"Inspector" - drops from fleas and ticks that are suitable for both dogs and cats. In the summer, protection for the pet, which often happens on the street, is simply necessary, because the animal will not only acquire a bunch of harmful insects, but can also become infected with various diseases that are transmitted by ticks and fleas. In this article, we will talk about how to use drops, in which cases it is necessary to refrain from using the drug, and what the owners of the animals who tested the drops on their pets say.
General information
Drops "Inspector" are made in Russia, producer - Ecoprom company.
The drug is intended exclusively for external use. It is produced in the form of a solution, which is a light yellowish or colorless oily liquid, which is packed in polymer pipettes of 0.4; one; 2.5; 4 ml These pipettes are packaged in polymer blisters, which are placed in cardboard boxes along with instructions.
“Inspector” - drops for such animals that need to be stored in the manufacturer’s packaging in a dark, dry place, away from feed and food, at a temperature of –0 ° C –30 ° C. After opening the packaging, drops should be used immediately, it is unacceptable to store them in open form. The drug remains valid for 3 years from the date of manufacture.
Pharmacology and composition of the drug
Drops "Inspector" for dogs belong to the combined antiparasitic drugs against fleas, nematodes, lice eaters, sarcoptoid, ixodic and demodectic mites.
Structure:
- fipronil - 10%;
- moxidectin - 2.5%;
- polyethylene glycol - 28.4%;
- DEME - 58.8%;
- OSH - 0.1%;
- BHA -0.2%.
The main active ingredients of the drug are fipronil and mokidectin. Fipronil has a blocking effect on GABA-dependent arthropod receptors, which leads to impaired transmission of nerve impulses and, as a result, paralysis and subsequent death of parasites. Moxidectin causes muscle dysfunction, which also leads to paralysis and subsequent death of nematodes and ectoparasites.
As soon as fipronil is on the skin, it is practically not absorbed and spreads throughout the body of the animal, fixing itself on the hair and epidermis. Here he is able to maintain its effect for a long time. Moxidectin, on the contrary, is rapidly absorbed, entering the circulatory system, organs and tissues. It is excreted unchanged with feces.
The drug protects the animal after the first treatment from fleas for 6 weeks, from ticks for 4 weeks.
Act
"Inspector" - drops designed to protect and rid dogs and cats of various blood-sucking parasites. In addition, the drug acts against various helminths, for example, nematodes and other helminth parasites.
The drug is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of the following diseases:
- entomosis;
- demodicosis;
- otodectosis;
- acarosis;
- sarcoptosis;
- gastrointestinal nematodoses (trichocephalosis, uncinariosis, toxocariasis, hookworm, toxascaridosis);
- dirofilariasis.
Toxicity
"Inspector" - drops that have a 3 hazard class, that is, are "moderately dangerous" for the body of warm-blooded animals. If you do not exceed the dosage specified in the instructions, then no skin irritation or other side effects should occur. In addition, drops do not have a destructive effect on the animal's immunity and are harmless to embryos.
However, the product is toxic to bees, rabbits, fish and other aquatic organisms (aquatic inhabitants).
Drops "Inspector": instruction
For the correct application of the drug, the following recommendations must be observed:
- Drops are applied to dry, clean skin without any damage. The drug is pipetted to the place where the animal is not reached by the tongue, for example, in the area of ​​the shoulder blades, at the withers.
- In order for the drops to exactly get on the skin, it is necessary to spread the coat and apply the product pointwise.
- If the animal is small, then it will be enough to apply the drug in one place. If you are the owner of a large dog, it is best to process 3-4 points so that the “Inspector” protects the entire body of the pet. When choosing places for applying the drug, remember that the animal should not reach them.
- After the product has been applied, the pet should not be washed for the next four days.
The amount of drug applied depends on the weight of the animal:
- For pets from 1 to 4 kg. - 0.4 ml.
- For those who weigh from 4 to 10 kg. - 1 ml.
- Those whose weight is between 10 and 25 kg - 2.5 ml.
- And for pets from 24 to 40 kg. - 4 ml.
If your animal weighs more than 40 kg, then the dose is determined at the rate of 0.1 ml. per kilogram of pet weight.
How many times to use the drug?
The rules for applying the Inspector drug (drops for dogs) were presented above. The instruction, however, also gives instructions on how often it is necessary to treat the animal from fleas, lice, and ticks.
To rid the animal of parasites, it is enough to apply drops only once. However, if you want to prevent re-infection, then treatment should be carried out every 4-6 weeks during the entire period of activity of blood-sucking parasites.
The drug begins to act after 24 hours. Therefore, if you decide to walk the animal in places of a large accumulation of ticks, then treatment should be carried out a day before the planned walk.
To destroy a sucking tick, it is necessary to apply 1 drop of the drug to the parasite itself and the place to which it is attached. Within 20 minutes, it should fall off. If this does not happen, then after the specified time, carefully remove the tick with tweezers and destroy.
Treatment of otodectosis, demodicosis and sarcoptosis
In the treatment of otodectosis (a disease caused by ear mites), the outer ear passages are cleaned of crusts and scabs, then 3-4 drops are dripped into each ear (it is necessary to inject the drug into each ear, even if only one is affected so far). Deputy needs to fold the auricle along and massage its base. The remainder of the drug is applied between the shoulder blades. Processing must be carried out every 7 to 10 days from 2 to 3 times. If necessary, the course of treatment can be repeated in a month.
At perforation of the eardrum, drops are applied only to the withers of the animal
“Inspector” - drops for dogs, the instructions for which are presented here, which are also suitable for the treatment of sarcoptosis and demodicosis. For this, the drug is applied to previously cleaned affected areas of the body with a thin layer at the rate of 0.1 ml per 1 kg of pet weight. When applying, it is necessary to capture a small area of ​​healthy skin. Processing should be carried out 2 to 4 times with interruptions from 7 to 10 days.
If there are too many affected areas, then it should be treated in two doses with an interval of one day. It must be ensured that the animal does not lick drops during the first 20 minutes after application.
Side effects
Inspector Drops for dogs have a number of side effects, although they are usually well tolerated by animals. Among them, itching and redness of the skin. These symptoms gradually disappear on their own.
The drug may cause allergic reactions. In this case, the animal must be washed and given antihistamines.
In cases of overdose, the pet may experience depression, increased salivation, vomiting, and muscle tremors. If such symptoms occur, the drug must be washed off immediately.
Contraindications
Drops "Inspector" for cats and dogs are not suitable for all animals. We list the main restrictions:
- The drug is forbidden to be applied to kittens and puppies who are not yet 7 weeks old.
- If the animal is sick or has just recovered, is weakened after childbirth, or you are already giving your pet medicines with lactones.
- Use caution if your pet is prone to allergies.
- Individual intolerance to the components of the drops.
- It is forbidden to bury the drug in the ear when the membrane is perforated.
- It is unacceptable to handle pets whose weight does not reach 1 kg.
- Do not use Inspector at the same time as other antiparasitic agents.
- Before applying the drug to a pregnant or lactating female, consult your veterinarian.
Drops "Inspector": reviews
The drug has many positive reviews and recommendations. Most of the dog breeders who used the product noted its effectiveness and reliability - the “Inspector” protects the dog, as indicated in the instructions, for a month. Although there are indications that the remedy did not help some animals. However, they are much smaller.
In addition, dog breeders among the advantages of the "Inspector" note ease of use, accessibility in veterinary pharmacies, reasonable cost and a wide range of actions. The main disadvantages of the drug are the unkempt smell, uncomfortable packaging, the validity is only one month.