With warm days approaching, many dog owners are thinking about a protective measure for their four-friend. After all fleas and ticks, despite its tiny size, it can cause a lot of health problems not only for the pet, but also for its owner. Most dog breeders prefer dropshaving a wide spectrum of action:
This list includes Advantix drops for dogs, the production of which is carried out by the well-known company Bayer (Germany).
Description
Advantix drops for dogs is a unique drug with insecticidal and repellent effects. It not only destroys the parasites living in the pet’s hair, but also prevents re-infection of the pet for 1-1.5 months. The drug effectively protects dogs from fleas, ticks, lice, mosquitoes, midges, mosquitoes, flies and lice eaters.
Drops have such properties, due to the presence in their composition of potent insecticides: permethrin and imidacloprid. When applied, these components do not penetrate the dog’s blood, accumulating in the epidermis. Exposure to active substances disrupts the functioning of nerve impulses, causing paralysis and death of the insect. Fleas die within 12 hours of application. The animal can get rid of ticks within 2 days. The result will be faster and more effective if the solution is applied directly to the body of an insect.
The presence of insecticidal components in drops classifies them as moderately hazardous. Therefore, it is very important not to exceed the recommended dose, which offers instructions for the use of Advantix drops for dogs.
Advantix (Advantix) is an oily yellow-brownish liquid, which is released in tubes (4 pcs in one package). The dosage varies depending on the weight of the animal: a tube with a capacity of 0.4 ml is intended for dogs weighing up to 4 kg, 1 ml for animals up to 10 kg, 2.5 ml for pets up to 25 kg, for treating the largest dogs (up to 40 kg) required dose of 4 ml.
Advantix flea drops, reviews confirm this, are in great demand among consumers, as they have a lot of advantages.
- Efficiency - the result becomes noticeable after a few hours.
- The tool does not require repeated use, as a shampoo or collar, because it has a long period of action. Shampoo destroys parasites, but not completely, since fleas can hide on the head of the animal during bathing. Frequent use of the detergent is not safe for the skin and coat of the pet.
If we talk about collars, then they are more effective in this regard. However, not every animal likes this accessory. - A simple method of application - just apply the product on the skin of the dog.
- Affordable cost.
Especially drops of Advantix from fleas were appreciated by hunting lovers, being for a long time with their pets in natural conditions, where a huge number of ticks are concentrated.
Mode of application
The use of Advantix drops for dogs will not cause difficulties. Before starting the procedure, you should carefully read the instructions and follow its recommendations.
- To carry out the processing of the animal, you need to worry about your own safety using rubber gloves.
- After removing the protective cap from the tube, pierce the protective film in the pipette nozzle.
- The drug is applied pointwise to a dry and skin-free area of the skin, having previously spread the hair. The dose is selected in accordance with the weight of the pet. To prevent the dog from licking the solution, it is dripped between the shoulder blades. For large pets, the drug is distributed in 3-4 places along the spine.
Important!
If the dog has severe dermatitis caused by flea bites, Advantix drops are contraindicated.
What you need to know when using Advantix
- When using anti-drip drops, complications and side effects in the form of allergic reactions are possible. If such signs appear, the solution should be washed off with water using a detergent. If necessary, seek veterinary care.
- Do not use flea drops for Advantix dogs for puppies up to 7 weeks old, as well as for weakened, pregnant and lactating animals.
- The combination of Advantix with a drop is contraindicated anti-collar collars. The consequence of this combination can be severe intoxication of the body.
- It is unsafe to eat, drink or smoke cigarettes during treatment with the product.
- If an insecticidal solution accidentally enters the eyes or mucous membranes, it must be immediately rinsed with water.
- The treated animal is not recommended for bathing for 2 days, it should also be temporarily isolated from young children.
- Keep drops separately from food in a dark place inaccessible to children.
- Use used packaging for domestic purposes is unacceptable.
Advantix drops from fleas for dogs are sold in many veterinary pharmacies and pet stores. Advantix analogs are drops Advantage (Advantage), which are designed to handle cats.
Reviews
Advantix drops from fleas began to be used when the puppy was 4 months old. Now the dog is already 2 years old. The drug is very effective, has never caused an allergic reaction, is well tolerated by the pet, and the cost is quite affordable. I advise.
Kirill, Moscow
The preparation is excellent, I have been using it for my dogs for several years - no ticks or fleas, I dripped and forgot. But Advantix drops didn’t fit in the dog’s acquaintances, well, not all medicines are suitable for people. It is not in vain that the manufacturer warns of possible side effects.
Valery, Bataysk
The result of applying a drop of Advantix is very satisfied. The dog did not itch at all from him, unlike other means (and we tried a lot of them). The drug acts can be said directly in front of the eyes: if suddenly a tick and stuck, then after a few minutes it fell off itself. By the way, I treat a cat with drops of the same company under the name Advantage - a really effective drug. The disadvantages can only be attributed to a short period of validity, I would like not for a month, but for the whole season at once.
Catherine, Kamensk-Uralsky