Use of Dan drops in the fight against fleas of cats and dogs

Fleas constantly torment cats with their presence and annoy them with painful bites. Small insects threaten humans with an invasion. And this situation is even more unpleasant. To prevent this from happening, the owners of pets are trying in every possible way to protect them from pests and use different means. A lot of them. Veterinary pharmacies may offer shampoo, pills, collars, spray, and drops. The latter are considered the most convenient and effective.

Dana's drops are a domestically produced drug with an improved formula. They belong to the category of modern tools and are very popular due to their low cost. The insecticidal effect is enhanced by synergists, so the substances affect fleas for a long time and effectively. And auxiliary fillers reduce skin irritation. A versatile remedy for many cat pests. It is used from:

• ticks;
• fleas;
• lice.

Dana drops destroy adults and larvae. The eggs remain unharmed.

The drug does not lose its properties for 1 month. During this time, a new generation of fleas appears, but is immediately poisoned. The package contains instructions that describe all the rules for use and dosage.

A cat has fleas, what to do

You can successfully remove fleas with the help of Dana-2 Ultra.
Dana-2 Ultra is the first Russian drug for the fight against fleas, lice, ticks and lice based on fepronil. Fipronil is a new generation agent, an active and effective drug in the fight against many parasites, which has found wide application in medicine and veterinary medicine. In addition, fipronil is the least toxic of all preparations for treating animals against ecoparasites. And bathing and prolonged exposure of the cat under the sun does not reduce the effectiveness of its action.

Instructions for use

Dana-2 Ultra - drops from fleas for cats and dogs, as well as from lice, lice, scabies mites, for the treatment of fur-bearing animals with otodectosis.

Destination

The drug Dana-2 Ultra is used to treat cats and dogs with entomoses (lice, fleas, lice eaters, etc.), sarcoptic mange, notoedrosis, otoectosis, ixodid tick damage and to protect against the attack of ectoparasites, fur animals - with otodectosis.

Biological properties

Fipronil, which is part of these drops, has an insecticidal and acarecidal effect against lice, fleas, lice, ixodid, sarcoptic and demodectic mites parasitizing cats, dogs and fur animals. Auxiliary components improve the penetration of fipronil to the sites of localization of parasites, reduce inflammation in the skin.

Mode of application

For the treatment of cats and dogs with entomoses, as well as their protection from the attack of fleas, lice, and lice, cut off the tip of the dropper ampoule and. Spreading the coat, apply drops directly to the skin at several points along the spine (to prevent licking of the drug) at the base of the head, on the neck and between the shoulder blades in the following dosage:

Dana-2 Ultra flea drops for a single treatment with the weight of the animal:

The insecticidal effect of Dana-2 drops manifests itself after 12-24 hours and continues against fleas, lice and lice - for 2 months, to prevent the attack of ixodid ticks - up to 1 month. Repeated processing of animals is carried out according to indications, but not more often than 1 time per month.

It is not recommended to bathe the cat 3 days before and 3 days after treatment. After this period, bathing the animal does not reduce the protective effect of the drug. To destroy the larvae of parasites, it is recommended to treat the cat litter with Dan's insecticidal acaricidal spray.

To destroy ixodid ticks on the body of a cat, 1-2 drops are applied to the tick and the place of its attachment to the skin. If the tick does not spontaneously fall off within 20-30 minutes, it is carefully pulled out of the body and destroyed.

For the treatment of cats with ear scabies (otodectosis), the external auditory canal is cleaned of scabs and crusts with Dewdrop lotion for ears, then 3-5 drops of DANA-2 ULTRA are instilled into each ear, after which the auricle is folded in half lengthwise and its base is massaged. The drug must be treated with two ears, even if one ear is affected by otodectosis. Treatment with flea drops is repeated once a day with an interval of 5-7 days, repeating the course 2-3 times.

When cats are affected by sarcoptic mange (pruritic scabies caused by pruritic mites), notoendrosis (one of the forms of pruritic scabies), DANA-2 ULTRA drops are applied with a tampon in a thin layer to the lesion sites, evenly spreading from the periphery to the center with the capture of borderline healthy skin by 1 cm. to prevent licking, the cat's jaws are closed with a loop of braid or put on after processing the "Elizabethan collar" for 20 minutes.

The treatment is carried out once a day with an interval of 7-10 days, repeating the course 3-5 times until the cat's clinical recovery, which is confirmed by two negative results of acarological tests. Animals with extensive lesions are treated in two doses with an interval of 1 day, applying the drug first on one and then on the other half of the affected body surface.

Contraindications

Pregnant and lactating cats, sick with infectious diseases and recovering animals, as well as kittens and puppies under 12 weeks of age are not subject to processing.

Personal prevention measures

During processing, cats should not drink, smoke, eat. At the end of work with Diana-2 Ultra drops, wash your hands with soap and water. In case of contact with skin, wash with warm water and soap.

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Active substances and mechanism of action of the drug

In the original droplet formula, fipronil was used as the active ingredient. It belongs to the derivatives of phenylpyrazoles - inhibitor substances that affect the transmission of nerve impulses in the body of parasites.

The drug for dogs Dana causes the death of blood-sucking parasites.

Phenylpyrazoles have a contact mechanism of action. When bitten by a treated animal, the parasite receives a portion of blood, which contains a drug that causes overexcitation of the nervous system, blocking receptors, uncontrolled muscle contraction, disorientation, paralysis and, as a result, the death of insects and ticks at all stages of development.

Thanks to phenylpyrazolam, the drug is successful against:

• ixodid, sarcoptoid, notoedresic, otodectes, demodectic ticks that infect dogs with piroplasmosis, brucellosis, sarcoptic mange (itchy scabies), borreliosis;
• 50 flea species, including the most common Stenocephalides canis and Stenocephalides felis, causing skin infestations, tapeworm eggs;
• lice that feed on the blood of dogs;
• lice carrying the causative agents of dipylidosis.

Once on the skin of an animal, the drug spreads throughout the body, penetrates into subcutaneous adipose tissue, hair follicles and retains its protective properties: from ticks for a month, from fleas, lice and lice eaters for 2 months.

Important. Dana drops do not have deterrent properties. Ticks land on the animal, come into contact with the drug and, in most cases, die before they can infect. The dead, inactive ticks found in the pet's fur must be removed and burned.

Dana Drops are effective against an extensive list of ectoparasites in dogs.

Indications for use

The presence of ectoparasites can be seen by intense scratching of the cat. If you shake the litter into a wet bathtub, you will notice bloody stains — this is the flea excrement that dissolves on the wet surface.

Important! After treatment for infection with ectoparasites, it is imperative to conduct a course of anthelmintation of the cat.

Localization of parasites is usually observed in the neck, on the head and in the tail area, where the skin is thin and sensitive, rich in blood vessels, and it is more difficult for the animal to lick the hair and catch the parasites. In the places of bites, when combing, wounds appear covered with a crust, the skin peels off and hair loss is possible. The presence of tangles and tangled wool is especially dangerous - this is a place of accumulation of lice and a focus of damage to the skin.

By themselves, ectoparasites are not as dangerous as the consequences that can result from prolonged and untreated invasion:

• often skin parasites are carriers of helminths;
• possible infectious diseases from tick bites (encephalitis, borreliosis, tularemia);
• infected pets can become weakened, unable to eat and rest normally;
• possible inflammatory processes on the skin and suppuration in the places of combs.

Infection occurs when walking on the street, contact with infected animals, from bedding. Parasites can be brought into the house on clothes and shoes from the street or from basements. In this case, the infection is also observed in domestic cats that do not go out into the yard.

Dana ultra-spray

1 ml of spray contains 5 mg of fipronil and 0.5 mg of cyfluthrin. The mechanism of the insecticidal action of the aerosol is the same as that of the drops. BUT

Spray for cats is produced in a volume of 95 ml, for dogs - 100 cm3.

The cost of a 100 ml bottle in January 2020 was 239 rubles.

Fipronil is a representative of insectoacaricides of the phenylpyrozole group, cyfluthrin is a pyrethroid group. The preparation protects pets from fleas, ticks and dipterans mosquitoes immediately after treatment. Protection against flying parasites lasts 5 days, ticks - a month, fleas - one and a half. An aerosol can is indispensable when the owner, leaving for nature, takes a pet with him. Dana spray protects animals from infection with Dirofilaria, which are carried by mosquitoes and Pyroplasmas, which penetrate the bloodstream with the bite of an ixodid tick.

When processing with a spray, it is necessary to protect the eyes and mouth of the pet from the insecticide. The solution becomes safe when it dries, so wear a muzzle, an Elizabethan collar, or tie your jaw with braid for 20-30 minutes.

The following aerosol insecticides have a similar effect:

• Aerosol Bolfo;
• BlokhNet;
• Delix;
• Frontline.

Side effects, contraindications, storage rules are the same as for Dan's drops.

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What you need to know

When using Dan's insecticidal composition against fleas, precautions should be taken. ... It is preferable to use rubber gloves during the procedure.

It is not recommended to eat or drink at this moment. At the end of the procedure, you should thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water. In some cats and dogs, with individual intolerance to the components, the insecticidal composition can cause side effects in the form of lacrimation, itching or irritation. If such symptoms appear, the toxic composition should be washed off and urgently contact a veterinary clinic.

1. It is preferable to use rubber gloves during the procedure. It is not recommended to eat or drink at this moment.
2. At the end of the procedure, hands should be thoroughly washed with soap and water.
3. In some cats and dogs, with individual intolerance to the components, the insecticidal composition can cause side effects in the form of lacrimation, itching or irritation.If such symptoms appear, the toxic composition should be washed off and urgently contact a veterinary clinic.

Dana's flea drops, reviews confirm this, are in great demand among pet owners.

Flea drops

Dana Ultra drops for dogs composition of the drug

The active ingredient is fipronil, which causes severe tonic convulsions and the death of parasites. The mechanism of this action is due to the blocking of a specific substance (gamma-aminobutyric acid), which ensures the conduction of impulses through the neurons of nerve cells. Disruption of innervation leads to uncoordinated contraction of muscle fibers, provoking paralysis.

Important! Fipronil does not block the activity of GABA in warm-blooded animals, therefore its use does not cause disturbances in the nervous system of dogs. ... Once on the pet's skin, fipronil penetrates into the upper layers of the epidermis, hair follicles and sebaceous glands, accumulates in them and has a long-term insect-acaricidal effect

Getting on the skin of a pet, fipronil penetrates into the upper layers of the epidermis, hair follicles and sebaceous glands, accumulates in them and has a long-term insect-acaricidal effect.

Other ingredients that make up Dana Ultra drops enhance the effect of the main active ingredient, promote its early penetration into the nerve cells of parasites, and also relieve inflammation at the sites of bites.

Important! Despite the fact that the drug belongs to low-hazard substances and does not penetrate the systemic circulation, its contact with the mucous membranes manifests itself in the form of itching, redness, profuse lacrimation, excessive salivation of the oral cavity and the release of transparent exudate from the nasal passages. Swallowing the solution can cause liver and kidney poisoning and malfunction.

Instructions for use and dosage

The processing rate depends on the weight of the cat, so you need to choose the appropriate dropper packaging:

• less than 3 kg (kittens fall into this category) - 0.5 ml;
• over 3 kg - 1 ml.

During treatment, you must adhere to the following rules:

1. The drops are applied not to the scalp, but directly to the skin, which absorbs the protective medicine. To do this, parting is done in the wool in places that exclude licking (withers, neck, between the shoulder blades). The drug is squeezed out of the dropper along the parting. The skin must be dry and intact.
2. The use of drops for and lactating cats should be discussed with your veterinarian. Kittens are prescribed drops no earlier than 12 weeks.
3. The animal is not washed three days before the procedure in order to preserve the greasy lubricant into which the drug is absorbed. After the procedure, you can redeem the pet only after three days, so as not to wash off the protection.
4. The frequency of treatments is once a month as needed. With frequent bathing of the pet or ineffective exposure (fleas hatched from nits appear, or the room has not been sanitized), processing is allowed once every two weeks.
5. You need to process the bedding, the cat's sleeping place, as well as carpets, upholstered furniture and baseboards in the apartment with approved insecticidal agents. Parasite eggs can be outside the animal, and fleas themselves can hide in secluded corners. Clean the dust bag of the vacuum cleaner after each cleaning.
6. It is advisable to mark the date of the procedure in the calendar. So you can control the timing of the drug exposure and the results of protection.
7. In the instructions for the drug, you should pay attention to contraindications, and in case of doubt, seek advice from a veterinarian.

Reviews of dog breeders

Yana. Previously, we had never heard of ticks. But more and more often she began to learn from fellow dog owners about the infection and even death of dogs. We treated our terrier with Dana Ultra drops. It is convenient to drip, ticks were found after treatment, but only dead ones.

Ramil. I used another remedy last year.Greasy tan marks appeared on the dog, the hair was coming out. I decided to change the drug. According to the instructions, it turns out that Dana is less toxic than imported drugs. Although it does not give a 100% guarantee. We tried to drip it: no stains, the hair does not come out, the ticks are dead, the fleas are gone. I will repeat it in a month.

Olga. Subtracted that Dana is one of the most harmless drugs. The dog is small, there is a fear of overdose. They dripped three times over the summer. Ticks were removed, but there were no signs of infection.

Release form

The medicine is produced in a single form, i.e. in the form of drops for external use. The manufacturer packs them into plastic pipettes, which makes the medicine very convenient to dose and use. Pipettes are available in two versions: 0.4 and 1.6 ml. In turn, dispensers are packed in cardboard boxes, one, two, three or four pieces in each.

Both on the pipettes themselves and on their packaging, the date of release of the drug and the production batch number are mandatory. If this data is damaged or erased, or otherwise rendered unreadable, such medicine cannot be used.

The same applies to cases when the cardboard packaging or the pipettes themselves are damaged, there are violations of the integrity of the dispensers (in such situations, a sharp, specific smell of the medicine will be well felt).

Folk remedies

With regard to folk remedies that help get rid of bloodsucking, there are quite a lot of them. The advantage of such methods is safety, in addition, they are much cheaper.

The most popular and effective ones are:

• Tar soap. A fairly effective and inexpensive cure for feline parasites. You can buy it at the pharmacy, it is also found in the economic departments. Can be used for kittens. It is not only an antiparasitic agent, but also helps with various dermatitis. The processing mechanism is very simple, you should wet the wool, lather with soap, leave for a few minutes and wash thoroughly.

• Salt solution. In this option, you will need to prepare a saline solution, you should adhere to the following proportions, for 10 liters of water you need 0.5 kg of salt. A pet is placed in such a prepared solution up to the neck for 5 minutes. Next, wash thoroughly with water. When the fur is dry, you should comb out dead insects. If your cat's skin has a lot of wounds and scratches, it is better to choose another option, as salt water will bring pain and aggravate the skin condition.

• Garlic. This healthy product has a bright and rich aroma that acts as a flea deterrent against fleas. A tincture is prepared from it, you should take 4-5 cloves of garlic and chop it very finely, then pour the gruel with 3 glasses of water. It is infused for 12 hours, then filtered. It is applied with a cotton swab in the area of ​​the withers so that the pet cannot lick off. Also, a small amount of brewer's yeast can be added to such a tincture, the ointment maximizes its effectiveness.

• Tansy, wormwood, eucalyptus. All of these plants have the same effect as garlic. A decoction is prepared from these herbs and used when bathing. You can also use lavender and geranium.

Remember that parasites are found not only on the animal, but also on their bedding. Remember to wash and treat the litter to prevent re-infestation.

How Dana Ultra drops work

In the composition of the drug, such components are selected, which, being applied to the skin, are quickly distributed over it, but practically do not enter the general bloodstream.

The tool has a cumulative effect, since its components are deposited in the glands of the skin, and can also persist for a long time in its outer epidermal layer.Due to this, the manufacturer provides a long-term effect of the drug.

Against "standard" fleas, a pronounced effect can persist for up to eight weeks. But from parasitic mites, the medicine can protect the dog for a maximum of four weeks.

Contraindications

Since the preparation contains sufficiently strong and potentially dangerous compounds, in some cases it should not be used, as this is fraught with the development of severe consequences.

We list the main contraindications:

• An absolute contraindication, when taking the drug is strictly prohibited, is the individual intolerance to animals of some of its components. This also includes cases when a pet has at least once been allergic to other insecticidal agents (especially those containing fipronil).

• Likewise, the treatment of pregnant and lactating bitches is completely prohibited.

• Do not treat weakened and exhausted pets, as well as animals recovering from serious illnesses.

• It is strictly forbidden to handle puppies under ten weeks of age.

• You can not use the medicine for otodectosis (i.e. ear mites) in cases where there is a suspicion of a perforation of the eardrum. In addition, it is not recommended to use the agent if otodectosis is accompanied by severe inflammation (especially the appearance of purulent exudate from the ear canals).

• The drug is applied exclusively to those places where the animal cannot reach. This is to prevent the medication from entering the dog's digestive system.

• It is highly discouraged to use drops to treat animals with damaged, inflamed skin. In such cases, there is a high risk of drug components entering the general bloodstream, and this is highly undesirable.

• We would strongly advise against using the drug at the same time as other insecticidal agents, since it is possible, first, that their effects overlap. Secondly, the manufacturer in such cases does not guarantee safety for the health and life of the pet itself.

• In addition, do not apply the composition to wet skin.

Composition of the preparation

Firstly, the collar itself (as mentioned above) is a tape made of polymer material, equipped with a plastic buckle that allows you to attach the device to the dog's neck. Of course, it is not she who is responsible for the antiparasitic effect, but the substances that make up the special impregnation:

• Fipronil. Very high quality insecticide used in veterinary medicine for a long time. Differs in high safety for humans and all warm-blooded animals.

• Ivermectin. Also a common medicinal antiparasitic drug, quite widely used in medicine. It has a weak effect on the body of warm-blooded animals (it is so small that the drug is used in the treatment of pediculosis in people with AIDS), destroys not only ectoparasites, but also parasitic nematodes. For the discovery of this substance, by the way, in 2015 its creators received the Nobel Prize.

• Pyriproxifen. It is extremely effective in suppressing the embryogenesis of parasites, which allows you to quickly eliminate the entire population of "living creatures", and not just those parasites that are directly on the animal.

Instructions for use

We remind you that detailed instructions for use are included in each container with drops, and we would advise owners to read it before using the product. But still, some points may be incomprehensible to people without veterinary education. Therefore, we will describe them in more detail and with explanations.

Indications for use

As with other insecticidal veterinary drugs, the indications for use in the drops described by us are quite standard. They are prescribed for stopping (as well as for prophylaxis) diseases caused by lice, fleas, and many types of parasitic ticks.In addition, the drops can be used to treat and prevent diseases caused by sarcoptic mites.

Dosage of the drug for dogs of different weights

As in all cases with insecticidal agents, the dosage directly depends on the weight of the animal, as well as on its physiological state.

Method of application and frequency of treatments

We warn you right away that you can use the drug no more than once a month. Poisoning is possible with more frequent application.

As a rule, the medicine is used as follows:

• As mentioned above, drops are applied only to those places where the pet cannot reach in order to lick the medicine. Those. you need to drip on the skin between the shoulder blades and on the base of the skull.

• To do this, the wool is pushed apart with one hand, and the required amount of the drug is applied with the other. It is prohibited to rub it!

Advice:

• To prevent re-infection with fleas, as well as to destroy the entire population of bloodsuckers directly in the external environment, the medicine (in an amount of 0.5 ml) is applied to the dog's bedding, and also dripped into all suspicious corners and potholes of the floor covering. In addition, it is allowed to add small amounts of the medicine to the water used for cleaning the floors.

• The drug can be used to destroy already sucked mites, and in this case, the drops are applied to the skin and to the parasite itself. Within about half an hour, the tick will die and fall off on its own, or it can be carefully turned out of the wound (but so that its head does not remain in it).

• With otodectosis, once a day, the drug is instilled into the ear at the rate of five to six in each. In contrast to the previous case, the base of the ear is gently massaged, achieving an even distribution of the composition within the ear canal. If there is still medicine left in the pipette, it is applied to the skin between the shoulder blades and the base of the skull (but not rubbed).

• If the case of otodectosis is neglected and there is a suspicion of a perforation of the eardrum, or the disease is accompanied by a strong one, the medicine can only be applied to the skin. Doses are the same as indicated in the table above.

When using drops, it should be borne in mind that its pronounced effect begins approximately after a moment from the moment of use. And therefore, in cases where it is required to handle service or hunting dogs, you need to do this at least a day before going to the forest, since in other situations the animal will probably "catch" ticks.

And one more nuance. During the same day from the moment of treatment, it is advisable to do so that the dog is not in direct sunlight, since in this case the effectiveness of the drug is noticeably reduced.

Benefits

Very easy to apply. Doesn't take long. And it does not present any particular difficulties. You can apply or the back in any position of the animal: when it is standing, lying or sitting.

It is processed only once a month. You do not need to constantly bathe your pet with shampoos and torment with water procedures. Because by nature, cats do not like water.

Affordable price. The product can be purchased at every veterinary pharmacy or pet supply store. The average cost of a package is 155 rubles.

Storage conditions and shelf life

The medicine is kept away from children and pets, medicines, feed and food. It is undesirable to get into sunlight, dampness, the optimum temperature is from zero to twenty degrees. It can be stored in an intact container for up to two years.

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The drug under the brand name "Dana" is recommended by veterinarians, it is safe for animals, including their babies. Feedback from pet owners is positive, the effectiveness and duration of action is noted.

Preventive actions

• To avoid difficult situations, it is necessary to follow the usual preventive actions. Remember that regular pet care activities will provide prevention against these blood-sucking parasites, and in cases where an infection has occurred, they will help to detect insects at an early stage, avoiding difficult and dangerous situations.
• The bedding of the animal should be washed as often as possible. The fact is that dust, dirt, all kinds of microbes accumulate on it, and when a cat is attacked by fleas, then the largest number of eggs and blood-sucking larvae is present on it. As mentioned earlier, fleas do not constantly parasitize on the body of their prey. The same applies to the offspring that blood-sucking leaves leave on the carpet, upholstered furniture, under sofas, in corners and other places. One individual who accidentally got into the apartment can leave eggs between the pile on the carpet, and after a short period of time, young individuals will jump about the apartment in search of food.
• It is necessary to regularly clean the room using a vacuum cleaner and carrying out wet cleaning. It is necessary to clean all fluffy surfaces with a vacuum cleaner, vacuuming furniture and textile products. The bags must be cleaned after each cleaning and the debris must be disposed of immediately. Also regularly remove dust and cobwebs, carry out wet cleaning.
• After each visit to the street, inspect your pet and monitor its behavior. If the animal very rarely visits the street, and you are planning a trip to nature, be sure to contact your veterinarian for advice on an effective and safe remedy that will protect the cat from bloodsucking.
• Do not forget that it is very important to bathe your cat using shampoos that provide care for both hair and skin, and at the same time, are preventive. If you notice a parasite on the body of a cat, immediately contact your veterinarian, do not expect that this one accidentally caught individual will also suddenly disappear as it appeared.
• Specialized preparations for fleas contain potent toxins that can harm a pet if the remedy was chosen incorrectly. This is why a veterinarian consultation is essential. It always takes into account not only the degree of infection, but also the state of health of the animal, its weight, age, possible concomitant diseases and other individual parameters. So he will be able to choose a drug that will be as effective and absolutely safe as possible.

Precautions when working with medicine

The manufacturer strongly recommends working with insecticidal drops with gloves, avoiding direct contact of the medication with the skin. In addition, one should not also "get carried away" by the duration of the treatment, since inhalation of the evaporating components of the agent may also not have the best effect on the operator's health.

We strongly advise you to follow other rules for safe handling of drops:

• If the owner has a tendency to develop allergic reactions, before processing, he should stock up on antihistamines, and it is better to entrust this work to a veterinarian. In addition, in the same situations, it is not recommended to pet the dog for 24 hours after treatment.
• Within two days from the moment of applying the drug, it is advisable to keep the pet away from children.
• Of course, during work, you should not eat, drink, smoke, etc., in order to avoid the ingestion of the components of the product into the digestive system.

How to store the drug

The shelf life of the medicinal product in question is two year periods from the date of its manufacture. As soon as this period has passed, the remedy will become several times more toxic and less safe. Therefore, it is strictly prohibited to use it.

After the expiration date, it is prohibited to use the drug.

Storage of drops is allowed:

• only in the same packaging in which they were sold;
• in places where there is no food, cosmetics, feed;
• only in a dry place;
• where there is no direct sunlight;
• at temperatures ranging from -2 ° C to + 25 ° C.

How to use Dironet spot-on correctly

This antiparasitic agent is prescribed for adult cats and kittens over two months of age for the prevention and treatment of cestodoses, intestinal nematoses, entomoses, sarcoptic manges, otodectoses, demodicosis and notoedrosis. Contraindications to the use of the drug are individual intolerance to its components, pregnancy of cats, the period of breastfeeding of kittens, the presence of infectious diseases in adults or periods of their postoperative recovery (after castration, sterilization). There are no side effects from using the drug.

The drug is applied by drip application to dry skin. The owner should break off the tip of the pipette tube, spread the animal's fur at the withers and apply the medicine to the skin along the spine. The area of ​​action of the drug should not be accessible for licking, therefore it is applied precisely to the withers - a part of the body at the base of the skull, between the shoulder blades.

The minimum therapeutic dose of Dironet Spot-on for adult cats is 0.2 ml per 1 kg of their weight. For kittens, this is 0.1 ml. The owner should choose a pipette tube taking into account the weight and age of his pet. If we are talking about adult cats and cats, then it is necessary to apply one pipette of medicine once.

In order to destroy lice, fleas, lice, pet treatment is carried out once, and to prevent re-invasion - once every 30 days during the season of insect activity.

For the treatment of ear scabies (otodectosis), the drug is also used once, and then again for prophylaxis in a month. To speed up the effect, it is recommended to clean the cat's ear canal.

If we are talking about the therapy of notoedrosis in adult cats, then Dironet Spot-on is used 2-3 times with an interval of 10 days, and then one more time every other month for the purpose of prophylaxis.

Once the drug is used for deworming animals with cestodoses and nematodes.

The instruction says that the drug must be applied to dry skin. It must not be damaged.

After handling a cat or cat, it is important to isolate them from contact with children. Do not use the medicine together with other antiparasitic agents.

After processing the animal, it cannot be bathed for four days.

Store the drug out of the reach of children, at temperatures up to 25 ° C.

disadvantages

• Dana is a pretty aggressive remedy. In isolated cases, the behavior of animals after treatment remains the same. They experience discomfort for at least 1 week, or even more. Therefore, it cannot be used on sick and weak pets.
• Cannot be used in kittens up to 10 weeks of age. You have to pick up 2 products at once: for a cat and kittens.
• Not applicable to pregnant and lactating animals.
• Causes significant skin irritation, which can cause scratching, scratching and infection.
• Does not work on eggs. This situation is complicated by the fact that it is unusual for fleas to lay in one place. They do it right on the animal, and the eggs roll down. If this happens indoors, then a new generation of fleas will ripen on the floor, completely unharmed.

Using Dana's flea drop will save your budget, save time and protect your pet from parasite attacks. They can safely walk along the street, run on the grass, and contact other animals. Dana will take care of everything.

How does a collar work?

It is important to understand how the Dana Ultra dog collar works and how long it protects your pet. Collar insecticides are gradually released from the porous, rubbery surface of the strap

The active ingredients get onto the dog's skin and coat. Active substances accumulate in the upper layer of the skin. Some of the active ingredients enter the sebaceous glands and hair follicles.

Note! claim that the active substances protect the dog from mosquitoes (carriers of dirofilariasis), but the prophylactic effect lasts 2-3 weeks. ... The main active ingredient, fipronil, has a contact effect

After contact with poison, the parasite's metabolic processes are disrupted. The main action is to disrupt the penetration of chlorine ions through the cell membranes of parasites.

The main active ingredient, fipronil, has a contact effect. After contact with poison, the parasite's metabolic processes are disrupted. The main action is to disrupt the penetration of chlorine ions through the cell membranes of parasites.

In fleas and other parasites, there is a violation of the transmission of nerve impulses (the nervous system does not work properly). Within a few hours after contact with insecticides, parasites develop complete paralysis, as a result of which death occurs.

The second active ingredient, pyriproxyfen, has a detrimental effect on the formation of chitin, a substance that makes the insect's shell hard. If the production of chitin is disturbed, the larvae of fleas and other parasites cannot molt and turn into adults.

Ivermectin is a universal insecticide with a systemic effect. The preventive action of the substance protects the dog from subcutaneous ticks and the most common round worms. Unlike the two active ingredients listed above, ivermectin does not only accumulate in the skin.

Ivermectin, in small quantities, enters the general bloodstream during the entire prophylactic effect of the Dana Ultra collar. In addition, when the dog licks the coat, some of the ivermectin is released into the intestines. The substance disrupts the process of penetration of chlorine ions through the cell membranes of parasites, which leads to paralysis and death.

Protects the dog from parasites for 3 months according to the application. In the first 2–3 days of wearing the collar, fleas can also "sit down" on the dog, because the skin has not accumulated enough active substances. Those ticks that had time to "sit" on the dog disappear after a few days.

Important! If the dog is already infected with ticks, fleas or other parasites, the dog is disinfected with shampoo or drops, then the collar is used to prolong the preventive effect.

Why are they dangerous?

The very first thing animals encounter when infected are very painful bites that these small parasites inflict. The bite itches a lot, the animal scratches it, which leads to wounds and damage to the skin.

Microbes and bacteria can easily enter such wounds, which cause suppuration and provoke the development of diseases. The pet is experiencing great discomfort, it cannot sleep, rest, play normally. Cats and cats become irritated, they are not happy with the usual games and even treats.

With severe infections, the pet has problems with appetite, weight decreases, general condition worsens and the immune system weakens. In addition, you should always remember that these blood-sucking carriers are carriers of various infections, fungal diseases. They can cause the development of anemia, the appearance of worms, and allergic dermatitis.

For people, these parasites are no less dangerous. The fact is that fleas are not those insects that constantly parasitize on the body of animals.They use it as a source of food, therefore, having fed up with blood, they can leave the body of the victims and go to travel around the territory, in this case, an apartment, while laying their offspring on any surfaces.

When the usual food source is not there, they easily attack people, while inflicting painful bites, which subsequently itch a lot. We must not forget about the danger of contracting dangerous infections.

Side effects

If any of the above recommendations have been violated, side effects may develop:

• A typical sign of an overdose is the release of large volumes of frothy, flocculent and white saliva from the animal's mouth. In this case, the animals tremble violently, and apathy and depression are also characteristic. In such cases, the dog is thoroughly washed in cool water, lathering the coat with ordinary baby soap.

• However, with the development of abundant saliva and apathy, you should not immediately panic, since these signs often develop when the drug is first used. If everything is normal, the animal's condition stabilizes within about two hours, these phenomena have no consequences for the dog's health.

We remind you once again: if you use the drug correctly, do not overdose it and do not apply it to damaged skin, the likelihood of developing even the most harmless side effects is extremely small.

If, after applying a drop, the animal begins to behave strangely and somewhat inadequately, it should be washed with baby soap in cool water. In addition, in severe cases, antihistamines and cardiac medications are prescribed.

Infection symptoms

Most often, we learn about the infection by the behavior of our pets. Because it is impossible not to notice how cats and cats begin to itch a lot. When inspecting the wool, you can see small black grains resembling sand, only black in color. These grains are the waste products of parasites.

Wounds, redness, scratches are visible on the skin, which appear as a result of scratching with severe itching. An allergic reaction may appear on the skin. If you want to buy a pet in the presence of fleas, the parasites can be seen in the water. Of course, people who cannot be overlooked can also suffer from bites; more often the legs are attacked by fleas.

Let's sum up

The drug under consideration "Dana Spot-on" is an insecticidal acaricidal drug. This medicine quickly and effectively fights parasites that inhabit your dog's body, such as fleas, ticks, lice, etc. In this case, the harm from the drug is minimal and only if you have not fully followed the recommendations of the manufacturer or veterinarian. The action of the drug lasts up to one and a half months, during which your animal is completely protected from re-infection with ectoparasites. Use the product strictly according to the instructions, and soon you will forget about pests forever.

Veterinarians recommend Dana Spot-on for protection against ticks, lice and other parasites

Veterinary basics of ectoparasite control

Against the fight against ectoparasites, several methods have been developed that are used depending on the general condition of the animal, and also the concentration of parasites on it. The main ones are:

• The use of funds inside.
• Using parenteral administration (intramuscular or subcutaneous injections).
• External treatment - drops on the withers, the use of insecticidal shampoos, collars.

Each of these methods is characterized by its own advantages and disadvantages, there is no ideal. For example, injection is the most effective way to fight parasites, but it is toxic to the animal.External methods, that is, drops, are practically not toxic to a dog or cat, but they are not so active against parasites, as a result, they must be used repeatedly in order to achieve a good result.

Important! If the condition of the animal does not require additional health intervention, then at home it is better to use shampoos or drops on the withers.

And as for the more serious means of insecticidal drugs used, they are used only on the recommendation of a veterinarian. Therefore, for normal household use, if fleas are very annoying, simple products on the surface of the skin are enough.