Description

Azodyl

by Vetoquinol

We do apologize for the inconvenience, but we are unable to offer free shipping for this product at this time. For the hot summer months, we have to ship this product via next day services, and unfortunately, the cost of next day shipping is too high for us to absorb.

Due to international transit times and customs clearance, we cannot ship Azodyl outside of the United States. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The best pet kidney support available.

The ingredients of Azodyl are viable organisms. We recommend it be kept refrigerated at all times!
We store Azodyl under refrigerated conditions and ship it using coolers and freezer packs. We will not compromise your pet's health by shipping warm medication.

Kidneys are amazing organs that don’t get enough credit for filtering and eliminating waste. Unfortunately, a concentration of nitrogenous compounds called azotemia can develop that impairs the kidneys’ ability to filter said waste. Azotemia can have several causes but is normally a result of renal (kidney) disease or injury.

Azodyl is a patented formulation of naturally occurring beneficial bacteria that is used to reduce azotemia and promote renal health in dogs and cats. The live bacteria in Azodyl helps slow down the buildup of the compounds that impair the kidneys’ ability to filter and remove waste.

For both Dogs and Cats

METHOD OF ACTION: 

• Helps support normal function and health of kidneys

FORMULATION(S):

• Easy-to-administer, enteric-coated capsules
• Compatible with other therapies

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ADMINISTRATION:

Azodyl capsules should be given whole and not opened or crushed. If necessary, administer capsule with a piece of the animal’s favorite food or treat. Keep refrigerated at 4˚  C (39 F) for best results. Fresh water should always be available for the animal.

• Less than 5 pounds: 1 capsule in the morning
• 5-10 pounds: 1 capsule in the A.M & 1 capsule in the P.M.
• More than 10 pounds: 2 capsules in the A.M. & 1 capsule in the P.M.

TOP AZODYL QUESTIONS

1. How does it work?
Depending on the overall health state of the animal the reduction in BUN and creatine can occur as soon as two weeks but certainly, we can see a reduction by the time of the next re-check (usually 1 month).

2. How long will it take?
This is a mixture of three viable bacteria that are strongly urease positive. This means they actively utilize the uremic toxins that diffuse into the bowel from the circulatory system thereby reducing the uremic toxic load.

3. Can I use it with Epakitin?
Certainly, in fact, it can be used with any CKD treatment the patient is presently receiving.

4. How long can it be non-refrigerated?
As these are viable organisms we recommend that it be kept refrigerated at all times. We store under refrigerated conditions and ship using coolers and freezer packs. Our distributors keep it stored under those conditions. A clinical study showed that the bacterial counts were stable at -20, 4 and 25 degrees Centigrade (C) for up to 14 days. The counts decreased at 37, 45 and 55 degrees C. The urea hydrolytic activity remained at least 50% even under the 45-degree conditions.
We recommend refrigeration as we are concerned that there may be a cumulative effect of temperature elevations over time. These temperatures are: 4C= 39.2 Fahrenheit (F), -20C=-4 F, 25C=77F, 37C=99F, 45C=113F, 55C=131F.

5. Is there any way that one can tell if the Azodyl capsule cultures are still active? (Since the capsules must be kept refrigerated, how does the consumer know that somewhere along the line from the time it left the company, either due to someone's neglect or forgetfulness, that the capsules have been left out too long and destroyed the cultures?
We make every effort to make sure our product is stored and shipped to keep bacteria alive, We also have trusted distributors we work with that know the requirements of this product. The veterinarians are also educated in the proper storage. We also know there is a time frame that it can be kept out of The refrigerator and still be active. Vetoquinol works very hard at maintaining high-quality products and regularly doing quality assurance tests.

6. What are the side effects?
We have no reported side effects except for a case of vomiting and two cases of diarrhea.

7. Can I open the capsules?
The capsules are intended to be administered as presented.

8. Why a capsule?
The bacteria in Azodyl work best in the colon region of the intestine. The harsh environments of the stomach and small intestine are detrimental to the bacteria. Consequently, we have to encapsulate them to ensure the maximum number of viable bacteria reach the colon.

9. Can Azodyl be given with simultaneous administration of antibiotics?
Most antibiotics commonly used in renal failure are rapidly absorbed and have a short half-life as they are excreted unchanged in the urine. There should be little to no interaction with the antibiotics as they are absorbed in the small intestine. The capsule is enteric coated to be dissolved in the large intestine/colon.

UPC: 017030058567

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