Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Know more about Pinkeye pet supplements

Significance of Pinkeye pet supplements

Pinkeye pet supplements
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Pinkeye pet supplements play a very major and vital role in fighting the problem of pink eye generally found in pets. The problem of pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis refers to an inflammation of the conjunctival membrane that covers the back of the eyelids and the surface of the eyeball up to the cornea. It causes discharge from the eyes which can be clear (serous), mucuslike (mucoid), or puslike (purulent). There are various pink eye supplements available for dogs, cats and horses that cater and handle this problem in pets very quickly and efficiently. These supplements include Piliguard Pinkeye+7, Piliguard Pinkeye Trivalent, Pinkeye Shield XT4, Vetericyn Pinkeye Spray and many more.

Piliguard Pinkeye Trivalent- Pinkeye pet supplements

The pinkeye pet supplements include a very powerful vaccine called Piliguard Pinkeye -1 Trivalent. This vaccine has earned a lot of praise for being effective against the three strains of bacteria Moraxella bovis which are namely EPP63, FLA64 and SAH38. It should be given annually to the beef and dairy cows so as to provide them with a protective shield against Moraxella bovis. To give this vaccine, inject 2 ml of it in the neck of beef or dairy cattle 3-6 weeks before the onset of the pinkeye season. It can be safely given to pregnant cows without any side-effects but it is not safe for use on sheep and goats.

Pinkeye Shield XT4- Pinkeye pet supplements

The vaccine called Pinkeye Shield XT4 included in pinkeye pet supplements safeguards the cattle against attacks of the bacteria Moraxella bovis, known to be one of the main causes of pink eye in the animals. It can be easily given to the cattle by injecting 2 ml of the vaccine intramuscularly in the neck. It is recommended to get the animal revaccinated annually or as suggested by the veterinarian. Side effects include temporary swelling of the site of injection and anaphylactic reactions. This product is intended to be used only on animals and should be kept out of reach of children. It should be stored away from direct sunlight.
Vetericyn Pink Eye Spray – Pinkeye pet supplements
Apart from vaccines the pinkeye pet supplements also include eye sprays and one of the best known is Vetericyn Pink Eye Spray. This spray can be used on cats, dogs, guinea pigs, caged birds and horses. It provides relief by soothing the irritated eyes from burning and stinging. It flushes and cleans the eyes while removing the air pollutants (pollen or smog) and other foreign materials that might have entered the eye of the animal.  The main ingredients of this spray are electrolyzed water, sodium chloride, sodium hypochlorite and hypochlorous acid. It is a steroid and antibiotic free spray and is known to kill 99.999% of bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores including E.coli, Staph (MRSA) and Moraxella bovis.

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