AnimAll VetLine Anticystitis liquid, 50 ml is a suspension from the Ukrainian brand AnimAll based on nine medicinal plants for cats and dogs. It's used as part of combined therapy and for preventing acute and chronic inflammatory urinary diseases — cystitis, pyelonephritis, urethritis — and urolithiasis. Another indication is preventing infection during diagnostic procedures (cystoscopy, catheterisation). It's given by mouth with food or with a measuring spoon.
What it is and who makes it
AnimAll is a Ukrainian pet brand, and VetLine is its veterinary range. Anticystitis liquid is a herbal product whose plants have diuretic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. It isn't an antibiotic or a substitute for one: with a bacterial infection, your vet prescribes treatment and the suspension complements it.
Ingredients
Field horsetail, nettle leaves, lingonberry leaves, birch leaves, knotgrass, liquorice root, stag's-horn clubmoss, barberry and Canadian goldenrod. Excipients: carboxymethylcellulose, Tween-80, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, glycerol and purified water.
Dosage
| Animal | Combined therapy (twice daily) |
|---|---|
| Cats up to 5 kg | 2 ml |
| Cats over 5 kg | 3 ml |
| Dogs up to 10 kg | 2 ml |
| Dogs 10–20 kg | 2–3 ml |
| Dogs 20–30 kg | 3–4 ml |
| Dogs 30–40 kg | 4–6 ml |
| Dogs over 40 kg | 6–8 ml |
For prevention, give the same doses once a day. The course is 5–7 days. Shake the bottle for 1–2 minutes before use.
Pros
- Nine herbs. Diuretic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action.
- For cats and dogs. A detailed dose table by weight.
- Liquid form. Mix it into food or give it with a measuring spoon.
- Short course. 5–7 days, once daily for prevention.
- Affordable. A 50 ml bottle covers a course for a cat.
Cons and what to keep in mind
- Doesn't replace antibiotics. Bacterial cystitis needs a vet.
- Don't skip doses. Missed doses reduce effectiveness.
- Herbal taste. Not every cat will eat food with it.
- Won't dissolve large stones. Urolithiasis needs a diet and test monitoring.
How to give it
Give the suspension by mouth, either mixed into a little food or with a measuring spoon. If you miss a dose, resume at the same dose and schedule. For cats, mixing it with wet food or a paste is easiest. Stop and contact a vet if any side effects appear.
Signs of cystitis
The pet goes to the toilet often in small amounts, strains, cries while urinating, pees outside the litter box, and there may be blood in the urine. A male cat sitting in the litter box unable to pass urine is an emergency, as the urethra may be blocked — see a vet immediately. Cystitis in cats is often linked to stress, low water intake and urinary crystals; more in urinary stones in cats: diet and prevention.
Water and prevention
The key to prevention is getting your pet to drink more and urinate more often. Put out several bowls, try a fountain and add wet food. Keep litter boxes clean, with one more box than you have cats. Reduce stress, since moving, renovations and new animals often trigger cystitis. More in how much water a cat should drink.
Who it suits
Cats and dogs with cystitis, pyelonephritis, urethritis or urolithiasis, as part of vet-prescribed treatment, and for preventing flare-ups. Similar products: Candioli Cystocure and Urolik. Other medicines are in the veterinary pharmacy.
Verdict
AnimAll VetLine Anticystitis liquid is a nine-herb suspension supporting the urinary tract of cats and dogs. A convenient, inexpensive part of combined treatment and prevention of cystitis, but no substitute for a diagnosis or antibiotics when they're needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much Anticystitis for a cat?
Up to 5 kg: 2 ml; over 5 kg: 3 ml twice daily; once daily for prevention.
How long is the course?
5–7 days.
Is it an antibiotic?
No, it's a herbal product used within combined therapy.
Can dogs take it?
Yes, dog doses go by weight, from 2 to 8 ml twice daily.
How do I give it?
With food or by measuring spoon into the mouth, after shaking the bottle.
What if I miss a dose?
Continue at the same dose and schedule.
