Viokase-V Rx

Viokase-V Rx

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What is Viokase-V for Dogs and Cats?

  • Viokase-V relieves the symptoms of Pancreatic Insufficiency Disorder (PID) in dogs and cats. PID is also known as EPI, or Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.
  • This prescription medication replaces the pancreatic enzymes that your dog or cat doesn’t produce but needs to digest the protein, sugar, and fat in food.

Why do cats and dogs use Viokase-V?

  • Dogs and cats with maldigestion, or Pancreatic Insufficiency Disorder (PID)/ Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI), suffer from weight loss, discomfort, and hair loss because they can’t properly digest the nutrients in food.
  • The condition shuts down the pancreas, which produces digestive enzymes.
  • Viokase-V replaces those enzymes so that your pet can digest needed proteins, sugars, and fats from food.

What else should I know about Viokase-V?

  • Improves digestion and nutrition absorption in pets with PID/ EPI.
  • Fast acting.
  • Powder form mixes easily with food.
  • Pancreatic enzymes made from a pork product.
  • There are approximately 2.8 grams per teaspoonful.

What problems could my dog or cat have with Viokase-V?

  • Cats often do not like the taste of the pancreatic enzymes powder and may be more likely to take tablets or capsules made from crushed tablets. Some cats also may eat one brand of enzymes and not another. Talk to your veterinarian if you are havign trouble with medicating your cat.

How do you use Viokase-V?

  • Viokase-V works best when mixed with food and food is allowed to sit before feeding. Always follow your veterinarian's directions for use.
  • Avoid inhaling powder as it may cause lung irritation or worsen asthma.
  • Avoid contacting your skin with the powder. Wash any powder from your skin as soon as possible.

What is in Viokase-V?

  • Viokase-V contains pancreatic enzymes that break down the nutrients in food.
  • These enzymes typically come from pork sources.

Will I get what I see in the picture?

  • Viokase-V is a brand name. You will receive the exact brand that you request.

Is it important for my dog or cat to finish all of the Viokase-V?

  • Dogs and cats may use Viokase-V for different lengths of time. Please consult your veterinarian if you have any questions.