Solikoks: instructions for use for rabbits, dosage and analogues

Coccidiosis is a dangerous and very common disease of rabbits, which often ends in their death. Both young and old animals can get sick, at any time of the year. If sick rabbits are not treated, most of them die, especially young ones. For the treatment and prevention of the spread of coccidiosis, coccidiostats are used, for example, Solikoks. Consider how to use "Solikoks" for rabbits according to the instructions for use.

Why do rabbits need Solikoks?

Rabbits do not differ in good he alth, often get sick, are highly susceptible to infections. Dangerous infectious diseases, including coccidiosis, can destroy a significant part of the rabbit population in a short time. As a result, the owner of the rabbit farm bears heavy losses.

The causative agent of coccidiosis is several species of coccidia parasitizing in the liver and intestines of rabbits. The disease affects mainly young animals from 3-4 months old, adult animals tolerate the disease more easily or are only carriers of protozoa.

Coccidia are excreted from the body of sick animals along with feces in the form of oocysts. They have a dense shell, they are resistant to external influences, disinfectants, only high temperature kills them. Thus, caged animals are constantly susceptible to infection.

"Solikoks" is one of the most effective coccidiostats, it can be used both for the treatment and for the prevention of the development of the disease.

Composition, form of release and principle of action of the drug

"Solikoks" - a liquid preparation of a transparent, light yellowish color, intended for introduction into the digestive tract. The active substance - diclazuril (2.5 ml per 1 ml of the product) kills coccidia of all species that parasitize in the body of rabbits.

Diclazuril has low toxicity, gives a therapeutic result already in small doses, even when the substance is exceeded by 25-50 times, it does not give side effects. Does not cause mutations, degeneration of cells. Does not affect embryos, so pregnant females can be soldered with it.

"Solikoks" can be used simultaneously with other coccidiostats, any antibiotics, feed additives. Diclazuril does not remain in the tissues, as indicated in the instructions, rabbits can be slaughtered already 5 days after soldering.

The manufacturer of "Solikoks" is the Kharkov chemical enterprise "AT Biopharm" LLC. The drug is poured into polyethylene bottles of 10 ml and 1 liter. Small bottles are packed 10 per carton.

Instructions for use and dosage

Purpose of "Solikoks" - prevention and treatment of coccidiosis in rabbits, pigs, goats and sheep, cattle, poultry.The drug is non-toxic, you can not worry that the rabbits will be poisoned, toxic effects do not occur even with their sensitive gastrointestinal tract and weak immune system.

Attention! The drug has a slight smell, rabbits feel it well, so some animals drink the medicine reluctantly. After distributing the Solikoks solution, you need to make sure that all the rabbits get drunk, it is convenient for small rabbits to give it from a syringe.

For treatment

"Solikoks" is given to rabbits according to the scheme: 0.4 ml for every 1 kg of live weight. They are given either in pure form, without diluting anything, or in an aqueous solution for drinking. The finished solution can remain in the drinkers no longer than 0.5 days from the date of distribution. Treatment course - 2 days.

The dosage of coccidiostat is 1 mg of diclazuril per 1 kg of rabbit weight per day. Mix the drug with water in a ratio of 1 to 10. Pour the product into water, but not vice versa.The drug is given already at the first obvious sign of the disease, both to young and adult animals. Approved for pregnant and lactating animals.

For prevention

To prevent the development of coccidiosis, rabbits are soldered at the age of only 1 month. Babies are given the drug on the 1st day, 0.2 ml each, the next 2 days increase the dose by 0.1 ml. Adult rabbits with "Solikoks" are soldered once a month - 2 ml per individual.

What are the side effects

"Solikoks" is harmless, diclazuril does not stay long in the body of rabbits, does not accumulate in the tissues at all. No side effects were noted even with a significant overdose.

Because of its non-toxicity and efficacy, the drug can be given to rabbits with suspected coccidiosis until a diagnosis is made. You may need other drugs, but Solikoks will not hurt rabbits.

Contraindications for use

The only contraindication to the use of the product for rabbits is individual sensitivity to diclazuril. There are no more restrictions for this veterinary drug.

Terms and conditions of storage

To store "Solikoks" you need to use a dry and dark place, with a temperature of 5-25 ° C. The drug must be in the original vial, closed with a cap, and in the original packaging. Keep away from children, animals, food and medicines. Valid for 2 years from the date of manufacture. An expired product cannot be used. You can buy "Solikoks" in veterinary pharmacies, it has a moderate cost, it is available for any rabbit breeder.

Analogues

A number of coccidiostatics contain diclazuril, as well as "Solikoks" - these are "Dikloks", "Diklakoks", "Prokoks", "Diakoks".Among rabbit breeders, Baycox with the active ingredient toltrazuril is popular. Despite the fact that rabbits are not indicated in the instructions for it, the drug is also effective in the fight against rabbit coccidiosis. There are other coccidiostatics, for example, "Amprolinvet" (Amprolium hydrochloride).

"Solikoks" is intended for the systematic prevention of rabbit coccidiosis and its therapy. Suitable for use in small rabbit farms and households. This is one of those drugs that should always be in a veterinary kit in case of illness of rabbits. Long shelf life, a 1 liter bottle is enough to be used on a small home farm for several months.

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