All dog owners know them, all dog owners hate them: fleas. Among other things, it helps against these quite dangerous ectoparasites Elanco for the dog.
Of course, there are a few things to consider when using and dosing Elanco for dogs.
The following guide explains exactly what that is and what side effects and alternatives there are.
Elanco for dogs: what it is and what it is used for
Now we’ve basically said that Elanco for dogs is an anti-flea product.
That’s also true – however, Elanco is less the means here than the manufacturer based in Switzerland.
This company, in turn, already has put many veterinary medicines on the market for dogsincluding spot-ons that help against fleas and other parasites.
The best-known antiparasitic agents include these:
In addition, Elanco sells pain and anti-inflammatory drugs for dogs that are used for osteoarthritis, respiratory diseases and muscle diseases.
These include Galliprant for dogs, Loxicom for dogs and Baytril for dogs.
Good to know
Baytril for dogs is an antibiotic that is only given when other previously prescribed antibiotics have failed due to resistance.
You can also find nutritional supplements and care products for dogs at Elanco for dogs.
The correct use and dosage of Elanco for dogs
A rule of thumb for the correct use and dosage of Elanco for dogs does not exist due to the wide range of drugs.
It depends on the disease or the parasites against which a corresponding drug or spot-on is to be administered.
Nevertheless, we will give you some examples of different dosages and applications.
For Advantage for dogs, the correct dropper with the correct imidacloprid (active ingredient) concentration is based on the dog’s body weight.
The dog’s body weight also plays a role in other of Elanco’s canine medicines.
If, for example, galliprant has to be administered, the dosage here is 2 mg grapiprant per kilogram of body weight per day.
This list could be continued here for a long time. We recommend that you discuss the right medication along with the correct use and dosage with your veterinarian.
How long does it take for Elanco to work in dogs?
Again, we can only state that the onset of an effect of Elanco in dogs significantly with the drug or the spot-on related.
If it is a spot-on, the effect usually occurs after 24 to a maximum of 48 hours and then lasts for 4 weeks.
If it is an anti-inflammatory painkiller, it may take longer before the first improvements are visible.
Let’s stay here again with Galliprant for dogs. Here the effect only occurs after a good 1 week. Significant improvements should be visible after 10 days at the latest.
What side effects can Elanco cause in dogs?
The side effects that Elanco can cause in dogs depend on the product, but are with almost all medicines always with gastrointestinal complaints tied together.
These include above all nausea, vomiting, soft faeces and (sometimes bloody) diarrhea.
Especially with spot-ons and flea collars, the chemical agents can also lead to hair loss (alopecia).
These minor side effects usually go away on their own after a few days.
If you are giving your dog an antibiotic, you should give it a probiotic at the same time, which helps against soft stool/diarrhea.
Stronger side effects can also result. You can find this in the package insert of the respective medication.
IMPORTANT
For all Elanco medicines, side effects that are not listed should definitely be checked and examined by a veterinarian.
When should I not use Elanco on dogs?
Elanco for dogs should not be used in most cases if Hypersensitivity to any of the active ingredients present.
This can especially be the case with dogs that have the coat color Merle.
This is linked to a genetic defect (MDR1) that causes a sometimes life-threatening drug intolerance.
Dogs that suffer from kidney and liver dysfunction should also not be treated with many Elanco for dog medicines.
Please also find out from your veterinarian how to administer it to pregnant or lactating bitches and puppies.
Where is Elanco for dogs available?
Many of the remedies that Elanco makes for dogs are of a prescription nature.
This means that you cannot get them in a conventional (online) shop or pet shop.
You can only get them either directly from the vet or on presentation of a prescription in a (veterinary) pharmacy, which can then also be obtained online.
What alternatives are there to Elanco for dogs?
The alternatives that exist to Elanco for dogs hang one last time for this guide with the disease and the medication.
The active ingredients that these drugs contain also ultimately decide which drug is right for your dog.
Of course, the disease also plays a decisive role here. You can discuss all of these things with your veterinarian.
Has your dog already had experience with Elanco for dogs and if so, with what means? We’d love for you to share your experiences with us in the comments.