Flea Barrier drops: instructions for use, reviews

From this article you will learn:

• Description of the drug
• Spectrum of insecticidal action
• Active substance
• Flea barrier drops. Instructions
• For whom should the drops not be used?
• Safety precautions when working with the drug
• Video: how to properly apply flea drops to a kitten

Fleas are carriers of a number of dangerous diseases

Flea barrier for cats and dogs

The health of a pet depends on many factors and nuances. Thus, ticks and fleas, barely visible to the human eye, can cause great suffering to the animal. Indeed, in addition to unbearable itching, which results in multiple wounds on the body, parasites pose a danger to cats, being carriers of various infections. Therefore, it is very important to choose effective antiparasitic drops for cats and a drug in the form of drops for dogs that will help in the fight against bloodsuckers. Flea Barrier drops, reviews confirm this, are a reliable protector in pest control.

Necessary storage conditions

The manufacturer prescribes the following rules:

• Storage temperature – from 0°C to 25°C. But! The manufacturer himself notes that, if necessary, the medicine can be frozen, even its liquid form. Since olive oil is used as a solvent, after defrosting the drug completely retains all its therapeutic properties. We do not recommend getting carried away with repeated freezing/thawing.
• Away from direct sunlight.
• Keep away from water pipes (especially hot water supply) and heating radiators. Constant temperature changes are the key to quickly decomposing the product into its component components.

Features of the drug

Flea drops for cats Barrier Super is a universal remedy intended not only for treatment, but also for carrying out preventive measures against infection by bloodsuckers. The drug is a transparent, odorless insecticidal solution with a wide spectrum of action. Barrier drops are super destructive for fleas, lice, lice in cats, lice in dogs and ticks. They are designed for treating cats and dogs. There are also Barrier drops for kittens and puppies, which have lower dosages.

The active component in Barrier drops is fipronil, a powerful insecticide with contact and intestinal effects. Penetrating into the body of the parasite during a meal or through the skin, it affects the neuromuscular system. The consequence is paralysis, and then the rapid death of the insect. Fipronil has no effect on the cat’s body, since it is not absorbed into the blood, but only accumulates on the surface of the skin.

Barrier super anti-flea drops are produced in special dropper ampoules, which makes it possible to dose the solution consumption:

• to treat puppies and kittens you will need 0.5 ml of solution;
• for adult cats and cats, as well as dogs weighing up to 10 kg, the required dose is 1 ml;
• dogs up to 20 kg will need double the amount of solution - 2.0 ml;
• the following doses are calculated in the ratio of 1 ml of solution for every additional 10 kg of weight.

Release form

Sex Barrier is available for cats and kittens. There is also a combination product for dogs and cats. Release form: tablets and drops for oral administration.

The tablets are oval-shaped and double-colored. For cats, the pills are light pink, for males – pale blue. Packed in 10 pieces in blisters, which are placed in a factory cardboard box.

The drops are packaged in 2.3, 5 ml bottles in plastic or glass bottles, which are placed in blisters and cardboard packs.

In addition to the veterinary drug, the boxes contain an instruction sheet with a detailed description of the properties, dosages, contraindications, and method of use.

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.

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.

Room treatment products

Aerosol Raptor

Raptor - flea spray for indoors. Active ingredients: cypermethrin, tetramethrin, piperonyl butoxide. Raptor has a contact-intestinal action and allows you to get rid of parasites in the shortest possible time. Raptor is a strong insecticide, therefore, before treating a room with it, you must carefully read the instructions.

Aerosol Combat

It is also used for spraying premises. Thanks to the thin spray, the product can be used in the most difficult to reach places. Combat is a highly effective flea remedy. Fleas die instantly, except for their eggs; Combat does not affect this stage. Caution should be exercised when using this product as its fumes may cause an allergic reaction. Combat must be used after removing fleas from pets, otherwise the work done will be meaningless.

Neostomozan

Neostomozan contains transmix (50 g), tetramethrin (5 g). This is a concentrated substance that is diluted with water. After this, Neostomozan is used to spray the room. An hour after use, it is necessary to ventilate the room. The drug is slightly toxic to people. Neostomozan is available in different volumes: ampoules of 5 ml, glass bottles of 200 ml, polyethylene canisters of 1 or 5 liters.

Raid

Flea raid is used to spray the premises. The active ingredient cypermethrin is an effective insecticide. This flea spray is toxic, so flea treatment must be carried out strictly according to the instructions on the package. Raid should be sprayed at a distance of 25-30 cm from the surface. The drug destroys and also repels insects.

Dichlorvos

Dichlorvos for fleas is used for spraying the room. The product must be sprayed on all surfaces and furniture in the house. For a large room you will need several cans. During spraying, you need to close the windows and doors, let the drug work for a couple of hours, after which you need to ventilate the room. Dichlorvos is not toxic to people. Its active ingredients (Permethrin, Cypermethrin and Piperonyl butoxide) can kill all insects in the house.

What else do you need to know

It is important to follow the recommendations specified in the instructions for Barrier Drops for Dogs.

1. The use of Barrier drops is contraindicated in kittens under 3 months, as well as puppies under 2.5 months.
2. The manufacturer does not recommend using drops on pregnant, lactating or weak animals.
3. The use of Barrier drops may cause side effects in the form of allergic reactions to fipronil.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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:

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.

"Sex Barrier": properties, action

The drug has a pronounced contraceptive effect due to the combination of 2 important components. These hormonal components tend to complement each other’s effects, resulting in a complex effect of the drug.

The effect of the drug “ Sex Barrier” is achieved due to the fact that the active substances inhibit the formation of hormones responsible for the production of follicles. Because of this, ovulation stops completely. In addition, the viscosity of the uterine mucosa increases significantly, and processes in the endometrium change. Once compacted, the egg that is fertilized simply cannot attach.

From activity

In addition, the drug corrects the behavior of the animal, as it has the following properties:

• Calms the pet's nervous system.
• The animal becomes less aggressive after the drug.
• The pet never marks places again.
• The medicine makes it possible to eliminate other negative symptoms that may occur during sexual heat.

Already 2 or 3 days after using the product, the pet does not scream, does not mark the territory, and the desire to mate disappears. The behavior of the cat or dog quickly returns to normal.

Reviews

We bought a kitten, but it turned out to be flea-ridden. We took it to the veterinary clinic, where they advised us to use Flea Barrier drops for kittens. Just one treatment was enough to rid the little fluffy of parasites. I recommend it, it’s a very effective product, and it’s inexpensive.

I have been buying Barrier drops for my dog ​​for 3 years. The effect is obvious the very next day. Considering that the dog is very sociable and loves to lie on the grass, the risk of contracting fleas is very high. The drops perfectly protect the animal for almost two months, which is very convenient. It is enough to treat the animal 2-3 times in the warm season, and you won’t even think about such a problem as fleas. In addition, the product is also effective against ticks.

We purchased Barrier anti-flea drops for our cat on the recommendation of our neighbors. The budget drug turned out to be surprisingly very effective. It is simple and convenient to use: just part the fur and simply apply the required amount of medicine to the skin. The validity period is also impressive (2 months). From now on I will only buy Barrier.

Source

pros

Drops are a fairly popular and in-demand product for protecting animals from fleas, and all thanks to an extensive list of advantages:

• Easy to use. The drops are packaged in disposable pipettes. All you need to do is tear off the cap and apply the product to the scruff of the neck according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Quick results. The drug begins to act from the first minutes after application, and the effect is noticeable after a few hours.
• Low probability of overdose. If you follow the instructions, the likelihood of an allergic reaction or poisoning is extremely low.
• Long lasting protection. The drug does not lose its protective function for 30-60 days.

Barrier drops for cats and instructions for their use

Fleas and ticks are a serious nuisance for cats.
External parasites can also be carriers of dangerous diseases, so the use of special medications helps keep pets healthy. One of these products is Barrier drops for cats, which are designed taking into account the size and developmental characteristics of these pets. But, like other antiparasitic drugs, they must be used according to the attached instructions, and taking into account existing contraindications, so as not to harm the pet’s health.

When to use

According to the instructions, the Sex Barrier for cats is used for the following purposes:

• delay of estrus, regulation of the sexual cycle;
• cessation of estrus;
• correction of behavior during sexual hunting;
• pregnancy prevention.

Using the drug for cats allows you to suppress their sexual activity and get rid of unpleasant symptoms:

• territory marking;
• loud meowing;
• vagrancy;
• other violations of habitual behavior.

Sometimes the Sex Barrier is used as a sedative when transporting or staying in a place where there are many other animals (participating in exhibitions and competitions, visiting a pet hotel or veterinary clinic). Contact with other pets can cause excessive agitation, aggression and other problems, and the Sex Barrier helps prevent them.

Description, purpose and features of the drug

Barrier drops for cats are a transparent oily liquid with a weak specific odor. The product is produced in special dropper pipettes, which allows you to dose the flow.

The barrier is used not only against fleas, but has a wide spectrum of action. It is effective against the following parasites:

This antiparasitic agent can be used to treat and prevent infection. Barrier drops are also recommended for use for ear scabies.

Rules of application

This drug is intended for external use. According to the instructions, the Flea Barrier should be applied directly to the skin, after first parting the animal's fur. To do this, you should first cut off the end of the pipette and distribute the drug in targeted doses to the withers area and other places along the spine that are inaccessible for licking.

To remove an attached tick, drops must be applied directly to the insect. After 20 minutes, the parasite must be separated from the skin using tweezers by shaking it, if it does not fall off on its own. By this point, the tick has already died, but thanks to its tenacious mouthparts it can stay on the animal.

When a cat has otodectosis, Barrier drops must be instilled into the ear canal and massaged into the auricle. But before the procedure, you need to clean off scabs and dirt. The drug should be administered into both ears, even if signs of scabies are observed in only one. This helps prevent the spread of the disease. Repeated treatment for ear scabies can be carried out only after 10 days.

Permissible dosage of Barrier:

• kittens – 0.5 ml;
• adult cats – 1.0 ml.

After applying the medicine, it is not recommended to bathe your pet for 2 days. Also during this time it should be kept away from small children.

To eliminate external parasites, the animal's bedding should also be treated. To do this, it is enough to precisely apply the drug in several places. Repeated treatment of the animal against fleas and ticks can be carried out no earlier than after 6 weeks.

Where can I buy?

Drops can be purchased at any pharmacy at a veterinary clinic, and they can also be ordered on a website specializing in pet supplies. The product is not in short supply.

Price

Let's consider at what price it is possible to purchase drops, depending on their type:

If we compare the drops with other products, their cost is still more pleasing than, say, the cost of sprays. Bars spray will cost an average of 290 rubles, while their effectiveness is the same, and the client pays additional money only for the convenience of packaging.

In conclusion, I would like to note that the “Bars” product, firstly, is still a drug of a domestic manufacturer, therefore it does not have such a high trade markup, and secondly, it combines not only a low price, but also quality, which noted by most dog breeders.

Therefore, if you have a pet at home, it is best to have Bars drops in your medicine cabinet and regularly carry out flea and tick prevention.

Who can't?

The barrier against fleas and other pests for cats has certain limitations of use. This antiparasitic agent should not be used if the animal is intolerant to the components included in its composition.

• pet age up to 1 year;
• pregnancy;
• lactation;
• rehabilitation of a pet after an illness.

You cannot combine the use of Barrier drops with other antiparasitic drugs, as this can cause intoxication of the animal from an excess of insecticides.

Veterinarians' opinion

Victor. S. writes:

“Unfortunately, many owners underestimate the danger of fleas and seek veterinary help only when the dog is in poor condition. Small ornamental breeds are especially susceptible to fleas. I recommend Frontline or Beafar drops to my patients.

Catherine. B. writes:

“Drops are a convenient and, for many, already familiar means of protecting pets from fleas and ticks. A common mistake made by dog ​​breeders is to underestimate the effectiveness and toxicity of the drug, and apply the same product to both an adult dog and a puppy. Of the safe, budget-friendly and effective products, I single out “Clandestine”.

Security measures

The drug for cats Barrier belongs to the 3rd class of danger in relation to warm-blooded animals and humans, as well as to the 2nd class - to beneficial insects. Therefore, standard safety precautions must be followed when using it.

The procedure should be carried out with gloves, and upon completion, wash your hands thoroughly with soap. If the drug gets on your skin, rinse the solution thoroughly under running water.

In the first hours after applying the drops, your pet should be monitored. If itching, tearing, or irritation of the skin occurs, you should immediately contact a veterinarian.

Barrier drops can cause allergies not only in cats, but also in humans. It is manifested by profuse lacrimation and irritation of the nasal mucosa. If these signs appear, you need to limit contact with the animal and take an antihistamine.

Contraindications

Main contraindications to administering the medicine:

• Give females a product intended for males. In this case, you can achieve the exact opposite effect, when sexual arousal in the female increases. For males, the “ladies’” variety is almost useless, because it weakly inhibits testosterone production.
• Giving the medicine to representatives of the Greyhound breed is extremely contraindicated. This is due to the endocrine characteristics of their body.
• Pregnant dogs (miscarriages) and lactating females (the medicine is excreted in milk).
• Pets who have not reached puberty, as this disrupts the formation of the hormonal levels of their body.

• For oncological pathologies (especially the reproductive system).
• Diabetes mellitus and stones in the genitourinary system.