Cholodin is the original
choline-loading supplement formulated for geriatric canine and feline
patients. Cholodin contains choline, amino acids, vitamins and
minerals in a chewable tablet or powder formulation. May aid senior
pets in the improvement of hearing, memory, muscle tone, alertness, hair
coat and more.
Cholodin contains sources
of choline and phosphatidylcholine, two of the most common phospholipids.
When present in sufficient dietary quantities, these components act as
neurotransmitter precursors, which are chemicals manufactured and released
by nerve cells that initiate the sending of "messages" from those cells.
Choline has four major functions:
-
Significant dietary
factor in preventing fatty liver syndrome diabetic dogs
-
Can "donate" methyl
groups (CH3) needed to synthesize4 other metabolic compounds
-
Necessary for
acetylcholine formation
-
Component of the
phospholipid, lecithin along with being a constituent of plamalogens,
which are abundant in mitochondria and sphingomyelin, boud particularly
in the brain
Cholodin may aid in the
improvement of:
Dosage and
Administration: Usual Daily Dose:
1 tablet per day for each 10 lbs body weight.
|
Animal |
Tablet Form |
Powder Form |
|
Cats and Small Dogs |
1/2-1 tablet |
1/4-1/2 teaspoonful |
|
Large Dogs |
1-2 tablets |
1/2-1 teaspoonful |
The tablets may be fed by hand
or crumbled and mixed with food.
The powder may be mixed with
food.
Active
Ingredient(s): CHOLODIN® contains:
Phosphatidylcholine (from soy lecithin), choline (as chloride), dl-methionine,
inositol, zinc (as oxide), niacinamide, vitamin E, thiamine (mononitrate),
riboflavin, pyridoxine (HCl), selenium (sodium selenite), vitamin B12
(cobalamin concentrate), taurine, and dexpanthenol. Formulated with a flavor
base.
Side Effects:
Infrequently, animals on a choline loading regime will show signs of
increased neurological activity such as hyperactivity, social agitation,
muscular twitching, etc. If these signs are seen, cessation of tablet or
powder administration will quickly result in the disappearance of these
signs. After a period of three or four days, the animal may be started again
on the same dosage, usually with no adverse reaction.
Caution(s):
Keep out of the reach of children.
Presentation:
Tablets: 50, 180 and 500-count bottles.
Powder: 1 lb. containers.