"Previcox" for dogs: instructions, indications, reviews

The preparation "Previcox" for dogs, the instruction on which application will be presented further in the article, is an anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic. It acts quickly and effectively, than it has gained popularity among veterinarians, and among owners of four-legged pets.

Composition of the preparation "Previcox"

The named preparation is issued in the form of round beige tablets which pack in aluminum blisters on 10 pieces and pack three blisters (30 tablets) in cardboard boxes. The packaging must also include instructions for use.

As active substance in the composition of tablets "Previkoks 227" (as its concentration in this drug is indicated) is included in the composition of phyrocoxib. It has a selective effect on cyclooxygenase-2, an enzyme that is formed in acute inflammation in large quantities and catalyzes the biosynthesis of prostanoids. Thus, the development of the inflammatory process occurs. In addition, the named drug has local antipyretic properties and the ability to reduce pain sensitivity in patients.

It should be noted that the "Previcox" tablets have an aroma of smoked meat that is tempting for dogs, which makes their reception problem-free, as the animal eats the proposed medicine willingly.

How to give a pill to a dog

But before we continue the story about the drug, we will still focus on how to properly give the drug to the dog. Because of this depends on her health and even life.

If the pet refuses the proposed medicine, the owners can resort to two ways of fulfilling the veterinarian's instructions.

Try to crush the tablet (unless it's a capsule or dragee) and add it to your pet's favorite treat. Or dissolve in a small amount of water, and then simply pour the solution into her mouth. Now tell you how to give the pill to the dog as a whole.

1. If before you a capsule or dragee, this means that they must be dissolved and absorbed only in the digestive tract, so in order not to violate the rules of reception, try to give them to the dog as a whole. To do this, by standing behind (the animal's head should be between your legs), put your fingers between the dog's root teeth and open his mouth, and put the medicine on the root of the tongue with the second hand.
2. Quickly close your mouth and grab it, not letting you spit out the pill.
3. Lift the dog's muzzle and stroke her neck from top to bottom with an Adam's apple. So you make the animal swallow the medicine. Do not forget to praise it!

Now back to the analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent "Previcox".

In what cases are prescribing tablets "Previcox" for dogs

The instruction to the described preparation says that it is prescribed in cases when the dog has such diseases as osteochondrosis, osteoarthritis (destruction of joints in the paws), dysplasia (destruction of the hip joints) or myositis (inflammation of the muscle tissue).

It can be used as a remedy from the age of 10 weeks. The main thing is that the body weight of the puppy exceeds three kilograms.

Symptoms of diseases in which a dog may need "Previcox" tablets

The drug "Previcox" for dogs, the instruction to which is offered to your attention, is most often prescribed for various pathologies of bone and muscle tissues, accompanied by pain and fever. We have indicated their names above, and now we want to list the main signs that signal that your pet has problems with joints or skeleton.

• The dog has trouble getting up after a long rest or a night's sleep.
• A pet is often easier to lie or stand than to sit.
• The animal can hardly climb the stairs.
• It protects any paw (depending on the area of the lesion) or whimsies and strains, if you touch his thigh.

If the dog swells up the muscles, the temperature rises, breathing becomes quicker, and it begins to limp, then the development of myositis is quite possible.

For any of these symptoms, you should always contact the veterinarian to prevent the disease from developing.

Features of the drug

If, to alleviate the condition of the dog in combination with other drugs, she was prescribed "Previcox", then in the course of its use it is necessary to follow the dosage indicated by the doctor. It is 5 mg per kilogram of animal weight.

If the dog weighs from 3 to 15 kg, it is usually prescribed the drug "Previcox 57", at a dosage of half a tablet (at a weight of 3-5.5 kg) to 1.5 tablets (with a weight of 10.1-15 kg ). Tablets with a higher concentration of active ingredient (meaning 227 mg) are assigned to a larger animal. At a weight of 15.1 to 22 kg - 0.5 tablets, up to 45 kg - one, up to 68 kg - one and a half and the largest, from 68 kg - 2 tablets.

The duration of treatment depends on the condition of the animal. If the course exceeds 3 months, the dog should be regularly shown to a specialist.

Contraindications

Attached to the tablets "Previcox" for dogs, the instruction indicates that the drug can not be used to treat nursing bitches and puppies under 10 weeks of age. It is contraindicated in animals suffering from any blood diseases, gastric bleeding, hemorrhagic syndrome, and severe forms of renal or hepatic insufficiency.

The described drug can not be taken with medicines belonging to the same group of medicines.

Possible side effects

As a rule, the use of the preparation "Previkoks 227" does not cause any complications or side effects, but in some cases, the animal may experience diarrhea, accompanied by vomiting and irritation of the gastric mucosa. As a rule, these signs disappear spontaneously.

If they persist, in addition, the dog has blood in the feces, and the skin shows signs of an allergic reaction, then the use of this drug should be stopped immediately and consult a doctor.

Feedback on the use of tablets

The reviews available on Previcox tablets are generally positive. Specialists, for example, are advised to give their dog this remedy before the planned operation (for 2 hours) in order to relieve painful feelings. In the postoperative period also follows once a day, for three days, give the animal the drug "Previcox".

The owners of dogs amicably emphasize the effectiveness and good tolerance of the animals named means. But they also warn of mandatory compliance with the prescribed dose.

Signs of overdose, as a rule, are salivary salivation in the dog, apathy and upset of the stool. But, fortunately, these conditions do not require special therapeutic actions and pass independently, against the background of a temporary withdrawal of the medication.

How much is the drug

Currently, the tablets "Previcox" price set at around 4000 rubles. (At a concentration of 227 mg) and 700 rubles. (At a concentration of 57 mg).

This drug is quite popular, so it can be easily purchased in all veterinary drugstores of the Russian Federation. But still, despite the relative safety of the described remedy and effectiveness in terms of anesthesia, you should not use it without consulting a specialist. You can cause irreparable harm to your pet's health!