Have you noticed that your favorite fluffy lump increasingly scratches itself with its hind legs? Itās time to check if he has got fleas. Even animals that have never traveled outside the city limits are subject to this misfortune. Parasites are not as harmless as it might seem at first glance. They spread very dangerous diseases, and in addition, they cause flea dermatitis (an allergic reaction to bites).
Get rid of the adversary
What measures to take to rid your pet of annoying insects? There are special flea drops for sale, they are absolutely safe for a cat, but parasites will not be too sick. There were almost no cases when this remedy was powerless. Usually one procedure is enough to get rid of insects.
The substances that make up the drugs not only physically eliminate the problem, but also scare off the parasites, which eliminates the possibility of re-infection. Such qualities as Front Line, Beafar, Bars, and Advantage fully possess these qualities.
At the same time, insecticides do not harm the health of the animal, since they do not enter the bloodstream. Drops from fleas (for a cat it is necessary to select a specific dosage) are issued in a kind of pipettes, in which a certain amount of the drug has already been measured. So before buying a product, weigh your puss. Focusing on its weight, the necessary dosage is established.
Getting to the procedure
So, the drug is in our hands, what should we do with it now? Drops against fleas for cats should be carefully applied to the withers of the animal and rub. The place was not chosen at all by chance, there your kitty will never be able to lick the liquid from the wool. The product should be on the skin for at least 48 hours. Therefore, cancel for this period all water procedures. Of course, there are exceptions. Some formulations are applied immediately in several places (on the base of the tail or dotted along the back). Therefore, we carefully familiarize ourselves with the instructions enclosed in the box. Do not ignore your own protection - before putting the pipette in your hands, wear medical gloves. So you avoid possible irritation.
Little kids
In addition to āadultā drugs, flea drops for kittens are found in veterinary pharmacies. These are specialized editions from already well-known brands listed above. For children, less toxic insecticides are used, and the dosage there is tiny. Just small cat kids can get serious poisoning if they accidentally try poison.
And you should not use the remedy until the babies are still taken from the mother, then you risk her health. The cat will certainly begin to wash its children thoroughly, swallow insecticides and you will have to treat it. For the same reason, after applying the droplets, keep the kittens away from each other so that they do not start licking the skins of their brothers and sisters.
A little about contraindications
Like any medicine, they have their own list of contraindications and drops from fleas. For a cat that is weakened or exhausted, they are not suitable. Nursing mothers are also not treated in this way. In extreme cases, it is worth looking for special preparations intended for this category of animals. These include, for example, Spot On from Front Line. This product contains a substance that does not harm either the nursing cat itself or her babies. It is only necessary to avoid overdoses.
Occasionally, there are pets who are allergic to flea drops. For a cat, if you first decided to introduce her to these drugs, the minimum dosage is selected. And then the condition of the animal is closely monitored. If itching or signs of dermatitis are detected, you will need to cancel the course of treatment.