Flea Stronghold Drops for Dogs and Cats
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Fleasworms pincers - the attacks of these ectoparasites are constantly subject to our pets. There are no exceptions even dogs and cats that never go outside. Chances to get bloodsuckers from them, though not great, but still there. Therefore, this problem is urgent for every caring owner. Today, many reliable antiparasitic drugs are available.Very popular with veterinarians and owners of four-legged friends are drops from flea Stronghold for dogs, instructions are attached to each package.
General information
The flea stronghold remedy, which is manufactured by the well-known company Pfizer Animal Health (USA), is also intended to kill scabies and ear mites, lashing, round worms and other parasitic insects. The drug is a colorless, odorless solution, which is available in convenient polymer bottles. The presence of the dispenser makes it possible to use the drops in the required quantity and in the right place.
Selamectin, an insecticide that is harmful not only for adults but also for pest larvae and eggs, acts as an active ingredient. The mechanism of action of the solution is based on blocking the transmission of nerve impulses, which leads to paralysis in the muscle fibers, and subsequently to the death of bloodsuckers.
Benefits means
Drops Stronghold from fleas, reviews confirm this, has a lot of advantages:
- Efficiency - drops are effective against adults and larvae at all stages of development.The solution, getting into the bloodstream of the pet, accumulates in it. In the maximum amount it will be contained in the blood of the cat after 24 hours, in dogs - after 72 hours. The insecticide does not affect the organs of the animal, but the parasites feel its impact and die. The result can be observed already after the end of the day. For complete destruction of pests is just one treatment.
- Security - the medicine is practically safe for animals and humans, since the nerve impulses in mammals are transmitted in a different way. As a result, insecticidal molecules are not able to block them. Drops are recommended for use even puppies and kittens, whose age is more than 1.5 months.
- Lack of oils in the composition of the solution allows it to be quickly absorbed into the skin, getting into the bloodstream of the pet. As a result, there is no need to limit contact with the treated pet, as required by other means. In addition, the pet after two hours allowed the reception of water procedures.
- No unpleasant smell.
- Wide range of applications - insecticidal solution destroys various types of parasites.The circulation of the active substance in the blood allows you to simultaneously destroy both the external (fleas, ticks) and internal (worms) parasites. As a result, no additional funds are required.
- Long term protection - for complete destruction of parasites, it is enough to carry out treatment once a month.
- Easy application.
The disadvantages of a drop of stronghold from fleas include only their cost. But the final result fully compensates for this minus.
Rules for the use of drops
Before using the antiparasitic drug, you should carefully read the instructions. Drops Stronghold for cats from fleas cause externally, take the drug inside is strictly prohibited.
- Preparing the required dose of the drug, using a cap pierce a protective film.
- Choose on the body area for application. It is usually dripped on the withers or between the shoulder blades.
- Stronghold solution is poured onto dry, intact skin, after having parted the cat's fur.
On a note!
It is not necessary to massage the body of the pet after applying Stronghold drops from fleas.
The required dose of Stronghold from fleas is selected in accordance with the weight of the cat.So for animals weighing less than 2.5 kg, the required volume is 0.25 ml, which corresponds to the lilac color of the pipette cap. Pets weighing up to 7.5 kg will need 0.75 ml of solution (pipette with a blue cap).
Stronghold drops on the withers for cats can be used for kittens whose age is more than 1.5 months. In such cases, use the minimum dose of the drug.
Drops Stronghold for dogs in their composition have all the same selamektin. A distinctive feature of the tool is only the dosage:
- for the treatment of puppies and dogs weighing up to 2.5 kg, 0.25 ml of a solution with a concentration of 15 mg of selamectin (purple cap) is necessary;
- Pets up to 5 kg - the same dose (0.25 ml), but a more concentrated solution with 30 mg of insecticide (pipette with a purple cap);
- animals up to 10 kg use 0.5 ml vials containing 60 mg of selamectin (pipette with a brown cap);
- For dogs whose body weight is up to 20 kg, 1 ml of the agent is prescribed with an active substance concentration of 120 mg (vial with a red cap);
- for the most dimensional animals, whose weight reaches 40 kg, the required dose is 2 ml of the solution, which contains 240 mg of insecticide (cap of dark green color).
Drops Stronghold for cats from fleas are also used to treat otodecosis.To remove the tick from the ear, it is necessary to clean the ears from debris and parasite excrement, and then apply the agent next to them.
Important!
Introducing flea stronghold drops into the ear canal is contraindicated.
When you can not use Stronghold
It is not recommended to use Stronghold flea droplets in animals that are hypersensitive to the active ingredient. Also, the tool is contraindicated for weak and infected with infectious diseases to pets, kittens and puppies under the age of 1.5 months. In this case, you can choose other drops:
Properly selected dosage and compliance with the rules of application usually do not cause side effects.
Precautionary measures
Applying drops to the withers of Stronghold for cats requires compliance with safety measures.
- Smoking, eating and drinking during the treatment is strictly prohibited.
- If an insecticide solution gets on mucous membranes or skin, it should be washed off with plenty of water.
- Hand washing is required at the end of the process.
- It is necessary to limit the contact of the treated pet with children within two hours from the time the insecticidal solution is applied.
- The use of used vials for domestic purposes is contraindicated. Empty containers are recyclable only.
Drops Stronghold from fleas will not lose their properties while observing the rules of storage. The drug should be in a dark place at a temperature of 30 ° C. Do not store the product near food and pet food. Drops are valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
Reviews
They took the cat to the dacha for a walk in the fresh air, and then greatly regretted it. Fleas disturbed not only the animal, but also us. Tried a lot funds for catsuntil you came across Stronghold - drops on the withers for dogs. It is not cheap drug. However, if we recount how much money we spent before, without observing the result, then it is even relatively economical. And if you take into account the double effect (the cat also had worms), then the drug is just super! I recommend the effect on the face the very next day.
Elena, Omsk
He was very pleased with the result of the use of Stronghold drops from fleas.Amazingly fast effect, easy way to use and you can not even remember the month of parasites. Attracting also the fact that the medicine is also effective against ticks. And my dog caught them more than once. In addition, the droplets did not cause an allergic reaction in the animal, which is also important. Just a universal drug. Now I will only buy it.
Vladimir Nikolaevich, Kamensk-Shakhtinsky