be stored separately from medications prescribed to humans, in a dark place inaccessible to children and animals. Storage temperature: 0…+25 C.

The shelf life of a closed pack of tablets Cantaren is 5 years from the date of manufacture.

Once opened, the injection bottle must be used within 21 days. The shelf life of a closed bottle is 3 years.

After the expiration date, the drug is prohibited for use.

average cost

The price of Cantaren differs in different veterinary networks. It depends on the manufacturer (the medicine in Russia is produced by AlexAnn LLC and Helvet LLC) and on the retailer’s retail margin.

*Prices are as of November 2021.

Instructions for use

We give an injection

1. Prepare a disposable syringe for collecting the solution.
2. Bend the aluminum element onto the tube stopper. The rubber part of the stopper should be wiped with cotton wool soaked in alcohol.
3. Pierce the rubber stopper with a needle and draw out the medicine; the bottle should be in an upright position during this action.
4. Now remove the syringe from the bottle, turn it upside down with the needle and release the air bubbles.
5. Ask someone close to you to hold your cat. At the same time, it is important to calm him down, and especially not to make sudden movements, as this will increase the fluffy’s stress state.
6. Use your thumb and index finger to create a fold of skin between your shoulder blades.
7. Insert the needle into the resulting fold 1.5-2 centimeters.
8. Slowly pressing the plunger, inject the medicine into the cat's body.
9. Upon completion of the procedure, remove the needle and calm your pet.

Video injection of a cat subcutaneously

We give pills in 3 ways

1 method

Open your pet's mouth and place the tablet on the base of the tongue. His swallowing reflex will work, and then he will be able to swallow it without any problems.

Method 2

1. Using a teaspoon, crush the dose of tablets into powder.
2. Remove the plunger from the syringe and, plugging the needle spout, pour in the resulting powder.
3. Add 2-3 ml of water inside and then insert the plunger.
4. Shake the mixture thoroughly to dissolve the tablets.
5. Place the nozzle of the syringe behind the cat's cheek and pour in the mixture little by little. Just pour in gradually, as the cat must have time to swallow the solution.
6. At the end of the procedure, give your pet a treat so you can calm him down.

Method 3

This method should be chosen if the previous 2 did not work for you. The tablets need to be crushed and then mixed with a portion of food (any food except dry).

Drops

Drops can be dropped directly into the cat's mouth, or added to food. Drops are mainly used by owners who do not have the opportunity to give injections to their cats.

Therapeutic effect

Homeopathic remedies used in veterinary practice are based on natural ingredients. They can be used without fear of harming the pet, and the medications provide quick, effective help.

Thanks to microdoses of the active substance, Kantaren is safe even for puppies, pregnant and lactating females. However, only a veterinarian can determine the possibility of treating a disease with homeopathic medicines after examining the dog and making a diagnosis.

Cantaren is prescribed for the treatment of:

• urethritis;
• cystitis;
• pyelonephritis;
• urolithiasis.

The medicine is effective as part of complex therapy and is used together with antispasmodics and anti-inflammatory drugs.

The treatment regimen is determined by the doctor, taking into account the symptoms of the disease, the general health of the dog, the results of tests and other clinical studies, and the presence of complications. For acute pathologies, injections are usually used; for long-term treatment, it is better to choose drops and tablets.

The solution is administered intramuscularly, twice a day, 1 ml. The usual course of treatment is 35 days, but depends on the condition of the animal and is determined by the doctor. With frequent relapses of the disease, treatment will be longer - 2-3 weeks or more.

More detailed information about the treatment of dogs with Cantaren and dosages is presented in the table:

Disease

Recommended Doses

ICD

(urolithiasis disease)

• Injections - in case of exacerbation of the disease, 2 times/day subcutaneously or intramuscularly, for a week, then 1 time/day for 7 days
• Tablets – 1 pc. 2 rubles/day – 1-2 weeks

Cystitis and Urethritis

• Injections – 2-3 times/day for 7-10 days

Pyelonephritis and Glorumelonephritis

• Injections – intramuscularly or subcutaneously 2 times a day, up to 2-4 weeks
• Tablets – 1 pc. 2 rubles/day, 2-4 weeks.