Gastrik Pet Paste for Dogs and Cats - 30ml

Description

Gastrik Pet Paste is a complementary feed for dogs and cats that helps maintain normal gastric function and a healthy stomach environment. Supplied in a 30ml syringe, it combines calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, plant-derived mucilage, threonine, liquorice extract and MSM. The paste can be given with food or directly into the mouth, with the serving measured according to bodyweight. Gastrik Pet Paste is formulated to help maintain normal stomach acidity, contribute to the protective mucus layer and provide a soothing gel-forming effect in contact with gastric fluid. Its palatable paste format offers an alternative for animals that do not readily accept tablets, with small measured amounts available from the syringe for dogs and cats of different sizes.

A healthy stomach needs both digestive acid and an effective protective lining. Acid helps activate enzymes that begin breaking down food, while mucus shields the stomach surface from direct exposure to the acidic contents. Gastrik Pet Paste provides ingredients selected for this balance between digestion and mucosal protection. The gastric mucosa consists of the living tissues lining the stomach, with mucus forming a protective layer over its surface. When that defence is disturbed, the stomach can become more vulnerable to irritation. Gastrik Pet Paste helps maintain the normal gastric environment and the natural defences of the lining. Signs such as lip licking, repeated swallowing, reduced interest in food or vomiting can accompany gastric discomfort, although they are not specific enough to identify the underlying cause on their own.

Mucilage-forming plant ingredients in Gastrik Pet Paste include psyllium seed husks and fenugreek extract. Mucilage absorbs fluid and becomes a viscous gel, creating a soothing effect in contact with the stomach contents. This action is physical: the plant material changes consistency as it hydrates, helping the stomach’s natural protective defences. Gastrik Pet Paste also contains aloe vera and tea extract as part of its formulation. The UK paste uses refined sunflower oil and beeswax as its carrier ingredients, producing a smooth preparation that can be measured from the syringe. Its composition differs from the tablet version, which also lists guar meal and inactivated yeast. Gastric mucus is continuously produced by specialised cells, helping protect the lining as food and fluid move through the stomach. The physical mucus barrier and normal renewal of the underlying gastric cells work together to keep the gastric surface healthy during digestion.

Calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide in Gastrik Pet Paste are alkaline ingredients that help maintain normal gastric acidity. Their buffering action occurs within the stomach contents as they react with acid. The formula also supplies threonine, an amino acid involved in the normal production of protective gastrointestinal mucus. Mucins, the proteins that give mucus its structure, contain substantial amounts of this amino acid. Gastrik Pet Paste combines these nutritional and buffering components with the gel-forming plant ingredients. Acid remains an essential part of digestion, so the purpose is to maintain a healthy gastric environment rather than make the stomach permanently acid-free. This is different from the mechanism of acid-suppressing medicines, which act on the cells responsible for producing stomach acid.

Liquorice extract in Gastrik Pet Paste is listed as Glycyrrhiza glabra. The manufacturer includes it to help maintain natural gastric mucus secretion and the health of the stomach lining, particularly when the stomach is exposed to irritants. MSM, or methyl sulphonyl methane, contributes to the nutritional care of mucous membranes and normal collagen synthesis. These ingredients add to the formulation’s focus on the integrity of the gastric surface. Gastrik Pet Paste is not a live-bacteria probiotic and does not contain a medicine licensed to stop vomiting. Its role is nutritional gastric care. Persistent vomiting, blood in vomit, black stools or marked abdominal pain needs veterinary assessment, because an obstruction, ulcer or another significant illness can produce symptoms that initially resemble an ordinary digestive upset.

The manufacturer’s serving amount for Gastrik Pet Paste is 1ml per 5kg bodyweight for both dogs and cats. This means a 5kg animal receives a 1ml portion, while a 10kg animal receives 2ml at the stated bodyweight rate. The 30ml syringe contains 30 portions of 1ml or 15 portions of 2ml; the length of time it lasts also depends on the recommended frequency. Gastrik Pet Paste can be mixed with food or given directly into the mouth, without the need to divide a tablet. Its oil-based formulation has a declared crude fat content of 70%, which is relevant for pets following a strictly fat-restricted diet. Keep the syringe capped between uses and store the product in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.

What is Gastrik Pet Paste for?

Gastrik Pet Paste provides complementary gastric nutrition for dogs and cats. It helps maintain normal stomach acidity, the protective mucus layer and a healthy gastric environment. The 30ml syringe contains a palatable paste combining gel-forming plant ingredients with minerals, threonine, liquorice extract and MSM.

How much Gastrik Pet Paste should I give my pet?

The manufacturer’s serving amount is 1ml per 5kg bodyweight for both dogs and cats. A 5kg animal therefore receives a 1ml portion, while a 10kg animal receives 2ml at that rate. Frequency and duration should follow the supplied product label and individual feeding recommendation.

Can Gastrik Pet Paste be given with food?

Yes. It can be given with food or directly into the mouth, allowing the method to suit the animal’s acceptance. The syringe measures the portion in millilitres. If it is mixed with food, the intended amount needs to be eaten for the full serving to be received.

Is Gastrik Pet Paste suitable for cats?

Yes. Gastrik Pet Paste is formulated for dogs and cats, using the same bodyweight-based serving rate of 1ml per 5kg. The paste format can be useful for cats that are difficult to give tablets to, although acceptance still varies between individual animals and feeding methods.

How does Gastrik Pet Paste help the stomach lining?

Mucilage-forming plant ingredients develop a soothing gel when they meet gastric fluid. Threonine contributes to normal mucus production, while liquorice extract helps maintain natural gastric mucus secretion. These actions complement the buffering minerals and other ingredients included for the health of the gastric surface.
It is not licensed as an ulcer treatment. Its ingredients help maintain a healthy gastric environment and natural protective lining, but suspected ulceration requires diagnosis and appropriate medical treatment. Blood in vomit, black stools, marked abdominal pain or persistent vomiting should not be managed with a supplement alone.