Sprays for dogs from ticks and fleas

With the onset of the spring-summer season, all dog owners are forced to solve the problems of attacking pets with blood-sucking insects, which are often carriers of serious infectious diseases. A dog tick spray is one of the most effective means of protecting an animal from this danger.

Types of ticks and the danger of infection

In nature, there are several thousand tick speciesthe most common of which are:

• Ixodid ticks belong to the most dangerous parasites that can dig into the skin of a dog in the area of ​​the muzzle, abdomen, neck or ears. Can carry helminth eggs and pathogens of severe infections: pyroplasmosis, borreliosisencephalitis, paralysis, etc.
• The red - arthropod, which has a bright red color and microscopic dimensions, transfers the thrombiculosis virus, sticks to the skin in the area of ​​the dog's face (nose, lips, eyes) for 2 weeks before detaching its larvae. At the site of the bite, irritation, redness and the appearance of scales occur.
• Scabies mite able to eat the epidermis of the animal, damaging the nerve endings. The dog feels severe itching, small papules form on the body, with severe damage, death is possible.

Advantages and disadvantages

Animal tick spray is a water-based liquid in a spray bottle. It contains special antiparasitic components aversectin and fipronil, as well as additional substances to improve absorption in the skin of the dog.

Advantages compared to other anti-mite agents:

• Sprays can be applied quite quickly and easily before going for a walk, even on frisky and active puppies and adult dogs;
• the time of the destructive effect on parasites is from 2 to 10 minutes;
• allow you to evenly apply the drug to the undercoat and skin, controlling the volume of the sprayed substance, to repel blood sucking insects (ticks, flea etc.);
• the spray acts only on the skin, without penetrating the body of the pet;
• on sale available a wide range of aerosols for dogs of any age, weight and amount of coat;
• some brands are suitable for sick or weakened animals, small puppies.

The disadvantages of funds in the form of sprays:

• frequent use - must be applied weekly or at the time interval specified in the instructions;
• for long-haired breeds, the procedure is complex;
• possible allergic reactions in the animal;
• high price, which is justified by the high effectiveness of the effects of toxic substances on parasites.

On a note!

With a high risk of infection of a pet with ticks, experts recommend using only 2 species at a time antiparasitic protective agents: drops, sprays or collars. With a combination of 3 drugs, poisoning or an allergic reaction of the body is possible.

Rules for applying liquid from sprays

Before starting treatment with a dog, you should definitely read the instructions, since many anti-mite agents are applied in different ways. You should also familiarize yourself with contraindications.

To achieve maximum efficiency during the procedure, you must adhere to the following rules:

1. 3 days before and 3 days after the dog must not be washed and bathed.
2. Before starting the procedure, the skin should be dry.
3. Shake well before use.
4. Spray against the direction of hair growth.
5. Spray the spray should not on the dog’s coat itself, but on the skin or undercoat, spreading long hairs with your fingers.
6. Aerosol treatment is done at a certain distance from the animal.
7. The spraying zone depends on the objectives: for protection, the entire body of the dog should be treated, if there is a tick and it is necessary to spread the coat around it and process it, to protect against fleas, spray the withers and ridge of the pet with a spray.
8. After drying, the hair must be combed.
9. It is necessary to spray the spray at the same time both on the pet and on its resting place (bedding, booth, etc.).

Spraying Precautions

The following precautions should be taken when treating a dog with a flea and tick spray:

1. The procedure is best done outdoors or in a room that is well ventilated.
2. To avoid contact with toxic substances, wear rubber gloves on your hands and a respirator on your face.
3. Keep spray can strictly upright.
4. It is necessary to put a muzzle on the dog or tie a mouth to prevent it from licking the sprayed substance, it can be removed 20-30 minutes after the coat has dried.
5. Do not expose fluid to eyes or mouth.
6. After the procedure, be sure to wash your hands.

Popular dog tick sprays

For the optimal choice of this form of protection of the animal from parasites, you must first familiarize yourself with the existing brands of such a product.

Front line

The universal spray of the French company Merial, is sold in cylinders of 100 and 250 ml,

• Front line contains fipronil, which acts on the nervous system of pests, causing paralysis in them;
• processing is done from a distance of 10-20 cm, rubbing liquid into the skin;
• dosage according to the weight of the dog: for 1 kg, 6-12 presses of the dispenser are necessary, it is better to apply liquid to the face and around the eyes with a dampened cloth;
• effective protection lasts 1 month;
• safe for pregnant and lactating bitches, small dogs and puppies from 2 days of age, ingestion of a small amount of active substance does not affect health;
• price within 800-1500 rubles.

Harz (Hartz)

Aerosol made in Germany:

• contains tetrachlorvinphos, which destroys blood-sucking parasites within 5-10 minutes. after processing;
• can be used for puppies after 12 weeks of age;
• sprayed from a distance of 15 cm to moisturize the coat;
• treatment should be carried out weekly for 3 months;
• the volume of the bottle is 428 ml;
• the cost of 480-500 rubles.

Important!

When choosing an antiparasitic agent in the form of a spray from ticks for puppies, you should carefully read the instructions for the proposed drugs in order to avoid toxic poisoning of young animals. Many manufacturers produce several varieties of the product and indicate the exact age at which this product can be used.

Sprays for dogs against fleas and ticks

There are also aerosol products that provide protection from several types of pests.

Bars and Bars Forte

Russian-made aerosol:

• active component means Bars - fipronil, which is a new generation of insecticides and effectively destroys parasites, accumulating in the sebaceous glands and hair follicles in the skin, glycerin and castor oil are also added;
• provides effective protection against ixodic and sarcoptoid ticks, fleas and lice-beetles;
• safe for the pet with the correct method of use;
• not suitable for pregnant and lactating bitches, sick and weakened, allergic reactions are possible;
• when spraying, a distance of 20-25 cm from the pet is maintained;
• spray consumption: 0.5-1 ml per 1 kg of pet weight or 1-2 "zilch", the dosage depends on the thickness and length of the coat;
• a protective barrier against pests lasts 2 weeks, then the treatment is repeated;
• disadvantage: a specific smell;
• bottles are available in 100 and 200 ml, the price is 190-260 rubles.

Bolfo Spray

Means of production of Germany:

• active substance propoxur, effective against ticks, fleas, beetle eaters;
• spray bolfo it is applied from a distance of 30 cm with moisturizing wool, on the face - with the fingers;
• the procedure can be carried out no more than 2 times a week;
• Suitable for processing bedding and rug;
• contraindicated in animals with high sensitivity to the substance, pregnant and lactating bitches, puppies up to 6 weeks of age, sick and weakened;
• after processing, it is possible that irritations appear on the skin, in such a situation it will need to be bathed in a soap solution and thoroughly rinsed;
• the price for a bottle of 250 ml is 350 rubles.

Rolf Club 3D

Insecticide and acaricidal drug of joint production of Russia and Germany:

• available in cylinders of different capacities: 100, 150, 200 ml;
• has 3 levels of protection: destroys blood-sucking parasites before a bite, provides protection against infection and stops the process of their reproduction;
• also used for the treatment of entomoses and their prevention;
• the active substances are fipronil, cifenotrin and pyriproxifen, which destroy 8 types of parasites: ticks (ixodidae, otodecosis, sacoptosis), fleas, lice and lice-eaters at all stages of development, as well as mosquitoes and mosquitoes;
• spraying is carried out from a distance of 20-25 cm, flow: 1.5-3 mo per 1 kg of pet weight, with a single press on the sprayer, the dose is 1.1 ml;
• the effect of destruction is achieved 2 minutes after the procedure;
• after a single treatment, the protective effect lasts 1 month, against ticks, from fleas - up to 3 months;
• It is also used to treat the room and pet rug;
• toxicity is low, it is approved for use in puppies from 4 weeks of age, pregnant and lactating dogs;
• price 300-500 rub.

Mr. Bruno

Repellent spray, available in a bottle with a dispenser:

• active components permethrin and pyriproxifen;
• 2 types are available: Intensive protection against ticks and fleas at the same time, designed for dogs from 12 months. Gentle protection can be used in weakened individuals and puppies after 2 months. Suitable for treating small breeds;
• duration of protection against fleas and ticks - 14 days;
• The price of a bottle of 200 ml is about 370 rubles.

Green fort

A multifunctional tool that protects the dog from many types of harmful insects, including ticks. Has a plant composition: citrus oils. It does not contain insecticides, due to which it is minimally toxic and as safe as possible. A 200 ml bottle costs 300 rubles.

Conclusion and reviews

Having studied the assortment, taking into account the individual characteristics of your pet, each owner can decide which spray is better, more effective and optimal for the animal. Before using any selected product in the fight against ticks in the form of an aerosol or spray, consult your veterinarian.

I often go to the forest or hunt with my dog, before each trip I do a spray treatment. I bought Front Line and Rolf Club, both drugs had a good effect, there were no ticks.

Vladimir, Moscow

3 years used for protect dogs from ticks Frontline, however, this year the spray can purchased after spraying had no effect, and the animal began an allergic reaction. The veterinarian explained that such a popular remedy is now often faked, so you need to buy only in a trusted company.

Sergey, Pskov