Thromb Beat is a herbal and mineral supplement that supports platelet production and helps manage anaemia and iron deficiency in dogs and cats, often used as supportive care during chemotherapy or blood-parasite (e.g., babesiosis, ehrlichiosis) recovery, while also supporting liver function.
Composition: Papaya Leaf Extract (regulates the ALOX-12 and PTAFR genes linked to platelet/megakaryocyte production), Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi), Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha), Elemental Iron, Folic Acid, Copper, Cobalt, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C.
Indications: Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia); anaemia and iron deficiency; supportive care during and after chemotherapy; recovery from tick-borne blood-parasite diseases affecting platelets or red blood cells; supports liver function and immunomodulation.
Dosage: Up to 12.5kg: 3-5ml daily. 12.5-25kg: 5-10ml daily. 25kg and above: 10-20ml daily, or as directed by the vet.
Directions for use: Give directly or mixed into food.
How does the medicine work? : Papaya leaf extract's active compounds help increase megakaryocyte production and their conversion into platelets, addressing thrombocytopenia at a cellular level, while Guduchi and Ashwagandha provide immune-modulating and anti-stress support, and the iron/B12/folic acid/copper/cobalt combination supports red blood cell formation to address anaemia.
Possible side effects: This is a supportive supplement, not a replacement for vet-directed treatment of the underlying cause of low platelets or anaemia (e.g., confirmed babesiosis needs specific antiprotozoal treatment).
