Diseases of the urinary system are very common in cats. Older and neutered pets are most susceptible to such pathologies. To overcome such a serious disease, you should use a proven effective remedy. One of these drugs is Kotervin. It has performed well in trials as it is capable of treating various urological abnormalities. In this article, we will tell you in detail how to use the drug to treat furry fur.
Instructions for use
Medicine can be given to your pet in different ways, so there are several main methods of administration. Now we will tell you about them in more detail.
1 way
- Carefully use a knife to pry the protective foil off the bottle, after which you can tear it off with your hands.
- Remove the rubber stopper from the bottle, and then put on the special pipette cap that comes with Cotervin.
- Wrap your pet in a towel, wrapping only the paws and leaving the muzzle free.
- Place the cat on your lap, its head should be higher than body level.
- With one hand, open the fluffy's mouth, then turn the pipette upside down and press the lid three times. At the same time, try to get the medicine to the base of the tongue.
Kotervin
2 way
- Unseal the bottle and remove the rubber seal from it.
- Draw 2-3 ml of medicine into a 5 ml syringe without a needle.
- Fill the rest of the syringe with milk at room temperature.
- This mixture should be carefully injected into the cat's mouth. Try not to rush; a portion of the medicine with milk can be divided into 2-3 injections.
3 way
- Prepare a small portion of cat food; minced meat or canned cat food is perfect.
- Using an insulin syringe, draw up 2 ml of medication and then inject it into the food.
- Mix the food thoroughly and then give the food to your pet.
- After he eats everything, you need to wash the bowl with detergent. This should be done without fail, since leaving any remaining medication in a bowl for a long time can cause indigestion.
Composition and storage conditions
Dosage form and features
The drug is produced by the manufacturer in the form of a sterile solution, which is intended for oral administration. Externally, it is a brown liquid (can be either light or dark). During storage, sediment often forms at the bottom. When shaken, it dissolves in the liquid, but makes it slightly cloudy.
Glass bottles are used to package the solution. To maintain its sterility, it is closed with rubber stoppers and rolled up with aluminum caps. The capacity of the bottle can be 10 or 16 ml, although larger containers are less common on sale. The bottles are packaged in 3 pieces in cardboard boxes and are equipped with a dropper nozzle, which is used for measuring liquid.
To preserve the pharmacological properties of the drug, there is no need to comply with special storage conditions. The main thing is that the closed bottles are kept in a dry place away from sunlight at a temperature not exceeding 25˚C.
Note! After opening the bottle, Kotervin can only be stored in the refrigerator (at a temperature of 2 to 8˚C) for no more than 7 days. This is due to the fact that the drug contains no preservatives.
Purpose
The drug is prescribed by veterinarians for:
- Difficulty urinating.
- Glomerulonephritis.
- Kidney stones (except oxalates).
- Pyelonephritis.
- Treatment of urolithiasis.
- Inflammations in the genitourinary system.
- Inflammation in the genital area.
- Pain while visiting the cat litter box.
- Cystitis.
- As a diuretic for coronavirus
Urolithiasis disease
Kotervin reviews
Numerous user reviews reveal interesting facts:
- There have been cases when Kotervin was prescribed in combination with antibiotics. At the same time, the cats refused to take antibiotics with a bitter taste. As a result, the treatment was carried out by Kotervin alone and a positive result was achieved
- Even owners of animals who are 3-4 years old give positive reviews of Kotervin. Problems with urination caused by diseased kidneys disappeared after 7 days without taking the drug.
- Veterinarians, assessing the drug, emphasize that they prescribe it for the treatment of urolithiasis in complex therapy, since the herbal composition cannot have a strong effect. As a preventive measure and in the early stages of the development of urological diseases, the drug shows high effectiveness.
Dosage
The drug is used to treat pathologies of the urinary system. It is given to cats exclusively orally.
To prevent diseases, pets are given 3-4 ml of the drug 2 times a day. This preventative course lasts no more than a week.
Treatment of urological syndrome is the same; the cat needs to be given 3-4 ml twice a day for 7 days. In some cases, treatment may take up to a month, since it is important to be monitored by a veterinarian.
If cats have spontaneous urine discharge, then the cat is given 10 ml 2 times a day. In this case, part of the medicine should be injected into the bladder. This procedure should not be performed independently; it is performed only in a veterinary clinic by experienced specialists.
The introduction of Cotervin into the bladder must be carried out by a veterinarian, otherwise you will harm your pet.
The drug Kotervin: pharmacological characteristics
The effectiveness of Kotervin infusion is guaranteed by its biologically active composition, which is extracts from plants. The main active ingredient is the bird knotweed plant (popular name - knotweed). Due to the content of tanning components, vitamins, flavonoids and silicic acid, stones that quickly accumulate during urolithiasis are removed from the body. Bird knotweed is also good because it has a diuretic effect. The medicinal plant is also characterized by an anti-inflammatory effect and the property of strengthening the walls of blood vessels.
Horsetail is valuable because it contains silicic acid (25%), flavonoids, and triterpene saponins. The complex of organic elements guarantees an anti-inflammatory effect, stops bleeding and stimulates urine output. These properties are important in the presence of diseases of the genitourinary system in a cat.
The knotweed, contained in the described urological preparation, is characterized by the properties of the avian knotweed. The main effect of the plant is aimed at dissolving stones in the bladder and relieving the inflammatory process. An extract from the roots of field steelhead increases the volume of urine excreted, normalizes smooth muscle tone, and eliminates pain.
Contraindications and side effects
The manufacturer guarantees that Kotervin has absolutely no contraindications for use. And therefore it can even be used to treat pregnant cats. To treat a pregnant pet, it is better to consult a doctor. After all, only a veterinarian can take into account all the features of a cat’s health, and therefore prescribe the correct dosage.
The drug is completely non-toxic, it is completely processed by the liver, and after that it is completely excreted in the urine.
If you follow the dosage recommendations, there will definitely be no side effects. In rare cases, allergic reactions occur when using Kotervin. But they stop quite easily after taking antihistamines.
Dosage for dogs
Urolesan, drops - alcohol solution. Dose for dogs: 1-8 drops per animal, in the mouth 1-3 times a day.
The drug must be mixed with a small amount of water. Before use, the solution in the bottle should be shaken thoroughly. The product contains alcohol, so after mixing with water, the solution should be left open for a while to ventilate.
Urolesan, syrup. Dose for dogs: 1-5 ml per animal, by mouth 1-3 times a day.
Urolesan, capsules. Dose for dogs: 1/4-1 capsule, by mouth 1-3 times a day.
Comparison with analogues
| Name | Type | Manufacturer | Packing | Active ingredients | Price |
| Nephrocat | Pills | Russia | 15 tablets of 3 mg | Extracts from plants (bird knotweed, cranberry leaves, lingonberry leaves, steelberry root, horsetail, woolly erva, bearberry leaves and others) | 375 rubles |
| Uro-ursi | Capsules | Latvia | 14 capsules of 6 mg | Extracts (cranberry, bearberry), vitamin C | 240 rubles |
| Stop cystitis | Tablets Suspension | Russia | 15 and 20 tablets of 200 mg Bottles of 30, 50, 100, 150 ml | Extracts (horsetail, nettle leaves, bird knotweed, licorice leaves, licorice root and others) | 20 tablets – 220 rubles 30 ml – 260 rubles |
| Phytoelite healthy kidneys | Pills | Russia | 50 tablets of 20 mg | Plant extracts (horsetail, licorice, St. John's wort, barberry, dandelion, madder, chamomile, mint, etc.) | 140 rubles |
Analogue
Table: comparative characteristics of Kotervin and its analogues
| A drug | Release form | Compound | Contraindications | Price (according to Petshop online store) |
| Kotervin | Infusion |
Excipient: purified water - up to 100%. |
| 151 rub. |
| Urolex | Suspension |
Auxiliary components:
| Increased individual sensitivity | 181 rub. |
| Stop cystitis | Suspension |
Excipients:
| Increased individual sensitivity | 304 rub. |
| Phytoelite (Healthy kidneys) | Pills | Complex of plant extracts - 7.56 mg. Excipients:
| Increased individual sensitivity | 102 rub. |
Photo gallery: drugs for the treatment of the urinary system of cats
Stop-cystitis is a domestically produced complex medicinal product used in veterinary practice for the treatment and prevention of acute and chronic diseases of the urinary system of an inflammatory, infectious and bacterial nature. Urolex for cats has a diuretic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect.
Phytoelite Healthy Kidneys is a plant-based drug that is used for cats and kittens for therapeutic and preventive purposes for diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract
