Instructions for use of Albena for rabbits, dosage and analogues of the product
Anthelmintic "Alben" is a complex remedy for rabbits and other pets. The international name for the medicine for helminths is albendazole. The new generation drug is intended exclusively for oral administration. To avoid possible problems, you must strictly adhere to the recommended dose indicated in the annotation.
Composition and release form of the drug
Alben is produced in granules and packaged in plastic containers. Another form of release is tablets. In an aluminum blister there are 25 units of the preparation, weighing 1.8 g each. In a cardboard package there can be from 1 to 4 plates. Also, the product is hung in containers made of polymeric materials. One container is packed with 25, 50, 100 or 200 pressed pills.
Tablet "Alben" contains 360 mg of the active ingredient - albendazole. Additional components are:
- milk sugar;
- calcium salt of stearic acid;
- povidone;
- potato starch.
Granular "Alben" contains an identical auxiliary composition, but albendazole in it is 200 mg. The medicine is prescribed to farm animals and pets for the treatment and prevention of helminths. Alben belongs to the category of moderately hazardous drugs. For rabbits, waterfowl, chickens, dogs, cats, pigs, it is not toxic. But before using the drug, it is recommended to carefully study the annotation, consult with a veterinarian who will prescribe the dosage and frequency of administration.
How animal medicine works
After the use of "Albena" there is a rapid absorption of albendazole in the gastrointestinal tract. The medicine is evenly distributed over the internal organs and tissues. The anthelmintic agent causes instant death of parasites and promotes their natural excretion from the body.
In what cases is it used?
The veterinarian prescribes "Alben" in the treatment of intestinal parasitic helminths and their prevention. For rabbits, medicine is prescribed for:
- hookworm - parasitic nematodes that destroy the intestinal wall;
- toxascariasis - helminthic invasions that migrate in the internal organs of the animal (lungs, liver, central nervous system, eyeballs).
Before deworming with Alben, there is no need to give the rabbits a laxative and keep them on a fast diet for 24 hours.
Instructions for use and dosage for rabbits
The dosage of the anthelmintic is calculated according to the weight of the pet. Rabbits should be given 1 tablet 2 days in a row.Alben, previously ground into flour, should be placed on the root of the tongue, but it is more convenient to mix the medicine into the feed. It is recommended to check the reaction of a small group of rabbits to veterinary medication if mass deworming is carried out.
Side effects and contraindications
Subject to the established norm, "Alben" does not cause complications. Side effects observed in hypersensitive animals:
- apathetic state, lethargy;
- refusal to eat;
- nausea, upset stomach;
- allergic rashes;
- fever.
Deviations from the norm appear within 24 hours after taking the medication, and require immediate veterinary advice. He will prescribe the appropriate therapy, which will help eliminate side symptoms, and also select another effective remedy for worms.
It is forbidden to give "Alben" to felted rabbits, females during lactation. Also for animals weakened by viral or bactericidal diseases.
After therapy, slaughter of rabbits for meat is allowed only after 2 weeks.
Terms and conditions of storage
The shelf life of the drug is 3 years from the date of manufacture. "Alben" is stored in its original packaging, in a dark, cool place at an air temperature of 0 to +25 ˚С.
Veterinary medicine analogs
To date, the line of anthelmintic preparations for rabbits is presented in a wide range. If after taking Albena the pet has side symptoms, the medicine can be replaced with drugs:
- Levamisole. For the therapy of rabbits, a 10% injection solution is used. Animals tolerate therapy with this drug well, but the agent should not be prescribed for the treatment of specimens weakened by other diseases, feline individuals, a young tribe under 4 weeks of age.
- "Dirofen-paste". The medicine contains pumpkin seed oil, which has an anthelmintic effect. In addition, the agent increases the pet's immunity and accelerates the recovery of mucous membranes affected by helminths. Dirofen relieves rabbits of round and tape parasites at any stage of development.
- Suspension "Shustrik". For prophylaxis, the agent is used once every 3 months, for treatment it is used once. The drug is administered to each animal individually or mixed into food or drink. The pet must consume food and water within 24 hours. "Shustrik" effectively eliminates various types of parasitic worms.
- Albendazole. A fairly strong drug used when parasites have infected the internal organs of a rabbit. The tool helps to get rid of not only worms, but also from their larvae. Most animals tolerate this agent well. The use is contraindicated in malnourished animals and pregnant females. To support the weakened body of the pet, together with "Albendazole" they give a means to strengthen the immune system - "Gamavit".
Rabbits, along with other pets, are susceptible to helminthiasis. If measures are not taken in a timely manner, the parasites will multiply, which will lead to the death of the animals. Another threat is that the worms will not appear for a long time, and it seems that the pet is completely healthy. It is important to recognize the disease at the initial stage in order to start treatment on time.
