Dog Tick Bolfo Spray

Bayer, founded in the mid-19th century, initially produced only aspirin and cough syrup. Over time, the business expanded and occupied new niches. With the discovery of insecticides almost harmless to mammals, the company began to manufacture protective equipment for animals. Bayer has several lines of products to protect pets from parasites. For each product, protection is carried out using "their" active substance. One of these rulers - based on propoxur - includes the Bolfo Spray from ticks.

Release form and composition

In the Russian language, it is customary to separate the concepts of spray and aerosol. Spray - a means sprayed using a spray gun and not having auxiliary gas. Aerosol - a means under pressure in the can, which is released under gas pressure.

On a note!

With a strict approach to the concepts of spray, Bolfo does not exist. There is an aerosol. Bayer launches its products in aerosol cans. But the word spray in relation to aerosols also began to take root in the Russian language.

The composition of Bolfo spray for dogs from ticks and fleas includes the drug propoxur. It acts on all external parasites of dogs and cats. Bayer does not divide animals by species. The tool is equally suitable for barking and mewing pets.

Excipients:

• isopropanol;
• dehydrated citric acid;
• aromatic additive;
• propane;
• butane.

Propane and butane are compressed gases that expel contents from a vial. The drug is released in 250 ml cans.

How to apply

The instruction for use of the spray is very simple: the spray is shaken and the dog is sprayed with the drug from a distance of 30-40 cm, starting from the tail. The product should be applied against the coat until it is slightly moistened. In the same way tail, paws and stomach are sprayed. To apply the drug to the face, tick spray sprinkle on the glove and then gently smear the hair on the head.

Important!

The product must not get into the eyes or nose of the dog.

The animal is controlled until the drug dries. Isopropyl alcohol dries very quickly. After 3-5 minutes, the coat is dry. But covered with the drug, it seems wet.

The same spray is used to treat the room and the bed where the dog is sleeping. He destroys those fleathat are out of the host. But propoxur does not affect eggs, therefore, regular processing of the room is required.

Pros and cons

Bolfo's preparations are good in that they can be used even on puppy bitches. And puppies that accidentally accumulate funds will not get problems. There will be no intoxication from propoxur, but such experiments should not be carried out. Signs of poisoning can occur with individual intolerance to the drug in a dog. And the reaction may not be on propoxur, but on other components of the aerosol.

The spray leaves no traces on the furniture and this is the only Bolfo remedy for ticks and fleas that can be used on upholstered furniture.

The main disadvantage of the aerosol is its short duration and high consumption. From fleas, an aerosol preparation is valid for a week, from ticks treatment should be repeated every three days.If this is not done, the animal will bring parasites from the street. Since the dog is sprayed before being moistened, the product will have a very high consumption.

No less consumption will be during the processing of the premises. On 1 m² four “zilch” are required. The room needs to be processed every 10 days. The can of Bolfo with its small volume will end very quickly.

On a note!

The spray is easily washed off with water. The treated dog can not only be bathed, but even walked in the rain.

Precautionary measures

Reviews about Bolfo spray for dogs are positive. The only "complaints" about the fast consumption and the need for frequent pet processing. But the manufacturer himself does not hide these moments. Precautions are manufacturer reinsurance. There are only one inhabitants of the house for whom the drug Bolfo is dangerous.

The product is not used in the same room with the aquarium. Propoxur is deadly for fish, even in scanty amounts. When processing the premises, the aquarium is covered so that the drug does not get there.

In some dogs, individual propoxur intolerance may occur. In this case, there are signs of poisoning the same as with an overdose:

• vomiting
• diarrhea;
• increased salivation;
• narrowing of the pupils.

To alleviate the condition of the dog, she is given antihistamines and symptomatic treatment is given.

It is not recommended to use Bolfo aerosol simultaneously with products from another line or tick remedies another manufacturer.

Other means of the Bolfo line

In addition to aerosol, the Bolfo line includes a collar. Sometimes you can see shampoo. But since it is not very popular, it is rarely in the assortment of stores. The manufacturer recommends first washing the dog with shampoo, and then treat it with another agent.

Important!

Bolfo powder is discontinued. If it is on sale now, it's a fake.

In the entire range of Bolfo use the same active substance. Incompatibility of drugs in the animal will not.

Shampoo - a means of single use. It destroys fleas during washing, but after rinsing ceases to act. After shampooing, put on the dog collar.

Collars are produced in two sizes: 38 and 70 cm. The small one is suitable for small dog breeds and cats. Large - for large and medium breeds. This is the most economical option of the entire line, although in absolute terms a collar can cost more. But the duration of the collar is 4 months from fleas and 2.5 months from ticks.

Cost

For the optimal choice of means of Bolfo, you need to know not only the expiration dates, but also the prices:

• spray 250 ml - from 380 rubles;
• collar 38 cm - from 450 rubles .;
• collar 70 cm - from 540 rubles.

Save on spray less than 100 rubles. not necessary, the collar will pay off twice.

Reviews

Long used Bolfo for her dogs. I don’t like the spray because it is easily washed off with water and lasts a short time. Aerosol is well used indoors like any other household insecticide. Once the company even produced a spray can of increased volume and advertised it as intended for the premises. But now I do not see such aerosols.

Tamila Murtazaeva, Kazan

I had the opportunity to use all the drugs from the line and compare the cost, effectiveness and duration of using one remedy. Collars won the competition. At a slightly higher price, they are valid for almost six months. And the spray with powder ends in a month.

Natalya Rusakova, Yalta