How Fast Does Pro Pectalin Work? Here's The Answer
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It's the middle of the night; you sleepily stumble down the hallway when suddenly you step in a slippery pile of mush that your favorite furry friend has left smack-dab in the middle of your walking path.
Concerned for your pet's well-being and the lifespan of your carpets, you decide to call the vet. Your veterinarian recommended that you use Pro Pectalin™ to regain balance in your pet's digestive system. You may be wondering; how fast does Pro Pectalin work?
Typically, if your pet is not showing signs of improvement within 24 – 48 hours or if their condition worsens, take them to the vet. If you have a young puppy or kitten, it is best to take them to the vet immediately; their immune systems are not built up yet, and they can become dehydrated quickly.
To learn more about the positive effects of Pro Pectalin and how it is used, continue reading this helpful guide.
Active Ingredients - How Pro Pectalin Works
Pro Pectalin typically works quickly in most situations due to the three active ingredients. They work together to restore the balance in your pet's digestive system. The active ingredients are:
Enterococcus faecium. A probiotic that is used to restore digestive balance
Kaolin. An ingredient that helps to absorb toxins and thicken the stool
Pectin. An ingredient that helps to absorb toxins and thicken the stool
Pro Pectalin works by absorbing the bacteria and toxins in your pet's digestive tract while restoring the microbial flora for a happier, more balanced digestive system.
Common Causes of Digestive Disruption
Many things can cause your pet's digestive system to become upset. The following list has the most common things that disrupt a pet's digestive balance.
An abrupt change in pet food brands. It is never a good idea to just change your pet's brand of food. In most cases, this will result in loose stools or diarrhea.
When changing food brands, do it gradually. Start by adding a little of the new food to the old food every day and increase it daily until you have completely phased out the old brand of food.
Antibiotics. If your pet has been on antibiotics for any reason, they run the risk of having loose stools because antibiotics disturb the balance of the bacterias in the digestive system. It is always good to give your pet a probiotic of some kind while they are taking antibiotics.
Bowel blockage.
Your pet will often eat something they are not supposed to and cannot pass it through their digestive system; this item then becomes trapped and creates a blockage in their digestive tract.
One of the first symptoms of a blockage is typically diarrhea, so if you have a companion who is notorious for eating inappropriate things, keep a close eye on them.
If you see them having loose stools or diarrhea, take them to the vet for an abdominal x-ray. You will be amazed at the crazy things that your pets will ingest.
Environmental changes
Environmental changes can include things such as:
Boarding in a kennel
Introducing a new pet or baby to the family
Moving to a new home
Traveling
Animals are people too, and they have feelings just like us. When they are upset or experiencing change, their systems can be thrown out of whack, just like their human companions's.
Ingesting the wrong things.
The wrong things can be anything that is not labeled safe for your pet to eat. Examples of the wrong thing for your pets to ingest are:
Chicken bones
Garbage
Other animal's feces/cat litter
Other animals
People food
Rocks
Toys
Other conditions
In some cases, when all of the usual treatments have been performed, more invasive diagnostic tests such as bloodwork or biopsies may be required in order to discover if your pet has an underlying condition or disease that could be causing chronic diarrhea.
Parasites. The presence of parasites can definitely be a cause of diarrhea. Parasites feed off of your pet's intestinal lining and cause lots of problems. Using a monthly preventative is the best way to avoid this issue.
Dosing and Administration of Pro Pectalin
Administering medicine to your pet can be a bit tricky at times. Fortunately for you, the makers of Pro Pectalin have made a tasty way of giving your pet the medicine it needs.
With Pro Pectalin, you have the option of giving a tasty chew treat or an equally delicious version in gel form for those picky pets who refuse to take a pill of any kind.
Pro Pectalin may be given every eight hours or as often as your veterinarian recommends for your current situation.
The following table gives you the recommended dosage of Pro Pectalin for dogs and cats.
As we mentioned, it is always recommended to bring young kittens or puppies to the veterinarian when there are loose stools or diarrhea. The reason is that they are still developing their immune systems and cannot fight off bacterial infections and dehydration as well as older animals.
No Prescription is Necessary
The great thing about Pro Pectalin is that you don't have to have a prescription to purchase it. You can easily purchase it from your veterinarian, online, or at any local pet retailer.
Pro Pectalin is a good item to keep in your pet's medicine cabinet or first aid box for times when they may need a little help with their digestive system.
Avoid the late-night trip to the veterinarian by keeping Pro Pectalin on hand for emergency situations. It is also a great idea to keep Pro Pecatlin on hand if you plan on traveling with your pet or if you plan onboarding them in a facility when you go away.
You can administer it as a preventative and also have it on hand in case of a situation. There are times when a dog or cat may have a chronic illness that causes them to have frequent loose stools or diarrhea. Many times veterinarians will put your pet on a regimen to prevent diarrhea.
Vetoquinol™ Pro Pectalin Tablets
These tasty tablets are made for dogs and cats. They can be given orally or crumbled on their food. This product helps reduce loose stools and diarrhea due to:
Changes in diet
Stress due to environmental changes
And more
A 250 count container of tablets costs around $60.00
Vetoquinol Pro Pectalin Oral Gel
This gel can be used on dogs and cats. It is best for smaller breeds of dogs and cats. It is also great for pets that refuse to take their medicine properly. Pro Pectalin oral gel comes in a tube that makes it easy to dose and administer. One tube costs around $30.00
Diarrhea causes dehydration. Be sure to keep your pets properly hydrated and give electrolytes when experiencing severe bouts of diarrhea.
Stay Balanced by Avoiding Stressors
The best medicine is prevention. Try to avoid the things that can disrupt your pet's digestive system.
To be safe, keep Pro Pectalin on hand for times when prevention was not possible. Always follow the directions as labeled and consult your veterinarian if symptoms persist for more than 48 hours.
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