When a pet appears in the family, the owner will inevitably have questions about how to protect him from all kinds of diseases and parasites. Special drugs come to the rescue. One of them is the Barrier for dogs.
Ectoparasites - The Real Threat
Sooner or later, pet owners are faced with a problem such as ectoparasites. It does not depend on where the pet is kept: in the yard, in the booth, in the spacious aviary or in the comfortable conditions of the apartment. Parasitic ticks bring a whole bunch of diseases, among them: infections, allergies. Depending on the species, they carry various diseases. Pyroplasmosis is one of the most dangerous ones that can lead to the death of an animal.
No less dangerous are fleas, dog lice and lice-eaters, causing ongoing anxiety, itching and general exhaustion.
The situation is aggravated in spring and summer, when the owners come to the country, to nature (in the forest or river), let their pets run in the garden or park. It is here that ticks most often live. When warm-blooded people approach them, they move to the body and dig in.
Parasites can wait for their victim in the stairwell, move on shoes and clothes of a person. Because of this, even the dog that is kept clean and walked in a seemingly protected place is constantly at risk of being infected. The best defense is to create a barrier for parasites; for dogs, collars, aerosols, shampoos and drops are released for this purpose.
Shampoo "Barrier"
Whatever parasites are in question, it is impossible to ignore their presence - they must be disposed of at the first sign of occurrence, or better yet, timely preventive measures should be taken.
Antiparasitic Shampoo "Barrier" for dogs contains diazinon. This insecticide is also used to treat agricultural plants, as it destroys sucking and leaf-eating pests and harmful insects. It affects ectoparasites with direct contact.
Shampoo "Barrier" for dogs has a peculiar smell of a mixture of medicines and herbs. The consistency is very thick, like a concentrate, foam well. The basis is a non-toxic jelly-like liquid with a special property: it can play the role of a regular detergent, and as such makes the coat shiny and well-groomed.
Prevention and Care
"Barrier" for dogs is available in three types, each of which is effective against ticks, lice-eaters, fleas and lice, while it has additional properties:
1. For long-haired dogs 3 in 1. Gently cares for animal hair. Adding to the composition of the conditioning additive adds volume to the hair, makes it silky and prevents the formation of tangles.
2. For long-haired dogs 2 in 1. Heals wounds and scratches.
3. For puppies and kittens 2 in 1. Helps cleanse skin and coat. It does not cause irritation, as there are no synthetic dyes in the composition.
The purpose of the shampoo is antiparasitic with a universal effect. It is used for the prevention and treatment of diseases caused by ectoparasites.
Drops "Barrier"
Another form of release of Barrier is drops for dogs in dropper ampoules.
The active substance is fipronil. The substance is safe for the dog, as it is not absorbed into the blood. At the same time, the upper layer of the epidermis retains fipronol, providing its continuous action for up to 2 months.
Drops "Barrier" is a yellowish liquid of an oily viscous consistency. It is applied externally in places where the dog cannot lick the product. Within two days, the animal is not bathed and not stroked.
Shampoo and drops for dogs "Barrier": reviews
The volume of the bottle of Barrier shampoo is 300 milliliters. The cost - about 60 rubles - is quite acceptable, given the fact that the tool is very economically spent.
Shampoo is also available in plastic bags - it is convenient for single use and for choosing the right dosage.
Drops "Barrier" are sold in packs of 3 disposable soft ampoules in a pack at an average price of 75 rubles.
Owners of dogs who used Barrier shampoo for dogs when caring for their pets leave mixed reviews about the product. The instructions provide for a three-fold repetition of the use of the product to achieve the optimal effect. Regarding the achievement of the result, three points of view have developed:
1) helped after the first application;
2) helped after repeated use;
3) did not help.
Obtaining an antiparasitic effect depends on the shelf life of the product, strict adherence to the method of use recommended by the manufacturer, and the degree of infection of the animal. The dose should correspond to the weight of the pet.
As for the “Barrier” drops, dog owners note that a single treatment is enough, the effect lasts up to two months. This makes it possible to process the dog once every two months - this significantly saves the budget and time.
Summarizing the reviews, we can conclude that Shampoo and Barrier drops should be used in combination: shampoo temporarily cleans the dog’s hair and skin from parasites, drops protect the animal for a longer period. At the same time, shampoo is conveniently used systematically as a detergent with a preventive effect.