Ticks can provoke the development of pyroplasmosis in domestic animals. To prevent such a disease, it is necessary to prevent the attack of ticks and other parasites on pets. For this, various means are used in the form of drops at the withers, collars and sprays. One of the most effective is Frontline. Reviews about this tool are mostly positive. It is about him that our article.
The composition of the funds
The drug “Frontline” (the price of the medicine depends on the volume of the pipette and ranges from 220-400 rubles) is a medicinal insecticaricidal agent in the form of a colorless transparent solution with a specific smell exclusively for external use. The main active ingredients of the drug are S-metoprene - 8.8% and fipronil - 9.8%, auxiliary - polysorbate and polyvidone.
pharmachologic effect
The drug "Frontline Combo" (instructions for use will be described below) has a pronounced contact insecticaricidal effect. Actively acts in the preimaginal and imaginal phases of the development of lice, ticks, lice eaters, fleas, which can parasitize on cats or dogs.
GABA-dependent parasite receptors are blocked by the action of fipronil, which is part of the drug, the transmission of nerve impulses is disrupted, resulting in paralysis and death of ectoparasites.
S-metoprene inhibits the function of the juvenile hormone, which is involved in the formation of chitin, as a result of which the development of the egg and larva of a future flea is disrupted.
When applied to the skin, absorption of the drug does not occur. The agent is gradually distributed throughout the day over the surface of the body and, lingering in the sebaceous glands, has a prolonged insecticaricidal effect in places of accumulation of ectoparasites.
The drug "Front Line" (reviews can be read on the forums) is a low-risk tool. If used in recommended doses, the drug does not have a skin-resorptive, embryotoxic, sensitizing, mutagenic and teratogenic effect . If the substance gets into the eyes, slight irritation may develop.
Indications for use
Apply a tool to rid dogs and cats of fleas, lice, lice and ticks. Front Line is used as follows: the tip of the medicine pipette is broken off, the animal's hair is spread in the back area and the drug is applied at several points. The volume of Frontline Combo pipette used depends on the type and weight of the animal.
For dogs use such volumes:
for a weight of 2-10 kg - 0.67 ml;
for a weight of 10-20 kg - 1.34 ml;
for a weight of 20-40 kg - 2.68 ml;
for weight over 40 kg - 4.02 ml.
For cats use 0.5 ml.
From the appearance of ticks in cats, the drug protects for 3 weeks, from the imaginal and preimaginal phases of the development of parasites - for 6 weeks. Prevents the occurrence of ixodid ticks in dogs for a month, protects against imago parasites for at least 3 months, from preimaginal phases of parasite development - up to 8 months.
special instructions
Frontline in the form of drops cannot be used for puppies who have not reached the age of eight weeks. In this case, spray Front Line is used. After treatment with the product, it is recommended to walk with the pet in the zone of possible tick attack only after 24 hours. Within two days after using the drug should not bathe the dog.
If the animal is severely affected by lice, fleas, lice, the treatment is performed once every 4 weeks. If the animal is bathed more than twice a month, the interval between treatments is recommended to be reduced to 3 weeks.
Those who used Front Line drug for their pets usually leave positive reviews:
side effects and complications when using the drug in the recommended doses are not observed;
the drug can be safely used for bitches during pregnancy and lactation;
if the dog accidentally licks the product, the salivation will simply increase for a short time;
swallowing the drug is also safe, as the drug acts extremely selectively - exclusively on the nervous system of invertebrates.
Security measures
When working with Frontline, certain safety and personal hygiene rules must be observed:
After applying the product, wash hands thoroughly with soap;
during the next minimum 12 hours do not contact with other animals and children;
while working with the medicine, it is forbidden to take food, drinks, smoke;
in case of accidental contact with funds on exposed areas of the skin or mucous membranes, it must immediately be washed off under running water;
after completion of work, wash your hands thoroughly in warm water and soap;
In no case should empty pipettes be used for domestic purposes, they must be disposed of.
In a short time and for a long period, Frontline will help rid your pet of various parasites. Reviews about the tool indicate its speed and effectiveness. However, consult your veterinarian before using the medicine.