Blastostimulin, in its ointment presentation, is a relatively common drug in home medicine cabinets, since it is used in human medicine. In veterinary medicine, professionals can also decide to use it, so in this article on our site we are going to talk specifically about Blastostimulin for dogs We will explain which is its composition, what it is used for in this species and what are the precautions to be taken into account.
In any case, it should be remembered that medications for dogs can only be prescribed by the vet, even if they are ointments. For this reason, it is very important to consult a professional before deciding to use it.
What is Blastostimulin?
The Blastostimulin that is chosen for dogs is usually the one that is marketed in ointment format and is sold without a prescription. It is used for its healing and antibiotic effect thanks to its components, which are:
- Gentella asiatica extract: this ingredient is selected for its properties when it comes to protecting wounds, favoring and accelerating their healing, as well as reduce associated inflammation. It also has an antimicrobial effect.
- Neomycin Sulfate: Neomycin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means it is effective against many bacteria, hence your success.
Blastostimulin is a human medicine product that can also be found in other presentations, in addition to the ointment, that do not have to be used in dogs, such as in the form of a spray, skin powder or ovules vaginal. Keep in mind that they are formats with different compositions, since the spray does not contain neomycin and an anesthetic, the skin powder only contains gotu kola and the suppositories incorporate other active ingredients such as metronidazole and miconazole.
Being a medicine for human use, it is possible that the veterinarian prescribes a product for the dog with the same or similar ingredients, but of veterinary medicine, that is, specially formulated for animals. In conclusion, the use of Blastostimulin for dogs must always be left to the discretion of the veterinarian.
Uses of Blastostimulin for dogs
Blastostimulina ointment, thanks to the action of its components, is often used in dogs for the treatment of open wounds that have infected or at risk of becoming infected. But keep in mind that a small wound in a he althy dog without any other problem will not require a systemic healing ointment. Ulcers, sores, bedsores, some burns, wounds resulting from surgical interventions, skin grafts and, in general, all those injuries that the veterinarian considers, may need a treatment in which Blastostimulin will be very useful. In this other article we talk about first aid in case of injuries.
Therefore, we must insist that the first step in the event of a wound cannot be to apply Blastostimulin, even if we have it at home. If the wound is superficial or minor, we can treat it at home, but trimming the hair around it, washing it and, finally, disinfecting it with chlorhexidine or povidone-iodine. In these cases, it is not necessary to apply the ointment, since the wound is slight and will heal by itself without any problem.
In deep, very extensive, serious wounds, accompanied by other clinical signs, as a result of trauma or in particularly vulnerable animals, do not apply the ointment directly either, but go to the veterinarian so that he or she can assess the need for treatment with Blastostimulin. Normally, Blastostimulin is accompanied by other drugs and cures, depending on the characteristics of the wound and the situation of the dog.
Finally, we must not forget that the components of the Blastostimulina ointment include the antibiotic neomycin and that antibiotics can never be used if they have not been expressly prescribed by the veterinarian.
Dose of Blastostimulin for dogs
Blastostimulin is for topical use, that is, it must be applied directly to the wound and only in a small amount. Before the wound must be very clean. The veterinarian will tell us how and how often the cures should be performed and whether or not it is necessary to keep the wound covered with a bandage.
Furthermore, it is necessary to respect the treatment time set by this professional and the times per day recommended for the application of Blastostimulin, which range between one and three If we observe that the wound improves sooner, we will have to notify the veterinarian to find out if it is possible to terminate the treatment. On the contrary, if after the set time the wound does not improve, you should still contact the veterinarian in case it is necessary to rethink the situation.
Contraindications of Blastostimulin for dogs
Once it has been made clear that Blastostimulin can only be prescribed by a veterinarian, we must also bear in mind that it should not be used in dogs that have shown any allergic reaction to this drug, any of its ingredients, or we suspect you may be allergic to it. Learn about the main symptoms of allergies in dogs in this other article to learn how to identify them.
Similarly, if when applying Blastostimulin in dogs we notice any unwanted reaction in the area or we notice that the animal is especially restless, we must inform the veterinarian before continuing with the treatment to assess the need or not to suspend it or to change the drug.
In any case, we can say that it is a safe medicine, as long as the instructions of the veterinarian are followed. It would be different if the dog ingested the Blastostimulin, reason to immediately contact the professional.
