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Flea and tick remedies

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Ticks, fleas and other parasites can make your pet’s life miserable. Therefore, it is important to know which flea and tick remedies to use in order to protect your dog and cat quickly, easily, effectively, and for a long time to forget about the problem.Flea and tick remedies

What flea and tick remedies can you use?

Krka has developed the drug Fiprist Spot On – drops on the withers, which can rid your dogs and cats of fleas, ticks, lice and lice, as well as Fiprist Spray. The active ingredient in both drugs is fipronil.

Which flea and tick remedy to choose: drops or spray?

We settled on these flea and tick protection products, since both of them (and drops on the withers Fiprist Spot On and Fiprist Spray) have a number benefits:

  • They kill parasites (fleas, ticks, withers) at all phases of their development. In addition, drops are used in the treatment of ear mites (otodectosis) and entomosis.
  • Protect your dog or cat from fleas and ticks for a long time (up to 5 weeks).
  • Easy to use.
  • Convenient dosage. Dosage options for flea and tick drops: 0,5 ml 0,67 ml 1, 34 ml 2,68 ml 4,02 ml. Flea and tick spray is available in 2 dosage options: 100 and 250 ml. This allows you to adjust the dosage according to the type and size of your pet.
  • A prescription for the purchase of the drug is not required.

But there are also differences between them. We have compiled a table that will help you decide which remedy is best for your pet: Fiprist Spot On or Fiprist Spray.

drug propertyFiprist Spot On (flea and tick drops)Fiprist Spray against fleas and ticks
How long does it protect?Dogs:From fleas: 2 – 2,5 months. From ticks: up to 1 month.Dogs:For fleas: up to 3 months. For ticks: up to 5 weeks.
Cats:From fleas: 1,5 months. From ticks: 15 – 21 days.Cats:From fleas: up to 40 days.
Where to apply?Anywhere.Outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
How to apply?Drop from a pipette onto the skin at the withers.Spray all over the body.
When does a flea and tick remedy start to work?In 24 hours.Since application.
Who is suitable for?Cats and dogs over 8 weeks old.Cats and dogs older than 7 days.
Are there any contraindications?Infectious diseases. Weak animals. Dogs weighing less than 2 kg.Infectious diseases.

To sum up:

  • Drops from fleas and ticks Easier to use, application takes less time, they can be applied throughout the year, applied anytime, anywhere.
  • But if you urgently need to go, for example, to a country house, and you cannot wait a day for the drops to take effect, use spray and calmly go with the dog to nature.
  • Also flea and tick spray worth choosing if your dog or cat has babies and you want to protect them from fleas and ticks, not waiting until they are 2 months old, or for a small dog (weighing less than 2 kg).
  • The rest is a matter of personal preference, what exactly to use: Fiprist Spot He drops or Fiprist Spray.

 

How to use flea and tick remedies?

Drops from fleas and ticks Fiprist Spot On

Flea and tick remedies

Drops extremelyconvenient to use: applied to the skin of the animal with the pipette that is included in the kit. Pipettes vary in dosage depending on the weight and type of your pet.Application of dropsfrom fleas and tickstakes only 1 minute and help you forget about the problem for a long time. 3 simple steps:   

  1. Pierce the tip of the pipette with the inverted cap.
  2. Part the pet’s fur on the back (between the shoulder blades).
  3. Press down on the dropper to apply flea and tick drops to one or more spots. Remember that your pet’s skin must be dry and undamaged. The drug is not applied to damaged skin!

Within 48 hours after applying the drops, refrain from bathing your pet and do not let him into the water. It’s simple and easy! And your pet is protected. The dog or cat can be re-treated as needed, but not more than once every 1 weeks. If you miss the next treatment date, it’s okay. In this case, apply flea and tick drops as soon as possible, do not change the dosage.

Fiprist Spray against fleas and ticks

Flea and tick remediesFiprist Flea and Tick Spray is also quite easy to use. Processing includes 7 easy steps:

  1. Choose a ventilated room for processing or process your pet outside.
  2. To prevent the dog from licking off the spray, put a muzzle on it. For a cat, you can use a special collar.
  3. Shake the vial thoroughly.
  4. Hold the bottle of flea and tick spray upright at a distance of 10-20 cm from the animal’s fur. By pressing the spray head, treat the entire surface of the cat’s or dog’s body against hair growth, slightly moistening the coat.
  5. Covering your pet’s eyes, spray his chest and ears with a spray.
  6. Wear gloves, apply a small amount to your fingertips, and rub the flea and tick spray around your dog’s or cat’s eyes and nose.
  7. Until the coat is completely dry, keep your pet away from heating appliances.

Do not bathe your pet 2 days before applying flea and tick spray and 2 days after treatment.

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How to treat otodectosis (ear mites) in dogs and cats with flea and tick drops?

To treat otodectosis (ear mites) with Fiprist Spot On flea and tick drops, follow these steps:

  1. Place 4 to 6 drops in each ear for fleas and ticks.
  2. Fold the auricle in half and gently massage it – so the drug is evenly distributed over the ear.
  3. Apply the drops from fleas and ticks remaining in the pipette to the skin of a dog or cat between the shoulder blades. 

    Safety measures when treating a pet with flea and tick productsFlea and tick remedies

    • When treating a dog or cat with flea and tick products, follow the general rules of personal hygiene, wash your hands with soap and water after treatment.
    • Do not eat, drink or smoke during processing.
    • For 24 hours after treatment with flea and tick products, do not pet your dog or cat, and do not allow children to do so.
    • If Fiprist Spot It or Fiprist Spray gets on your mucous membranes or skin, remove it with a swab and then wash it off with water using detergents.
    • If you accidentally swallowed a flea and tick remedy, drink several glasses of warm water, an enterosorbent and, if possible, consult a doctor. When contacting a medical institution, take the instructions for using the drug with you – this will help to provide you with more effective assistance.
  4. How much do flea and tick remedies (drops and spray) cost in Minsk?

    Flea and tick remediesdosagePrice
    Fiprist Spray100 ml (1 bottle)34.75 rubles.
    250 ml (1 bottle)58.67 rubles.
    Fiprist Spot On for cats1 pipette11.40 rubles.
    Fiprist Spot On for dogs weighing 2 – 10 kg12.53 rubles.
    Fiprist Spot On for dogs weighing 10 – 20 kg12.94 rubles.
    Fiprist Spot On for dogs weighing 20 – 40 kg14.67 rubles.
    Fiprist Spot On for dogs over 40 kg16.33 rubles.

The cost is indicated on September 22, 2017. Current prices can be viewed on the website http://dv.ru/

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