Drops "Lawyer" for dogs is an antiparasitic drug with a large spectrum of action. Typically, such drugs are especially in demand in the summer season due to the activity of ticks and fleas. To date, there are a great many preparations that protect animals from such parasites, and it is extremely difficult to choose from such a variety. Today we’ll talk about the drops of “Advocate”, read the instructions for them and find out from the reviews of dog breeders who have already tested the product, how effective they are.
general information
Drops "Lawyer" for dogs are made by the German company Bayer. Available in the form of a solution intended for external use. Packed in 0.4; 1; 2.5; 4 ml pipettes that are packaged in aluminum blisters for three jokes. The blister is placed with the instruction in a cardboard box.
Store drops in a dark, dry place away from food at a temperature of 0-30 degrees Celsius. The shelf life of the drug is 3 years from the time of production.
Pharmacology and composition
Drops "Lawyer" for dogs are antiparasitic drugs combined action. Thanks to the active substances that make up the product, Advocaat protects the animal from the following parasites:
- scabies and demodectic mites;
- fleas
- beetle eaters;
- lice;
- larvae and sexually mature nematodes.
The main active ingredients that make up the drug are moxidectin (25 mg) and imidacloprid (100 ml). In addition to them, the following components are included in the preparation:
- benzyl alcohol;
- butylhydroxytoluene;
- propylene carbonate.
After applying drops to the skin, imidacloprid quickly spreads throughout the body, practically without absorption. It is fixed on the wool and is responsible for the long-term effect of the drug. Moxidectin, on the contrary, is rapidly absorbed into the blood and tissues, reaches a maximum concentration in plasma by 4-8 days. It is excreted from the body of the animal within a month.
The drug "Lawyer" has a 3 hazard class, that is, it is moderately dangerous.
Indications
Advocate tick and flea drops are prescribed for the prevention and treatment of the following diseases:
- demodicosis;
- sarcoptosis;
- otodectosis;
- nematodosis (toxascaridosis, toxocariasis, uncinariosis, trichocephalosis, hookworm, krenozomosis, angiostrongilez);
- dirofilariasis;
- flea allergic dermatitis.
Contraindications
Drops "Lawyer" for dogs is not prescribed if:
- the animal has an increased sensitivity to one of the components of the drug;
- the puppy is not yet 7 weeks old;
- the dog suffers from an infectious disease or recovers after it;
- the animal weighs less than 1 kg;
- the bitch is pregnant or feeds - in case of emergency, the treatment should be carried out under the mandatory supervision of a veterinarian.
It is also forbidden to process any kind of animal, except dogs.
Terms of use
"Lawyer" - drops for dogs (the instructions are set out here), intended for application on intact dry skin. To perform the processing correctly, you must adhere to the following tips:
- Remove the protective cap from the pipette and take it vertically. Puncture the protective layer on top of the pipette using the back of the cap.
- Spread the animal’s hair in a place where it cannot reach the tongue, and apply the product on the skin. Usually, the area at the base of the neck between the shoulder blades is selected for processing.
- If the dog is large, then the drug should be applied in 3-4 places, follow the same rules when choosing.
The minimum amount of drug that must be applied is 0.1 mg per kilogram of pet weight.
Dosage
Available in packs of various dosages "Lawyer" (drops for dogs). The instructions for the drug indicate that you need to choose a remedy based on the weight of the dog. In total, there are 4 options for packaging the drug: for dogs up to 4 kg; for animals from 4 to 10 kg; from 10 to 25 kg and from 25 to 40 kg.
If your pet weighs more than 40 kg, then you need to independently calculate the amount of the drug, based on the fact that 1 ml of the drug is needed per 1 kg of animal body weight.
To destroy lice, fleas and lice eaters, the dog is treated once. To prevent a recurrence of infection, it is necessary to use the Advocate tool every 4 weeks. Drops on the withers with allergic dermatitis are also applied once a month.
The drug is taken:
- With otodectosis - once.
- With sarcoptosis - monthly for 2 months.
- With demodicosis - every month for 3-4 months.
- With various nematodes - once.
Overdose
Advocate tick drops can cause overdose when dosage is increased. We list her symptoms:
- oppression;
- dilated pupils;
- muscle tremors;
- excessive salivation.
In case of the appearance of such symptoms, the drug must be thoroughly washed off using a detergent.
Side effects
Advocate may cause the following side effects:
- itching
- redness of the skin;
- various allergic reactions.
Adverse reactions are usually rare. In case of redness and itching, you can leave everything as it is - in a couple of days the symptoms will disappear on their own. But if the dog has an allergic reaction, then the drug must be washed off immediately with soapy water, and the coat thoroughly washed with plenty of water. After that, the animal must be given an antihistamine, according to the instructions attached to it.
Do not use Advocaat with any other antiparasitic drugs, as this may increase toxicity.
Drops "Lawyer": price
The cost of the drug depends on the weight of the animal:
- up to 4 kg - 1100 rubles;
- from 4 to 10 - 1350 rubles;
- from 10 to 25 - 1600 rubles;
- from 25 to 40 - 2000 rubles.
This is the approximate cost of the “Lawyer” drops. The price of the drug may vary depending on the place of residence and the veterinary pharmacy. Therefore, you can find the drops much cheaper, the prices indicated here, or much more expensive. Residents of Ukraine, the drug will cost:
- for dogs up to 4 kg - 210 UAH;
- 4 - 10 kg - 530 UAH;
- 10 - 25 kg - 650 UAH;
- 25 - 40 kg - 770 UAH.
Drops from ticks for dogs "Lawyer": reviews
Dog breeders note that the drops are quite effective against fleas, they are excellent in the treatment of the diseases indicated in the instructions. I like the fact that the drug has no smell, and that it can act as an anthelmintic. However, there are also disadvantages of the drug, in particular, reddening of the skin at the site of application and rare allergic reactions are noted. The price of Attorney seems to buyers too high. But the main minus is the lack of protection against ticks. Therefore, the dog has to be re-treated with a drug that protects against these blood-sucking parasites.
In general, drops have both positive and negative reviews. However, there are no complaints about their effectiveness relative to the insects and diseases indicated in the instructions.