Ticks can lead to the death of a beloved pet, so it is better to treat the animal from these insects. Experts offer a wide range of products, but the tick tick spray for dogs is considered the most effective and easiest to use. How to choose the right tool will be discussed in today's article.

Basic ways to protect pets

 

In specialized stores for animals, a huge assortment of funds for ticks and fleas is presented:

  1. Special collar. Using it is very simple, just put the collar on the animal. As a rule, the validity of this tool is 1 year. The collar is saturated with an insecticidal substance that repels parasites. Pros: ease of use, reasonable pricing, duration of action. Cons: if the animal has never worn a collar, it will interfere with it, cause discomfort.
  2. Drops. Apply to the withers of the animal. Pros: low price, ease of use. Cons: the drug begins to act one day after application.
  3. Spray from ticks and fleas for dogs. The spray is quite easy to apply on wool. Of the minuses, you can highlight the short duration of the funds (about a month).
  4. Pills. They are taken orally. This is a fairly new tool. The drug is not toxic.
  5. Shampoos For some dogs, swimming is a real stress. At the same time, the shampoo helps well against fleas, but practically does not protect against ticks.

Veterinarians warn that with tablets from fleas and ticks you need to be extremely careful. Despite their natural composition, in some animals, after vomiting, vomiting, diarrhea, poor health, and paralysis are observed.

The advantage of the spray over other formulations

More and more dog owners use sprays to treat their pets from ticks and fleas. Their advantages over other drugs are as follows:

  • Even distribution throughout the coat. There are no sites that are not affected.
  • Spray is applied quickly enough. This is especially true in situations with puppies who are quite active and cannot stand still.
  • Veterinarians note the instant effect of sprays. If you just applied the product to the dog’s coat, you can immediately take the pet out for a walk and not worry about the tick getting attached to it.
  • Do not apply to toxic drugs.
  • There is a huge range of these products. You can choose a spray depending on the weight and density of the dog’s coat.

According to experts, sprays (with proper treatment) protect the animal from ticks and fleas by 100%.

How to apply the product

Any veterinary drugs (including sprays) must be applied correctly. Only in this case can a positive effect be achieved.

On any spray there is a detailed instruction that you need to familiarize yourself with.

As a rule, the application scheme is as follows:

  • shake the spray can well;
  • apply the product on the undercoat or skin of the pet (distance not less than 15 cm);
  • after treatment, the dog should not be bathed for at least 3 days;
  • the skin and coat of the animal must be dry before handling.

If the animal is treated for fleas, the litter on which the pet is sleeping should also be disinfected.

The best veterinary medicines for fleas and ticks

On the shelves of specialized pet stores you can find many drugs for ticks and fleas. How not to get confused and choose an effective spray from parasites? We propose to consider the brands of funds that are most popular.

Front line

Front Line Spray is available in volumes of 100 and 250 ml. The active substance is fipronil. This component is absolutely non-toxic. Even if the pet licks it from the coat, there will be no consequences.

The disadvantage of this spray is that it lasts only 3-4 days. And then, many veterinarians say that it is better to carry out the treatment daily before walking the animal.

The price is high - about 1000 rubles.

Leopard

Spray Bars from ticks is considered the best among Russian manufacturers. Processing is carried out at a distance of 20-25 cm. The spray is not toxic, but if it gets into the eyes of the animal, it is imperative to rinse them with warm water.

The action of the product is at least 2 weeks. Spray should not be used on puppies younger than 10 months old.

The price is about 200 rubles.

Dana Ultra

The main component is permethrin. The drug is practically not absorbed into the blood, therefore it is safe for the animal.

Dogs need to be processed 1 time in 10-14 days. It is better to do this in courses (2-3 times).

Price - 250-300 rubles per bottle (100 ml).

Sprays do not help with an ear tick. To do this, use special drops like Surolan and Oricin.

Flea and tick sprays are quite popular among dog owners. Using these tools is convenient, they give a good result. The only negative is that you need to process the animal often enough.

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