Preparations for protection against ticks and fleas

 Tick ​​season is in full swing, and every responsible owner wants to keep their pet safe from these parasites. In this regard, I would like to bring to your attention means and preparations for protection against ticks and fleas, which can be purchased in Belarus. I will start not with the usual drops and collars, but with relatively recently appeared and not familiar to everyone, and then move on to the usual pills, drops and sprays.

Pendants-key rings for protection against ticks and fleas

“TIC-CLIP” from Anibio (Germany) has a bioenergetic charge with a high accumulated radiation potential. The principle of operation is as follows: a bioenergetic field is formed around the animal, preventing the appearance of ticks and fleas. A huge plus is that the product is hypoallergenic, odorless and waterproof. Approved for puppies from 4 weeks and pregnant bitches. But in order for it to start working, you need to wear the suspension without removing it for 2-5 weeks. The manufacturer claims that the protection is 90 – 100%. The validity of the suspension is 2 years, subject to all rules. Price: 60 – 65 b.r.“SITITEK TickLess Pet” – ultrasonic keychain that repels parasites. It is waterproof, has a range of 1.5 meters, weighs 1 g, and has an impact-resistant case. This device uses ultrasound frequencies that are harmless and do not cause discomfort to dogs and cats. Due to the presence of a steel ring, it is easily attached to the collar. Price: 108 b.r.

Tablets for protection against ticks and fleas

Bravecto — tablets for the treatment and prevention of parasite infestation in dogs. Organization-developer — Intervet International BV, the Netherlands. The active ingredient is fluralaner, which protects dogs from fleas and ticks. Contraindication is individual intolerance to the components of the drug. The death of ticks occurs even before the start of feeding, and regardless of the place of attachment. The agent begins to act 12 hours after application. The drug should not be used in puppies younger than 8 weeks and/or dogs weighing less than 2 kg. Repeated treatments are carried out every three months. Price: from 50 b.r. up to 60 b.r.Frontline NexgarD. Organization-developer – the company “Merial”, France. The active substance is afoxolaner. Tablets begin to act 3 minutes after ingestion. Full protection is provided 4 hours after ingestion. Protects against ixodid ticks and fleas. Can be used from 2 months of age. It is allowed to give to pregnant and lactating bitches under the supervision of a veterinarian. Price: from 68 to 100 b.p.

Drops and sprays for protection against ticks and fleas

FRONTLINE® Organization-developer: company «Merial», France. The line has drops and sprays, they are effective protective agents and contain fipronil. Drops “Frontline” according to the degree of impact on the body are classified as moderately hazardous substances, in recommended doses it does not have a skin-irritating and toxic effect, if it gets into the eyes it causes slight irritation. The drug can be given to pregnant dogs: it does not have a harmful effect on the development of the fetus. However, the product is toxic to rabbits, fish and other marine and freshwater organisms.“Frontline SpotOn” — drops from fleas, ticks and withers, having a contact effect and the ability to accumulate in the skin and sebaceous glands of animals. A single treatment of the dog ensures the destruction of fleas and ticks within 24 – 48 hours. After treatment of cats, the protective effect against ticks lasts up to 4 weeks, against insects – 4 – 6 weeks. After treatment of dogs, the protective effect against ticks lasts up to 5 weeks, against insects – 4 – 12 weeks. Price: from 25 to 38 b.r. drops “Frontline Combo” includes fipronil and S-methoprene. This remedy is a drug for fleas, ticks and lice. After application, the active ingredients are distributed over the skin after 24 hours and are practically not absorbed into the blood. A single treatment of the animal ensures the destruction of fleas and ticks within 24 and 48 hours, respectively. Provides protection for cats, dogs and ferrets up to 4 weeks kills larvae and eggs of fleas: in cats and ferrets – up to 6 weeks, in dogs – 4 – 12 weeks. Price: from 28 b.r. to 38 b.r.Spray “Frontline” provides protection for dogs from ixodid ticks up to 3-5 weeks, from fleas – 1-3 months. After treatment with a spray, the cat will be protected from fleas for up to 40 days. For the drug to work more effectively, you should not wash your pet 2 days before treatment, and 2 days after treatment. The price, depending on the volume, varies from 50 b.r. up to 90 b.r.Drops at the withers Advantix® developed by Bayer Animal Health GmbH, Germany. This is a combined drug. It contains imidacloprid and permethrin. These substances, enhancing the action of each other, have a pronounced insecticidal, acaricidal and repellent effect on insects and ixodid ticks. The use is prohibited for patients with infectious diseases and recovering dogs, puppies younger than 7 weeks of age and / or weighing less than 1,5 kg, as well as animals of other species. When cats and dogs are kept together, pets must be separated until the place of application of the drug in the dog is completely dry. After applying Advantix, its active components, practically not being absorbed into the blood, are quickly distributed over the surface of the dog’s body and, holding on to the skin and coat, have a long-term (up to 4 weeks) protective and repellent effect. According to the degree of impact on the body, the drug belongs to moderately hazardous substances. Price depending on the weight of the animal from 17 b.r. up to 21 b.r.Drops on the withers Vectra 3D company “CEVA Sante Animale”, France, contains dinotefuran, permethrin and pyriproxyfen. The drug should not be used in puppies up to 7 weeks old, dogs weighing less than 1,5 kg, weakened and old animals, puppies and lactating bitches. Do not wash the animal within 48 hours after treatment. Valid for 30 days. Price per pack (3 pcs.): from 45 b.r. up to 55 b.r. It contains fipronil, diflubenzuron and dicarboximide (MGK-264). Belongs to the group of combined insecticides and acaricides. It is impossible to treat them with patients with infectious diseases, weakened and recovering animals, pregnant and lactating, puppies under 8 weeks old and dogs weighing less than 2 kg. Protection is maintained for 30 – 60 days. The tool is also used to extract the tick: drops are applied directly to the parasite. Price: from 2 b.r. up to 3 b.r. for a pipette.Drops on withers Fiprist Spot On developed by Krka, pharmaceutical plant, d.d., Novo mesto AO (Slovenia). The active ingredient is fipronil. It is intended for the fight against ixodid ticks, cheilitells, otodectos, parasitizing on dogs and cats. Protective action against ixodid ticks: in cats – 15 – 21 days, in dogs – up to 1 month. Protective action against fleas: in cats – up to 1.5 months, and in dogs – 2 – 2.5 months. Repeated treatments are carried out no more than once every 21 days. The drug is not suitable for use in animals under 8 weeks of age, weakened and sick pets, it is forbidden to use it in conjunction with other insecticides-acaricides. Price: from 12.5 b.r. up to 15 b.r.Spray Bolfo (Bolfo Spray) Organization-developer: Bayer Animal Health GmbH, Germany. Active ingredient: propoxur. Effective against fleas, ticks and lice. It is forbidden to use sick and weakened animals, puppies under 3 months. For pregnant and lactating animals, the spray can be used after consultation with a veterinarian. Processing should be carried out outdoors. Do not allow the drug to be licked off until it is completely dry. The spray is also used for the treatment of rooms and sunbeds for preventive purposes. You need to process every 7 days. Price: from 15 to 20 b.p.Spray insect-acaricidal Bars forte. Organization-developer: NVC Agrovetzashchita LLC, Moscow. It contains fipronil and diflubenzuron as active ingredients. Protects against fleas, ticks, lice and lice. Applied to cats and dogs for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. It is forbidden to use pregnant, lactating, sick and debilitated animals, puppies under 1 week old. Processing, like other sprays, should be carried out in the open air, avoiding licking, contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Processing should be carried out every 7 – 10 days. Price: from 9 to 11 b.r.

Collars for protection against ticks and fleas

Forest is a flea and tick collar developed by Bayer Animal Health GmbH, Germany. The composition of the drug lead imidacloprid and flumethrin. The collar is effective against lice, fleas, withers, ixodid ticks, and also reduces the possibility of transmission of diseases from the parasite to the dog. It is forbidden to use sick and debilitated animals, puppies up to 7 weeks and kittens up to 10 weeks. Before using the drug for pregnant and lactating animals, it is necessary to consult a veterinarian. Continuous use of the collar gives protection for 8 months. Price: from 58 to 65 b.p.Bolfo Collar (bolfo collar). Organization-developer: Bayer Animal Health GmbH, Germany. The collar is designed for small, medium and large breeds of dogs, the active ingredient is propoxur. The action is aimed at the destruction of fleas, ixodid ticks, withers. It is forbidden to use sick and weakened animals, puppies under 3 months. Pregnant and lactating animals can only wear a collar after consulting a veterinarian. Efficiency depends on the quality of wool, therefore, before use, to enhance the effect, the dog must be washed and combed out. The validity period is 3 months. Price: from 16 to 22 b.p. Flea and tick collar Kiltix Collar. Organization-developer – the company “Bayer Animal Health GmbH”, Germany. Active ingredients: propoxur and flumethrin. Designed to protect against ixodid ticks, fleas and withers. Continuous use provides protection for up to 6 months. As with many other collars, the degree of effectiveness depends on the quality of the coat, so your pet should be thoroughly washed and combed before use. It is forbidden to use sick and weakened animals, puppies under 3 months. Pregnant and lactating animals can only wear a collar after consulting a veterinarian. Price: from 27 to 35 b.p.Bars collar. Organization-developer: NVC Agrovetzashchita LLC, Moscow. Active ingredient: fipronil. Protects against fleas, lice, lice, ixodid and sarcoptoid mites. It is forbidden to apply to pregnant, lactating, sick and debilitated, puppies up to 8 weeks of age, as well as dogs weighing less than 2 kg. Do not use simultaneously with other insecticides. Price: from 9 to 10 b.p.