VITAMIN B12 INJECTION 100ML SUPPLEMENT CEVA E02020B
Product ID: E02020B
https://www.ceva.com.au/Products/Products-list/Vitamin-B12-Injection
$27.30
Description
Vitamin B12 supplement for the treatment of macrocytic anaemia in horses and dogs
Vitamin B12 are essential B Complex vitamins vitally involved in many critical metabolic processes related to coenzymes for tissue formation DNA synthesis complete utilisation of carbohydrates and proteins for nervous tissue maintenance and energy production and blood counts.
Vitamin B12 act in synergy in the formation of DNA and deficiencies can have serious consequences both in performance horses with a high tissue turnover rate and in pregnancy and growth of young foals.
Clinically the first sign of deficiency is anaemia.
Lack of Vitamin B12 can create anaemias.
As the deficiency may be indistinguishable for either of these essential vitamins, they are often grouped in one product for therapeutic and preventive use.
What are the effects of vitamin B12 deficiency in horses:
These include weight loss, diarrhea, low energy levels, teeth issues, a dull coat, hoof troubles, parasites or an increased susceptibility to illness.
What are the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency in Pets:
Vitamin B12 has roles in red blood cell production and neurological functions.
Pets that don't get enough of this vitamin in their diet could suffer from symptoms such as lack of energy, brittle hair coat and weight loss.
In severe cases, B12 deficiency can lead to neurological symptoms, these can include:
tremors, seizures, or ataxia (a loss of coordination).
Unusual or jerky eye movements.
Abnormal gait, unexplained weakness or paralysis.
Foot dragging or knuckling of paws.
Pain along the spine, neck or back.
Head tilt or leaning.
Seizures of different kinds.
Loss of balance.
This is because B12 is essential for the health of the nervous system.
If your dog is showing any of these symptoms, it's crucial to seek veterinary care immediately.
How It Works:
Vitamin B12 is essential to the formation of Folic Acid.
Folate is abundant in fresh green feeds, but processing feeds rapidly destroys it.
Vitamin B12 is useful to stimulate appetite in horses and is essential in maintenance of adequate blood counts.
Dosage and Administration:
Administer intramuscularly twice weekly or as directed by a veterinary surgeon.
Horses :
5 to 10 mL
Dogs :
1 to 2 mL
Composition:
Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 1mg/mL