Drops "Bars" - a line of budgetary veterinary solutions against blood-sucking insects. They are safe for dogs and cats, applied in 1 - 2 minutes, and their protective properties last up to 2 months. However, it is worth remembering that violation of the instructions leads to unpleasant consequences.
Material Content:
The composition of the product against fleas and ticks
Drops contain three active ingredients:
- Fipronil destroys adults. The substance blocks gamma-aminobutyric acid in cell membranes, disrupts neural connections, which leads to damage to the central nervous system of the blood-sucking.
- Diflubenzuron exterminates parasites in transitional stages of development: it inhibits the formation of chitin, prevents the maturation of larvae from eggs, which leads to a reduction in the population of bloodsuckers.
- Dicarboximide enhances the toxic properties of insecticides, prevents the formation of protective enzymes in insects.
The composition includes auxiliary components: isopropyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, polyvinylpyrrolidone. Drops are produced in the form of a transparent oily solution of yellowish color, are poured into vials or pipettes with a volume of 0.3 to 5 ml, packaged in boxes of 3 to 7 pieces.
Types of drops Bars
Insect acaricidal drops are released separately for cats, kittens, dogs and puppies.
Their composition is the same, but the volume and concentration of active substances differ:
- Drops of Bars for cats are packaged in 1 ml. This amount of solution contains 10 mg of insecticide.
- Drops for dogs are found in a dosage of 1.4, 2.8, 4.2 and 5 ml. The amount of fipronil is 50 mg / ml, and it is 5 times more than in the solution for cats.
- Drops for kittens and puppies from 10 months are released in the amount of 0.5 and 1 ml, which reduces the risk of overdose.
- Bars Forte is a safer option. In it, the concentration of fipronil is halved and citronella oil is added, the smell of which repels bloodsucking. For cats, kittens and puppies, Bars Forte is released in 0.5 and 1 ml, for adult dogs - 1.8 ml.
- Insect acaricidal ear drops contain diazinon. They treat the shell and the external auditory canal with otodectosis.
Drops "Bars" for dogs can not be processed cats, and vice versa.
In the first case, the concentration of the active substance is too high, in the second, the solution will be useless due to the low content of insecticide.
The effectiveness and action of the drug
Drops destroy larvae and adults: fleas, lice, ticks, and Halestiella. They are included in the regimen of complex therapy for lesions of scabies and subcutaneous mites: otodectosis, notothedrosis, sarcoptosis.
Active substances are absorbed into the epidermis, evenly distributed on the surface. Gradually settle in the sebaceous glands and hair follicles, then go out together with fat. Insectoacaricides paralyze bloodsuckers at the time of a bite, which leads to impaired motor, respiratory functions and death within 8 to 12 hours. At the same time, new individuals stop appearing. The smell repels bloodsuckers, so Bars is also used for prevention. It protects cats and dogs from 1 to 2 months, the specific period depends on the frequency of bathing.
"Bars" is a group of moderately hazardous substances of class 3. Poisonous ingredients are not absorbed into the blood of cats and dogs. With the right dosage and following the recommendations, Bars does not violate the functions of internal organs and systems, the skin, but irritates the mucous membranes of the eyes in case of accidental contact.
Instructions for use for cats and dogs
Prepare for the procedure in advance:
- The pet is weighed to calculate the correct dose of solution.
- An individual reaction is checked: one drop is applied, with the appearance of redness, itching is not used by Bars.
- 3 days before and after treatment do not bathe: water, shampoos wash off the protective layer of sebum.
- Carefully inspect if they find scratches, cuts, inflammation, the procedure is postponed.
Drops are applied once to dry skin. At the same time, change the litter or wash it with an antiparasitic agent.
If there is more than one pet in the house, everyone is treated:
- The animal is fixed so that the body and head remain motionless.
- Cut off the tip of the pipette, spread the wool with your fingers and drip the solution pointwise into areas where the animal cannot lick it: between the ears and shoulder blades, on the back of the head, on the spine.
- The application site is lightly massaged to increase the flow of blood and speed up absorption.
Dose is calculated by weight:
| Cats and kittens | Dogs and puppies | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body weight | The volume of drops, ml | Body weight | The volume of drops, ml |
| up to 1 | 0,3 | 2 – 10 | 1,4 |
| 1 – 3 | 0,6 | 10 – 20 | 2,8 |
| 3+ | 1 | 20 – 30 | 4,2 |
| 30+ | 5 + 0.1 ml per 1 kg of weight |
Re-process no earlier than 1 month. When fixing the ixodid tick, the solution is dripped into the bite. Within half an hour, the parasite spontaneously disappears. If this does not happen, it is removed with tweezers with twisting movements.
With otodectosis, the inner surface of the ear is first cleaned of dirt and crusts with a gauze swab dipped in solution. Then apply 3-5 drops (in the size of a cat or dog) in each ear. The shell is rolled up and massaged so that the solution is distributed over the surface. Ears are treated twice at weekly intervals.
Contraindications, side effects
Drops can not be processed:
- females during pregnancy and lactation;
- animals during illness and recovery;
- kittens, puppies up to 2.5 months;
- dogs weighing less than 2 kg.
“Bars” is not applied together with other antiparasitic agents, in order to avoid overdose of toxic substances. Bars ear drops cannot be used if the eardrum is damaged.
Complications arise:
- with individual intolerance to the components and failure to comply with the instructions;
- when the dose is incorrectly calculated;
- if lizable areas are being processed;
- when the shelf life of the solution came out.
A cat can be seriously poisoned when licking kittens treated with drops.
With intoxication or intolerance, the following symptoms appear:
- salivation increases.
- impaired coordination of movements;
- vomiting begins;
- there are signs of nausea: the pet often swallows saliva, licks;
- severe itching occurs;
- spill acne;
- mucous surfaces change color;
- in severe cases, convulsions begin, the animal throws back its head, loses consciousness.
If these symptoms appear, veterinary care will be required. If it is not possible to come to the clinic, the pet is given a sorbent, abundantly watered with clean water. The liquid is poured into the mouth with a syringe without a needle.
Personal Prevention
When processing a pet “Bars” observe the following precautions:
- Do not touch the hands of the face, eyes, mucous membranes.
- Do not touch food, drink, do not smoke.
- After the procedure, wash your hands with soap.
- During the day, the cat or dog is not allowed to stroke the children.
- Empty pipettes are thrown away.
- When sensitive to components, gloves are used to avoid contact with the solution.
- If allergy symptoms occur, accidental swallowing seek medical help.
The drug is stored separately from medicines and products at a temperature of 0 - 30 ° C for no longer than 2 years. Do not leave in places accessible to children. Drops of “Bars” against fleas and ticks do not harm the cat and dog, make it easier to care for them, but only if you carefully follow the recommendations in the instructions.
