Ectoparasites, the most notorious of which are fleas and ticks significantly worsen the life of dogs. Not only are these small bloodsuckers spoil the appearance of the animal, and so often become the culprits of dangerous diseases: tularemia, hemobartonellosis, borreliosis, pyroplasmosis and other ailments. To protect and, if necessary, cure a family friend, An effective insecticaricidal agent is required. One of the most popular drugs of this orientation animal owners consider Front Line products for dogs, about which will be discussed in our article.
Front Line: Drops, Spray, and Parasite Pills
Frontline drugs aimed at eliminating and scaring away fleas and ticks are produced by the large company Merial S.A.S., whose The head office is located in France. On the shelves of veterinary pharmacies and pet stores you can find the following products mentioned марки:
- “Фронтлайн Спот Он” – капли, наносимые на кожу собаки вscapular region. Protect animals not only from ticks and fleas, but also from lice eaters and lice, are used to treat otodectosis with using the active substance – fipronil (this insectoacaricide causes paralysis and death of external parasites). Goes on sale drug packaged in droppers, calculated for pets weighing from 2 to 60 kg. Frontline drops for dogs protect pets from ticks for 4 weeks, and from fleas, lice and lice – for 8-10 weeks. The price of insectoacaricide is about 400-700 rubles for 1 pipette;
- Front Line Spot On Combo – drops providing long-term (in comparison with Front Line Spot On) insect protection due to fipronil and S-metoprene (violates the correct development insects at the stage of eggs and larvae). As the instructions for application, drops of “Frontline Combo” relieve the dog of fleas, lice eaters and lice for up to 12 weeks; tick-borne drug effective for 1 month. The product is used for dogs weighing more than 2 kg over the age of 8 weeks. Amount of drug which must be applied to the skin of the dog is calculated depending by weight of the animal. For ease of use, they go on sale. pipettes of different volumes (S, M, L, XL). The cost of drops varies from 350 to 800 rubles;
- Frontline Neksgard – odorous chewable tablets stew against ticks and fleas. The active substance of the drug is afoxolaner. A similar drug can be given to pets older than 2 months, reaching a weight of 2 kg. Thanks to the pleasant smell animals usually agree to swallow a tablet without problems, but when if necessary, you can put the medicine in the pet food (seller warns that the tablet cannot be divided into pieces, breaking). IN sale of insectoacaricide comes in 4 dosage options in depending on the weight of the animal. The price of the product is about 550-750 rubles;
- Front Line Spray is a drug with fipronil, which allowed to apply to puppies from 2 days of life to fight fleas and ixodid ticks. Frontline spray for dogs sprayed on the body of the animal against the growth of wool and carefully applied in areas of the ears, eyes and nose. Cost effective for puppies and dogs small breeds with smooth hair (for large pets with luxurious using a spray coat will be uneconomical). Available for sale find 100 ml and 250 ml insectoacaricide vials with detailed instruction. The price of a spray in a 100 ml bottle is 850-1200 rubles, 250 ml will cost 1450-2000 rubles;
- Front Line Three-Act is not only an insecticide-acaricide solution, but also a repellent that scares away and destroys mosquitoes, mosquitoes, flies. Acts due to the active substances – permethrin and fipronil. Of all the Frontline brand products, it is the fastest action: fleas die within 5 minutes after application, ticks – in 6 hours. It is used in dogs older than 2 months whose mass over 2 kg. It is applied to the dry skin of dogs in the head area and shoulder blades. Available in 5 variants for dogs of various types. weight categories. The cost of about 450-750 rubles per dropper.
Front Line Drugs: Pros and Cons
Like absolutely any drug of this kind, products Front Line brands have their minuses and advantages. Based on data from instructions and opinions of buyers determine what are the disadvantages of these insectoacaricides:
- High price – owners remain in a special mess heavy dogs, which sometimes can not do with one pipette or a tablet;
- Frontline drops for dogs (the most popular product of this brands) permanently rid animals of fleas, while ticks can attack the animal 2-3 weeks after treatment;
- Frontline tick and flea pills for dogs are contraindicated animals with infectious diseases of the kidneys and liver diseases weakened by pets;
- In some cases, chewable tablets may cause the dog to vomiting (the seller in these situations recommends giving the medicine repeatedly);
- If there are a lot of parasites on the body of the animal and throughout the apartment, Frontline funds may not be enough (drug often fake, perhaps this is the reason for the small efficiency).
For clarity, we give a few negative reviews about Front Line insecticide: Review # 1: “Stopped buying Front line dog because this drug only kills fleas partially. A small colony still remains on the body, delivering my favorite discomfort. If you choose such drops, then it’s worth also wear an anti-flea collar “; Review No. 2:” I bought The advice of a veterinarian spray Front Line. What to say, unpleasantly surprised price (for 100 ml a jar gave 1000 rubles). The smell of the spray is also surprised, sharp and unpleasant. Barely sprinkled her taxon from ticks, everything strove to break out and escape “; Review No. 3:” Not I advise you to buy Front Line if there are a lot of ticks in your area. My Matilda, after treatment with this agent, caught babesiosis. BUT here Front Line really saves from fleas. If the dog room, then this tool is suitable. “But it is worth noting that according Most of the reviews on Front Line are still positive. Yes and veterinarians drugs of this brand have long earned confidence. So to Advantages of Front Line insecto-acaricides include:
- The speed of exposure to parasites. For example, Front Line Three-Asset “begins to act in 5 minutes after application;
- No side effects after application. Allergic reactions to Front Line products only occasionally occur if the animal there is intolerance to any component from the composition;
- With the help of a spray, you can rid and protect against parasites newborn doggies;
- Front Line is approved for lactating and pregnant females;
- The manufacturer took care of the convenience of using their products, releasing drops, pills, and spray;
- Front Line – a therapeutic and prophylactic drug at the same time.
The following are grateful customer reviews of funds Front Line: Review # 1: “I’ve been buying Front Line for 10 years now. I used to choose drops, but now I switched to spray. Very comfortably, fast and efficient, albeit not cheap. But most importantly, the drug is safe for dogs, does not cause vomiting, weakness, failure from food “; Review No. 2:” I really like the drops of “Frontline” them efficiency. In the evening I drip on the dog’s neck, and in the morning fleas dead or half-dead, the animal ceases to itch. I recommend before buying, ask the seller for veterinary documents from the seller so that do not give money for a fake “; Review No. 3:” I’m already buying fourth year Front Line. The droplets act quickly, are not toxic, protect the dog for a long time, and the high price is due to quality. Must just remember that drops are a means of protection, not a panacea for fleas and ticks. Because the body of the dog is still regularly inspect on the presence of parasites. But almost four years of use never drops did not fail. ”
