Harmless to your pet, but merciless to parasites! Frontline for cats: price and instructions for use

Among the means of blood-sucking parasites for cats, the most effective and safe are drops.

Such preparations are easy to use, they are applied to the area of ​​the withers of the animal and contain insecticides that eliminate the inconvenience associated with the appearance of blood-sucking pests.

Modern flea drops are completely harmless to the health of even small kittens. But their use requires proper application procedure.

Each of the medicines has its advantages and disadvantages. One of the most popular modern drugs for blood-sucking parasites today is considered Front line.

Description

The cost of one bottle of 100 ml in Russia is estimated at an average of 600 rubles and more. You can buy it a bit cheaper through online stores.

Main types

  • "FrontlineNexgard"- a flea chewable tablet for one month;
  • "Frontline Spot On"- liquid for external use;
  • Transparent colorless solution "Frontline spray"available in plastic bottles equipped with a spray head;
  • Dosed liquid solution "Frontline combo".

Insecticide, produced in liquid form, is used to remove fleas not only in cats, but also in dogs.

Its active substance is considered fipronilthat is having on these insects strongest paralytic, although for animals it is not dangerous at all: in particular, when spraying is not absorbed into the blood, is a low toxic substancetherefore, you can use it without any restrictions.

Pet can swallow total 300-600 mg of solution per kilogram of its weight. You can not be afraid that from this the animal will vomit, allergies or other unpleasant consequences of poisoning: side effects when applying the solution are very rare.

Spray - Another form in which Frontline is released. They can handle and pet's head. This is different from shampoos and drops for flea control.

Advantages and disadvantages

An insecticide has its own characteristics that distinguish it from other similar drugs. But, apart from the pros, there are also disadvantages that the pet owner also needs to be aware of.

Benefits:

  • low toxicity;
  • possibility of processing not only withers, but also pet heads;
  • high efficiency;
  • simplicity in work. Sale in finished form.

Disadvantages:

  • After spraying effectively acts throughout the week.. Other solutions can retain their properties for two months.
  • Quite expensive. In comparison with drops and shampoos, this insecticide is estimated at a half to two times more expensive.

Instructions for use

  1. Spray sprayed over the surface of the body., moving the bottle to 10-15 cm. When applying a spray, do not forget to straighten the wool, then the pieces of funds will necessarily fall on the skin. If the droplets settle exclusively on wool, the effect of applying the solution will not be very strong.
  2. The head of the animal is treated with extreme caution.. The substance must not get into the oral cavity and, especially, into the eyes.
  3. After spraying, the animal is recommended to take something.so that for half an hour, at least, the cat does not lick itself. During this time, fipronil will begin to act.
  4. After the specified time, the pet should be redeemed in running water.. You can use regular shampoo for washing.

Tested in practice, the drug perfectly fulfills the task. As practice shows, fleas die after the first procedure. It can even be used to treat kittens older than two months. In addition, this tool treats ear scabies. If the number of parasites has decreased, but not by much, the procedure can be repeated a week after the first.

Note! The danger of the frontline for animals is as low as possible; however, a person needs to protect himself from contact with him. When working, it is best to wear rubber gloves on your hands.

The drug can slightly change the color of the coat in the places where it is applied. Therefore, if the pet is constantly participating in exhibitions, it is best to choose another drug.

Frontline Combo

This type of drug is good because it is able to remove adult insects and at the same time prevent the reproduction of new pests. Thus, the pet is reliably protected from secondary infection.

The advantages of the tool:

  • fleas and other parasites on the body of the pet will die within a day;
  • one use of funds guarantees protection for the next month;
  • the drug is safe for members of any breed;
  • the product is resistant to moisture and will work even if you wash your pet after shampooing.

When applied, the drug spreads over the surface of the body, concentrating in the sebaceous glands and long-term acting in the places where the centers of development of the representatives of the flea family are located.

The form

This medicine looks like a clear solution with an unsharp specific odor. Simply put, Frontline Combo - Regular Drops. They are sold in polyethylene pipettes, as a rule, 0.5 ml volume. When used, the pipette tip breaks off.

Application procedure

  1. Break off the pipette tip.
  2. Spread the fur of the animal near the spine and apply the drops between the shoulder blades..
  3. Squeeze the pipette harder to get the drug out completely..
  4. It can be applied not only in one, but also in several points.
Important! Do not let the cat drink a drop! In practice, this can cause poisoning, after which the animal will have to wash the stomach. The tool should not be used on sick or convalescent cats, as well as kittens, if they have not turned two months old.

Frontline spot he

Also contains fipronil. In appearance and shape - a colorless transparent liquid for point application.

It is sold packaged in a 0.5 ml polyethylene pipette with an easily break off tip.

Actively used to get rid of blood-sucking parasites., and also treats for ear scabies.

Application procedure

  1. Dotted on the skin between the shoulder blades..
  2. The wool moves apart and the solution drips in several places..

Medicine against fleas valid for one and a half months. Can be used to treat pregnant or lactating cats. After two days after applying the insecticide, the animal must be washed with shampoo.

If his skin is hypersensitive, a side effect is not excluded: for example, an allergic reaction. Then the use of the substance is stopped, and the remains are washed with a cotton swab.

Attention! Frontline Spot, he does not recommend to use for the treatment of kittens younger than two months.

Precautionary measures

When using the substance as intended rubber gloves recommended. This is especially true if there are sores or cracks on the skin of the hands.

You should not caress and stroke the cat, especially to allow it to the small children for about a day after using the substance.

When liquid enters the skin of their hands, it is necessary rinse immediately with water. After treatment, hands should be thoroughly washed with warm water.

Front Line has repeatedly proved its effectiveness and is actively used for its purpose by cat lovers. But when applying it, one should not forget that the organism of each animal is individual, therefore it will not be superfluous to consult with a veterinarian before handling your pet.

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