Stop coccid for rabbits: composition and instructions for use, dosage

"Stop coccidum" for the treatment of rabbits is one of the important tools that should be on hand at the rabbit breeder. Coccidia pose a great danger to the he alth and life of rabbits, as a result of which treatment for parasites begins from an early age of animals. The medicine is available in convenient packaging and has a long shelf life, allowing for regular prevention and treatment of patients.

Composition, release form and principle of action of "Stop coccidum"

The effectiveness of "Stop coccidiosis" in the treatment of coccidiosis is explained by the composition, including toltrazuril, as an active substance.

Medicine ingredients:

toltrazuril - 50 milligrams per 1 milliliter;
lactose - 2 milligrams per 1 milliliter;
sodium benzoate - 1.5 milligrams per 1 milliliter;
polysorbate twin-80 - 6 milligrams per 1 milliliter;
aspartame - 65 milligrams per 1 milliliter;
saccharin - 65 milligrams per 1 milliliter;
polyethylene glycol - 100 milligrams;
distilled water.

The dosage of the drug is calculated depending on the type of pets.

Operation principle

The drug works like this:

Penetrating into the body of the animal, the active substance acts on the parasites in the intestines.
The drug prevents the division of nuclei of coccidia cells and negatively affects the respiratory system of parasites.
After the rapid death of coccidia, the drug is excreted with the waste products of rabbits.

"Stop coccidum" is almost not absorbed into the blood of the animal, which prevents poisoning and intoxication of the rabbit.

Issue form

"Stop coccid" is available in polymer containers up to 1000 milligrams. The mixture is white. Together with the vial of the drug in the package there is a dosing syringe for convenient measurement of the required amount of medication.

When is the remedy used?

"Stop coccidia" is used to treat and prevent infection with coccidia. In the initial stages, coccidiosis can develop unnoticed. The disease spreads when the conditions for keeping rabbits are violated and there is a large crowding of individuals. Indications for the use of the drug:

prevention;
hepatic coccidiosis - an increase in the size of the liver, the appearance of nodules on the surface;
intestinal coccidiosis - parasites filling the intestines, the beginning of the inflammatory process in the gastrointestinal tract.

Rabbit breeders know that their pets are characterized by weak immunity and high sensitivity to various pathogens. Dampness, pollution of enclosures, contact with sick animals that have not been vaccinated also negatively affect the condition of rabbits.

Prophylactic use of the mixture is also necessary because of the blurred clinical picture, which may indicate not only the development of coccidiosis, but also other digestive diseases in rabbits.

Symptoms of coccidiosis in rabbits include:

disruption of the gastrointestinal tract (diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite);
weight loss;
bloating;
dull coat;
increased thirst;
weakness;
convulsions;
appearance of a yellow tint in the eyes and oral mucosa.

In the absence of timely prevention and treatment, the rabbit dies after a period of two weeks to 1 month after infection.

Instruction and dosage of the drug

Features of use and dosage of medicine for the treatment of rabbits:

before use, shake the bottle to make the suspension homogeneous;
means is used orally, the amount of the mixture depends on the body weight of the animal;
prevention and treatment of rabbits begins after the second week of life;
optimal dosage - 0.14 milligrams per 1 kilogram of weight (depending on the breed, the weight of the pet may vary);
frequency of use - no more than 1 time per day;
duration of therapy - from 3 to 4 days.

If the instructions for the use of the medication are followed, the treatment is completed successfully.

How to Give a Rabbit Stop Coccid

For a successful procedure, you need to perform a few simple manipulations:

Prepare the right amount of medicine and dosing syringe in advance.
Without frightening the animal, gently fix its head and pour the drug into the mouth of the rabbit.
Make sure the animal swallows the medicine.

If the rabbit breeder has several individuals, it is necessary to repeat the manipulations with all rabbits to exclude infection and prevent a dangerous disease.

Possible side effects

"Stop Coccid" refers to drugs that are safe for the rabbit's body and do not cause side effects in cases where the instructions for use are followed. If the dosage of the agent has been exceeded, the rabbit may show signs of a disorder in the gastrointestinal tract.

Cases in which it is better to refuse the remedy

Like any drug, Stop Coccid has contraindications for use.

The medicine should not be given to rabbits if:

pregnancy was detected, and during the period of feeding offspring;
age less than 2 weeks old;
animals show increased sensitivity to the components of the drug;
disturbed liver and kidney function;
other coccidiosis drugs are used.

Important! If the disease was detected in a female during pregnancy, a veterinarian should be consulted as soon as possible for the safest treatment strategy.

Personal hygiene at work

When working with a medical device, you must:

Use sterile gloves.
After finishing the procedure, wash your hands with water and detergents.
Rinse areas of skin or mucosa if splashed with solution.
In case of ingestion of the drug and the appearance of signs of individual intolerance, consult a doctor.

The drug package is disposed of at the end of the procedure.

Storage conditions and expiration date

Medication storage conditions:

no more than 36 months from the date of issue;
store in a dark, dry place out of the reach of minors at temperatures from 0 to +25 degrees Celsius;
do not put medicine together with food or feed stocks.

After the expiration date or the contents are used up, the empty container is disposed of. Do not use the vial and syringe for domestic use.

Analogues of the drug

In case of intolerance to the components of Stop Coccidiosis, pregnancy of rabbits or other contraindications, the veterinarian may prescribe the following drugs to combat coccidiosis:

Baycox;
Tolitox;
Solikoks;
"Diakoks";
Amprolium;
Talkox;
"Brovitacoccid".

Properly selected drug will allow you to start the most successful and effective treatment of rabbits and prevent a significant deterioration in the animal's he alth.