Drops Advocate from fleas for dogs and cats - instructions for use, reviews

Composition form of release, dosage, price

Drops for cats and dogs contain the same active ingredients and auxiliary components. The difference lies in the concentration of Moxidectin. For dogs, the active ingredient was included in an amount of 2.5%, for cats - 1%. The drug is produced in boxes containing 1 or 3 polymer ampoules.

Advocate Drops are available for dogs <4; 4-10; 10-25;> 25 kg, cats <and> 4 kg. Doses of the drug and the cost of different options for November 2020 are shown in the table.

Kind of animal	Live weight, kg	Pipette volume, ml	Cost, rub.
Kind of animal	Live weight, kg	Pipette volume, ml	1 pipette	3 pipettes
Dog	<4	0,4	380	1095
	4-10	1,0	463	1315
	10-25	2,5	547	1576
	>25	4,0	663	1914
Cat	<4	0,4	393	1200
Cat	>4	0,8	572	1450

Dosage

According to the instructions of Advocate against fleas for dogs, a standard dose is used - 0.1 ml per 1 kg of animal weight. But if your pet has health problems or a lot of weight, then the veterinarian should choose the dosage. The product should be applied to the skin in three to four places.

In accordance with the instructions attached to it, side effects from its use in the form of itching, vomiting or profuse salivation are quite rare and are eliminated by washing the affected area with plenty of water.

Pharmacology

Imidacloprid accumulate sebaceous glands, hair follicles, skin epidermis, hairs. The poisonous substance comes into contact with the arthropod and causes paralysis. A fly, a mosquito or an ixodid tick, when it hits the pet's coat, die or refuse to attack.

Moxidectin penetrates the skin and is absorbed into the bloodstream. Along the way, the active ingredient blocks the nerve impulses of itchy mites and worms. Both components have a toxic effect on parasites for a month.

Contraindications

In order not to harm the animal, you must carefully study the instructions, as there are a number of contraindications. Drops should not be given:

puppies less than seven weeks old;
animals suffering from infectious diseases;
pregnant and lactating animals (sometimes, as an exception, the veterinarian may allow their careful handling under strict control);
emaciated dogs or weighing up to 1 kg.

Drops Lawyer
Drops from fleas Advocate can be successfully applied to cats. The indications and contraindications of the drug remain the same as for dogs. The only difference is that Advocate's flea drops for cats, applied to the withers, cannot be used by kittens under 9 weeks old and lactating cats. There are special tools for them. In other cases, a standard dosage is used - 0.1 ml per 1 kg of body weight. Depending on the health indicators of cats, the dose of the drug should be adjusted by a veterinarian.

Despite the safety, it is necessary to apply the tool in compliance with certain rules:

You should work with gloves so that the active substance of the drug does not get on the open skin of the hands. After handling the animal, you need to wash your hands well, even if they were wearing gloves.
Protect mucous membranes (eyes, mouth). In case of contact with the drug, it is necessary to rinse them with plenty of water.
Do not use drops near food, personal belongings, hygiene products, toys for children.
If there are several animals in the house, the treatment with the Advocate flea preparation is carried out on the same day.
It is forbidden to stroke pets in those places where flea drops for dogs were applied Advocate.

In parallel with the removal of parasites from pets, it is recommended to treat the apartment using modern effective means.

Application

Before using the drug, you should make sure that the skin is intact and dry at the site of application. The contents of the ampoule are squeezed onto the withers, from where the animal cannot lick off the toxic liquid. If there are several pets, they are isolated from each other for 3-4 hours until the liquid dries. For large dogs, the drug is administered fractionally at 3-4 points on the spine.

In areas unfavorable for Dirofilariasis, a single treatment is carried out before the beginning of summer mosquitoes.

Drops Advocate for cats - reviews

About flea drops Advocate reviews are mostly positive, although there are relatively few of them, despite the fact that the drug is well distributed. Perhaps this is due to the relatively high price.

Customer Reviews

Helen writes: ()

After my complaints that it was absolutely impossible for my cat to put something in her mouth or force him to eat a crushed pill (it was an unsuccessful experience), the veterinarian advised Advocate drops on the withers. I bought "Advocate" in the veterinary pharmacy "Doctor Vet" (Minsk). One tube of drops for kote weighing up to 4 kg cost 13.50 rubles. or approx. 430 r. rub. The tube is packed in a blister, on the back of which the composition is indicated and for which animals the drug is intended.
Drops are applied to the skin of the animal, for this you first need to separate the wool. I didn’t have time to notice what color the drops were and what consistency, because the cat was spinning. I can only say that they have a perceptible medicinal scent. In general, as the doctor assured me, these drops are well tolerated by animals. But after processing for 4 days, the animal cannot be washed. After application, the application site becomes so oily. The fat gradually disappears after a few days.
I did not notice any peculiarities of the cat's behavior within 3 days after using the "Advocate". Nothing has changed either in the regime or in the chair - I did not notice any inclusions in it, which the doctor spoke about, in case there is a helminthic invasion. Unfortunately, the cough did not stop either. We will continue to look for the reason.

Anastasia writes: ()

We bought a lawyer to get rid of the ear mite, as they say that it is effective in this matter. We were satisfied. And as for the price, it is not that high, because it relieves from helminths, and from fleas, and from itch mites. If you buy all these drugs separately, it can be more expensive.
Also, if your cat has an ear mite, do not torment her with drops in her ears, especially since they need to be dripped for several days and they create unpleasant sensations for your cat. Buy a lawyer and get rid of it all in one go.
Do not skimp on your favorites and do not make them suffer. Also on Youtube there is a video on how to use the lawyer drops. Happiness to you and your cats))

Description and overview of veterinary medicine

Advocate is a new generation combined antiparasitic veterinary drug for external use. It is issued in the form of drops on the withers. Has a complex effect on various types of ecto- and endoparasites (fleas, ticks, lice, nematodes). Designed for the treatment, prevention of entomosis, acarosis, helminthiasis in dogs. Today "Advocate" from Bayer is one of the most effective, safe insecticide-acaricidal agents for dogs.

The veterinary drug is available in the form of a colorless, light yellow solution. The antiparasitic agent is packaged in 0.4, 1.0, 2.5, 4.0 ml in polypropylene pipettes of appropriate capacity, which are packed in three pieces in aluminum foil blisters, placed in cardboard boxes. Each pipette is labeled with the name, batch number, manufacturer, volume, composition, date of issue.

Main active ingredients:

imidacloprid (10%);
moxidectin (2.5%).

Excipients: propylene carbonate, benzyl alcohol, butylhydroxytoluene.

Lawyer - antiparasitic drops on the withers for dogs

The lawyer belongs to the group of moderately toxic medicines (hazard class 3). Subject to the recommended dosage indicated in the annotation, it does not provoke side effects in dogs. It does not have a carcinogenic, teratogenic, local irritant, sensitizing effect. The active components of the drops do not penetrate the blood-brain barrier of warm-blooded animals.

Important! The lawyer can be used for dogs of all breeds, of various age groups, including ivermectin-sensitive breeds (collie, sheltie).

As indicated in the instructions, it is necessary to store the veterinary preparation at temperatures from 0 to 25 degrees, in dry, dark places in its original packaging. From the date of issue, the shelf life is three years.

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 undesirable reactions, the drops should be washed off from the fur and skin of the animal 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 visit to a veterinary clinic.

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

Indications for use and mechanism of action of the drug

Drops attorney have a third level of danger, aimed at antiparasitic action.

The drug is a solution for external use.

The drug is prescribed for dogs infected with parasites:

Demodectic and scabby mites;
Vlasoedami;
Lice;
Fleas;
Larvae and adults of nematodes.

Mechanism of action of drops: after contact of the solution on the skin, imidicloprid is distributed over the entire surface and is not absorbed. The drug eliminates adult parasites and stops the development of clutches and larvae.

The substance is retained on the hair and prolongs the effect of the drug. Moxidectin penetrates into the skin and blood in a short time, the maximum concentration is reached on the 5th day of application. Traces of drops disappear in the body within 30-35 days after application.

Drops are prohibited for cats. The concentration of active substances in the canine preparation is significantly higher than in the feline one. As a result, the cat can get poisoned and die.

Pharmacological properties, indications

Advocate is a highly effective insecticidal preparation with a complex (broad) antiparasitic spectrum of action. Destroys ectoparasites (fleas, ticks, lice) at all stages of their development. The drug not only destroys parasitic insects, but also provides active protection against re-infection within 30-37 days.

Imidacloprid activates receptors for dangerous ectoparasites (arthropods) that are sensitive to nicotine.Disrupts the transmission of nerve impulses, which inevitably leads to their rapid death. This component is effective not only against adult fleas and ticks, but also destroys larvae and eggs of dangerous ectoparasites.

Moxidectin activates the channels of ecto-endoparasites that are sensitive to chlorine ions and glutamate, binds postsynaptic receptors, which leads to muscle paralysis, disruption of the innervation of parasitic insects and nematodes. The substance does not have a negative effect on the central nervous system of pets.

Drops on the withers "Advocate" are prescribed to cats for prevention and treatment:

flea dermatitis;
intestinal nematodes;
otodectosis (ear scabies);
sarcoptic mange;
demodicosis;
dirofilariasis;
infectious diseases caused by sarcoptoid, acariform ticks;

After applying the drug, the active ingredients are quickly, evenly distributed over the surface of the skin, retained in the dermis, on the coat. moxidexin is absorbed into the blood and is carried from the bloodstream to the internal organs (gastrointestinal tract), slowing down development, killing nematodes and other types of parasitic worms.

"Advocate" allows you to get rid of and prevent the infection of fluffy pets from fleas, lice, lice, sarcoptic mites, lice (lice).