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LEISHMANIA TREATMENT FOR YOUR DOG, CAT AND GUINEA PIG.
Leishmania is caused by a parasite.
Leishmania is most common in dogs, but it is also observed in other animals. In this case, your animal is infected by the sand fly, which carries the disease. The sand fly is found around the Mediterranean Sea and around the equator. In Northern Europe, the sand fly is (still) not common, but has also been seen in certain areas of Germany. The sand fly is active between sunset and sunrise. Sand flies rest during the day. Dogs and other animals cannot infect each other, this is only possible if blood from one animal directly enters an open wound of another animal. Think of an AIDS infection. Fleas and ticks cannot transmit the disease.
What is Leishmania in dogs and cats?
The Scottish doctor, William Leishman, discovered that Leishmania is caused by a single-celled parasite (there are many types, for dogs the Leishmania infantum is important). This uses the sand fly as a host. When your dog is then stung by the sand fly, it becomes infected. The parasite multiplies in the white blood cells of your dog and enters the organs (kidneys, liver, spleen, bone marrow) via the blood. This makes your dog sick. Sometimes very quickly, but it can also take months to years (the incubation period is from four weeks to seven years!). There are also dogs that are infected, but never get sick. In such a situation, the parasite is encapsulated by the body. The dog usually has a great natural resistance. If, for whatever reason, the natural resistance decreases, the parasite can "wake up" and still strike with all its force.
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Symptoms of Leishmania in dogs and cats
Symptoms can vary depending on the situation. It is always advisable to get tested if in doubt. If your dog is bitten by a sand fly, sores or red bumps usually develop. These usually remain visible for some time, in any case much longer than a normal mosquito bite. The sand fly usually bites the auricle or the abdominal wall and very occasionally the nose. Research has shown that approximately 25% of infected animals actually become ill.
Which symptoms can we monitor ourselves:
- Weight loss. This can of course also indicate another condition
- Have little energy. Get tired quickly
- Get problems with gait or movement without any demonstrable reason
- Increased temperature, in a dog/cat this is higher than 39°C
- Skin conditions, such as flaky skin or baldness around the eyes and ears
- Diarrhea symptoms that just won't go away
- Eye infection that just won't go away, with pink eyelid edges.
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If you think you recognize symptoms, have your vet test for Leishmania. If it is detected early, there is the best chance of treating your dog properly, which will, as it were, re-encapsulate the parasite. A dog that is infected once will remain infected for the rest of its life. If your dog is not treated, Leishmania is, as it were, a silent killer with all its consequences.
If the Leishmania infection continues, it can lead to:
- Anemia
- Liver failure
- Kidney failure.
Diagnosis of Leishmania in dogs and cats
There are various blood tests, but none that provide 100% certainty. In dogs that have already developed symptoms, a test is positive in most cases. If the dog does not yet have symptoms (but is carrying the disease!), a blood test can be negative in 50% of cases. However, it can also happen that the test is positive, but your dog will never develop symptoms. That is why the blood test is often repeated after some time. A bone marrow or lymph node puncture provides certainty. Discuss with your veterinarian which test is best suited to your dog. If your dog is infected, be careful about using antibiotics and/or anesthesia. This will greatly reduce the natural resistance and can actually “stimulate” the disease.
Diagnosis of Leishmania in dogs and cats
Dogs and other animals can be treated well. After your dog has tested positive for Leishmaniasis, the Chinese herbal formula Bai Fen will be started. You may also use the formula if there is a suspicion of Leishmania. If your dog does not appear to be infected with Leishmania and you have used Bai Fen, there will be no adverse effects for your animal. Bai Fen must be used for at least three months. Dogs that are retested after treatment can be negative. Some continue to use the tablet treatment throughout their lives without adverse effects. However, they do remain carriers of the disease. It is therefore advisable to have the blood checked again every 6 to 12 months (discuss this best with your vet).
Bai Fen has no side effects and can be given for a long time, even for life.
It makes sense to combine Bai Fen with Immunity Complex. Especially for dogs and cats that have been infected with leishmania for a long time. Immunity Complex ensures that the natural resistance is improved, which additionally supports the healing process. If your animal's immune system works well and therefore has sufficient natural resistance, leishmania has less chance of developing. After your pet has recovered, you must continue to do this for 3 months.
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Bai Fen, 90 tabl. 1200 mg | € 36,50 |
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Bai Fen, 180 tabl. 1200 mg | € 70,90 |
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Immunity Complex, 35 ml | € 17,50 |
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Immunity Complex, 100 ml | € 42,50 |
Bai Fen = Trade mark
Bai Fen is a complementary feed based on Chinese herbs. Composition: Areca catechu, Dioscorea opposita, Dolichos lablab, Codonopsis pilosula, Poria cocos, Atracylodes macrocephala, Curcuma longa, Quisqualis indica, Glycyrrhiza uralensi. Additive: Microcristalline cellulose, Crosslinked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, Silicic acid. Analytical constituents: raw ash 3,1% crude fat 0,2% rough egg white 1,5% crude fiber 7,7% Natrium 0,3%.
Dosage Bai Fen: for dog, cat, guinea pig, rodents and other small pets. Suitable for animals of all ages, including puppies and kittens. The herbal formula can be given for a prolonged period. Can be use when the animal is pregnant or weaning. Also use in case of diarrhoea. This formula has no known side effects with either short or long term. Interactions with other herbal formulas from Petherbs or with veterinary medication are not known and therefore this herbal formula can be administered simultaneously with all other products.
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| First 14 days | From 15 days | |
| 1 tabl. 300 mg 2x a day | ½ tabl. 300 mg 2x a day | |
| 2 tabl. 300 mg 2x a day | 1 tabl. 300 mg 2x a day | |
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| First 14 days | From 15 days | |
| 1 tabl. 1200 mg 2x a day | ½ tabl. 1200 mg 2x a day | |
| 2 tabl. 1200 mg 2x a day | 1 tabl. 1200 mg 2x a day | |
| 3 tabl. 1200 mg 2x a day | 1½ tabl. 1200 mg 2x a day | |
| 4 tabl. 1200 mg 2x a day | 2 tabl. 1200 mg 2x a day | |
| 5 tabl. 1200 mg 2x a day | 2½ tabl. 1200 mg 2x a day | |
| 6 tabl. 1200 mg 2x a day | 3 tabl. 1200 mg 2x a day | |
For a guinea pig and rodent is relatively higher than the dosage for cats and dogs. Rodents are herbivores and therefore they need more herbs to get good results.
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Immunity Complex is a complementary feed. Composition Immunity Complex: Liquid seaweed. Trace elements: Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magenese, Poassium, Zinc.
Dosage Echina complex: mix the recommended amount of Echina Complex with water and spray into the mouth with a pipette or syringe. 1 part Echina Complex and 10 parts water. It is also allowed by the food. If the animal completely eats it up, it can also be mixed with a little buttermilk / cat's milk(1:10). Suitable for animals of all ages, including puppies and kittens. May be given to pregnant and lactating pets.
Up to 1 kg: 1 drops twice a day. Up to 2 kg: 2 drops twice a day. Up to 5 kg: 5 drops twice a day. Up to 10 kg: 10 drops twice a day. Up to 20 kg: 15 drops twice a day. Over 20 kg: 20 drops twice a day.
In acute cases, double the dosage (or more), then decrease to normal dosage.
Results: visible in 2-4 weeks, but administer at least for 2-3 months.
Maintenance dose: When your animal is healthy again, you can reduce the dose by 50%.
Preventive dose: 50% of the normal dose.
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