Is Vivitonin safe for dogs?

Is Vivitonin a bronchodilator?

Vivitonin is particularly useful in older dogs, where it may increase willingness to exercise and exercise tolerance. In addition, it has been shown to have an anti-arrhythmic effect in dogs with myocardial ischemia and a bronchodilator action equivalent to that of aminophylline.

Can a dog get a stroke from vivitonin?

“Strokes” are not really painful to dogs but can cause suffering in that they cause confusion, disorientation and often unbalance. The degree of these problems obviously varies depending on the severity of the strokes and the length of time for which the dog is affected.

What do vivitonin tablets do for a dog?

Vivitonin tablets are used in dogs to improve demeanour, lethargy and dullness. Vivitonin is also used to increase both the inclination and the ability to exercise, especially in older dogs.

When to take vivitonin for dogs with heart murmur?

The drug needs to be taken for at least a month before improvement is seen. If improvement is not seen after a month then it may be necessary to have a brain scan performed and have the dog’s eyes checked. What is recommended for a small 13-year-old dog that is not able to get out of bed, has a heart murmur and pees on himself?

What to do if you have a stroke with vivitonin?

It is important for the vet to work out whether they are “stroke” type episodes or seizures as the medication for each is completely different. If they are seizures then valium can help but there are other more effective drugs available. If it is a stroke then alternative medication may help.

How does vivitonin work on an old dog?

Although you cannot necessarily teach an old dog new tricks, many old dogs do show a distinct improvement in demeanour and activity levels. The effects of Vivitonin (which contains the drug propentofylline) include opening up airways and blood vessels, providing more oxygen to the brain, heart and muscles.

The drug needs to be taken for at least a month before improvement is seen. If improvement is not seen after a month then it may be necessary to have a brain scan performed and have the dog’s eyes checked. What is recommended for a small 13-year-old dog that is not able to get out of bed, has a heart murmur and pees on himself?

How much does vivitonin cost at the vet?

I don’t usually buy vet stuff unless it’s cheap, I use Animed for pretty much everything and for Vivitonin it will cost £10.64 for a 28 day supply and you can almost half that if you only need the 50ml. But also factor in the price for the prescription from the vet you’ll need to send to Animed.

Which is better for dogs clindacyl or vivitonin?

Clindacyl is an antibiotic and will help with the inner ear infection if present. Vivitonin can help with blood circulation improvement as well as healing from infection. What explanation can be given for a dog that was showing improvement while on Vivitonin and was also kicked by a horse and now the liver is ruptured?