Features of the drug "Antisex" for cats and kittens

Many owners of uncastrated cats and unsterilized cats suffer from sexual heat. There are many veterinary medications that relieve sexual desire in cats. They are available in tablet, drop and injection formats. Note that the use of antisex drugs for cats can have a detrimental effect on general health, so castration or sterilization is a more preferable measure. If the owner of an errant cat decides to use temporary remedies, especially those containing hormones, he needs to consult a veterinarian. Below we will tell you which zoopharmaceutical drugs help calm a “walking” pet.

“Anti-sex” for cats: a review of drugs to curb sexual desire

Chemical composition of the drug

The composition of the drug includes:

• mepregenol acetate;
• ethinyl estradiol.

The essence of the effect is the inhibition of the hypothalamic-physeal region of the brain, which is responsible for controlling the production of gonadotropic hormones in the animal’s body. Thus, antiovulatory and antiestrogenic effects are achieved, which helps eliminate sexual desire. The main active ingredient is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, and then processed in the liver and breaks down into free steroids and conjugates.

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In this form, it is excreted naturally along with urine and feces. At the end of the course of administration, 90% of the substance is excreted with waste products within 15 days.

The cardinal method of solving the problem is sterilization

This method has both supporters and opponents. Only one thing remains certain - this is today the only guaranteed and long-term way to resolve the issue. This is a single irreversible procedure that is performed by a specialist in a veterinary clinic. In a situation where a cat is yelling and wanting to know what to do, it may be completely unclear to the exhausted owners. And the thought of sterilization will be perceived as salvation. But before making this decision, you need to weigh all the pros and cons.

The advantages of this method are:

1. permanent effect;
2. a significant reduction in the risk of diseases of the genital organs and mammary glands, including cancer.

Among the disadvantages are:

• the danger of surgical intervention as such, the possibility of postoperative complications, the specifics of caring for the cat until it recovers;
• risk of urolithiasis and obesity, decreased activity.

How to determine that a cat is “walking”?

Kittens reach sexual maturity on average at 7–9 months. But these indicators are very conditional, because depending on the breed, living conditions and a number of other factors, the process can begin at 4-5 months or, on the contrary, delay until 11-12. For example, the British Fold cat, the Siamese and all those belonging to the Oriental type mature earlier than long-haired breeds.

Characteristic behavior of a cat in heat. Early maturation is also observed in individuals kept in nurseries, where young animals have been in contact with adult sexually mature representatives since childhood. In this regard, it is necessary to learn to determine the condition of your pet, focusing on behavioral characteristics. In cats, the process of puberty is associated with such signs as marking territory and aggressive behavior.

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They often pee past the tray or even find a secluded place to defecate. Cats that are in heat often, on the contrary, become loving, follow the heels of their household members and fawn over them. Female animals fall to the floor, roll around, rub against furniture, bending at the waist. Regardless of gender, animals make piercing sounds, thus calling for a sexual partner.

For cats, the period of “walking” can last a very long time. It is typical for cats to enter the estrus phase several times a year for 2-3 weeks. However, there are often cases when females walk throughout the year, that is, almost immediately after giving birth, such an animal begins to walk again.

Simple ways to calm down

A cat's first heat usually causes increased nervousness both in the animal itself and in its owners. A cat often does not understand what is happening to it and turns to its owners for help. Their task is to alleviate stress as much as possible and figure out how to help.

The animal needs to be petted, but it is better not to pick it up or stroke the lower half of the body - this can increase arousal. Stroking the sacrum seems to evoke a response in the cat - it begins to “dance”, moving its hind legs and retracting its tail.

There are some available ways to ease a cat's heat at home:

1. You can try to distract her with various games. This is especially effective if the cat is young and playful.
2. Turn on (not too loudly, cats have 40 times better hearing than humans) music from the classical repertoire, slow, relaxing.
3. Reduce calories and food intake.
4. Increase the amount of liquid.
5. If the cat is accustomed to water, you can bathe it, being careful not to make it nervous during the procedure.
6. Give your pet a gentle massage, stretching its paws and stroking its head and muzzle, but without touching the body beyond the middle of the spine.
7. Do not refuse her communication, she now really needs the love and attention of her owner.

If your cat makes a lot of noise and the screams get louder at night, try locking her in a separate room at night. At the same time, you need to make sure that she has everything she needs - a place to sleep, food, water, a clean tray.

The room should not be very cold or hot; fresh air must be available and there should be no drafts.

Indications and contraindications of the drug

The drug is indicated for:

• suppression of sexual arousal in dogs and cats;
• termination of pregnancy in the early stages;
• eliminating the effect of false puppiness, cattiness;
• prevention of vaginal hyperplasia in dogs.

The use of the product is contraindicated for cats and lactating females.
Also, “Antisex” is not used before the onset of puberty and in the presence of neoplasms in the genitourinary system and mammary glands. The drug is not prescribed to individuals with bladder stones. Important! “Antisex” is contraindicated for the Greyhound breed of dogs, due to their hypersensitivity to the ingredients.

The product may cause the following adverse reactions:

• increase in animal weight;
• a sharp change in behavioral reactions;
• increased appetite;
• swelling of the mammary glands.

Long-term use of hormonal drugs leads to diabetes and adrenal dysfunction. In females, as a result of constant use, neoplasms arise in the genitourinary system, and disruption of the endocrine system is also observed.

Consequences of hormonal drugs.

What is Covinan used for?

This medicine is most often used for prevention if the owners plan to someday get offspring from her. They protect the animal from unwanted pregnancy. Many people have heard about this effect of the drug and use it on their own, not knowing about the specifics of the action. After all, veterinarians use Covinan in the following cases:

• to prevent manifestations of sexual instinct in cats;
• to prevent the development of false pregnancy and pseudo-lactation;
• in complex treatment;
• in the case where bearing offspring is dangerous to the health and life of the animal.

As a contraceptive, “Covinan” for cats is advisable to use to provide rest for purebred producers in nurseries. Animals that are prohibited from undergoing surgical sterilization for medical reasons cannot do without such a remedy.

How to give Antisex to cats?

Before using the drug, the instructions for it must be thoroughly studied. The slightest inconsistencies in actions will lead to a complete lack of effect. To reduce manifestations of aggression, cats are injected with Suprastin (sold in a regular pharmacy) as a sedative in combination with Antisex.

It is not recommended to combine it with other drugs. Only a doctor gives such injections. The drug should not be used for more than 18 months in a row. It is necessary to take a break at least once a year, equal in time to the duration of the heat.

Drops

The liquid form of the drug is easiest to use. To delay estrus, apply 3 drops to the root of the tongue every 7 days. If the process has already started, to interrupt it, give 3 drops daily until the symptoms completely disappear. You should start giving the drug no later than 3 days after the start of estrus. When the first signs of heat appear, cats are given 3 drops daily for 3 days, then 1 drop for another 2 weeks. More than 2 intensive courses (daily use) per year are contraindicated.

Pills

The daily dosage is calculated according to body weight and depending on the purpose of use.

Cats begin to be given medicine a week before the start of sexual heat, 1 tablet every day. In the next 2 weeks, 0.5 tablets daily.

Important! The drug should be given 1-2 hours before the morning meal. Failure to comply with this requirement results in a complete lack of the desired effect.

The tablets are placed on the root of the tongue. But, it will be easier to crush them into powder, dilute them with a small amount of water and pour them into the gap between the teeth using a syringe.

Injections

Hormonal injections pose the greatest danger to animals. They are done at the veterinary clinic. First, with an interval between injections of 3-4 months, then 6, 12 or more.

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Injection “Antisex” most often leads to negative consequences in the form of disruption of the functionality of the endocrine system, adrenal glands and the formation of malignant tumors. In this regard, veterinarians prescribe a similar drug in very rare cases and recommend sterilization or castration as quickly as possible.

Pills

The simplest option is to calm the animal using special tablets. Modern veterinary medicine can offer a choice of two types of drugs:

• calming;
• hormonal.

Let's look at these types in more detail below.

Calming

Sedative drugs are made on a herbal basis. Such tablets must be given to the cat several times a day so that the animal remains calm and behaves appropriately. The composition of calming tablets for cats includes the following herbs:

• mint;
• plantain;
• cottonweed;
• motherwort, etc.

Analogs and price

The cost of the drug depending on the form of release:

• tableted - for 10 pcs. in a blister from 20 to 30 rubles;
• in drops - from 25 to 40 rubles. for 1.5 ml;
• injection - from 2,000 rub.

Analogues of this product are “Gestrenol”, “Stop-intim” and “Sex Barrier”.

“Antisex” belongs to a group of hormonal drugs for cats and dogs. Its action is aimed at suppressing sexual activity by suppressing the performance of the hypothalamus, which often leads to negative consequences for the animal body. It is not recommended to use the drug for a long time - it is better to sterilize it as quickly as possible.

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Injections

Although sexual desire in cats can be reduced with the help of injections , this is not recommended, since this method of treatment poses the greatest danger to their health.
If the veterinarian has approved such a method of treatment, then you need to be extremely careful: at first you need to take a break of three to four months, then injections need to be done at intervals of at least 6 months. Subsequently, the break is increased to a year or more. However, according to veterinarians , it is worth resorting to injections only in emergency cases. Otherwise, there is a risk of the animal developing serious diseases, which can cause much more harm than taking tablets or drops.

Most breeders and doctors agree that it is best to refrain from treating cats that ask for a cat with an antisex drug. Safer and easier to carry out is castration or sterilization. Therefore, before deciding to take such a step, you need to consult a veterinarian.

Restrictions

Since the drug has restrictions for use, you should first contact your veterinarian. The prohibitions on using the Sex Barrier are:

• early age (the medicine cannot be used for dogs that have not reached puberty);
• pregnancy, lactation;
• diabetes;
• ICD;
• tumors in the genitals, mammary glands.

Important!

The medicine is not recommended for greyhound dogs. The medicine should be selected based on the gender of the animal - for females or males.

In the doses established by the manufacturer, Sex Barrier is absolutely safe for dogs; if there is an individual intolerance to the components, allergic reactions are possible. In this case, you should contact your veterinarian - he will prescribe symptomatic treatment and select another drug with a similar effect.