Where to apply cat flea drops

Among the many difficulties faced by owners of pets, one of the central place is the fight against fleas.

How and where to drop cat flea drops

Skin parasites not only bite and cause itching, but can also become carriers of dangerous diseases. Insecticides can help fight them, but first you need to figure out where and how often to drop cat flea drops to make them effective and safe.

Flea drops are very easy to use. They are solutions of strong insecticides that effectively kill insects and are practically safe for warm-blooded creatures. Safety is guaranteed only when used correctly, so you must carefully follow the instructions and safety rules.

The convenience of the drops is that they are applied once to the skin of the animal, after which within a maximum of two days the insects die or leave their host.

Some substances have a poisonous effect, others have an unpleasant odor that scares away the pests. When absorbed into the skin, they spread over its entire surface and leave no chance for fleas to continue to exist.

How to drip anti-flea drops for cats

Despite the relative safety of the drops, they are still toxic. Therefore, the treated animal must be kept away from small children and other animals for 2-3 days.

A separate issue: cats with small kittens. It is forbidden to treat an adult animal while it is feeding babies. Kittens are also not touched until they are weaned from the cat.

Drops must be strictly dosed according to the weight of the animal. Each remedy has its own norms. To deviate from them is to endanger the life of the cat.

Where do I drop the cat flea drops? They are usually applied to the withers. This is the place between the base of the neck and the shoulder blades of the animal. It is chosen because it is the only one that the cat cannot reach by itself, lick the substance off or smear it with its paws.

There are preparations that must be applied along the animal's spine. They are effective, but can be dangerous. Therefore, they are used only in cases of very severe infestations.

After applying the drops to the skin, they are lightly rubbed in with gentle massaging movements. In the next few days the cat shouldn't be washed or given a walk in the rain, so that the preparation is not washed off. At the same time, it is necessary to treat the floor and baseboards in the apartment with special products, as well as places where the animal sleeps.

If necessary, the drops can be used again in two months.

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Requirements for spot-on anti-flea products

To find the right product for your kitten or adult pet, you must consult a doctor. Spot-on products must meet the following requirements. Effectiveness. Drops are really effective against most skin parasites. They help to quickly get rid of fleas and at the same time do not harm the animal. Safety. "Toxic" substances of preparations act only on pests. They are practically safe for the cat's health. But like any medicine, spot-on drops have contraindications, so you should consult with a specialist before using the product. Versatility. Means spot-on are not only suitable for the complete elimination of insects. The drug will not allow the infection, if you go with your pet in the nature, becoming an excellent preventive agent. In addition, many products have a complex action, protecting also from mites, lice, fleas, and some from the intestinal parasites.

• Fast action. Usually one treatment is enough to get rid of the parasites completely, and the preparation starts to work one day after application.
• It does not require rinsing. After treatment, the cat will not need to bathe, which minimizes stress on the animal.
• Convenient form. A few drops are enough for protection, and where to drop the cat drops from fleas is described in detail in the instructions of the drug. This is usually the area of the neck between the back of the head and the shoulder blades.
• Recommended by veterinarians. Most doctors advise the use of anti-flea products in this format, explaining that it is convenient, effective and safe. So, such a remedy is ideal for treating the pet against pests.

Instructions for the owner

How to properly drip drops from fleas to the cat, so as not to harm either the animal or yourself? There are several rules:

• be sure to consult a doctor, read the instructions of the drug and find out the necessary dosage for the weight and age of the animal;
• Take the cat in your arms or place it close to you;
• Pull apart the hair on the cat's withers, long-haired cats may part it with a comb;
• Spread the necessary dosage in small dots or thin strips on the skin but do not rub it in. Do not let the cat lick itself until it has fully absorbed the product!

Do not apply the product to your pet's skin if there are wounds or irritation. It is forbidden to treat small kittens with adult products, special milder preparations are used for them.

Advantages of products in droplet form

Drugs against fleas and ticks in the form of drops are used more often than others. This is due to a number of their undeniable advantages:

• High effectiveness. As a rule, one treatment is enough to protect the animal from parasites for one or two months. At the same time, the drug starts to work already 20 minutes after application. You will notice this by the improvement in the well-being of the cat. It will become more active and its appetite will increase;
• The drops are safe and, if used correctly, cannot harm the animal. However, precautions should not be forgotten;
• Convenient to use. Most often the drops are packaged in a small dropper designed for one application. It can be used to apply the product to a specific area of the skin;
• After using the product, the cat will not need to bathe. You will not have to put on an uncomfortable collar, which the pet is trying to take off.

Because of these advantages, the drops are more often used to fight parasites than other products. Veterinarians recommend using them.

Basic recommendations

Drops from fleas for cats is an effective and safe remedy that will quickly get rid of parasites. Today, such preparations are made by various companies. When choosing, it is worth focusing on the age and weight of your pet. Not all remedies are suitable for kittens and pregnant females. The following recommendations should be followed when using such preparations:

• Before applying the product, carefully study the instructions. It tells how many drops will be needed and where it is best to drop them. Most often it is enough to apply a couple of drops on the withers. Some products are recommended to be dripped at three points along the spine;
• Cat drops may not be effective if the cat gets wet after using them. Therefore, for several days after treatment, do not bathe the cat and do not let it outside in rainy weather;
• Prophylactic usage of the drops is also possible. It is especially important if the cat walks in the street. In this case the treatment is enough to be carried out once every six months;
• You can apply the product only on dry skin;
• Before using such means, it is better to consult a veterinarian, as they have some contraindications.

Compliance with such recommendations will make the use of drops safe. The main thing is to start the treatment as early as possible. Remember that a cat suffers greatly from a flea bite.

Methods of application

For the drops to work most effectively and exterminate the fleas forever, it is enough to spread the hair of the animal in the right place, thoroughly rub a couple of drops of the product and do not wash the cat for about two or three days. You can also apply a number of preparations along the spine of the animal, so that the greatest effectiveness of action is achieved.

Each drug has its own dosage, and before you start treating the pet, you should read the instructions. During the application of the drops, one should always make sure that the pet does not accidentally lick or sniff the product so that it does not get into the eyes, and if this happens, one should immediately rinse the place with warm water.

Unexpected situations after application

There are situations when the cat is itching after the flea drops. In this case, if the animal has been heavily infested with cat fleas, such behavior may be due to excessive activity of the ectoparasites. Under the influence of insecticidal preparations bloodsucking insects become more aggressive and bite more actively in the cat. As a rule, after 12 – 24 hours the parasites die and the animal stops scratching.

If the cat has developed flea dermatitis at the time of application of the drops, the animal will still itch for some time after treatment. This is due to the fact that the allergic reaction to a flea bite does not go away so quickly.

Many owners are concerned that the cat has licked the flea drops. It often happens that, despite all the precautions taken, the nimble pet still managed to lick off the drops. Do not immediately panic. Many antiparasitic means are based on the use of insecticides safe for animals: fipronil, permethrin. Substances, penetrating into the stomach of the pet, are quickly broken down and do not enter the bloodstream. Therefore, poisoning of a cat with flea drops is a rare occurrence.

But if the animal has an individual intolerance to one of the components of the drug or a tendency to allergies, the fact that the cat has taken the drops can have serious consequences.

If signs of poisoning appear (salivation, nausea, vomiting, etc.) the animal should be bathed without shampooing, given activated charcoal and water, and shown to a veterinarian.

Drops from fleas and ticks for cats are one of the most effective forms of insecticidal and acaricide preparations in the fight against ectoparasites. Among the variety of domestic and foreign manufacturers of funds can easily find an effective antiparasitic agent for pregnant and lactating cats, young, adult animals. Compliance with the rules of treatment, specified in the instructions, will ensure not only effectiveness, but also safety for the pet.

Why it is important to detect the pest in time

Fleas, like any parasites, cause a lot of unpleasant moments for their "hosts". Their bites are quite painful. In addition, they strongly irritate the skin and can cause allergies in pets.

When severely irritated, dogs and cats can lose appetite, their hair begins to fall out, their general health deteriorates and their immunity decreases.

To prevent your pet from suffering, you need to start treatment at the first signs of parasite infestation. Even better to take preventive measures.

General characteristics of anti-flea drops

Modern drops against fleas, offered in any veterinary pharmacy, are a solution of insecticidal preparations of enhanced action. Sometimes a mixture of several insecticides is used to enhance the action.

Most often in the manufacture of drops for pets are used:

1. Pyrethroid insecticides group. These include permethrin, phenothrin and others.
2. Imidoclaprid from the group of neonicotinoids.
3. Fipronil, pyriprol, which belong to the group of phenylpyrazoles and are among the best drugs in the fight against parasites.

In addition, S-metoprene and pyriproxyfen are very popular. All drops act in the same way: after application they are absorbed into the skin, saturate epidermis, sebaceous glands of animal and hair follicles of his coat. On parasites, the substances in the drops act as neurotoxins, blocking nerve impulses and leading to death.

Most of these products do not only fight the ectoparasites by direct contact, but due to the strong odor they also scare away those fleas that are nearby. This way they protect the animal from reinfestation.

All flea drops for cats and dogs have a number of advantages over other means of controlling parasites in pets.

• Ease of use. As a rule, all drops are sold in convenient tubes with droppers from which it is convenient to drop the insecticide into a certain place.
• Long-lasting effects. Once absorbed into the skin and hair follicles, the substances remain there for a long time. On average, the duration of action of the drops is 1-2 months. With frequent bathing of the animal, this period may be reduced to 2 weeks.
• Safety of application. When applying the insecticide there is no need to use personal protective equipment

In addition, many drops have a complex effect, helping to get rid of the pet not only from fleas, but also from ticks and many other parasites.