Indications for use and mechanism of action
Vitafel for cats is widely used for the prevention and treatment of the following infectious diseases:
- herpetic conjunctivitis;
- chladimiosis;
- infectious rhinotracheitis;
- calicivirus;
- panleukopenia, etc.
Vitafel S for cats acts against viral diseases
The drug allows you to provide the animal with passive immunity. The product is actively used for preventive purposes for animals that are at risk of contracting an infection through contact with sick animals. The drug is also administered to cats and kittens going for sale and moving to a new place of residence.
This is also necessary for animals attending exhibitions and other public events. It is important to administer Vitafel C to kittens from a shelter and kittens born from suspicious cats. Vitafel globulin for cats is produced with instructions.
For your information! This serum differs from vaccines in containing real antibodies. Penetrating into the body, these compounds immediately begin to work. After administering the product, the pet may be weak and irritable for the first time. After 2 days, his condition will improve, and there will be no trace of the previous symptoms.
Cats that were treated with the drug for prophylactic purposes acquired passive immunity within 12 hours. As a result, it remains in the animal’s body for 2 weeks. After the body's defenses have expired, the vaccine must be injected.
Injecting the drug with a syringe to a kitten
Important! The drug can be used only as prescribed by a veterinarian after examination and diagnosis.
When to use serum
The product is a serum. It is obtained from donors whose bodies have developed antibodies after infection. The drug is used to treat calicivirus, chlamydia, herpetic conjunctivitis, and panleukopenia in cats. What these diseases have in common is that even after vaccination the animal can become infected. It is also used for prevention in nurseries so that the disease is not transmitted to healthy pets. It has been successfully used to strengthen the immune system of cats after birth. It won’t hurt to use it before furry puppies take part in exhibitions.
At birth, the baby receives immunity from the vaccinated mother. If the mother stops feeding the kitten before it is 3 months old, it may well be infected. It's too early to get vaccinated. It is during this period that Vitafel-S can be given. The serum will keep the kitten healthy until the time when vaccination can be done.
When you plan to mate, this is the time to use the drug.
However, the remedy is not a panacea for all ills and is not even a cure for viral diseases. Essentially, these are several antibodies that have been given the task of finding the antigen of the virus, connecting with it and destroying it. This antibody complex is called immunoglobulin serum.
"Vitafel" is used mainly for kittens and for adults if infection is suspected.
Animal owners should understand that the use of serum does not protect 100% from infection, so there is no need to refuse vaccinations.
Release form and composition of the drug
Vitafel is made on the basis of gamma and betaglobulin fractions, which are obtained from the blood serum of donor cats that have undergone the immunization procedure. The product is produced in the form of serum and immunoglobulin. In the first case, not only fractions are added to the composition, but also various impurities, which allow achieving better results. The following forms of medication are common:
- nasal drops;
- eye drops;
- suspension for injection.
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Serum looks like a yellow transparent liquid, and immunoglobulin looks like colorless or light yellow. Types of the drug have similar effects. There is no smell. Suspensions for injection are packaged in ampoules of 1 ml, which is equal to one dose. During storage, if a sediment appears, the drug is shaken, after which it disappears.
Note! This drug is designed to combat one or several diseases at once.
The label indicates this information.
Analogs
For cats, Vitafel is considered one of the best remedies, but not everyone can afford the purchase, especially if several pets have to be treated at once. It is not surprising that many are looking for analogues at a more reasonable price.
Among the drugs for cats with a similar effect are:
- Globfel. Immunomodulator for the treatment and prevention of many dangerous feline infections. Indications for use are similar. Available in serum form. It is administered subcutaneously using an injection. A single dose is 1 ml. During treatment, 3-4 injections are given with an interval of at least 12 hours. If the animal's weight is over 10 kg, the dose is doubled. Against the background of the main treatment, it is used in parallel with antibiotics, probiotics, and vitamin complexes. The package contains 10 ampoules. Each of them costs an average of 250 rubles. The drug is sold through veterinary pharmacies and the Internet at a lower price than Vitafel.
- Imunofan. It has a pronounced immunostimulating, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and antioxidant effect. Prevents tumor formation. Available in the form of an injection solution, suppository, nasal spray. For cats, a solution is used. Packaged in clear glass ampoules. The course of treatment is 4 doses, duration is 8 days. There are 5 ampoules in a package. The average price is 490 rubles, respectively, 1 ampoule costs 98 rubles.
- Fosprenil. An antiviral drug with pronounced immunomodulatory properties. Available in the form of an injection solution, packaged in plastic bottles. The drug is administered by injection or orally. The duration of treatment for a viral infection is about 7 days. A bottle with a capacity of 10 ml costs about 200 rubles.
Vitafel S for cats: instructions for use and dosage
Drontal for cats: instructions for use
Based on the disease, different medicinal forms of the drug are used. To prevent and treat conjunctivitis, eye drops are used. The course of treatment is prescribed individually. On average it takes 3-5 days. Adults are allowed to instill 2 drops into each eye 2 times a day.
Rhinitis is treated with nasal drops. For cats, 1-3 drops are dripped into each nasal opening 2 or 3 times a day, and for kittens - 1 drop.
The product in the form of a suspension is injected subcutaneously under the withers. The dosage is calculated taking into account the age and weight of the animal:
- 1 ml of product for kittens and individuals less than 10 kg;
- 2 ml of the drug, 1 ml per day for felines weighing more than 10 kg.
Before injecting the drug under the skin, it is recommended to learn how to do it correctly.
- Open the ampoule with the medicine, shaking it well beforehand.
- Draw 1 ml of medicine into the syringe, treating your hands with an antiseptic.
- Place the animal on a table or on the floor. Stand behind or to the side.
- Hold your pet firmly while administering the substance. It must happen slowly. At this point, the cat may feel a slight pain and twitch.
- Pull out the needle while holding the skin. No additional treatment is required at the injection site.
It is better to use a disposable syringe to administer the drug.
Feedback from cat owners
You can leave your comments about the drug "Vitafel", your feedback will be valuable for other users!
Marina:
“We picked up a kitten from the street, went to the veterinarian to examine it, and found a virus in its blood, presumably panleukopenia. They prescribed the drug Vitafel and said that Vitafel is a very effective remedy for cats. Along with this, they also injected me with antibiotics. Overall, the kitten seems to have recovered. But I am more inclined to believe that antibiotics helped. After reading the instructions carefully, I noticed that immunity to the disease increases temporarily. The most effective period is 1 month. Then the cat may get sick again. I don’t know, but in my opinion, the drug is useless. Or it's very expensive. His price is half that. It is used as an additional remedy to the main therapy.”
Olga:
“I give Vitafel to cats on my own, without any recommendation from a veterinarian, to prevent viral infections. I read about the drug Vitafel on the Internet. I noticed that it works well. Cats do not get sick in the winter, rainy season, and are periodically outside among other animals. But if it happens that the animal gets sick, giving medicine is useless. The drug Vitafel does not contain antiviral components, and strengthening the immune system in this case can be done using less expensive means. In general, I had a good impression about the drug Vitafel.”
Caroline:
“I would like to note that Vitafel does not contain any components that cause adverse reactions in cats. However, its incorrect use can still cause harm to health. I mean the situation when, without the result of a blood test and a visit to the veterinarian, they begin independent treatment. The presence of the virus in the cat’s body in the incubation stage does not allow injection. Because it provokes complications of the disease. Therefore, do not be tempted by the lack of side effects, do not self-medicate. Otherwise, the cat risks simply dying.”
Contraindications and side effects
Inspector drops for cats: instructions for use
From the studies conducted, it is known that the drug is characterized by the absence of side effects and contraindications. It is suitable for newborn kittens, pregnant and lactating cats. The problem can only arise due to the individual sensitivity of the animal to some component of the drug. In this case, an allergic reaction may occur after taking the product. Then you should forget about using serum in the future to avoid anaphylaxis. You can get rid of allergy symptoms by:
- tavegil;
- diphenhydramine;
- suprastina.
For animals with a high sensitivity threshold, the dose of the drug is divided into 4 parts. One dose will be 0.25 ml, each should be administered every 30 minutes.
Suprastin will help at the first signs of an allergy to the drug
Compatibility with other drugs
Quite often, Vitafel serum for cats is prescribed along with vitamin complexes, antibiotics, anti-viral drugs or immunomodulators. Therefore, there is no need to worry about the compatibility of globulin with these medications.
When using serum with antihistamines in animals with weak immune systems, the risk of allergic reactions is reduced.
Did you know? In one of the veterinary clinics in Poland there lives a cat named Rademenes, who treats animals. Several years ago he came to this clinic as a patient with severe pneumonia. Doctors saved the animal, it remained to live in the clinic and now helps doctors treat other patients: it lies down next to them and hugs them.
special instructions
Vitafel is a non-toxic and safe product. But there are some recommendations that should be followed:
- Presence of sediment, mold and other unnecessary impurities should not be allowed;
- if the serum gets into your eyes, skin or mucous membranes, wash it off under running water;
- Do not use the product after the expiration date or if the packaging is noticeably damaged;
- It is recommended to throw away the drug whose liquid has changed color or become cloudy;
- storage conditions must be observed.
Important! It is recommended to discard an open ampoule of medicine that has not been used during the day.
Advantages and disadvantages of the drug
Vitafel globulin for cats has the following advantages:
- variety of forms of application;
- providing passive immunity for 14 days to animals of any breed;
- serum can be given to kittens;
- fast action;
- prophylactic and therapeutic agent;
- harmlessness;
- combination with other drugs.
Among the main disadvantages are the high price, painful injections, slight redness and the likelihood of developing allergies in some individuals.
Owner reviews
Oksana, chinchilla owner:
“Our beauty has an attractive silver coat, which is why we often participate in dog shows. On the advice of a friend, I use Vitafel serum for prevention. Fira always tolerates injections well, although they are painful. To make amends, I always treat her with a piece of liver or other delicacies. We give injections together with my husband: he holds, and I inject.”
Nadezhda, owner of a 5-month-old kitten:
“After our cat came into contact with a neighbor’s cat suffering from plague, we were given an injection of Vitafel-S. In just a couple of hours, severe pain developed in my back. Jack stopped playing, lay motionless, and his temperature rose. I contacted the veterinarian, he said that it was an allergic reaction, and recommended using Suprastin or Diphenhydramine. After Diphenhydramine, the cat felt better. We used globulin before, there were no side effects.”
Svetlana, owner of a cat and kittens:
“My husband found a cat with kittens in the yard of our house. The poor animals were hungry and tortured, so he took them home. At home we noticed that the cat’s nose was constantly running. On the advice of a friend who works as a veterinarian, we gave three injections of Vitafel. Within a couple of days the animal began to recover, play with the kids and eat well. The nasal discharge has stopped."
Veterinarian's opinion
Veterinarians confirm the absence of negatively affecting the animal’s body in the composition of the medicine. Among similar drugs, this remedy is known for its high effectiveness, so it is the most popular. Experts say that it is excellent for stopping the development of serious diseases.
Important! A pet can experience anaphylactic shock only if the owner chooses to carry out treatment on his own without consulting a veterinarian.
