Catozal for cats: indications and application features

"Catozal" is one of the most effective veterinary drugs that stimulate metabolic processes in the body. Improving the growth of young animals, the condition of bone and connective tissue, skin and wool, improving liver function, metabolic processes, preparation for exhibitions and childbirth, therapy for postpartum eclampsia, prevention and treatment of ketosis in cows, use as maintenance therapy for infectious diseases - this is incomplete list of areas of its application.

The popularity of this drug is so high that almost every veterinary pharmacy offers it, which has both its advantages and disadvantages.

Let us consider in more detail how to use it correctly, for what pathologies, by animal species, what is unique about the composition, whether there are contraindications, what is better, the original or analogues. Be sure to read the recommendations, instructions for use (follow the link - in Russian , in Ukrainian ).

Description of the drug Catozal

Catosal is a complex veterinary drug that stimulates metabolic processes in the animal’s body. The manufacturer of the drug is the American company Bayer (Bayer HealthCare LLC). An increasing number of veterinarians are prescribing Catozal for immunostimulation of cats.

Catozal is a popular immunostimulating drug

Composition of the drug

Catozal (100 cm3) consists of the following components:

• butophosphamide (organic phosphorus compound) - 10 g;
• cyanocobalamin (source of vitamin B12) - 0.005 g;
• methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (flavor E218) - 0.1 g;
• water for injection (excipient).

Butaphosphan stimulates protein production, improves liver function and accelerates bone growth. Under severe stress, this component is able to regulate the level of cortisol (stress hormone). This property promotes the utilization of glucose in the animal’s blood, due to which the metabolism is activated.

Cyanocobalamin accelerates the maturation of red blood cells, and this generally improves the process of hematopoiesis. Cyanocobalamin improves the functioning of the liver and central nervous system, which helps reduce pain. At high concentrations in the blood it can increase the activity of thromboplastin.

Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (methylparaben) is an E218 flavoring agent. The classification is not indicated due to the low level of trust among buyers. Methylparaben is a synthetic methyl ester, but it is not just a “chemical”. Methylparaben has strong antimicrobial properties, so it is added to some medications as a preservative.

Catozal contains 3 active ingredients at once

Release form of the drug Catosal

Catosal is a clear, sterile, pink solution for injection. The solution is released in glass bottles made of brown transparent glass. The volume of the bottles is 100 cm3. Each bottle is closed with a rubber stopper. There is an aluminum cap running over the cork. Previously, these were just aluminum rings, but now there is also a lid on top of the cap (this is convenient, the rubber stopper remains clean for a long time).

Each bottle is placed in a cardboard box along with folded instructions. The bottle has a label with the following information:

• name, addresses and contacts of the manufacturer;
• name and amount of medicine;
• method of administration and inscriptions “Sterile” and “For animals”;
• composition (active ingredients);
• trademark;
• production series, production date and expiration date, etc.

In Russia you can buy a drug with all this data indicated in Russian. The same information is indicated on the box. The original drug Catozal is available in packaging from Bayer. This is a white box with a blue-green design. There must be a manufacturer's logo at the top of the package.

The series and release date are indicated not only on the box, but also on the bottle

Storage conditions of the drug

The best place to store Katozal is in a closed first aid kit. The drug should be in a dry and dark place, it should not be exposed to direct sunlight. The bottle should not be heated; the ideal storage temperature is from 5 oC to 25 oC. The manufacturer recommends storing the medicine in its original packaging.

I keep all my cat medications in one place. In addition to medicines, the first aid kit also contains other necessary things: scissors, bandages, a tourniquet, cotton swabs, etc. This first aid kit is located separately from the human one. If necessary, all the necessary drugs and instruments are at hand. In the first aid kit there is also a notebook with all the instructions for medications (even those that have not been in the first aid kit for a long time). The thing is that sometimes you have to throw away the box, and without instructions for use you can get something mixed up, so I paste all the inserts into this notebook. In addition, I may not be at home, and my husband will provide first aid to the cat, and without detailed instructions this is more difficult to do.

If all storage conditions are met, the drug will be suitable for five years from the date of manufacture. And if the expiration date has expired or the solution has changed in appearance (darkened, clouded, or a sediment has appeared), then the bottle should be thrown away immediately. It is prohibited to use the drug container for domestic purposes.

It is more convenient to store all medications for cats in one place

pharmachologic effect

Catozal is a vitamin and mineral drug. It has a complex effect on the cat’s body and has the following properties:

• has a tonic effect;
• improves tissue regeneration;
• increases immunity to adverse factors;
• stimulates protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism;
• normalizes metabolism;
• stimulates growth and development.

The instructions for use indicate that Catozal is a low-hazard substance and can be used for cats of all ages. The components of the medication are not able to accumulate in the animal’s body. Thanks to this, the drug is not addictive. Active substances are excreted from the body primarily through urine and bile. The drug is considered safe, as it does not have mutagenic, embryotoxic or carcinogenic effects.

Indications for use and treatment regimens

Catozal can be prescribed to cats to normalize metabolism (regardless of the cause of the disorder). The drug is also prescribed as a stimulant in the following cases:

• to increase the body’s resistance (resistance) to various diseases;
• as a supporting drug in the treatment of diseases accompanied by a lack of magnesium and calcium;
• for the prevention of postpartum complications and childbirth;
• as a remedy for heavy physical exertion.

To increase the body's resistance

The cat's body can independently fight various diseases. But not every animal can give a quality fight, for example, in case of complex diseases. A cat owner can support his pet with Catosal for the following diseases:

• viral enteritis;
• calcivirosis;
• panleukopenia;
• lichen, etc.

Catosal can be prescribed to increase resistance to many diseases

Diseases associated with deficiency of calcium and magnesium in the body

The drug Catozal is prescribed to stimulate metabolism in the following diseases:

• atopic dermatitis and other skin diseases;
• growth retardation;
• disorders of the musculoskeletal system;
• rickets;
• low fertility, etc.

All these ailments arise due to metabolic disorders. And violations are associated with an incorrect balance of minerals: calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. Catozal can also be prescribed to prevent similar disorders in kittens . Such prevention is especially relevant during the period of active growth and change of teeth (most often up to 7 months).

Developmental delay in a kitten is a common reason for prescribing Catozal

During childbirth, in order to prevent postpartum complications

Catosal is used to support the mother cat:

• to stimulate a cat before giving birth;
• to improve labor activity during childbirth;
• as a prevention of postpartum complications;
• in the treatment of postpartum complications (metritis, endometritis, labor paresis, retained placenta, etc.).

I always spay my cats, so I have never had to deliver a cat. But my neighbors' cats give birth with enviable regularity. So, one of the neighbor’s cats is already at an advanced age, but never ceases to please its owners with 4–5 kittens every year. The neighbor said that the last birth was already difficult: either the cat was “very old”, or the kittens were weak. The last kitten took a long time to come out, but was born in a bubble, so the woman did not expect that the baby would survive. The kitten was able to “get back on its feet,” but the mother became weak after giving birth (she hadn’t eaten for several days). The veterinarian advised them to take Catozal in combination with vitamins. The very next day after the injection, the cat seemed to come to life. And she got up, and ate, and seemed to even turn pink.

Catozal can be prescribed to cats before, during and after birth.

During heavy physical activity

Heavy physical activity is usually an indication for the use of Catosal in large animals (for example, sports horses). But some breeders of purebred cats use this remedy to maintain the animal during exhibitions and championships. In this case, Katozal is able to:

• improve skin condition;
• affect the quality of wool (becomes shiny);
• increase the overall tone of the animal;
• Increase your cat's resistance to stress.

I gave one bottle to two young Maine Coons. The effect is very good. But we need more.

Lparty, forum user

https://www.petsby.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=554386

Special physical activity for cats can include training and training sessions before exhibitions or performances.

Reviews from veterinarians

“For as long as I’ve been working as a veterinarian, I have never met worthy analogues to “Katozal”. The drug has shown itself equally well as a preventive and therapeutic agent, especially in the treatment of complex pathologies. Plus, it has an undeniable advantage – compatibility with almost all drugs.”

Kirill, 36 years old, Murmansk

“As a specialist with quite a lot of experience, I can say that Catozal is an excellent assistant in the treatment of many diseases. Yes, its price is not small, but the result is worth it - animals taking this immunostimulant with the main course recovered twice as quickly.”

Olga, 50 years old, Kursk

"Katozal" has proven itself well in the Russian market, taking a leading position in the niche of immunostimulants. And although the price of the drug is above average, its effectiveness fully justifies the money spent.

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Instructions for use of the drug for the treatment of cats

Catosal can be administered in several ways:

• subcutaneously;
• intravenously;
• intramuscularly;
• orally (this method is rarely used).

The method of administration of the drug must be determined by a veterinarian. If you do not have the opportunity to go to a veterinary clinic, you can at least call. Over the phone, you will have to name the symptoms (reasons for use) that you want to eliminate, the weight of the animal, its age and other indicators.

I know a veterinarian who believes that the only effective way to administer complex medications is by injection. But often owners of domestic cats resort to watering their kittens. Of course, it is very difficult to give an injection to a small kitten. Therefore, you need to contact a veterinarian and not self-medicate.

A veterinarian will help you prescribe a treatment regimen and choose the correct method of administration.

Table: drug dosage

Multiplicity of injections

Catozal is administered once a day. Only the frequency of use depends on the purpose of administration:

• from 1 time to 4 days - for preventive purposes;
• from 4 days - for medicinal purposes.

Veterinarians prescribe the administration of Catozal for up to 10 days. Moreover, intervals from 1 to 3 days can be observed between injections.

If your pets do not have any medical indications for the administration of Catosal, then you can inject it for prophylactic purposes.

Olga Vladimirovna Dubrovina, forum user, veterinarian

https://www.zoovet.ru/forum/?tid=7&tem=1046701

Veterinarians prescribe Catozal in different ways (with different course durations)

Is it possible to give injections yourself?

If you are unable to take your cat to the veterinarian, you can give the injection yourself. The procedure for this depends on the method of administration of the drug. For subcutaneous administration you need to follow the scheme:

1. Secure the cat (it is convenient to lay the animal on its side, with its back to you).
2. Pull back the skin at the withers (between the back of the head and the shoulder blades).
3. Insert the needle to a depth of 1–1.5 cm.
4. Introduce the drug smoothly.
5. Remove the syringe and pet the cat to calm it down.

If your cat is too fluffy, the injection site can be shaved or clipped

For intramuscular injection, the procedure will be slightly different:

1. Find a helper (let him hold the cat by the withers and hind legs so that it lies on its side).
2. Feel the fleshiest part of the thigh of the hind leg (no need to make a fold).
3. Sharply but carefully insert the needle to a depth of 1–1.5 cm (at this moment the cat needs to be held more firmly, it will twitch).
4. Introduce the drug smoothly (the injection time should not be too long - 2-3 seconds).
5. Remove the syringe and calm the animal.

It is better to administer the drug intramuscularly from the back of the limb (this is further from the bone and tendons)

If blood flows when inserting the needle, you may have hit a blood vessel. In this case, you need to remove the needle and quickly find another place. A drop of blood after the injection is normal, but the main thing is that the bleeding stops within 20 minutes. Otherwise, call your veterinarian.

The intravenous injection is the most difficult to administer. Usually people who have never given an injection into a vein refuse to inject their pets. If the veterinarian has prescribed intravenous infusions, then it is easier to go to the nearest clinic (the clinic staff will perform the procedure for a small fee).

Video: subcutaneous injection to a cat

Precautionary measures

The manufacturer of Catozal recommends that cat owners do not neglect safety measures:

• Before the injection, be sure to wash your hands with soap;
• For each injection, you can only use a new, sterile syringe;
• if the injection had to be postponed, and the drug remained in the syringe, close the needle with a cap and store the syringe in the refrigerator (no more than 3 days);
• before introducing the solution from the refrigerator, warm it in your hand to room temperature;
• if you are allergic to medications or specific components of the drug, use gloves and a medical mask;
• After the injection, wash your hands with soap.

Dosage

It is administered in doses of 0.5 to 2.5 ml (depending on the purpose of treatment and the size of the animal) intravenously, subcutaneously or intramuscularly. In some cases, veterinarians independently prescribe a different dose. The injection is performed once a day, treatment lasts 4-5 days. In some situations, treatment is re-prescribed two weeks after the first course. For prophylactic use, half the indicated dosage is used for a week. Repeating the course is allowed after 7-14 days.

The product combines well with antibiotics and other similar drugs. If the kittens are weakened, then the dose can be increased up to 2-3 times a day, but in this case repeated use is allowed after 3-4 days. Loading doses are used in intensive care to quickly restore the normal state of the body.

Contraindications and side effects

The official instructions indicate only one contraindication - individual intolerance to the components of the drug. However, veterinarians may not recommend Catozal in the following cases:

• kidney disease (eg, chronic renal failure);
• urolithiasis disease;
• predisposition to the occurrence of neoplasms (including cancer);
• hypervitaminosis;
• hypercalcemia.

If your pet is sick with something, consult a veterinarian; perhaps the existing illness will become a contraindication

The manufacturer states that there can be no side effects from using Catozal.

Features of use in pregnant cats and kittens

Catozal is often prescribed to pregnant cats. Moreover, the treatment schedule, route of administration and dosage are followed in general order. The only difference is that the owners try to spare expectant mothers, so injections are given with more caution.

Kittens are most often supported by breeders with Catozal. The purpose of use is to put the kitten on its feet, let it get stronger, help it “catch up” with its peers, etc. Kittens are given a minimal dose.

I injected catozal into puppies and kittens and did not observe anything bad. By using it, weak animals begin to eat better and feel more energetic.

inga, forum user

https://sphynxportal.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=14158

Kittens can be given Catozal as an injection or orally with water.

Those who are afraid or do not know how to give injections feed their kittens. The manufacturer recommends using Catozal to maintain cats in the form of injections, but drinking water is practiced even by veterinarians. The dosage is usually the same as for injections. Some kitten owners increase the dosage slightly, but before making such a decision you should consult your veterinarian.

I fed mine because he categorically did not take injections. At the same dose as prescribed. Well, maybe a little more.

Shtusha-Kutusha, forum user

https://mauforum.ru/viewtopic.php?p=1980438

Interaction with other drugs

Catozal does not replace antibacterial drugs, so they can be combined. If we are not talking about the prevention of a disease, but about the treatment of an existing illness, then Katozal can be used in conjunction with several types of medications:

• antibiotics;
• heart medications;
• glucose solutions, Ringer's or saline;
• painkillers;
• other symptomatic medications;
• anthelmintics;
• vaccines, etc.

Catozal can be combined with other drugs

Since Katozal contains a vitamin, and it improves metabolism, it is not recommended to use it together with other vitamin preparations. Otherwise, there may be hypervitaminosis.

Compound

Catozal is a sterile solution for injection of a pale pink color. The composition of the drug includes active and auxiliary substances: butaphosphan, cyanocobalamin, hydroxybenzonate and methyl. Butaphosphan has a positive effect on the energy metabolism of the cat’s body, improves liver function, promotes the synthesis of protein tissue and is indispensable in the process of bone formation. Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) is involved in protein synthesis and reduces stress levels, which is especially important for furry purrs who regularly participate in exhibition events.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Catozal include the following factors:

• low level of allergenicity (quickly eliminated from the body);
• no side effects;
• Possibility of use for kittens, pregnant and lactating cats;
• efficiency;
• available without a prescription.

The disadvantages of the drug are:

• high price (up to 1000 rubles per bottle);
• inconvenient packaging (no small bottles).

In some veterinary clinics, Catozal is dispensed in disposable syringes with a single dose (for example, 1 ml)

Pros and cons of the drug

“Katozal” has been collecting positive reviews from veterinarians and cat owners for many years.

So, among the advantages of the medicine they note:

• no age restrictions;
• compatibility with other medications;
• preventive as well as therapeutic effects;
• does not contain toxic substances;
• does not cause side effects.

“Katozal” also has disadvantages, but they are not significant:

• lack of packaging in small volumes;
• the need to give injections;
• the price is above average.

Analogues of the drug

Analogues of Catozal are:

• Vetozal;
• Phos-bevit;
• Gamavit;
• Nucleopeptide (Nycleopeptid);
• Roborante Calier;
• Butofan;
• Uberinum;
• Butasal;
• Cyanophore.

Photo gallery: analogues of Katozal

Cyanophore is convenient because it can be used to solder

Gamavit is sold in every pharmacy and is inexpensive

Nucleopeptide can be purchased in convenient packaging

Roborante and other imported drugs often have to be ordered from online stores

Butofan and Katozal are the closest analogues

Table: comparison of analogues