The modern French drug Quadricat for cats allows the formation of stable immunity to certain dangerous infectious diseases over a long period of time. Due to its unique composition, the product promotes the production of persistent antibodies in the cat’s body, allowing, in case of infection, to transfer the disease easily and without danger to life.
pharmachologic effect
The glycoprotein fraction that enters the body after vaccination provides lasting immunity 2-3 weeks after the vaccine is administered to the following diseases: rabies; calcivirosis; panleukopenia; herpes viral infections.
REFERENCE! The drug is used only for preventive purposes, stimulating the production of an immune response that is valid for 1 year. A vaccinated animal infected with one of the listed diseases tolerates it in a mild form, eliminating dangerous complications.
Virus prevention
Viruses of herpes and calcivirosis in a cat’s body can provoke:
- Conjunctivitis;
- Inflammation of the larynx, mucous membranes of internal organs and tonsils;
- Ulcers in the mouth, throat, stomach.
All diseases can become chronic, the treatment of which is a difficult task. The drug Quadricat allows you to prevent such dangerous illnesses.
Vaccine prevention helps to significantly reduce the likelihood of your pet becoming infected with herpes and calciviruses by forming natural immunity in the cat’s body.
Instructions for use
Before vaccination, it is important to make sure that there are no helminths. To do this, the pet is given anthelmintics 10 days before the procedure. When working with the drug at home: Remember that vaccinating 2 cats with 1 syringe is not acceptable. Use disposable instruments and maintain sterility. Mix the contents of 2 bottles. Fill the syringe with the liquid component by inserting the needle directly into the rubber stopper, and inject it into the bottle with the dry one. Shake the resulting solution vigorously until the dry ingredients are completely dissolved. Select and treat the injection site with an antiseptic. The resulting emulsion is injected into the thigh muscle or under the skin in the area of the shoulder blade.
REFERENCE! When receiving your first vaccination, trust your veterinarians. In case of an allergy to the incoming components, the pet will receive immediate first aid.
Within 2-3 weeks after vaccination, it is important to: exclude street walks and overexposure, which carry a risk of infection; monitor your diet and avoid overeating; protect your pet from overheating and drafts.
REFERENCE! Mandatory revaccination is carried out annually. Any deviation from this scheme is fraught with a decrease in efficiency. If you miss the scheduled vaccination date, it is important to vaccinate the animal on any upcoming day.
Analogs
Analogues of the Quadricate are:
- Nobivac;
- Multifel.
The choice of a replacement product should be made by a veterinarian.
Which vaccine is better: Novibak or Kvadrikat?
Kvadrikat is a means of single immunization of kittens starting from 3 months of age, as well as for adult animals.
The drug is practically harmless due to the fact that it does not contain live antibodies. This is what distinguishes Quadrikat both from Novibak and from many existing vaccination drugs.
Quadricate is chosen to minimize the load on the immune system, because a single use at the age of 4 months and then annually is considered to be significantly gentle on the pet’s body.
Dosage
The vaccine eliminates the need to calculate individual dosages, as it does not depend on age or breed characteristics. A single dose is represented by the contents of 2 bottles: liquid component “Corifelin”; dry component "Rabiffa-Feliniffa". The drug is available in 2 versions: 10 plastic packages containing 1 bottle of dry vaccine and 1 syringe with a liquid component; 50 vials with 2 types of vaccines, sealed with rubber stoppers and reinforced with aluminum caps. After mixing the components, the total dose volume is 1 ml.
Substitutes
Currently, Quadricat has stopped producing the vaccine, this is due to the transition to the production of other types of veterinary drugs. To vaccinate cats, you can use the same immunobiological preparations: against panleukopenia, calicivirosis and infectious rhinotracheitis - Purevax RCP, and against rabies - the Rabizin monovaccine for cats.
In addition, vaccines can serve as substitutes for Quadricat:
- Bioveta Biofel PCHR. Manufactured by the Czech pharmaceutical company Bioveta, the price of one dose of the drug is from 250 rubles;
- Nobivac Triket. Manufactured by Intervet (Holland), a company producing veterinary drugs, the price of one dose of the drug is about 500 rubles.
Contraindications and precautions
The main contraindications that exclude the use of the drug include: Long-term use of antibiotics. After treatment of a sick cat, the presence of 1 of the diseases preventable by the use of the vaccine should disappear. In this case, the infected pet will receive a serious blow to the weakened body, which will cause further complications. Infection with helminths. Any helminthiasis is a severe burden on the body, which excludes any vaccinations.
REFERENCE! The drug is suitable for vaccinating kittens over 3 months old, as well as pregnant and lactating cats.
Side effects include: Swelling. The local reaction goes away in 2-3 days without outside intervention. You will only need to seek veterinary help if the registration lasts longer or if you experience pain. Anaphylaxis. It is observed in a small number of animals and is eliminated by symptomatic treatment. For the safety of your pet, carry out self-vaccination only in case of revaccination. Do not forget that even weakened viruses are dangerous, so when working with the drug it is important to: use protective clothing (gown, gloves, closed glasses, trousers); prepare a first aid kit in advance in case of force majeure; wash your hands thoroughly after administering the vaccine; Immediately wash areas that have come into contact with vaccine components.
REFERENCE! A person who receives an accidental injection is treated with a 70% solution of ethyl alcohol at the injection site and taken to the nearest medical facility.
How is vaccination carried out?
The Quadrikat vaccine is available in semi-finished form, the packaging consists of two bottles:
- With white dry mixture, in crumbly form. The powder includes a panleukopenia virus deprived of virulence and a neutralized rabies virus.
- With oily liquid. It is a glycoprotein fraction of herpevirus with calcivirus antigen.
The bottles are sealed hermetically. The components should be mixed before injection. The mixed volume is 1 dose of vaccine intended for a 3 month old kitten.
The furry pet’s immunity does not develop immediately; it will take about 21 days. Stable immune protection lasts for one year. Experts advise carrying out the next vaccination in a year.
Before vaccinating a cat, deworming should be done. In order to prevent side effects, in particular an allergic reaction, the fluffy is given an antiallergic medicine before vaccination.
The drug can also be used for vaccination of pregnant cats.
If the scheduled vaccination coincides with the period when the cat is receiving antibiotic therapy, vaccination should be postponed for 3 weeks, allowing the body to recover.
After vaccination, during the noted period of immunity formation, it is necessary to exclude the pet from contact with other animals. When a vaccine is administered to an infected individual, the danger to life doubles.
Storage conditions
The drug is suitable for 2 years after production, provided that: the integrity of the bottles, stoppers and caps; compliance with storage temperature (2-8°); absence of mechanical impurities or mold; kept in a place protected from moisture and sunlight. Any deviation from the listed conditions or freezing of the vaccine involves discarding the drug with a preliminary 10-minute boiling. After disinfection of the incoming components, the vaccine is disposed of along with other household waste.
REFERENCE! After preparing the emulsion, the drug is used immediately, excluding further storage.
Side effects
Improper use of the Quadricat vaccine can cause dangerous negative reactions in cats. There is a possibility that the animal's skin will swell in the area where the injection was given, and there is also a risk of developing anaphylactic shock. To protect your pet, it is recommended to give it antihistamines immediately before the procedure. If the swelling does not go away for several days, your pet should be taken to the veterinarian. The “Quadricat” vaccine for cats was discontinued in 2021.
KotErvin prevention and treatment of urolithiasis for cats 3 bottles of 10 ml
DESCRIPTION
Kotervin® is a sterile infusion for oral use for the prevention and treatment of urological syndrome and urolithiasis in cats. The drug is a liquid from light yellow to brown; during storage, sediment may appear, which, when shaken, breaks down into a light, uniform cloud.
COMPOUND
Contains in 100 ml as active ingredients: knotweed herb - 1.5%, horsetail herb - 0.5%, knotweed herb - 0.5%, steelweed roots - 1.5%, and as an excipient - purified water – up to 100%.
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Kotervin® is a herbal medicine intended for the treatment of urinary tract diseases.
Kotervin® has saluretic (salt-removing), diuretic (diuretic) and anti-inflammatory effects. The medicinal plants included in the drug help dissolve stones (except oxalates).
An aqueous infusion of knotweed (Polygonum aviculare L., knotweed) and knotweed (Polygonum persicaria L.) herbs contains a complex of flavonoids, tannins, vitamins, and silicic acid compounds. An infusion of knotweed has diuretic properties, promotes the passage of stones in urolithiasis, has an anti-inflammatory effect, and improves the condition of capillary walls.
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense L.) contains water-soluble forms of silicic acid (up to 25%) and its complexes with organic compounds, flavonoids, triterpene saponins, which provide diuretic, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory effects in diseases of the bladder and urinary tract.
Water-soluble biologically active substances of the root of the field steelweed (Ononis arvensis L.) are isoflavone glycosides, saponins, triterpendiol (onocerol), tannins, organic acids, which normalize the tone of smooth muscles, reduce pain during spasms, and increase diuresis.
In terms of the degree of impact on the body, Kotervin® is classified as a low-hazard substance (hazard class 4 according to GOST 12.1.007-76). The drug does not have cumulative, embryotoxic or teratogenic properties.
DOSAGE AND APPLICATION
Cotervin® is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of urological syndrome and urolithiasis in cats.
Cotervin® is used orally for prophylactic purposes and to prevent relapses of the disease in a daily dose of 2-4 ml per animal for 5-7 days. The course of treatment is repeated every 3-4 months.
For the treatment of urological syndrome and the initial stages of urolithiasis, Cotervin® is used 2-4 ml orally 2 times a day for 5-7 days. The use of the drug must be combined with the use of symptomatic drugs. If the animal does not urinate spontaneously, in addition to oral administration, the drug is administered into the bladder (after evacuation of urine) using a catheter, 10-16 ml once every two days.
Kotervin® does not contain preservatives, therefore, when using it, the following requirements must be observed: for oral use, uncork the bottle, put a dropper cap on its neck and introduce the drug into the oral cavity by pressing (3 times) on the pipette, or drink the drug from a teaspoon (0 ,5 spoons). You can add Kotervin® to drinking water or milk. The remaining drug can be stored in the refrigerator for 7 days without removing the dropper cap.
When introducing the drug into the bladder, in order to avoid contamination, 10-16 ml of Cotervin® is taken from an unopened bottle with a syringe with a sterile needle, then the needle is replaced with a sterile catheter and injected into the bladder. Before use, the drug should be warmed to room temperature and shaken.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
No overdose symptoms were identified.
The specific effects of the drug upon first administration or upon its withdrawal have not been established.
If one or more doses of the drug are missed, treatment should be resumed as soon as possible at the prescribed dosage and regimen.
There is no information about the incompatibility of the drug Kotervin® with other drugs.
The drug is not intended for use in productive animals.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Contraindications to the use of Cotervin® are individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug and acute renal failure.
SIDE EFFECTS
As a rule, there are no side effects or complications when using Kotervin® in accordance with the instructions. In case of increased individual sensitivity of the animal to the components of the drug and the appearance of adverse reactions, the use of the drug is stopped and desensitizing or symptomatic therapy is carried out.
SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE
Kotervin® is stored in sealed manufacturer's packaging separately from food and feed, in a dry place protected from direct sunlight at a temperature of 0°C to 25°C.
The shelf life of the medicinal product, subject to storage conditions, is 1 year from the date of production. After opening the package, the drug can be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature of 2°C to 8°C for 7 days.
PACKAGE
Cotervin® is produced in the form of a sterile solution, packaged in glass bottles of 10 ml. Three bottles of the drug, a dropper cap or a dispenser syringe, together with instructions for use, are placed in a cardboard box.
