"Diclacox Forte" is an effective remedy that is a coccidiostatic agent with a broad spectrum of action. The substance is actively used in veterinary practice and helps to cope with coccidia, which cause a dangerous disease in rabbits. It is important to use the composition correctly. That is why it is so important to follow the instructions for using Diclacox Forte for rabbits.
Composition and release form of the drug
The drug is produced in bottles with a capacity of 10 milliliters or 1 liter.It resembles a viscous liquid with a clear consistency that is suitable for oral use. The active component of the composition is considered to be diclazuril. The ingredient belongs to the group of benzeneacetonitriles. 1 milliliter of solution includes 2.5 milligrams of the active ingredient.
In what cases is it used?
The product is used to treat and prevent coccidiosis. The pathology is caused by single-celled microorganisms called coccidia. Rabbits can be affected by 10 types of pathogens. One of the types affects the liver, and the rest - the intestines.
The risk category includes young animals less than 3 months old. Coccidiosis poses a major health hazard. In acute cases of the disease, there is a high probability of death of animals within 2 weeks. In other situations, rabbits can recover. However, most likely they will remain carriers of the infection.
Outbreaks of the disease most often occur during the warm season. The risk of developing infection increases under the influence of such factors:
- nutritional disorders - the risk category includes animals that receive a lot of protein foods;
- crowding;
- violation of sanitary and hygienic standards;
- exposure to dampness and drafts;
- vitamin deficiency.
It is recommended to use the drug as prescribed by a veterinarian, after coccidiosis is detected in a rabbit. The following symptoms are characteristic of this pathology:
- general weakness;
- loss of appetite;
- depressed state;
- bloating and sagging abdomen;
- damage to the nervous system - when rabbits throw back their heads;
- yellowness of the mucous membranes.
If such symptoms appear, the animal should be immediately isolated and a veterinarian invited to conduct a diagnosis and select therapy.
Instructions for use of "Diclacox Forte" for rabbits
The product is used for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes.
To prevent the disease, you should use the following dosage:
- on the first day, give 0.2 milliliters of the substance per 1 kilogram of weight;
- the next day the dosage is increased to 0.3 milliliters;
- on the third day you should use 0.4 milliliters;
- subsequently it is worth giving rabbits 2 milliliters once a month.
If necessary, treatment with the product should be given to rabbits 0.4 milliliters of the composition per 1 kilogram of weight. In this case, you need to drink the product once a day for 2-3 days.
The substance does not need to be mixed with water. It is acceptable to give the rabbit the composition from a syringe without a needle. To do this, it is recommended to apply the substance to the cheek. If it is not possible to give the drug in this way, it should be mixed with water. To do this, 1 liter of the substance is dissolved in 10 liters of water and placed in a drinking bowl. If the number of rabbits is small, the substance should be reduced proportionally.
The instructions for the product indicate that when preparing the solution, the drug must be added to water. The opposite should not be done.
Contraindications and side effects
The product is considered quite safe. It does not provoke adverse reactions in rabbits. In this case, the only limitation to the use of the substance is considered to be high sensitivity to its components.
Expiration date and storage rules
It is recommended to store the medicine in a dry and dark place.This should be done out of reach of children. The temperature should be +5-25 degrees. Shelf life – 2 years.
Analogues of the drug
It is permissible to use other medications to treat coccidiosis in rabbits. Effective analogues of the substance include:
- "Baycox" is one of the most effective means to combat this pathology.
- "Fthalazol" - has antimicrobial properties. The composition can be used to combat various infectious intestinal lesions.
- "Sulfadimezin" - has pronounced antibacterial properties.
- "Furazolidone" is used to treat various infections that are associated with infection by parasites or bacteria.
"Diclacox Forte" is considered an effective remedy that is actively used in veterinary practice. When used correctly, the substance successfully copes with coccidiosis in rabbits.
