VEDA Lactobifide (probiotic) for intestinal diseases for cats and dogs

Description of the drug Lactobifid

Lactobifid is a food supplement for cats of any age containing probiotics. The drug is intended for constant use as part of the main diet. (Russia, Protvino).

Laktobifid is packaged in plastic jars and cardboard boxes, inside of which there is an annotation.

Pharmacological properties

Lactobifid helps:

• improve digestion and prevent intestinal disorders caused by: taking antibiotics and hormonal drugs;
• stressful situations;
• transfer to another food.

Lactobifid builds immunity, prevents a wide range of diseases, suppresses infections, stimulates the production of vitamins

Composition and release form

Laktobifid contains:

• probiotics: lactobacilli;
• bifidobacteria;
• streptococci.

Probiotics must be distinguished from prebiotics. If the former are living bacteria, then the latter are chemically active substances that serve as food for them. At the same time, lactobacilli populate predominantly the small intestine, bifidobacteria - the large intestine, and streptococci facilitate their colonization in the gastrointestinal tract.

Live microorganisms - probiotics - form the basis of Lactobifid

Lactobifid is available in the form of white or yellow tablets. They reach 8 mm in diameter, have a biconvex shape and are packaged in plastic jars of 20 pieces.

100 g of product contains (at least):

• carbohydrates 90 g;
• proteins 1.0 g;
• fat 0.03 g.

The total amount of probiotic bacteria is at least 1×106 CFU in 1 tablet. Energy value per 100 g: 370 kcal

General information

Indications

The instructions for use state that the drug is recommended in cases of diseases:

• - lambliasis;
• -Cocidosis;
• - myxomatosis;
• - listeriosis;
• — adenoviral infection;
• - plague;
• -dysentery;
• — salmonellosis;
• - colibacillosis;
• -pyometra;
• -vaginitis;
• -vulvinitis;
• -hormonal treatment;
• - stressed state;
• - endometritis.

"Lactobifid" eliminates and serves to prevent many diseases caused by viruses, bacteria and protozoans. Perfect for changing diet, diseases of the liver and bile ducts.

Relieves purulent inflammatory processes of the preputial bursa. The product will help with vomiting and nausea, constipation and diarrhea, allergies and flatulence. The drug contains probiotic components - bifidobacteria (a colony in the large intestine) and live bacteria - lactobacilli, which populate the small intestine. Streptococci help both types of probiotics normalize metabolism in the gastrointestinal tract. Excipients include lactose, skimmed milk powder, starch and emulsifier (calcium stearate).

Release form

The drug is packaged in 20 pieces, which are yellowish tablets of 0.2 g each with a diameter of 8 mm. The food has a slight specific odor. The price of the packaging is very affordable, about 100 rubles. It is not difficult to buy “lactobifid” either in Moscow, or in St. Petersburg, or in Minsk. In online stores the price excluding delivery costs is about 75 rubles.

Functional food is given according to the following dosage: for medicinal purposes, cats - 1 tablet once or twice a day, kittens - 1 tablet once a day. Preventive use - 0.5-1 tablets 1 time per day.

Indications for use

Laktobifid restores intestinal microflora and strengthens the immune system when:

• any disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract: flatulence;
• nausea and vomiting;
• diarrhea;
• constipation

Lactobifide, indicated for cats of any age, can be used for preventive and therapeutic purposes (as part of complex therapy)

Lactobifid

INSTRUCTIONS for the use of the drug lactobifid for the correction of eubiotic status 1. General information 1.1. Lactobifid is a probiotic preparation containing a complex of bacteria - eubiotics (bifidobacteria, lactobacilli, streptococci), as well as auxiliary components. The drug is a pale yellow tablet with an average weight of 0.2 g (one dose of the drug) or a pale yellow powder containing 10 doses per 1 g. 1.2. Lactobifid is produced packaged in 10 tablets in blister packs made of polyvinyl chloride film and varnished aluminum foil and 10-20 tablets in bottles for medicines, packed in cardboard boxes. The powder is packaged in polyethylene food jars weighing 500-1000 g. Other types of packaging are allowed - by agreement in the prescribed manner. 1.3. Store lactobifid in its original packaging, in a dry place, protected from light, at a temperature from 0° to +10°C. The drug can be stored for no more than 10 days at temperatures up to +25° C. The shelf life of the drug, subject to storage conditions, is 1 year from the date of manufacture. 2. Pharmacological properties 2.1. The components included in lactobifida have an antagonistic effect against opportunistic microorganisms, protozoa and putrefactive microflora; provide protection of the intestines of animals from pathogenic bacteria, restoration of intestinal microbiocenosis after antibiotic therapy, change of feed, stressful situations, hormonal therapy; promote better digestibility of feed and detoxification in case of hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver; have the ability to restore normal intestinal flora after massive blood loss or burn disease; stimulate the growth and development of animals, increase their overall resistance, prevent postpartum infections in pregnant and lactating animals and increase the resistance of offspring. 2.2. Lactobifid is a non-toxic drug for warm-blooded animals, does not have cumulative, embryotoxic, teratogenic or allergenic properties, and is compatible with chemotherapeutic and biological drugs. 3. Use of the drug 3.1. Lactobifid as a probiotic agent is prescribed to dogs, cats, foxes, arctic foxes, rabbits, nutria, pigs, calves, foals, lambs: - for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases of a bacterial and protozoal nature (salmonellosis, colibacillosis, chlamydia, giardiasis, coccidiosis, etc. ); — for the prevention of disorders of the microbiocenosis of the gastrointestinal tract during stress and during the adaptation period; - to restore normal intestinal microflora after antibiotic therapy, hormonal therapy; - with massive bleeding; - for burn disease; - for toxic and infectious disorders of the liver and biliary tract; — to increase the digestibility of feed; - to prevent postpartum infections and increase the resistance of offspring. 3.2. Lactobifide is administered orally to animals 30-40 minutes before feeding (cats, dogs, rabbits, nutria) or with food or water (farm animals). 3.3. In order to prevent infectious diseases of a bacterial and protozoal nature, when restoring normal intestinal microflora after antibiotic therapy, hormonal therapy, with massive bleeding, with toxic and infectious disorders of the liver and biliary tract, lactobifid is used once a day for 3-5 days in the following doses (per animal): - rabbits, nutria up to 10 days of age - 0.5 dose - rabbits, adult nutria - 1 dose - lambs up to 10 days of age - 1 dose - older lambs - 2 doses - piglets up to 10 days of age - 0.5 doses - piglets after weaning - 1 dose - calves up to 10 days of age - 2-3 doses - dairy calves - 4-5 doses - foals up to 10 days of age - 3-4 doses - for older foals - 4-5 doses - for dogs, cats, foxes, arctic foxes - 1 dose for every 10 kg of weight, a single dose should not exceed 5 doses. 3.4. For the purpose of treatment, the drug is used in the above dosages 2 times a day in combination with therapeutic and symptomatic agents. 3.5. The course of treatment with the drug should not exceed 7 days in a row. If there is no therapeutic effect from the use of lactobifide, it is recommended to replace the drug with an immunoprobiotic drug or use it in combination with antiviral and immunomodulatory drugs. 3.6. To prevent disturbances in the microbiocenosis of the gastrointestinal tract during stress and during the adaptation period, lactobifid is used in the indicated dosages 2-3 days before the expected stressful situation (transportation, weaning, change of feed, etc.) and 2-3 days after the end of the stress. -factor a. 3.7. To increase the digestibility of feed for farm animals, lactobifid is used once a month for 3-4 days in the indicated dosages. 3.8. To prevent postpartum infections and increase the resistance of offspring, the drug is administered to pregnant animals once, 1 dose for every 10 kg of body weight (no more than 5 doses) for 3 days once a day. 3.9. There are no side effects or complications when using the drug lactobifide in accordance with the Instructions for Use. There are no contraindications for the use of the drug. 3.10. Animals are slaughtered after using the drug without restrictions. 3.11. If complications are detected in animals after using the drug, the use of this series is stopped and this is reported to the All-Russian State Research Institute for Control, Standardization and Certification of Veterinary Drugs of the Department of Veterinary Medicine of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Russian Federation (123022, Moscow, Zvenigorodskoye Shosse, 5, VGNKI) and the enterprise to the manufacturer, indicating the number of the batch that caused the complications, the number, date of state control and the nature of the complications. At the same time, samples of the drug are sent to VGNKI in the prescribed manner in accordance with the instructions of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation “On the procedure for filing complaints about veterinary drugs of domestic production and those purchased for import” dated 05/08/92 No. 22-7/28. 4. Precautionary measures When working with lactobifide, you should follow the general rules of personal hygiene and safety precautions provided for when working with veterinary drugs. The manual was developed by the All-Russian State Research Institute for Control, Standardization and Certification of Veterinary Drugs and VEDA LLC. Approved by the Council on Veterinary Drugs of the Veterinary Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Russia. Registration number PVR-2-4.9/00223 powder PVR-2-4.9/00224 tablets

Instructions for use

Lactobifide is taken orally:

• for medicinal purposes - twice a day, 0.5–1 tablet. (for kittens and adult cats, respectively) in 30–40 minutes. before meals for 5–10 days. After two weeks the course can be repeated;
• for prevention - 0.5–1 tablet. (for kittens and adult cats, respectively) once a day for 3–5 days. The course can be renewed regularly at intervals of 1 month.

Lactobifide is given to your pet by first dissolving it in drinking water or mixing it with a portion of food. If desired, you can prepare bio-yogurt:

1. Add 5 tablets of the drug to a glass of warm skim milk.
   

   At high temperatures (more than 38 °C) probiotics die.

2. Stir, close the lid and leave for a day in a dark place at +30 °C until the milk ripens.
3. Store the mixture for no more than a day.

Swallowing a tablet is a whole ordeal for a cat, so Lactobifid can be mixed with food or dissolved in water

Laktobifid can be used in conjunction with any feed and medications.

Reviews

Let's take a look at the reviews of lactobifide, most of which are positive.

• “The veterinarian recommended the drug when the cat’s stool “broke.” Due to the beneficial probiotic ingredients in the composition, the physiological functions of the body have improved. White tablets, small. They were given either separately or mixed with water and food, our little tummy ate them normally. It helped her after just two days of use. It cost about 81 rubles.”
• “After switching to new dry food, the kitten began to have diarrhea, and he constantly complained, meowing loudly. The belly was huge, we didn’t know how to help. After all, a day with diarrhea for a small four-legged dog is like 3-4 days for a person. Fatal consequences - dehydration, exhaustion, death. I bought lactobifide at the pharmacy, which restored digestive function; by the way, the kitten ate the drug itself and by the evening it was already running around happily. Then I gave it for a few more days - and used it more than once when changing food.”

It cannot be emphasized enough that strict adherence to the instructions and precise dosage will solve problems with the poor state of the pet’s intestinal microflora, the body’s resistance to bacterial, viral and pathogenic diseases, putrefactive microorganisms and strengthen its immune system.

Table: overview of Lactobifid analogues

Photo gallery: Lactobifid analogues

FortiFlora is a French-made product for adult cats and kittens. OLIN is an innovative probiotic of European quality.

Subtilis-Zh is available in the form of a suspension

Bifitrilak - probiotic in the form of granular powder

Probiotic Zoonorm contains black charcoal, which acts as a sorbent

Florentin is an Italian-made drug, produced in tablet and gel forms.

Composition and pharmacological properties

The effect of the dietary supplement is formed due to the complex of beneficial microorganisms included in its composition, pre-treated and thoroughly washed:

• lactobacilli;
• bifidobacteria;
• streptococci.

To activate and enhance the beneficial effects, auxiliary components have been introduced:

• specially prepared and purified starch;
• high quality lactose;
• powdered milk with a minimum concentration of fatty substances;
• calcium derivative (stearate).

The dog owner must know the energy value of the drug (about 375 kcal per 100 grams of product). This will help you determine the proportions correctly and not overfeed the dog. Per 100 g of Lactobifide there are 92 g of carbohydrates, 3 g of proteins and no more than 0.2 g of fat.

Advantages and disadvantages of Lactobifadol

The undoubted advantage of Lactobifadol is its low price with decent quality of the product. The cost of a probiotic in veterinary pharmacies is a little over one hundred rubles - this is quite inexpensive, considering the cost-effectiveness of the drug. A fifty-gram package of Lactobifadol is enough for a treatment course for one or even two adult cats. Human probiotics are several times more expensive with comparable effectiveness.

One packet of Lactobifadol is enough to improve the health of two cats

The advantages of Lactobifadol include its absolutely natural composition, which determines the safety of the product even for newborn kittens and pregnant cats. The drug has virtually no side effects and has no contraindications; it is recommended for use on animals of any age.

Lactobifadol combines well when used with other medications, including antibiotics. It has a neutral taste and odor, so even the most sensitive cats can easily consume it.

Against the background of such significant advantages, the disadvantages of Lactobifadol are insignificant. These include, in particular, the inconvenience of packaging and some difficulties in determining the exact single dose of the drug.