Dogs with a history of cramping and muscle fatigue
Preventing dehydration
Preventing muscle soreness
WHY CHOOSE NEUTRADEX?
To combat the effect of acidosis and dehydration
During exercise, lactic acid and “free radicals” build up in the muscles, and if not neutralised and removed can lead to cramping, stiffness, fatigue and slow recovery. NEUTRADEX is formulated to combat the effects of acidosis and dehydration, particularly after hard work.
NEUTRADEX encourages dogs to drink
The sodium content (although the sodium requirement is low in greyhounds because they do not sweat) given as an after race recovery dose stimulates the thirst reflex, encouraging the dog to drink more. This in turn corrects post-race dehydration and flushes acid and metabolic wastes from the kidneys.
COMPOSITION
Each 4mL dose contains:
Sodium acids citrate 1.13g
DOSAGE & DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Ensure an adequate supply of cool, clean water is available at all times.
Daily dose: 4ml mixed into food or milk while greyhound is in hard work.
After race dose: 6ml mixed into next feed, or deposited over the tongue by oral syringe, for at least the first morning after a race and preferably the two mornings following a hard race. Greyhounds suffering from dehydration need a supplementary daily dose of electrolytes.
For a daily electrolyte use BETA-CEL® electrolyte supplement for greyhounds
PACK SIZES
1L, 5L & 20L packs (5L & 20L packs feature a horse picture, but are suitable for greyhounds as well)
NEUTRADEX is limited in its use to the post-race period. Although it is helpful in counteracting dehydration by stimulating the desire to drink, it is not as effective as RECHARGE in meeting electrolyte needs and promoting fluid replacement and electrolyte balance after travelling or racing.
NEUTRADEX should not be given within the 24-36 hours prior to racing, although it may be given after the last trial or hard gallop before a race. Alkalinisation of the urine may increase the outflow of potassium salt and the flushing effect may eliminate other pre-race supplements of iron and B complex vitamins and reduce their retention time in the body.
Can NEUTRADEX help buffer against cramp?
During exercise, lactic acid and free radicals (harmful substances) build up in the muscles and if not neutralized and removed can lead to cramping, stiffness, fatigue and slow recovery. NEUTRADEX is formulated to combat the effects of acidosis and dehydration especially after fast work. Give 6 mL over the tongue or in milk or water as soon as possible after fast work.
How does NEUTRADEX work?
NEUTRADEX contains sodium acid citrate salt in a thick sugar syrup base. The acid-citrate salt is a buffering agent - providing mild neutralising power against alkaline salts, but strong neutralising or buffering activity against acid salts, or build up of acid in the blood or urine. Therefore it is most beneficial when used after a trial or a race where lactic acid build-up in the muscles and blood should be effectively and quickly neutralised to prevent soreness and discomfort. The sodium content (although the sodium requirement is low in greyhounds) given as an after race recovery aid stimulates the animal to drink more water, which in turn corrects post-race dehydration and flushes acid and metabolic wastes from the kidneys.
NEUTRADEX has many special attributes. Here are some:
• It encourages greyhounds to drink.
• NEUTRADEX is ideal for dogs that cramp.
• NEUTRADEX increases the action of the kidneys to clear toxic wastes produced by hard exercise.
• NEUTRADEX helps prevent dehydration.
• NEUTRADEX helps prevent muscle soreness after fast work.
• NEUTRADEX buffers the acid buildup in muscle cells.
• The sodium part of NEUTRADEX stimulates the thirst response to encourage drinking and flushing of toxins from the body.
• NEUTRADEX is caramel flavoured in a 1 litre bottle.
How Do I Use NEUTRADEX?
It is not recommended that NEUTRADEX be used for everyday use, because of its potential to increase the excretion of potassium by alkalinising the urine. Potassium is an electrolyte often deficient in greyhound diets and is essential for optimum nerve and muscle function. The standard dose rate is 6mL mixed into the morning milk, or given by syringe over the tongue, for at least the first morning after a race, and preferably two mornings after a hard race. NEUTRADEX is limited in its use, to the post-race period. Although it is helpful in counteracting dehydration by stimulating the desire to drink, it is not as effective as RECHARGE in meeting electrolyte needs and promoting fluid replacement and electrolyte balance after travelling or racing.
Hint: Greyhounds that are not fit enough for the distance or speed of a race often develop low grade acidosis in their back and hind limb muscles. This causes them to “blow-up” or swell in the muscles within 30 minutes up to 6 hours after racing, resulting in discomfort, pain and loss of appetite.
