Bars Forte drops against fleas and ticks for cats and kittens: instructions for use, description, contraindications

Russian (AVZ) develops and produces medicines for domestic and farm animals. It produces insectoacaricidal products: sprays, shampoos, collars. An effective drug is “Bars” - drops against fleas and ticks for cats, the instructions for which must be studied before using the medicine. There is a product for treating kittens. It has a softer effect. "Leopard" kills not only adult ectoparasites, but also their larvae. The drug is also used to prevent infection.

Composition and pharmacological properties.

The drug contains fipronil, diflubenzuron - an insect growth regulator and excipients, including citronella essential oil. It has pronounced insectoacaricidal activity against larval and mature phases of development of fleas, lice, lice, ixodid and sarcoptic ticks, and also has a repellent effect.

After cutaneous application of the drug, fipronil and diflubenzuron, which are included in its composition, are practically not absorbed into the systemic bloodstream, accumulate in the epidermis, hair follicles and sebaceous glands of the animal’s body and have a long-term contact and intestinal insectoacaricidal effect.

The mechanism of action of fipronil is to disrupt the transmission of nerve impulses, which leads to paralysis and death of insects and ticks. The insect growth regulator disrupts the synthesis of chitin in parasites and thus breaks their life cycle.

Flea Drops Application Guide

The medicine is distributed throughout the fat layer, which is located on top of the skin.

Therefore, the animal cannot be bathed 3 days before and 3 days after treatment. Otherwise, the fat layer may be washed away, the drops will have nothing to distribute or they will be washed away.

For cats, flea treatment is applied in the following order:

The pipette is opened. To do this, its tip is broken or cut off with scissors.
The fur on the withers is parted with your fingers to provide access to the skin. In this case, the animal’s head should be fixed.
The required amount of the drug is applied to the withers. For cats of large breeds, medicine is also dripped between the shoulder blades.
The area to which the drug was applied is well massaged. This helps the drops absorb faster and distribute evenly.

Before applying the medicine, you need to make sure that the fur is dry and clean, and that there are no wounds, scratches, etc. on the skin. Otherwise, the pet will be in pain and allergic reactions are possible.

If it snows or rains, then the animal should not be allowed outside for 5 hours from the moment of treatment. The drops will not yet have time to be completely absorbed, so they may wash off.

For 3 weeks after treatment, it is not recommended to bathe the cat using shampoo, soap, etc. Washing may weaken the protective effect of the insectoacaricidal agent.

Doses and order of application.

Apply by droplet application to dry, intact skin once. The duration of the protective effect of the drug lasts for 1–2 months.

The drug is applied to places inaccessible to licking by animals: on the skin at several points in the back, between the shoulder blades or in the neck at the base of the skull in doses indicated in the table.

Taking into account the type and weight of the animal being treated, dropper pipettes of the required volume or combinations thereof are selected and the drug is used in the doses indicated in the table.

Type of animal, weight	Dose per animal: drug, ml/active ingredients, mg Volume/number of pipettes used
Bars Forte drops for kittens against fleas and ticks:
Up to 1 kg	0.5 ml/5 mg fipronil, 0.5 mg diflubenzuron 0.5 ml/ 1 pipette

Repeated treatments of animals are carried out according to indications, but not more than once a month.

In order to prevent re-infestation by fleas, the animals' bedding is replaced or treated with an insecticidal agent in accordance with the instructions for its use.

To destroy ixodid ticks on the body of an animal, the drug in the amount of 1 drop is applied to the tick and the place of its attachment to the skin. If within 20-30 minutes the tick does not fall off spontaneously, then it is carefully pulled out of the body with tweezers and destroyed.

You should not wash or bathe the animal in natural bodies of water for 48 hours after treatment, or apply the drug to wet or damaged skin.

Contraindications for use

Bars drops are a safe drug that has a minimum number of contraindications. The following are restrictions on use:

The cat is up to 10 weeks old (in this case, it is recommended to pay attention to the special Bars for kittens, which contains a lower concentration of the active ingredient).
Individual allergic reactions to the main or auxiliary components of the product.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding period.
Animals with poor functioning of the immune system and the presence of infectious pathologies (in this case, the concomitant disease must first be treated).

If after the procedure vomiting begins, which is accompanied by elevated body temperature and trembling in the limbs, it is important to wash the animal’s skin with soap and water as soon as possible. If a serious allergic reaction is observed, contact your veterinarian - he will prescribe modern antihistamines to eliminate this side effect.

Precautionary measures

Bars drops cannot be called absolutely safe for humans. If you are hypersensitive to the components, skin irritation and allergic reactions cannot be ruled out. Before contacting insecticide, take care of your own safety.

Do not smoke, eat or drink during the procedure.
Avoid petting the treated animal and keeping it away from small children until the liquid has completely dried.
After the procedure, wash your hands thoroughly.
If you are hypersensitive to the components, wear gloves.
Keep any remaining pipettes out of reach of children.
It is prohibited to use empty packaging for household purposes; it must be thrown away.
If you have a negative reaction to contact, consult a doctor, taking with you the instructions or packaging with a label.

Spray leopard for cats: instructions for use

Spray treatment is carried out outdoors; if this is not possible, it is necessary to ensure good ventilation of the room: open all windows and vents. If there are cages with birds or aquariums in the house, they must first be removed from the premises.
To prevent licking of the drug, you need to put a muzzle on the cat or another device that can perform the same function.
Shake the spray bottle thoroughly and, holding it in a vertical position, begin to spray the product onto the cat’s body at a distance of about 30 cm.
In order for the Bars flea spray for cats to be effective, it is necessary to ensure uniform application throughout the animal’s body. If the cat has long hair, you can lift it slightly with your hand so that the product gets onto the skin at the base of the hair.
The dose of the drug is calculated based on the following proportion: 0.5-1 ml per kilogram of animal weight. 0.5 ml of the substance is contained in one click on the head of the bottle.
We must not forget to also treat the animal’s head, after covering the cat’s eyes and ears. 20 minutes after treatment with the product, the coat should be thoroughly combed.
Repeated treatments can be carried out at intervals of at least a month. In addition to the animal’s body itself, sprays are also used to treat its habitats: bedding, blankets, and other household items.

“For me, this Bars spray has become the optimal solution, now I use it all the time. During the entire period there were no ticks or fleas. Among the main advantages I can highlight ease of use, the ability to process cat’s things, it has a fairly long-lasting effect and an adequate price.”

Thus, we can conclude that Bars products are an effective and safe drug for animals that protects against major ectoparasites, and is also very convenient and easy to use. Bars anti-tick spray and drops for cats, reviews of which are mostly positive, will provide reliable protection for your pet.

Spray for cats

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Feedback from cat owners

Fleas are an inevitable evil for our cat. He spends most of his time in the apartment, and in the summer we go to the dacha together. We don’t wear a flea collar, otherwise local cats will immediately find a weak spot. Once there was an unpleasant incident. Now only insectoacaricidal drops. We found BARS for ourselves and drip it onto the withers - literally the next day there are no more parasites, which is also good for preventive purposes. However, the instructions for use say that it should last for 2 months. Our fleas return a little earlier, so next summer we will try BARS forte. Alexey, 23 years old

A cat came into the yard. Of course, we feed them. There is no way to take it home. But we try to make life easier as best we can. The first days they thought that her coloring was original: red with black undercoat. Then they realized that it was infested with fleas. We bought the drug BARS. It’s very convenient - you apply the drops to the withers, no need to rub in. The cat doesn't even think about resistance. After two weeks it became much tidier, and we found potential owners. Katya, 25 years old

Cats slip out into the entrance whenever possible. They always return, but with “freeloaders.” We worm regularly and treat for insects. Flea drops for cats are very helpful. Considering that the youngest kitten is three months old, we even give him a drop. The instructions say that BARS for kittens can be used from 2 months. It removes insects as if by hand, so I keep a supply at home. BARS against fleas is very effective. Valentina Nikolaevna, 38 years old

In what cases should drops not be used?

Despite the relative safety, the drops contain poison of the third toxicity category. If the body is weakened, the product will harm the pet’s health. Application is not indicated in the following cases:

individual intolerance to components,
up to two weeks old
the presence of infectious diseases,
poor health and stage of recovery,
pregnancy and lactation period.

You should also not apply drops to damaged areas or wet skin. To avoid overdose, it is prohibited to use Bars together with other antiparasitic drugs.

special instructions

When handling the drug, you should use rubber gloves, especially if you have abrasions and other skin damage on your hands. During treatment, drinking, smoking and eating are prohibited. Do not pet the animal or allow it near small children for 24 hours after using the drug. If the product gets on the skin or mucous membranes, it must be washed off immediately with a stream of water or removed with a swab and then rinsed with water. At the end of the treatment, hands should be washed thoroughly with warm water and soap.

BARS FORTE – drops for kittens against ticks, fleas, lice and lice pack. 3 AVZ pipettes (1 piece)

BARS is a Russian trademark, which since 1993 has been developing and producing medicines for animals.

COMPOSITION AND FORM OF RELEASE

Insect-acaricidal drops Bars Forte contain fipronil and an insect growth regulator, as well as excipients as active ingredients. In appearance they are a transparent, oily, yellow liquid with a pleasant aromatic odor. 1 ml is packaged in polymer dropper pipettes, which are packed in cardboard boxes of 3 pieces.

PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

Insecto-acaricidal drops Bars Forte have a detrimental effect on larvae and mature ticks of the Ixodidae family, Sarcoptes cati, Cheyletiella jascuri and Notoedres cati ticks and insects Linognathus setosus, Trichodectes canis and Ctenocephalides felis. The high insecticidal and acaricidal activity of the drops is due to the presence of fipronil and an insect growth regulator in their composition. The mechanism of action of fipronil is to block the GABA-dependent receptors of the parasite and disrupt neuromuscular transmission, which leads to its paralysis and death. The insect growth regulator inhibits the processes of chitin formation, disrupts the processes of molting, pupation and fledging of the parasite. In terms of the degree of impact on the body of warm-blooded animals, the drug is classified as a moderately dangerous substance and in recommended doses does not have a teratogenic, embryotoxic or locally irritating effect.

INDICATIONS

Prevention and treatment of arachno-entomosis in kittens.

DOSES AND METHOD OF APPLICATION

Insecto-acaricidal drops Bars Forte are used to treat the skin and hair once in doses: 1 dropper pipette per animal weighing up to 1 kg; if the kitten weighs more than 1 kg, the amount of the drug is doubled. Before use, break off (or cut off) the tip of the pipette and then, spreading the animal’s fur, apply it to the skin at several points that are inaccessible for licking (at the base of the skull, between the shoulder blades, along the back and tail). The duration of the protective effect is: against ticks - 4 weeks; against fleas - 3 months. The repeated procedure should be carried out no more than once a month. In order to prevent re-infestation, the animal's bedding should be replaced or treated with an insecticidal acaricidal spray in accordance with the instructions for use.

SIDE EFFECTS

In very rare cases, with increased individual sensitivity to the drug, signs of skin irritation may appear. If these signs or other manifestations of intolerance appear, the drug should be immediately washed off with soap and water or shampoo.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Kittens younger than 8 weeks of age, as well as animals with infectious diseases and convalescent animals are not subject to treatment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

STORAGE CONDITIONS

With caution (list B). In a dry place, protected from light and out of reach of children and animals. Separated from food and feed at temperatures from 0 to 30 °C. Shelf life: 2 years.

, Russia. Quantity per package: 3 pipettes x 0.5 ml. Information about the composition and ingredients, color scheme, technical and other characteristics, country of origin, appearance and delivery package of the product is for reference only and is based on the latest information available at the time of publication. Delivery of this product is carried out to all regions of the Russian Federation.