What are the benefits of Catozal for dogs?

Catozal is an excellent drug for maintaining and improving animal health. This is a complex medicine that normalizes metabolic processes, improves health and improves immunity in animals.

Many dog ​​lovers praise it almost as a panacea. But it's not that simple. This is a serious medicine that cannot be stuffed mindlessly: sometimes its use is harmful.

In the article I looked at: what is the principle of action, in which cases its use is useful and in which it is harmful, what side effects it can cause. He also provided popular schemes for using catozal for dogs and a list of analogues. At the end of the review you will find reviews from dog owners and tips on using the medication.

Release form and composition

Catosal is a development of Bayer, an American pharmaceutical company with a worldwide reputation.
The drug works due to two components:

• butophosphamide – 10.0 g/1 ml;
• cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) – 0.005 g/1 ml.

This is an injection solution, which is produced in 100 ml bottles. One bottle costs on average 900 rubles.

Indications for use

Catozal has a wide range of uses in veterinary medicine. It is used as a stimulant and tonic for metabolic disorders and diseases of various etiologies. So, drugs are prescribed:

• to speed up recovery for any pathologies;
• for metabolic disorders;
• for anemia of any origin, in particular with a lack of magnesium and calcium;
• to improve the fertility of females and males;
• during pregnancy and the postpartum period for the prevention and treatment of complications, as well as to speed up recovery;
• to stimulate the growth of young animals, especially weak, premature and low-weight ones;
• under increased loads and stress;
• to improve liver function;
• as an adjuvant for intoxication, viral, bacterial and fungal infections.

Catosal accelerates the recovery and recovery of the animal, increases its resistance to diseases, and reduces the risk of relapses. But it is not an independent drug for treatment: it is used only as part of complex therapy.

Features of application

Ketozal is an injection solution that can be administered subcutaneously, intramuscularly or intravenously. When prescribing a medicine, the veterinarian draws up a treatment regimen and determines the dosage based on the pathology, the characteristics of the disease, and the weight of the pet. For dogs it is 2.5-5 ml (1-3 ml per 10 kg of body weight).

General recommendations for the use of the medicine are contained in the instructions: Catozal is administered 1-2 times with an interval of 7 days, however, in practice, the veterinarian draws up an individual treatment regimen that takes into account many factors:

• to prevent and reduce the effects of stress, restore the body after increased physical activity, accelerate recovery in the postoperative period, increase the chances of fertilization in females - 1-2 injections are prescribed with an interval of 2-7 days;

• for the purpose of normalizing metabolic processes, for skin lesions, for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases during exacerbations, for correcting behavior, eliminating nervousness - the course is from 5 to 10 injections with an interval of 3-5 days. Treatment can be continued for up to 1 month;

• in the treatment of viral and infectious diseases, serious pathologies of internal organs and systems, severe chronic and acute diseases - daily.

How it works

Taking it has a positive effect on all organs and systems of the body. It normalizes metabolic and regenerative processes, stimulates the growth of dogs, and increases resistance to adverse external factors.

The complex effect of the drug is due to its constituent components.

Butaphosphan is a unique substance discovered by Bayer specialists. The component is now used by other pharmaceutical companies: no equally effective and safe analogues have been found. The product is an organic phosphorus compound, which, unlike inorganic ones, does not accumulate in the body and does not lead to serious side effects.

The effect of butaphosphamide on the animal body is difficult to overestimate. He:

• stimulates energy metabolism by improving the utilization of glucose in the blood;
• accelerates metabolic processes;
• improves liver function;
• increases the body's resistance;
• stimulates smooth muscles;
• restores the heart muscle;
• normalizes cortisol levels in the blood;
• stimulates bone tissue production;
• accelerates the growth, development and recovery of pets by stimulating protein synthesis.

Cyanocobalamin, also known as vitamin B12, has the following beneficial effects:

• stimulates hematopoietic processes;
• promotes the production of creatine;
• participates in the metabolism of carboxylic acids and fat;
• improves food digestibility;
• promotes methionine synthesis;
• normalizes the state of the nervous system.

Properties and pharmacodynamics

Catosal contains phosphorus-containing compounds. Thanks to its balanced biochemical composition, the drug increases the resistance of the animal’s body, activates immune defense, and replenishes the lack of nutrients, vitamins, proteins, minerals, fats, and essential amino acids.

The drug Catozal normalizes protein, lipid, and carbohydrate metabolism in the body of warm-blooded animals. The active substances of the stimulating medicine promote the growth and development of young cattle, fur-bearing animals, cats, and dogs.

Catozal is prescribed to small kittens for growth, development, and strengthening the immune system.

Important! After taking the drug, the animal’s body is less vulnerable to the effects of various unfavorable factors, viruses, bacteria.

Catozal has tonic properties and has a beneficial effect on internal organs and body systems.

Instructions for use and dosage

Catosal is used for injection: subcutaneous, intramuscular or intravenous. The minimum dosage for dogs is 0.5 ml, the maximum is 5 ml. On average, pets are administered 1-3 ml per 10 kg of weight.

The standard dosage regimen is two doses, with a break of a week. However, there are modifications to the technique:

1. One or two injections with an interval of 2-7 days. This regimen is used during stress and increased workload, before exhibitions and competitions, loss of appetite, after operations and to stimulate fertility.
2. 5-10-fold course with a break between each injection of 1-3 days. Used to improve metabolic processes, the condition of the skin and coat, correct psychological problems, and in the treatment of exacerbations of chronic pathologies.
3. Daily intake. Indicated for severe dog conditions: infections, serious pathologies, severe metabolic disorders.

The indicated regimens and dosages are approximate. The exact course of treatment is selected by the veterinarian for each dog, based on the severity of the disease, the animal’s condition, weight and body characteristics.

Features of application, treatment and prevention regimens

When using the drug for the treatment of pathological conditions in animals, it is necessary to control the content of calcium and phosphorus in the blood (biochemical blood test).

Contraindications must be taken into account (CKD, urolithiasis and other kidney diseases, the presence of neoplasms, oncology or prerequisites for it).

Use with caution for older animals, as well as for weakened patients with a protracted, chronic course of the disease.

Use in dogs

"Katozal" for dogs is used in an average dosage:

1. 0.3 – 0.5 ml for animals weighing up to kg;
2. 1.0 – 2.0 ml for animals weighing up to 20 kg;
3. 1.0 ml per 10 kg of weight, for animals weighing more than 20 kg.

• For preventive purposes (raising general tone, improving metabolic processes and general condition, preparing for exhibitions) a course is administered for three to five days in a row, once or twice a year.
• For severe physical activity - four to five injections, once a day, 2 to 3 times a year.
• For puppies, to normalize the calcium-phosphorus balance, during the period of active growth and change of teeth (age 3 - 4 months) - five to seven injections, once a day.
• In combination with other medications, as maintenance therapy, in the treatment of infectious diseases of various origins: five to seven injections, once a day.
• In the treatment of skin diseases, disorders of the musculoskeletal system: as prescribed and in a course determined by the attending physician.
• For general stimulation and increased resistance to stress during transportation: once, a day or 2 - 3 hours before the trip.
• To prevent postpartum complications: five injections, one to two weeks before the expected birth.
• In combination with specific drugs (“oxytocin” and others) to intensify labor and increase milk production: once.

For cats

"Katozal" for cats is used according to regimens similar to those used in dogs, in the dosage:

• 0.3 – 0.5 ml up to kg weight;
• 0.7 – 1.0 ml for an average cat (3 – 4 kg of weight);
• 1.5 – 2.5 ml for large cats (weight more than five kg).

For pigs

“Katozal” is used for pigs for the following purposes:

• Increased offspring survival;
• Prevention of postpartum pathologies;
• Increased weight gain in piglets;
• In the complex of treatment of infectious diseases.

Dosage from 2.5 ml per piglets, up to one milliliter per 10 kg of weight, for weights over 30 kg. Three to five injections.

For cattle

"Katozal" for cattle is used for the following purposes:

1. Increased weight gain in young animals.
2. Improved productivity in cows.
3. Prevention of postpartum pathologies and activation of labor.
4. Prevention of the development of ketosis and, as a result, a decrease in the productivity of cows.
5. Increasing the efficiency of using stud bulls.
6. The average dosage is from 10 ml for calves, up to 25 cc for bulls and cows, from three to five injections, once a day.
7. To prevent the development of ketosis, it is pierced intramuscularly, once a day, for five days in a row, at a dose of 25.0 cc, a week after calving.
8. To prevent postpartum diseases, a course of two injections is administered, with an interval of 7 days, at a dose of 30 cubic meters, intramuscularly, 35 and, respectively, 28 days before calving.
9. To improve labor: once, intramuscularly, in a dose of 25.0 ml.

For horses

Horses are used for the following purposes:

• Prevention of the development of metabolic disorders in large foals (rickets, coordination problems, etc.), stimulation of metabolic processes during active growth (up to one and a half years). Dosage from five ml for groomed foals, up to 20.0 - 25.0 ml for adults. A course of three to five injections, intramuscularly, once a day.
• Increasing general tone and metabolic processes during preparation for competitions and in the recovery period after performances. Doses: 15.0 – 20.0 ml, intramuscularly, once a day, 3 injections.
• Prevention of postpartum complications in mares (20.0 ml, intramuscularly, once a day, two injections, with an interval of 7 days, five weeks before the expected birth), as well as for stimulation of labor (20.0 - 2.5 ml once).
• In the complex treatment of infectious diseases and pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. As prescribed by the attending veterinarian.

For the birds

It is applied for:

• Acceleration of growth of broilers and chickens (1.0 - 1.5 ml per one liter of drinking water).
• Increasing general tone and egg production, accelerating growth, preventing pecking, broilers and laying hens (2.0 - 3.0 ml per liter of drinking water).
• Parrots:
• To increase general tone and activate metabolic processes (0.5 ml orally or in drinking water), one to three days in a row.
• In the complex of treatment of various pathologies (0.5 ml - orally, once a day or in drinking water, five days in a row).

Analogues of the drug

Catozal has many substitute drugs with identical composition and medications with similar therapeutic effects. Full synonyms are 1.5-2 times cheaper than the original drug, but, unfortunately, they are produced in Ukraine or Belarus, and are poorly distributed in Russia. But, if you get them, feel free to use them: the drugs differ only in price, but act equally effectively.

Instructions for use of the veterinary drug Catozal

According to the manufacturer's instructions, Katozal can be used for cows and bulls, goats, pigs, rabbits, cats, dogs, chickens, and parrots. The medicine can be used for animals of any age, as it does not have a toxic effect.

The dosage of Catosal depends on the specific type of animal. During treatment with the drug, it is necessary to monitor the levels of phosphorus and calcium in the blood using a biochemical blood test.

Catozal is used with extreme caution for weakened, emaciated or elderly animals.

For cattle

Instructions for the use of Catozal for cattle recommend the use of this drug to increase the productivity of cows, improve weight gain in young animals, stimulate labor and prevent postpartum complications.

Methods of using veterinary drug :

• strengthening the immune system and stimulating the growth of calves – 10 ml, one injection per day for 4-5 days;
• for adult cows and bulls, the dosage increases to 25 ml;
• preventing the development of ketosis – 25 ml once a day for 5 days;
• stimulation of labor - a single injection in a dosage of 25 ml;
• prevention of postpartum complications - injection in a dosage of 30 ml 35 days, then 28 days before calving.

Catosal injections help increase fertility, increasing the success rate of the first insemination by 25%. In addition, the veterinary product improves the average daily milk yield by no less than 12.8%.

For goats

Catozal for goats is used to increase immunity, improve metabolic processes and increase daily milk yield. The dosage of the drug for kids is 1.5-2.5 ml, for adult goats – 2.5-7.8 ml. For long-term treatment of chronic diseases, the dose is reduced by 2 times.

A similar dose of Catosal is used for the treatment and prevention of various diseases in sheep and lambs.

For pigs

The veterinary drug Catozal is used to increase survival and improve weight gain in young pigs. The medicine is also prescribed to prevent complications after childbirth and infectious diseases.

Piglets are prescribed a dosage of 2.5 ml. For adult pigs, the dose is increased to 10 ml. Injections are administered up to 5 times.

For dogs

The drug is administered to dogs subcutaneously or intramuscularly.

The dosage of Catosal for dogs depends on their body weight:

• up to 1 kg – 0.3-0.5 ml;
• up to 20 kg – 0.5-2 ml;
• more than 25 kg - 0.1 ml per 1 kg of body weight.

To strengthen the immune system, restore the body, improve metabolism and prepare for exhibitions, Katozal is used in a course for 5 days, no more than 2 times a year. If the animal is physically active, the medicine can be used three times a year.

For puppies to normalize metabolism, strengthen teeth and bones, Catozal is prescribed 1 injection for 6-7 days. The same dosage is used in the complex treatment of diseases of infectious origin.

The medicine helps reduce stress when traveling. To do this, the dog is given an injection 12-24 hours before the trip. Catozal injections are given to pregnant females 7-10 days before the expected birth to prevent postpartum complications.

For cats

The drug is prescribed to pregnant and lactating cats, as well as growing kittens to strengthen the immune system. The dosage of Catozal for cats is selected individually depending on the weight of the animal.

For cats weighing up to 1 kg, injections with 0.4-0.6 ml of the drug are prescribed; for animals weighing 3-4 kg, the dosage is increased to 0.8-1 ml. Large cats weighing more than 5 kg are prescribed 2-2.8 ml of medication. Instructions for use of Catosal for rabbits recommend using a dosage similar to the treatment of cats.

For parrots

Catozal is prescribed to parrots, as well as poultry - chickens, ducks, geese.

Medicine is added to drinking water:

• to accelerate the growth of chickens, the dosage of the drug is used - 1-1.5 ml per 1 liter of water;
• to stimulate growth, to prevent pecking - 2 ml per 1 liter of water;
• to increase egg production in laying hens - 3 ml per 1 liter of water.

Instructions for use of Catozal for parrots recommend using a dosage of 0.5 ml. The medicine can be added to drinking water or poured inside. The course of treatment is from 1 to 5 days. Catozal is prescribed to parrots both to strengthen the immune system and in the complex treatment of many diseases.

Catozal is a veterinary drug with complex action. It helps strengthen the immune system, improve metabolism, and restore the body after difficult childbirth, operations or long-term illnesses. The medicine is widely used in veterinary practice, as it is not addictive and has no toxic effects.

Owner reviews

Valentin: “My St. Bernard always gets eczema, usually in the fall and spring. Therefore, for several years now I have been conducting a ten-day course during these seasons. Works great, no side effects. I advise all dog lovers to keep this drug in their first aid kit and use it for prevention.”

Victoria: “I met Katozal 5 years ago, when my dog ​​had postpartum titania. Injected in combination with calcium gluconate. The dog recovered rapidly. Since then I have kept the medicine on hand: I give it for poisoning or indigestion. This is a universal drug, I recommend it to everyone.”

Nata: “I want to share my sad experience and warn others. We were carrying puppies for docking and the vet noticed that one male was developmentally delayed. I recommended that the entire litter be injected with Catozal for a week. After the first injection, half an hour later, I went to see the little ones with my mother and was stunned: the children were lying in rags, convulsively stretching their paws in pain, their tongues were hanging out and not even squeaking. In horror, I called the doctor, who was also shocked. He said it was a rare case of allergies. I immediately gave everyone Gluconate and Diphenhydramine, the symptoms disappeared, the babies began to move, but cried a lot. During the night, 2 babies died: those who were stronger and healthier survived. But for a long time they complained about their tummies.”

Answers to frequently asked questions

Is it possible to take Catozal instead of injections? And what dose should I give in this case?

You can use drugs in this way, there will be no harm. But the effect will decrease. The dosage remains standard.

Do I need to change the dosage and course of administration for older dogs?

No, they stick to standard schemes.

Is it allowed to give medicine for inoperable tumors?

Tumors, malignant and benign, also feed on amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Consumption of Catozal can provoke their growth. Therefore, only the doctor determines the need for use: but most veterinarians consider the use of the medication in such cases undesirable.