In spring and autumn, there is often a question about the use of vitamin complexes. This is due to a lack of vitamins or their imbalance. Similar situations arise in young, actively growing organisms, but this problem is not unique to humans. Animals also need specialized vitamin supplements. The solution is the use of a complex of vitamins. From the wide list of drugs offered by veterinarians, we recommend to pay attention to a very simple and convenient complex called "Trivit".
- Description and composition
- Pharmacological properties
- Indications for use
- Instructions for use trivita
- For domestic birds
- For pets
- Contraindications and side effects
- Shelf life and storage conditions
Description and composition
"Trivit"- it is a transparent oily liquid with shades from light yellow to dark brown. Smell like vegetable oil. This complex is packaged in glass bottles of 10, 20, 50 and 100 ml. 
"Trivit" mainly consists of complex vitamins A, D3, E and vegetable oils.
Vitamin A is a group of substances similar in chemical structure, including retinoids, which have similar biological activity. One milliliter of trivitamin contains 30,000 IU (international units) of vitamins of group A. For the human body, the daily need for it ranges from 600 to 3000 micrograms (micrograms) depending on age.
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is contained in the range of 40,000 IU in one milliliter of "Trivita." This biologically active substance is produced in the skin by exposure to sunlight. The body's need for vitamins D is constant. The daily rate, for example, for a person is 400 - 800 IU (10-20 µg), depending on age.
Vitamins E (tocopherol) are natural compounds of the tocol group. One milliliter of "Trivita" vitamins of this group contains twenty milligrams. 
All listed vitamins are well soluble in vegetable oils. That is why sunflower or soybean oil is used as an auxiliary substance. This method simplifies the use and storage of the drug.
Pharmacological properties
The complex composition of the drug balances metabolism. Medically justified ratio of vitamins A, D3, E improves the growth of young, the fecundity of females, increases resistance to infectious diseases.
Group A provitamins are a very effective antioxidant. The combination of retinol with vitamin E enhances the antioxidant properties of trivit. Vitamin A also helps improve vision.
Provitamin D3 - regulates the amount of phosphorus and calcium in the body, which is necessary in the process of renewal of bone tissue. It also has a beneficial effect on improving immunity, affects the level of calcium and glucose in the blood. Strengthens bones and teeth.
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects the cell membranes from the damaging effects of free radicals. Enhances tissue regeneration, prevents premature aging. Lowers cholesterol in the blood, normalizes the reproductive system of the body. 
Indications for use
"Trivit" - a drug that provides complex action on the body of animals, its use is most common in avitaminosis, rickets. Also during osteomalacia (insufficient mineralization of bone tissue), conjunctivitis and dryness of the cornea of the eye. For the prevention of hypovitaminosis in birds and livestock. It is useful to use in the recovery period after illness, during pregnancy and lactation.
Avitaminosis occurs when there is a shortage of vital vitamins. Symptoms of beriberi are weakness, fatigue, skin and hair problems, slow healing of wounds.
Hypovitaminosis occurs when an imbalance of intake and a sufficient amount of vitamins in the body. Symptoms of the disease are weakness, dizziness, insomnia. Symptoms are similar to vitamin deficiency. 
Rickets - a disease in which there is a violation of the musculoskeletal system. Most often this is due to lack of provitamins D. Symptoms of rickets are anxiety, increased anxiety and irritability. The skeleton is developing poorly. Its deformations are possible.
Instructions for use trivita
The drug is administered in the form of injections intramuscularly or subcutaneously. The dosage of "Trivita" for animals must be selected according to the instructions. Introduced vitamin complex once a week for a month.
For domestic birds
It is not the best solution to inject birds. How to give "Trivit" feathered? Either drops in the beak, or add a vitamin complex in the feed. 
Chickens. For the treatment of meat and egg breeds from nine weeks - 2 drops each, for broilers from five weeks - three drops each. Daily for three to four weeks. A prophylactic dose is one drop for two or three chickens. It is given once a week for a month.
Adult birds are advised to add 7 ml of "Trivita" per 10 kg of feed for prevention. Once a week for a month.Or one drop in the beak every day when symptoms of illness occur.
Ducklings and Goslings. In the presence of grazing birds with access to fresh grass, "Trivit" for preventive purposes can not apply. The dosage for one sick bird is five drops within three to four weeks until the symptoms of the disease disappear.
An adult sick bird is recommended to be given daily, one drop in its beak for a month. For prevention, it is recommended to add 8-10 ml once a week to feed. drug per 10 kg of feed.
Turkeys. For treating chicks, eight drops are used within three to four weeks. For prophylaxis, 14.6 ml are added to young animals from one to eight weeks. vitamin 10 kg of feed once a week. Adult bird recommended prophylactic dose - 7 ml "Trivita" for 10 kg of feed. Once a week for a month. Or one drop in the beak daily for sick birds.
For pets
"Trivit" is injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly once a week for one month. 
Recommended doses:
- For horses - from 2 to 2.5 ml per individual, for foals - from 1.5 to 2 ml per individual.
- For cattle - from 2 to 5 ml per individual, for calves - from 1.5 to 2 ml. on the individual.
- For pigs - from 1.5 to 2 ml. per individual, for piglets - 0.5-1ml per individual.
- For sheep and goats - from 1 to 1.5 ml. per individual, for lambs from 0.5 to 1 ml per individual.
- Dogs - up to 1 ml per individual.
- Rabbits - 0.2-0.3 ml per individual.
Contraindications and side effects
As such, the side effects at the dosages indicated in the instructions were not observed. According to the effects on the body, this vitamin complex refers to low hazardous substances. However, an individual allergic reaction of a living organism to a drug is possible.
Any contraindications for the use of the drug is not fixed.
In cases of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug and the occurrence of an allergic reaction, you should immediately go to the hospital. You should have instructions for the preparation and, preferably, a label. In normal situations of getting the vitamin complex on hands or mucous membranes, it is enough to wash your hands in warm water with soap or wash your eyes.
Shelf life and storage conditions
"Trivit" is suitable for use within two years from the date of production. It is stored in a closed bottle in a dry place, protected from sunlight at a temperature of + 5 ° C to + 25 ° C. It is recommended to keep out of the reach of children.
Vitamin complex "Trivit" easy to use, it does not need special storage conditions. It is fairly safe and has proven its positive effect on animals for many years.
