All dog breeders are concerned about how to quickly and safely protect your pet from ticks and fleas.
One of the leaders in the insectoacaricides market is the Moscow-based company Agrovetzashchita, which produces the Bars series of products.
And so we will analyze in detail the line of Bars products from fleas for dogs.
Means leopard
Under this brand many drugs are available: spray, drops, shampoo, collars.
Drops
The most commonly used in the treatment and prevention of ticks and fleas. Available in small dropper pipettes, 1.4 ml volume, 3-4 pieces per pack. The active ingredient is fipronil. The composition contains the essential oil of lavender. It is evenly distributed and accumulates in the upper layer of the skin, hair follicles, and then begins to stand out, killing fleas, ticks, and preventing them from reappearing.
It has a high activity against such parasites:
- lashing;
- fleas;
- ixodic tongs;
- lice.
In general, the drug is well tolerated.
Any insecticoacaricidal drug cannot be used:
- for the treatment of sick, weak animals;
- puppies up to 2.5 months;
- pregnant and lactating dogs.
Allergy to the components of the tool occurs quite rarely. If this does happen, you should carefully wash the animal with soap or shampoo.
Important! To avoid poisoning and adverse reactions, you must strictly follow the instructions.
Leopard forte drops have almost the same composition. Only instead of lavender oil in the composition is citronella oil. The difference between the drugs is in the dosage of the active substance.
therefore acts forte much longerup to several months. Well helps to cure diseases caused by ectoparasites. Available in 1 or 1.8 ml.
Spray
It is no less effective. It includes 0.25% pyrethroid permethrin. The advantage of this tool:
- quick action;
- long-term protection;
- the possibility of processing the bed of the dog.
The drug is quite poisonous, requires caution when using, has a strong unpleasant odor. Often there are side effects that pass completely in 1-2 days. Treat the animal at least 2 times a month.
Leopard Forte - spray with the same action, but higher dosage. This reduces processing to 1-2 taps per 1 kg of weight.. Valid for a month, after which the procedure is repeated.
Shampoo
Not only kills all ectoparasites, but also helps heal wounds, improves the condition of wool.
Contains lavender oil, clove extract, pelargonium. Can be used for dogs of any age.
Good destroys the fleas, but ineffective against ticks.
Collars
Like drops, they contain fipronil. They can only be used as protection against ticks and fleas. Get rid of them with a collar does not work.
First, you must destroy the existing parasites, and only after some time you can wear a collar.
Instructions for use, efficiency, price
Drops are applied strictly on the skin:
- on withers;
- between the ears;
- along the spine.
Three days before the treatment, and three days after, it is not recommended to wash the animal. This applies to any insectoacaricide. It is important to respect the dosage.
- So, with a weight of a dog from 3 to 10 kg, one pipette of the preparation is enough.
- If the mass is more than 10 kg, you must use two droppers..
- More than 20 kg - 3-4. If a dog weighs 2-3 kg - enough 20 drops at a time.
This treatment lasts for a month. They are very effective, do not give adverse reactions, are inexpensive. The price of the drug varies within the range of 160-170 rubles. Means for puppies will cost more - 250-270 rubles.
Leopard forte drops perfectly cope with the treatment of such dangerous diseases that are caused by ectoparasites:
- sarcoptosis;
- entomoz;
- notoedrosis;
- cheilosis.
Protect against the reappearance of fleas for 3 months, against ticks - up to 1 month.
With high sensitivity to the components of the drug side reactions may occur:
- salivation;
- vomiting;
- pruritus;
- redness;
- lacrimation;
- tremor.
If these signs appear, you must immediately wash the animal with shampoo or soap.
Dosage by weight:
- 1-5 kg - 1 pipette (1 ml);
- 5-10 kg - 1 pipette (1.8 ml);
- 10-20 kg - 2 pipettes (1.8 ml each);
- 20-30 kg - 3 pipettes (1.8 ml each).
Many breeders note the high effectiveness of the drops, but they did not observe a significant difference between the usual Leopard and the forte. The average price in Russia is 200-430 rubles.
Spray Bars and Bars forte is better to use on the street. Applied from a distance of 20-25 cm on the skin and coat, avoiding contact with eyes, mouth and ears.
During the procedure and before the spray dries, a muzzle is put on the dog. 20 minutes after treatment, the animal is combed. The litter or lodge is treated in the same way.
Side reactions can often occur:
- loss of appetite;
- vomiting;
- lethargy;
- profuse drooling;
- tremor;
- photophobia.
They pass in 2 days, and at repeated use of spray, do not appear any more.
These aerosols are highly effective. Vials are available on 100 or 200 mltheir value fluctuates from 190 to 260 rubles.
Shampoo well takes care of wool and prevents the appearance of parasites. A little shampoo (3 ml per kg of body weight) is applied to damp wool, it is well foamed and left for 2-3 minutes. Then carefully wash off with water. Do not get in eyes, ears, mouth.
It is an excellent means of protection against parasites, is sold in bottles (250 ml), worth 120-150 rubles.
Collars also protect against the appearance of ectoparasites, as well as shampoo. Available in various sizes for large, small or medium breeds. The action of the collar with constant wear lasts about 4 months. Wear it like that so that a distance of 1-2 cm is maintained between it and the animal's fur. The rest is cut.
Effective only for small or medium breeds, the price for a 35 cm collar is 118-120 rubles, 50 cm - from 160 rubles.
The choice of means Bars is quite extensive. All of them are very effective, time tested, almost harmless and safe.
In conclusion, we offer you a video with instructions for use of Leopard drops:
