I've got a confession to make - I've got three furry friends at home, and I know exactly what you're thinking... we've got a lot in common! Who else has a few (or several) pets running around? I've got two girls - a 13-year-old regal feline and a 4-year-old Scottish Straight Blue Tabby, and a mischievous little Shih Tzu boy who's 2 years young.

I recently discovered this amazing veterinary product, Enterozoo, about 9 months ago, and we've had the chance to try it out twice since then. I've used it on all my pets, and I'm excited to share my experience with you.

You can find Enterozoo in veterinary pharmacies like Doctor Vet, as well as in pet stores like Zoobazar and Zoomarket. It comes in two packaging options - a 100g tube and individual packets of 15g. I recently bought both options from Doctor Vet, and the prices were 4 Belarusian rubles for a single packet and 26.40 Belarusian rubles for the 100g tube.

I don't have a photo of the packet, but I did manage to snap a shot of the tube. It's a classic plastic tube with a plastic cap that matches the width of the tube.

The packaging is cardboard, with cute animal designs and illustrations. What I love is that the side panels have all the essential information about the product - the composition, purpose, and dosage. No need to dig through the instruction manual for this info! Of course, the instruction manual is included, but it's nice to have the basics right on the packaging.

The back of the tube has all the same information, which is super convenient if you've already tossed the packaging. You'll find the dosage, usage instructions, composition, manufacturer, and storage conditions all listed.

Enterosorbent Enterozoo is a unique veterinary detoxifying gel based on organic silicon. It's tasteless and odorless, and animals usually take it without any issues; the product is intended for direct insertion into the animal's mouth.

The composition of the substance: polymethylsiloxane polyhydrate – 60%, purified water – 40%.

Enterosorbent Enterozoo is recommended for use at the first signs of illness or poisoning. Enterozoo can be administered to animals in various ways: directly into the mouth, mixed with food, given with treats, mixed with a corresponding amount of water and administered via a plastic syringe into the mouth, or diluted in a small amount of water and poured into a water bowl.

When I first tried to give my cats Enterozoo, I thought it was the same as human Enterosgel (same active ingredient). But I guess the amount and concentration of Polymethylsiloxane polyhydrate is calculated for animals, not humans. When I saw them vomiting in the corners, I thought about using human Enterosgel – after all, vets prescribe it to humans. But I was scared! I didn't know the dosage or the right concentration... So, I ended up going to the vet's office, which was luckily nearby! (P.S. The vet confirmed that Enterozoo and Enterosgel are basically the same, but with a different dosage: less gel, more water)."Animals usually take it without any issues" – yeah, right! I laughed at that. I mean, come on, no problems? I've never taken Enterosgel myself, but my daughter says it's pretty effective, and it's all because of its consistency – a clear gel with tiny particles inside. Okay, we humans might have associations, but I guess that shouldn't be a problem for animals, right? The substance has no taste or smell... If you think you can just sneak it into your cat's mouth and they'll happily eat it, think again! That's not how it works with my furballs, at least. Trying to force it down their throats is a whole different story – stressful for them, and for me too! After each treatment session, we were all a mess (from stress, they started shedding like crazy), my hands were scratched, and our poor furballs were upset for hours...

Dosage for Enterozoo is as follows:

Cats and kittens: up to 2 kg – 1 teaspoon 1-3 times a day, over 2 kg – 2 teaspoons 1-3 times a day; administer directly into the mouth or mixed with food, or mix the substance with the right amount of water and administer with a plastic syringe into the mouth.

So, basically, all adult cats are over 2 kg, which means you need to somehow cram 2 teaspoons into their mouths... That's at least 2.5 syringes of 5 ml each. Good luck with that! I just took a teaspoon, squeezed the substance into it, then transferred it to a shot glass, added a bit of water, and drew it up with the syringe. Not too much water, since you still need to shove a decent amount of the substance down their throats (and they don't want to, they struggle and squirm, spit it out, and bite your fingers). Without water, it's just not going to go down... I feel for them, I really do. I know some people wrap their cats in blankets to force the medication down their throats... I didn't resort to that.

Our experience with treatment.

We first tried Enterozoo on our little guy...

Our furry friend's dad may be a strong guy, but his stomach's a different story. Life's like that, right? Women are way more resilient and can handle a lot more. Anyway, our neighborhood had a major water pipe disaster, and we were without water for a whole day. But by evening, the issue was fixed, and everything was back to normal by the next morning. Since we had to leave for a day, we filled up his food bowls and water bowls, and off we went. Our little furballs are pros at this, so we weren't too worried. But when we got back, our boy was in a sorry state. He was weak, lethargic, and kept going to the litter box nonstop. His diarrhea was so bad that it was like his insides were on fire. It broke our hearts seeing him like that. He couldn't even get comfortable, and it was probably painful for him. His cute little bottom had turned into a stinky mess. We cleaned him up, but it only provided temporary relief and added to his stress. To be honest, it was a tough time for all of us. He still ate normally, which was a huge relief. At first, we tried using smecta, but it didn't seem to be doing the trick. His stool would form, but then it would just fall apart again. Our poor guy was weak, lethargic, and just wouldn't stop going to the bathroom. It was clear that he was really struggling. That's when I remembered that a friend had recommended this medication, Enterozoo, for treating poisoning and diarrhea. I rushed to the pet store, grabbed it, and gave it to him. I swear, after the second dose, our worries just melted away. He perked up, started playing with the girls, and even ate better. He was back to his old self. I think he must have gotten a bit sick from the water after the pipe disaster. His weak stomach just couldn't handle it. The girls were fine, but our boy was the one who struggled. After a few days of taking Enterozoo, it became clear that it wasn't doing enough to stop the diarrhea. Everything else was back to normal, but that one issue persisted. Our poor kitty was miserable, and so were we. If he hadn't been eating normally and acting out of character, we would have taken him to the vet. But since he was okay in every other way, we decided to try another medication that the pet store recommended: Diarkan. At first, it seemed to be working wonders – his stool was normalizing. But then, out of nowhere, it all fell apart again. It was like he was possessed! The diarrhea came back, and we were at our wit's end. That's when we finally took him to the vet. The vet prescribed a treatment plan that eventually worked. It turned out that we were treating him correctly, but we needed to address the imbalance in his gut microbiome after the poisoning. Enterozoo played a role in his recovery, but it wasn't enough on its own. It helped with the poisoning, but we needed to use other medications to get rid of the diarrhea completely.

I've had two 'apocalypses' in a row now. My kitties have been super finicky about their food lately. I decided to mix things up and give them the wet food that I've never given them before. I bought a pack of Miratorg... (NEVER, EVER AGAIN WILL I BUY IT!!!! Now I've got a cat hospital on my hands and a ton of money spent on meds!!!) The variety really hit them hard on the next day! I come home from work and they're all vomiting. I don't even want to talk about the stool - it's water. The worst of it was my oldest cat, she was vomiting nonstop. And she ate the most of all. My little guy was pretty bad off too. The second little one got off the easiest, although she still got hit. She's our most finicky one, she often sniffs at her food, so she didn't eat much of the wet food. But she still got affected(((. My heart was breaking looking at those poor babies((

Back to the vet, back to Enterosoo. After the second dose, the vomiting almost stopped, and my kitties perked up. A little later, the girls were back to normal. But my little guy is still struggling, poor thing. The intoxication has passed, but the diarrhea is still going strong. I guess that's just his thing - anything that throws off the balance of his gut bacteria, and he needs help getting it back on track. Luckily, I know how and what to do!)

Summary. This medication is really great! In fact, human Enterosgel has done a great job too. Enterosoo works quickly and effectively to get rid of intoxication in our pets, bringing them fast relief. Appetite returns, feeling and behavior get back to normal. It does a good job of getting rid of vomiting, but it takes a bit longer to sort out diarrhea. Sometimes, you need a little extra help (other medications). It worked for our kitties, getting rid of both poisoning and diarrhea symptoms without needing any extra meds. But our little guy is going to need some extra help with his digestive issues. Although the girls could use some help too.

The downsides I can think of are the fairly large dosage of the medication. I mean, 2 teaspoons is a lot! It might be easier to give to a dog, but with cats... It's a real challenge to get the full dose in. They stress out, we stress out! Sometimes, it's impossible to give the full dose: they wriggle, they bite, they spit it out, and you're lucky if you can get anything down their throats. We didn't always manage to get the full dose in, just because of that. If you can get anything past their clenched teeth, that's a miracle! Our oldest cat is a real challenge - it's almost impossible to get the full dose in her((. She spits it out with her tongue, the medication and her saliva dripping out of her mouth, ugh! You can't even try to put it back in)

P.S. The most important thing! I noticed that if you stop giving Enterozoo after the first improvements (stopping vomiting, forming stool), symptoms come back after a day or so. It seems like, 'oh, I've relaxed, the little furballs aren't vomiting, and they're pooping normally,' so you think, 'why bother with treatment?' But that's a mistake! Because literally within a day or less, the stool turns back into liquid, and vomiting comes back again.

I've experienced this firsthand with our older cat (I'm adding to this review). She was the worst off. When we stopped giving her Enterozoo after seeing some improvements, the vomiting and diarrhea came back. And to make matters worse, her stool was bloody. We took her to the vet, and they told us that Enterozoo can't be replaced with anything else, and we need to give it without interruption for at least 5 days, or even longer. They also prescribed some additional meds. By the way, when I told the vet what our cats had been fed (Miratorg wet food), they nodded knowingly and said, 'Oh, our "favorite" Miratorg!' I guess our case isn't the first, and we're not the only ones who got poisoned by this food in their practice!

Enterozoo is an amazing medication. It's the first and, as it turns out, indispensable helper in cases of poisoning. I think it should always be on hand. My warmest recommendations!!!

Thanks for reading, I hope my review was helpful!

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