Celandine for cats - instructions for using drops

Not only street animals, but also pets can pick up fleas. And this is fraught with troubles and discomfort for the pet itself and for its owners. One of the medications that can rid pets of fleas, lice, and ticks are Celandine drops for cats. This medicine can be used to prevent tick infestation and eliminate this scourge. If the recommended dosages are observed, the drug does not harm the animal’s body and is completely safe. Celandine is produced in a whole series separately for adult animals of different species, junior for kittens and puppies.

Drops are suitable for external use only. The liquid has a light yellow tint and a transparent consistency. For ease of use and to avoid getting Celandine inside, the drops are packaged in plastic pipettes. This will prevent you from overdoing the dose. In fact, the chemical composition of the drug is completely different from the set of components of the plant of the same name.

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The finished substance contains the active components permethrin and fipronil, additional components that soften the aggressive effect of the drug on the cat’s skin. Celandine contains auxiliary ingredients that ensure the fixation of liquid on the body for up to 1.5-2 months, their absorption and uniform distribution throughout the epithelium. The active substances in the composition have acaricidal and insecticidal properties. Therefore, Celandine anti-flea drops can cleanse a cat’s body of adult parasites and their larvae.

Composition and release form

The medication is available in the form of drops. They are used for external processing. It is strictly forbidden to allow the product to enter the body. The oily liquid is light yellow in color and usually transparent. It is packaged in small dropper pipettes made of polymer, which makes the product convenient to use. There can be from 1 to 5 such pipettes in a cardboard package.

The main components are responsible for the destruction of fleas and other ectoparasites:

• fipronil;
• permethrin.

The drug is available in several versions, intended for cats, kittens and puppies, depending on the concentration of active components. Also includes:

• polyvinylpyrrolidone;
• propylene glycol;
• dimethyl sulfoxide.

Drops Celandine maximum

Active ingredients: permethrin, fipronil. Drops are produced in pipettes or bottles with a volume of 0.5 to 20 ml.

The cost in October 2022 is 140 rubles.

Drops are applied to intact dry skin of animals of different weights in accordance with the scheme:

The drug protects against ticks for a month, against insects for two months.

Operating principle

A special feature of the drug is its effectiveness against parasites at all stages of development - from eggs to mature individuals.

The principle of action is to disrupt the transmission of nerve impulses. Afterwards paralysis sets in, from which the insects die. This happens within a couple of days, but the effect lasts for 1-2 months.

The active components practically do not penetrate into the bloodstream. The effectiveness of the product is achieved due to the fact that the active substances accumulate in the epidermis, sebaceous glands and wool. The parasites die immediately after the slightest contact, without harming the animal.

How to Increase the Effectiveness of Pet Flea Control

As a rule, if pets are periodically infected with fleas, but do not leave the apartment, then most likely fleas constantly live indoors. Homeowners mistakenly assume that animals are the cause of fleas in the house, but this is not always the case. Insects enter homes from the street and attack animals and people.

If you want to rid your pets of fleas, then eliminate the root cause of their appearance.

It is important to treat not only the animal, but also the bedding and rugs on which it sleeps

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Instructions for use

Celandine drops are applied to places that are inaccessible to cats for licking. Usually this is the back of the head or neck. When processing, it is important to maintain the correct dose:

• for adult cats and cats whose weight exceeds 2 kg, one pipette is used for one treatment;
• For kittens and animals weighing less than 2 kg, half a pipette is enough.

Treatment against fleas, lice and ticks using the product is carried out as follows:

1. Carefully break off or cut off the top of the pipette.
2. Spread the fur at the withers or back of the head.
3. Apply the medicine onto the epidermis.

If the medication is used for preventive purposes, the dose and principle of use do not change. For high efficiency, follow these recommendations:

1. If the medication is used for medicinal purposes, the treatment is carried out once. When treating sarcoptic mange and notohedrosis, it is allowed to use the medication 2-4 times with an interval of 7 to 10 days, but under the supervision of a doctor.
2. When using medication to prevent tick infestation, treatment is carried out monthly, for flea prevention - once every 2 months throughout the entire activity of the insects.
3. After applying the medicine, the animal should not be bathed on the first day. You should also avoid accidental contact with water, for example, walking through dew or rain. Water may affect performance.
4. It is advisable not to skip scheduled treatments, since violation of the schedule may cause a decrease in the therapeutic effect.

If Celandine is used to control fleas in cats, bedding and household items should be additionally treated. Such measures will help prevent re-infection.

If the drug is used to treat otodectosis, instill 1-3 drops into each ear canal. They must first be cleaned of scabs and dirt. If necessary, the procedure is repeated after 3-5 days until the symptoms of the disease completely disappear.

Characteristics of the drug

The main medicinal properties are found in celandine milk, which looks like a yellowish liquid contained in the stems. It is this that serves as the raw material for medicines and has the following qualities:

1. Antiseptic. This is the elimination of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and other pathogenic microorganisms.
2. Antitumor. It consists of relieving swelling and accelerating the resorption of hematomas.
3. Analgesic and antispasmodic. In case of external injuries, it relieves pain and spasms.
4. Wound healing. Accelerates the regeneration process in damaged skin and mucous membranes.

Extract from celandine has a positive effect on the respiratory system, kidneys, liver and even slows down the growth of tumors. All the beneficial medicinal properties of the herb are achieved thanks to its rich composition. Celandine contains vitamins A and C; succinic, malic, citric acids; phytoncides; essential oils. The plant also contains chelidonine, a plant analogue of morphine. This substance is the most dangerous component of the plant, making it poisonous. In certain concentrations it causes paralysis, convulsions and other damage to the central nervous system.

In veterinary medicine, celandine is used as a remedy for blood-sucking parasites, since it contains 20 alkaloids. It is prohibited to use flea and tick herb in its pure form. Preparations based on celandine are considered conditionally safe in veterinary medicine. They are effective because they reliably protect dogs from lice, fleas, ticks, and lice eaters. The conditional safety of Celandine drops lies in the correspondence of the doses to the weight of the animal, that is, the exact observance of the dosage.

Absorbed through the skin, the components of the drops do not harm the dog. However, they cause swelling when they come into contact with the mucous membranes. This is why you need to be vigilant if birds, fish and other animals live in the house. Alkaloids are toxic to them.

Precautionary measures

Celandine belongs to the third danger group because it contains toxic substances - fipronil and permethrin. Precautions to be taken:

1. During processing, rubber or latex gloves will help prevent direct contact with the drug. Its components may cause allergic reactions. It is especially important to follow this rule for people with hypersensitivity.
2. After applying the medication, do not pet the animal or pick it up for 1-2 days.
3. Avoid contact between small children and cats after treatment for the first couple of days.
4. Avoid eating, drinking, and smoking during treatment to prevent accidental exposure to medication. If this does happen, you need to seek medical help.
5. After completing the treatment, wash your hands using disinfectant or soap.
6. Containers containing drops cannot be used for household needs or given to children to play with. Empty pipettes must be disposed of.

If the drug enters the body or is used incorrectly, it can cause poisoning. To prevent this, you must follow the following rules:

1. If you are treating several animals at the same time, do not let them lick the medicine off each other. It is best to isolate them from each other until completely dry.
2. Do not use other insecticidal products (shampoo, collars, etc.) together with Celandine drops.
3. If the medicine gets on the mucous membranes, they must be washed immediately.

Contraindications and side effects

When using Celandine drops against fleas for cats, it is important to remember the contraindications. They cannot be used for the following categories of animals:

• with a weight of less than 0.5 kg;
• kittens up to 2 months;
• pregnant women;
• weakened and exhausted animals;
• lactating females.

If you have chronic liver and kidney diseases, be sure to consult your doctor, since the active components of the drug may cause exacerbation or complications. The drug is strictly prohibited in case of intolerance to the substances included in the composition.

The instructions for use indicate that Celandine is usually well tolerated by cats, but if the dose is exceeded or the components are intolerant, the following reactions may occur:

• increased salivation;
• stomach upset;
• redness, itching, or redness;
• apathy;
• lacrimation;
• lack of appetite, etc.

If such reactions occur, the product should be immediately washed off with shampoo and then shown to a doctor. If the medication gets inside the body, you need to give your pet a sorbent and seek medical help.

Celandine anthelmintic

Active ingredients: praziquantel, pyrantel. Available in tablets and suspensions. Pills are produced in boxes of 2–10 pieces. The suspension is packaged in bottles of 3; 5 ml. Dispenser syringes included.

The cost in October 2022 is 85 rubles.

Praziquantel destroys cestodes, pyrantel destroys nematodes. One tablet is designed for an animal weighing 5 kg. The drug is given forcibly to the root of the tongue, once. The suspension is used in an amount of 1 ml/2 kg of weight.

Advantages and disadvantages

Celandine for cats has many advantages:

• Convenient packaging makes it easy to carry out the procedure;
• simple measuring of the required dose;
• has a wide spectrum of action;
• can be easily purchased in regular or online pharmacies;
• low price;
• long-term effect.

The main disadvantage is that the medicine can cause allergic reactions and be dangerous for the animal if safety precautions are not followed.

Owner reviews

Anna, the British owner:

“Clander drops caused a severe allergy in our cat. It’s good that I thought of immediately washing off the drug and taking my pet to the hospital. They barely got out. We took tests to check the liver, it turned out that the indicators had deteriorated significantly.”

Anastasia, volunteer:

“When we received two kittens (2 and 8 months) from the street for foster care, the problem of flea control arose. There were a lot of parasites on animals. We bought Celandine, intended for kittens and puppies. After treatment, the dead fleas fell out on their own and did not appear again. And although the cost of the medicine is low, it does the job perfectly.”

Ksenia, owner of a Siamese cat:

“Our indoor cat manages to find fleas somewhere. First time using shampoo. He helped, but the cat really didn’t like the bathing procedure. As a result, all my hands were scratched. The second time we used drops. There is no resistance, but there are no fleas either. I recommend to everyone".

Celandine maximum collar

The therapeutic form is a polymer tape impregnated with fipronil and permethrin. The cost of the accessory in October 2022 is 114 rubles. The following collar options are available:

The collar is intended for animals older than 4 months. Protects against ixodid ticks for 3 months, fleas for 4.