“Barrier” copes with the task quite quickly. The health of pets depends on many nuances. It would seem that what could be terrible about fleas and ticks, other than itching and irritation? However, fleas and ticks are extremely dangerous for animals. And not at all by disturbing and harassing animals.
Parasites are capable of transmitting pathogens of many life-threatening diseases and helminth eggs. In addition, constant scratching causes wounds to appear on the animal’s body, into which infection can easily penetrate. And this can cause suppuration and even blood poisoning. Therefore, you should not take the presence of fleas on your dog or cat lightly. As soon as the diagnosis is clear, measures must be taken immediately. Many drugs have been created to combat fleas and ticks. One of them is “Barrier”.
Line "Barrier"
In fact, the manufacturer offers a whole range of products to combat parasites. This brand produces:
- drops,
- shampoos,
- anti-flea collars.
Shampoos help mechanically clean the animal's skin and skin of parasites and have a mild insecticidal effect. They must be used in combination with other flea remedies - shampoo alone will not solve the problem.
Fleas and ticks are extremely dangerous for animals
Flea collars and chemicals are more effective in controlling insects. However, the anti-flea collar has one drawback - it is quite expensive compared to drugs. In addition, when using a collar, it is not recommended to let the animal into rooms where people, and especially children, live and stay for a long time. At least, the instructions for the collars advise exactly this. But if you still decide to use this particular method of protecting your animal from parasites, we recommend that you read the article on how to choose a flea collar for your pet.
Drops do not have these disadvantages and are considered, perhaps, one of the simplest and most effective ways to get rid of parasites.
Are these insects dangerous for people?
Important ! It is better to prevent any disease and the appearance of pests than to waste money and time on treatment.
Are fleas dangerous for animals and can people be harmed by them? We answer in the affirmative. In addition to inconvenience, the wounds after a bite itch, the skin becomes irritated, and these pests are dangerous carriers of serious diseases. Fleas, when there are large numbers of them, can drink blood from humans.
Description of the product
Barrier drops act against a wide range of ectoparasites. They are a clear liquid without a specific odor. The manufacturer has taken care of the ease of use of the product: the medicine is packaged in bottles that are equipped with a convenient dropper dispenser.
Flea collars and chemicals are more effective in controlling insects
Flea sprays
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Spray against fleas - blood-sucking arthropod insects that attack your pets and your home - is an effective and easy-to-use external remedy that destroys these ectoparasites. As noted by veterinarians, dog and cat fleas must be combated, as their bites can cause deep scratching and dermatitis.
In addition, fleas, as intermediate hosts of nematodes and cestodes, can be a source of invasive diseases (helminthiasis).
Effect of the drug
The active ingredient in Barrier drops is fipronil, which belongs to the group of phenylpyrazoles. It belongs to the poisons of contact and intestinal action. That is, it enters the body of parasites upon contact and is absorbed in the intestines. It is used against a wide variety of insects, ranging from parasites to garden pests.
Fipronil blocks the passage of impulses in the membranes of nerve cells. As a result, the functioning of all body systems is disrupted, overexcitation of the nervous system follows and paralysis occurs. Typically, paralysis occurs 8 hours after exposure to the substance begins.
Fipronil is very effective against insects, on which poisons related to pyrethroids, often included in products against fleas, bedbugs, and cockroaches, cease to act.
In addition, fipronil has a long-lasting effect - the drugs it contains continue to protect against parasites 2 months after they have been poisoned.
Barrier drops act against a wide range of ectoparasites
What is extremely important is that when it comes into contact with the skin of warm-blooded animals, fipronil does not enter the bloodstream and does not in any way affect the activity of their nervous system. This is why fipronil is used in anti-flea drops for dogs.
The drug "Barrier" contains fipronil in a dose of 80 mg per 1 ml of product.
Once on the skin of an animal, fipronil penetrates the skin, sebaceous glands, and accumulates in the hair follicles of the coat. This causes long-term effects of the drug for several weeks after application.
Rules of application
The required dosage of the solution is applied using a spot method to a dry and undamaged area of the pet’s skin. For cats, the product is dripped onto the skin of the ear or in the back of the head. For small dogs, drops are applied to the withers; for large animals, several dots are applied along the spine. This application technique helps prevent your pet from licking the insecticidal solution. The drug applied to the pet’s skin retains its residual effect for more than 1.5 months.
Applying flea drops
Important!
In Flea Barrier drops, the instructions indicate that the product is intended exclusively for external use.
It is also necessary to pay attention to dog or cat litter; most likely parasites live there too. To treat it, you can also use Barrier drops; just drop the solution in several places.
To treat ear scabies, you need to clean your pet's ears of dirt and scabs. After which the insecticidal solution is dripped directly into the ear canal, trying to distribute it over the auricle using massaging movements. To completely destroy parasites, Barrier drops must be instilled into both ears. Otherwise, the tick will be able to move from one ear to another.
To rid your pet of a tick that has bitten him, the product is dripped directly onto the body of the parasite, which disappears after 15-20 minutes. If there is no such effect, the insect can be removed independently using tweezers, since most often the pest turns out to be dead. It remains attached to the skin due to its prehensile mouthparts.
How to use
“Barrier”, like all other drops against fleas and ticks, is applied carefully to the withers - where the animal cannot reach with its tongue. You can also apply the product to the back of the head, ears, and spinal column.
The instructions clearly define the dose. For young dogs and cats, 0.5 ml of solution is sufficient. For cats, 1 ml is enough. There is a gradation for dogs:
- small dogs weighing 2-10 kg should be dosed as for cats;
- dogs weighing 10-20 kg – 2 ml,
- weighing 20-40 – 3 ml;
- 40 and beyond – 4 ml.
“Barrier”, like all other drops against fleas and ticks, is applied carefully to the withers
You should never be too zealous in application - once every 2 months is enough.
The only exception is the scabies mite. In this case, the drug is applied every 10 days 2-3 times.
After treatment, animals should not be bathed. It is not recommended to pet dogs and cats for two days.
What else do you need to know
Barrier drops against fleas
It is important to follow the recommendations specified in the instructions for Barrier drops for dogs.
- The use of Barrier drops is contraindicated in kittens under 3 months, as well as puppies under 2.5 months.
- The manufacturer does not recommend using drops on pregnant, lactating or weak animals.
- The use of Barrier drops may cause side effects in the form of allergic reactions to fipronil.
- Treatment of a cat or dog is carried out using rubber gloves. At the end of the procedure, be sure to wash your hands with soap.
- An animal treated with Barrier drops is not bathed for 2 days. It is also necessary to limit his contact with small children during this time.
- Do not allow the insecticidal solution to come into contact with mucous membranes. If such a moment could not be prevented, the product is quickly washed off with water.
- It is not recommended to use drops in combination with other insecticidal preparations or accessories. The consequence of this can be severe intoxication of the body.
If for some reason the Barrier is not suitable for your pet, you can purchase other effective drops:
- Dana Ultra Neo;
- Blokhnet;
- Inspector;
- Leopard;
- Celandine.
They are suitable for cats and dogs. It is important to correctly follow the instructions on the packaging. It is advisable to first consult a veterinarian.
Who shouldn't
The “Barrier” should be abandoned if we are talking about:
- puppies up to 10 weeks;
- kittens up to 12 weeks;
- sick and weakened animals;
- pregnant and lactating animals.
Judging by the reviews, “Barrier” copes with the task quite quickly - after using it, after a few hours, the parasites stop tormenting the animal. You can see dead fleas on his litter. Therefore, after treatment, it is necessary to clean the litter and rinse the rooms. And forget about fleas.
Effective control measures
If a flea gets to your animal, it does not stay with it after biting the animal. Having received her portion of blood, she goes to look for a place to procreate. There is plenty of room for this in our apartments. Dog bedding, cat baskets, carpet pile, curtain folds... Fleas are very prolific.
Therefore, the fight against fleas must be carried out in several directions at once.:
- Treat your pet's fur with special products.
- Carry out a general cleaning of the entire room; the dog or cat moves around all the rooms, and we cannot know where the fleas have made a haven for themselves.
- Wash your pets' rugs and toys with special products.
Contraindications and side effects
- The drug should not be used for animals weighing less than 2 kilograms.
- You should refuse treatment if your pet has recently been ill or is not feeling well.
- If your pet has previously experienced irritation or redness of the skin after using drugs with a similar composition, it is better to avoid drops and sprays.
- If the animal has photosensitivity to the components of the drops and after treatment on the skin and after the procedure the pet looks lethargic or feels unwell, you should wash the product off the fur with soap and water, and then be sure to show it to a veterinarian.
