A new generation probiotic, veterinary dietary supplement Vetom for cats and other domestic animals is widely used as a therapeutic and prophylactic agent. This natural biological product restores the normal balance of the microflora of the stomach and intestines, improves metabolism, and has immunomodulatory properties. The result of its use is good digestion, excellent health, activity and beautiful appearance of the animal.
History of the drug's creation
Vetom for cats is a probiotic that improves intestinal microflora. The founder of the idea of the health benefits of microbes was I.I. Mechnikov. He argued that immunity depends on the state of the intestinal microflora. But scientific research into this issue began much later.
Probiotics protect your cat's immune system
The first experiments to create a drug based on bacteria of the genus Bacillus and, in particular, Bacillus subtilis took place during the Second World War. Soviet scientists paid more careful attention to this work in the post-war period.
The goal of scientific research was to create a drug that stimulates the immunity of humans and animals, as well as suppresses the growth and activity of putrefactive and pathogenic microorganisms. Scientific experiments were carried out at the Kiev Institute of Microbiology named after. Zabolotny under the guidance of Professor V.V. Smirnova.
During long-term observations, scientists selected bacteria that benefit the body. Experts have created several drugs containing beneficial bacteria. Subsequently, the study of the properties of bacilli continued: scientists deciphered the structure of the bacillus DNA, studied its structure, and sought to recreate the bacterium artificially. In the 1990s, scientists created a recombinant strain of Bacillus subtilis, which became the basis for the drug Vetom.
For your information! Currently, experiments to create new probiotics continue in various laboratories and institutes.
The cat's immunity depends on the state of the intestinal microflora
Indications for use
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Vetom for cats is used in case of various diseases and ailments:
- dysbacteriosis, diarrhea, constipation, enteritis, colitis, gastroenteritis;
- any gastrointestinal diseases;
- immunodeficiency;
- liver dysfunction;
- food poisoning;
- diseases of bones and joints;
- to strengthen the immune system and gastrointestinal tract of newborn kittens;
- after illness, injury, surgery;
- after long-term treatment with antibiotics;
- before vaccination;
- to prevent these conditions.
Interesting! Sometimes Vetom is mistakenly called Viton for cats.
Purpose
Veterinarians recommend giving Vetom dietary supplement to cats with the following diseases and conditions:
- for dysfunctions of the gastrointestinal tract caused by food and chemical poisoning;
- immunodeficiency;
- dysbacteriosis;
- when exposed to stress factors;
- during a long illness;
- before vaccination;
- after antibiotic therapy, surgery.
The probiotic is part of complex therapy along with other medications for the following bacterial and viral infections:
- calcivirosis;
- salmonellosis;
- viral hepatitis;
- plague;
- parainfluenza;
- rhinotracheitis;
- coccidiosis;
- hemoblastosis, etc.
Important!
Vetom can be used to prevent diarrhea in small kittens.
Dangerous viral diseases in cats
The diseases listed above primarily affect animals with reduced immunity, small kittens, and unvaccinated cats. Many of them are fatal without treatment.
With calcivirosis, the mortality rate reaches 30%; the disease is typical only for cats and is not dangerous for people. The virus affects the upper respiratory tract and is spread by airborne droplets through contact with a sick animal. A person can bring a dangerous virus into the house on their clothes, so even domestic cats can become infected. The infection is most severe when animals are kept in groups.
The acute course of the disease is observed in small kittens; adult cats often experience the disease asymptomatically. The incubation period is 2-15 days, symptoms appear 3 days after infection:
- sneezing;
- lacrimation;
- inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eyes.
A little later they are joined by:
- increased body temperature;
- weakness;
- refusal to eat;
- nasal congestion;
- thick mucous or purulent discharge from the nose;
- ulcers in the mouth.
Treatment involves taking antibiotics, which disrupts the balance of beneficial and harmful microorganisms in the pet's intestines. To restore it, Vetom is prescribed in addition to the main treatment.
Distemper, otherwise known as panleukopenia, is a viral infectious disease characterized by high mortality. In kittens, the mortality rate is more than 90%; adult cats with good immunity have a high chance of recovery, but remain carriers of the virus.
The main symptoms of plague:
- heat;
- damage to the heart and gastrointestinal tract;
- general intoxication of the body;
- dehydration.
In the acute course of the disease, deterioration occurs quickly, the temperature reaches 41° and above, the pet refuses food. The infection is accompanied by greenish-yellow vomit that may contain mucus and blood. The feces take on a foul odor.
The disease is accompanied by severe abdominal pain, dehydration, and the cat sits by a bowl of water and does not drink. The animal quickly loses weight, the coat becomes dull. Possible coma. The rapid course of panleukopenia leads to the sudden death of the pet; a mild form of the disease manifests itself as malaise and ends with recovery, but the cat remains a virus carrier.
Antibiotics are also used in the treatment of other infectious diseases. The dietary supplement supports the functions of the digestive system, alleviates the animal’s condition during the period of fighting the disease, and strengthens the body’s protective functions.
Release form, composition and packaging
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The medicine Vetom is a sweet, white, odorless powder, easily soluble in water.
Vetom series veterinary drugs are available in various forms:
- Vetom 1;
- Vetom 2;
- Vetom 3;
- Vetom 4.
The first two types are intended for any animals: domestic, fur-bearing, agricultural, wild, fish and birds. The last two types are intended only for dogs, piglets and calves. Cats are given Vetom 1.1, Vetom 2 and Vetom 3.
The course of treatment is continued until the cat recovers completely.
All types of the drug, except Vetom 2, contain the bacterium Bacillus subtilis as an active ingredient. Vetom 2 also includes a second bacterium - Bacillus licheniformis.
The powder is packaged in 5 g bags, as well as in plastic jars with a volume of 50 g or 500 g.
Vetom is packaged in bags with an internal polymer coating or in polymer jars:
- 1.0 kg (1000 doses)
- 1.0 kg each (1000 servings)
- 2.0 kg (2000 doses)
- 5.0 kg (5000 servings)
Vetom is packaged in bags made of polyethylene or polymer combined waterproof materials:
- 1.0 kg (1000 dosages)
- 2.0 kg (2000 servings)
- 5.0 kg (5000 doses)
Vetom-1 is packaged in cardboard drums:
- 1.0 kg (1000 doses)
- 2.0 kg (2000 dosages)
- 5.0 kg (5000 doses)
- 10.0 kg (10,000 doses)
- 15.0 kg (15,000 doses)
- 20.0 kg (20,000 doses)
Vetom is stored and transported in the manufacturer's packaging in a dry place, protected from light, at a temperature of 0 °C to 30 °C.
Vetom, a medicinal product for veterinary use, should be stored out of the reach of children. Available without a prescription.
Cans and packages of Vetom without labels, with an expired expiration date, with the integrity and/or tightness of the packaging, containing foreign impurities, with a discoloration, as well as remnants of the drug that have not been used within 15 days after opening the original packaging, are subject to rejection and subsequent disposal with household waste.
pharmachologic effect
Bacteria of the genus Bacillus subtilis enter the cat’s intestines and secrete enzymes and substances similar to antibiotics:
- interferon;
- bacitracins;
- amino acids;
- enzymes.
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Thanks to the appearance of these beneficial substances in the intestines, inflammation goes away, absorption improves and metabolic processes improve. The body better absorbs proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, sugars, bile salts, dipeptides, triglycerides, calcium and iron. Bacteria secrete substances that improve intestinal microflora and acidity. Thanks to their action, cellular and humoral immunity is activated.
Important! The body becomes more resistant to viruses, fungi and pathogenic bacteria.
Vetom is packaged in 5 g sachets.
Therapeutic effect
Vetom for cats has many different healing properties:
- Stimulates the activity of phagocytes and lymphocytes to protect the immune system.
- Normalizes the level of acidity in the intestines and the state of its microflora.
- Normalizes metabolism.
- Eliminates inflammatory processes.
Vetom is packaged in jars of 50 g, 100 g, 500 g, 1000 g
Directions for use and dosage
A caring owner should know how to give Vetom to a cat. You can mix the medicinal powder with wet food or pate, dilute it in warm boiled water (38–40°C) and give the cat a syringe to drink, or give the cat an enema with Vetom solution.
Each form of medication has its own characteristics, so the drugs have slightly different instructions and recommendations.
Vetom 1.1 for cats. Instructions:
- Available in the form of sachets of 5 g and 50 g.
- The powder is dissolved in water (4–5 ml) or added to food.
- Take orally 1 hour before meals.
- Therapeutic dosage is 75 mg of powder per 1 kg of cat’s weight once a day or 50 mg per 1 kg every 12 hours. It must be given until recovery.
- For the treatment of viral diseases, the medicine is given 4 times a day in the same dosage.
- Prophylactic dosage - 50 mg per 1 kg of cat weight; should be given once every 48 hours for 10 days.
- For symptomatic therapy, Vetom is also used - the dosage for cats with immunodeficiency is a course of treatment of 5 days, give the medicine 1-2 times at 50 mg per 1 kg per day.
- Can be used rectally after an enema 3–5 times a day;
Important! Vetom 1.1 helps a cat recover from illness or surgery. It is useful for protecting the immune system, effective in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders and diseases, infections, poisoning, allergies, hormonal and metabolic disorders. The use of Vetom is useful in the symptomatic treatment of immunodeficiency and cancer.
Vetom 1.1.
Vetom 2. Instructions for use for cats:
- Dosages are the same as for Vetom 1.1.
- Helps with dysbacteriosis, improves immunity, prevents the occurrence of many diseases, and also treats them.
- Used for treatment of feline immunodeficiency.
- Necessary for inflammatory processes in the stomach and intestines.
- The medicine is mixed with food, dissolved in water or prepared as an enema.
Important! Vetom 2 can be added to formula or colostrum and fed to several kittens at once.
Vetom 2
Vetom 3. Instructions for use for cats:
- Therapeutic dosage is 50 mg per 1 kg of animal weight 3-4 times a day until complete recovery.
- Dosage for the treatment of immunodeficiency - 50 mg per 1 kg of cat weight 1-2 times a day for 5-10 days.
- Prevention of gastrointestinal diseases begins immediately after birth: kittens are given Vetom 3 50 mg per 1 kg of weight once every 48 hours for 10 days.
- Useful for diarrhea, constipation and other digestive disorders.
Important! Vetom for kittens helps prevent the occurrence of gastrointestinal diseases.
For rectal use of Vetom for cats, you will need a urethral catheter No. 14. You need to cut off the cannula and leave only the tube. Then pour a slightly warm Vetom solution into a syringe, replace the needle with a silicone tube from the catheter, carefully insert the catheter into the anus and inject the medicine.
Reviews from veterinarians
Lidia Romanovna Kurchenko, veterinarian:
“The now popular drug Vetom belongs to the category of dietary supplements that have a general strengthening and probiotic effect. Vetom, intended for humans, is practically no different in composition from the veterinary drug. There are about 15 varieties of this probiotic, which are assigned specific numbers. Different types contain different strains of Bacillus subtilis, which act, in principle, similarly. Vetom 1.1 is most often purchased for cats; buyers usually prefer the powder form: when using it, it is easier to divide it into doses.
Leonid Ivanovich Storozhenko,
veterinarian:
“Veterinary specialists consider Vetom one of the best probiotics: the Bacillus subtilis bacteria contained in it are universal and successfully multiply in all parts of the intestine, normalizing the composition of the microflora in them. At the same time, the elimination of toxins is accelerated and the intestinal walls are cleansed of toxins. It is good for weak kittens and adult animals recovering from a serious illness or surgery. The dietary supplement has a sweet taste, and even picky cats eat it with pleasure in their food. Vetom is compatible with any medications, except antibiotics - they have a detrimental effect on Bacillus subtilis.”
Contraindications and side effects of the drug
Side effects almost never occur if the dosage is strictly followed. In rare cases, side effects appear from taking Vetom powder. Cats may experience diarrhea and flatulence, or increased pain in inflamed organs.
There are very few contraindications to using Vetom. This medication may cause allergies in sensitive animals.
Important! The drug should not be taken by cats that have developed allergies, as well as those with diabetes, pregnant or lactating women.
Vetom 4
General information
As a formative substance, the preparation uses corn syrup in the form of sublimate, starch and powdered sugar. The drug is available in the following packaging - bags from 2 to 500g or polymer jars of 50-5000g.
The drug is stored at a temperature not exceeding 300C. No more than two years from the date of production. Open containers are stored for no more than two weeks. The dissolved drug must be used immediately; further storage is unacceptable.
Manufacturer Vetoma 1 NPF Research Center LLC (Russia).
Analogues of the drug
Vetom has no complete analogues. This drug can be replaced with other probiotics. These medications include:
- Viyo,
- Pro-kolin,
- Bactoneotime,
- Bioprotectin,
- Biosporin,
- Bifitrilak,
- Vitasporin,
- Zoonorm,
- Intestevit,
- Kanigest,
- Coredon,
- Lactobifadol forte,
- Laktobifit,
- Sporobacterin,
- He'll argue
- Subalin.
Only a veterinarian should select and prescribe an analogue of the drug to a cat. You should not self-medicate so as not to harm your pet.
A cat's health depends on its strong immune system. Probiotics have a beneficial effect on the intestinal microflora and provide reliable protection to the pet’s body.
