Drops for dogs advocate: instructions for use, composition of the drug and release form, contraindications

Animals, no less than people, are exposed to the negative effects of the most dangerous diseases, as well as the bites of fleas, ticks and many other unpleasant insects, which Advocate for Dogs or any other similar will help to cope with. Let's consider the drug in more detail in order to understand the rules of use and indications for use.

Composition and toxicity

Drops "Advocate" are available in the form of a colorless solution for external use, ingestion is strictly prohibited and can lead to the death of a pet. More often recommended for treating dogs due to better tolerance. Available in several forms, taking into account the weight of the animal.

Table 1. Types of drops according to weight

Attention! To eliminate diseases and prevent disorders in dogs weighing more than 40 kg, it is required to use a combination of pipettes of different volumes to achieve the optimal dosage of the active substance.

For large breeds remains the same as for small

The drug consists of two active substances, each of which has its own characteristics of action:

• imidacloprid, produced on the basis of nicotine, it is this substance that provokes the death of parasites after their serious poisoning;
• moxidectin, a semi-synthetic component that has a paralyzing effect on endoparasites. It allows you to influence not only adults, but also their immature offspring.

By killing parasites, nicotine retains its danger for the pet if the drops are used ineptly.

Experts attribute drops to the third group of toxic substances considered moderately hazardous. Subject to the dosage of the active substance, they are absolutely safe and do not provoke intoxication.

Attention! When using drops, it is required to exclude individual intolerance to the active ingredient or excipients. If it is present, even strict adherence to the instructions can be dangerous and lead to undesirable consequences for the health of the animal.

An example of the packaging of drops "Advocate"

Indications for use

Most often, a medication is prescribed for treatment and preventive measures:

• mixed helminthic invasions;
• the appearance of fleas and lice bites;
• otodectosis and sarcoptic mange;
• demodicosis and heiletiosis;

  

  Shepherd dogs, bulldogs, Rottweilers and collies are most susceptible to demodicosis.

• only prophylactic treatment of dirofilariasis, efficacy has been shown against immature individuals of type L3 and L4;
• elimination and prevention of exposure to nematodes;
• for protection from fly bites and laying of their larvae;

  

  Flies tend to prefer to attack the ears of the animal.

• in some cases it is used to suppress the symptoms of allergic flea dermatitis.

Drops for fleas, worms, and itch mites may be prescribed to treat cats. The only exceptions are individuals whose age has not reached nine weeks.

Contraindications for use

When prescribing a drug, it is imperative to exclude the presence of any contraindications. Drops "Advocate" are not applied to the withers of the animal in the presence of the following diagnoses and conditions:

• dogs under seven weeks of age;
• animals suffering from infectious diseases, especially in the acute stage with a large number of symptoms;
• pregnant individuals or nursing offspring;
• dogs showing signs of malnutrition or under 1 kg body weight;
• with increased sensitivity or intolerance to any component of the medication;
• with severe kidney and liver damage.

For pregnant and lactating pets, drops are prescribed only if absolutely necessary due to the toxicity of the medication

Attention! In exceptional cases, the veterinarian, after examining a pregnant cat or dog, may decide if treatment is necessary. In this case, the doses are most often reduced in comparison with those prescribed in the instructions. The drug itself is applied only in a hospital setting.

Presented types of drops "Advocate"

Indications for use

"Advocate" for dogs is used to prevent and treat a wide range of diseases caused by various types of parasites. Indications for use are:

• Prevention of infestation by fleas, lice and lice.
• Destruction of the above insects.
• Prevention and treatment of demokosis, sarcoptic mange and other types of ticks.
• Getting rid of ear mites (ear scabies).
• Prevention of dirofilariasis (the drug does not work against adult sexually mature individuals).
• Treatment and prevention of intestinal nematodes (the medicine acts on parasites, regardless of their stage of development).
• Treatment of allergic dermatitis in combination with other drugs.

The drug can be used according to the doctor's prescription in case of infection with parasites or without any prescriptions for prophylaxis. If you follow the instructions, "Advocate" drops for dogs are not dangerous and rarely cause side effects or other negative phenomena.

The effectiveness of drops "Advocate"

As soon as the drug enters the pet's skin, it is quickly distributed throughout the epidermis and coat. The active substance protects the cat and dog for a long time, providing an insecticidal and acaricidal effect.

Drops "Advocate", unlike other products, penetrate the skin into the internal organs, which enhances their effect

Unlike imidacloprid, moxidectin does not work on the surface, but inside the body. It enters the systemic circulation through the skin, from where it begins to be distributed to tissues and organs. The maximum dose of the active substance of the drug is recorded 4-9 days after treatment. The complete elimination of moxidectin occurs after four weeks.

Attention! The active substance of the drug practically does not reduce its effectiveness even after the animal's fur and epidermis are wet. But veterinarians do not recommend, after applying drops to the withers, immediately let the pet near the water or bathe it with shampoo. In the future, until the course of therapy is completed, the use of soap solutions should be moderate and only when really necessary.

The correct way to apply drops

Briefly about the main

1. Inspector Total S is a complex antiparasitic agent for dogs. Available in the form of drops in a pipette of different sizes.
2. The two active components of the composition are myoxidectin and fipronil. They destroy parasites at any stage of development, protect the dog's body from infection for 14 days.
3. The drops can be applied independently by spreading to the withers or neck of the dog.
4. The Inspector has contraindications, prior consultation with a veterinarian is required.

Have you used Inspector drops to treat your pet? Share your impressions of this drug in the comments.

Reviews on the use of drops "Advocate"

The majority of consumers who used Advocate drops for the treatment and protection of their pet were satisfied with the course they took. Cats and dogs, with the correct application of the active ingredient, rarely show side effects, with the exception of cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance.

Many owners noted the fast and efficient work of the drops.

The drops were used not only on animals living in an apartment or city, but also on cats and dogs living in rural areas with a large number of insects and parasites. The medication successfully protected the pet from flies and their larvae, scared away ticks and blood-sucking mosquitoes.

Helped drops "Advocate" and pets living in the yards and forced to often come into contact with parasites

When eliminating skin disorders, drops were used both as a separate agent and as a combination with other drugs. They showed an equally good therapeutic effect in two schemes, but as a separate agent they were more often used at the initial stages of the development of the disease. According to reviews of those who used Advocate drops on dogs and cats, the first results were noticeable after a couple of applications.

In some cases, one or two procedures are enough for the pet's condition to improve.

To eliminate the attacks of fleas and ticks, a single treatment is enough, while the pet owners confirm the long-term effect of the active substance, provided that the dose is correctly selected. Allergic attacks occur in less than 1-2% of cases. Severe anaphylactic reactions are extremely rare and are usually associated with the presence of previously unclear contraindications for the treatment of skin and wool.

An allergic reaction to drops is extremely rare.

Analogs

Considering that the drug Advocate has a fairly high price, then some pet owners are looking for more affordable analogues. There are a lot of drugs that have the same mechanism of action.

They have different active ingredients, their own characteristics, indications and contraindications. Therefore, when choosing any remedy, you must trust the doctor's recommendations.

Analogs include Ecoprom, which costs about 395 rubles, Frontline Combo - 520 rubles, Stronghold - 300 rubles.

Features of use and prevention

It is important to protect not only the pet, but also yourself, since the “Advocate” drops, if the recommendations for use are violated, can cause poisoning, including in humans.

1. Do not apply the drug in places close to food. The best use is an open space or a well-ventilated room.
2. It is forbidden to drink and smoke during the procedure.
3. Treatment of a sick animal is carried out only with gloves, after which you should still wash your hands well with plenty of soap.
4. If the active substance gets on the mucous membrane, it should be immediately washed off with plenty of water.
5. If drops get inside, see a doctor for possible gastric lavage.

Careless use of the medication is fraught with poisoning for both the pet and the owner.

Video - Application and action of the drug

How long do the drops work

The instruction will answer the question of how often the processing should be repeated. High-quality preparations have not only an insecticidal, but also a deterrent effect; insects simply do not want to settle on the fur again. When warm days come, animals that do not leave the apartment are often taken to the dacha. To prevent parasites from jumping on the cat from the grass, treat the withers with drops before the summer season.

Usually, flea drugs protect the animal for 2 months. If you want to protect your pet also from lice and ticks, remember that for them the period is shorter, after a month the parasites can start again in the fluffy fur.Be sure to look in the instructions for how long your drops work and how often you can repeat the treatment.

Overdose and side effects

With the correct use of the drug, an overdose is excluded. In the event of its occurrence and with the appearance of side effects, the animal may show signs of intoxication in the form of nausea, vomiting, skin irritation, redness and peeling.

If you suspect an overdose in your pet, it is advisable to show it to a specialist

To eliminate unwanted reactions, the drops should be washed off from the animal's fur and skin and symptomatic treatment should be carried out. When an allergic reaction occurs in the form of sneezing, active lacrimation, it is also required to remove the active substance from the pet's body and give an anti-allergenic agent.

Repeated sneezing of a pet after drops most often indicates an allergic reaction

Attention! Side effects were especially pronounced in animals that were treated with contraindications. They immediately began to vomit, and loose stools were noted. A similar condition in pregnant and lactating individuals always requires an urgent appeal to a veterinary clinic.

If the pet has contraindications, treatment is sometimes carried out by a veterinarian within the clinic

The drug "Advantage"

The drug "Advantage 40" can be used for adult animals and kittens older than 2 months. The remedy is valid for 1 month. If more than one animal lives in the house, isolate the treated cats for several hours after the procedure. While playing, other pets can lick the poisonous area.

The drug is produced by the well-known German company Bayer Health Care. The drops have both contact and systemic effects, helping to get rid of not only adults, but also larvae. When the cat lies down on its bed, the treated coat kills the parasites there as well.

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Cost and storage conditions

The medication must be stored in room conditions at a temperature not exceeding +30 degrees. It is important to avoid direct sunlight on the packaging. Duration of storage of drops "Advocate" is 3 years. The average price of "Advocate" drops depends on the volume of the pipette and can range from 700 to 1500 rubles.

Drops require careful adherence to the instructions for use so that the cat or dog does not develop undesirable effects on their health. Let's briefly highlight the most elementary of them.

Precautions

When using, you must carefully read the instructions and reviews to the "Advocate". This will allow you to avoid many mistakes and return the lost health to your pet and protect it in the future.