Inspector flea and tick remedy for cats: description
The drug for cats Inspector appears as a colorless or pale yellow oily liquid.
Inspector drops are a clear or light yellow oily liquid
Composition of the drug
The Inspector product consists of the following substances:
- fipronil, the share of which is 10% of the total weight of the drug;
- moxidectin, 2.5%;
- polyethylene glycol, 28.4%;
- diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (DEME), 58.8%;
- butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), 0.1%;
- butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), 0.2%.
The components fipronil and moxidectin act as the main active substances in this preparation. The influence of the first of them is detrimental to arthropods; with its help, the work of their GABA-dependent receptors is blocked, which causes a failure of the nerve impulses transmitted in the body of the parasites, then the death of the arthropods occurs.
During application of the drug, fipronil practically does not penetrate into the cat’s body, but is fixed on its coat, the outer layer of skin, spreading further throughout all parts of the four-legged body. This substance can have its effect for a long time. The absorption of another component, moxidectin, occurs, on the contrary, quickly. Its task is to paralyze arthropods. In the body, it penetrates into the blood, tissues, cells and comes out with feces.
Other substances in the Inspector serve as additional components.
Release form
One of the versions of this drug is intended for cats, the other for dogs. The drug for treating cats against fleas and ticks is Inspector Total K, the letter C on the label indicates that this is a medicine for dogs.
Drops for cats are called Inspector Total K, the marking contains the letter K
The form of release of this product is pipettes made of polymeric materials. Such pipettes are packaged in blisters, which are inserted into cardboard boxes, which also include instructions for using the drops. In accordance with the volume of liquid inside the pipette, they are produced in 0.4 ml; 2.5; 4.
Storage conditions
Inspector drops are stored in the manufacturer’s packaging under the following conditions:
- the place where they are stored should be dry and dark;
- the temperature in the room where they are located cannot fall below 0 0 and exceed 30 0C;
- Food and cat food should not be stored near them.
The drops cannot be left in an open package, so after opening it, the contents of the tube must be used immediately.
The period during which the Inspector is suitable for use is 3 years from the date of manufacture.
What is it prescribed for?
Inspector Total is used in cases of pet infection with various parasites:
- Microfilaria larvae.
- Lice.
- Fleas.
- Roundworms.
- Helminths.
- Vlaseaters.
- Demodecosis.
- Otodecosis.
- Mites (scabies, ixodid, sarcoptoid).
In what cases is it used
This drug is effective in combating animal infestations with various parasites and insects:
- lice eaters;
- fleas;
- lice;
- microfilaria larvae parasitizing in the blood;
- mites of various types (hypodermic, ixodid, scabies, sarcoptoid);
- intestinal nematodes (roundworms);
- helminths.
The inspector is used when the cat has fleas, ticks, lice
The inspector is prescribed to cats for the purpose of preventive measures and therapy for the following diseases:
- demodicosis caused by subcutaneous mites;
- sarcoptic mange (scabies);
- entomosis associated with the appearance of fleas and lice;
- otodecosis (ear scabies);
- toxocariasis, damage to the gastrointestinal tract by helminths;
- trichocephalosis (causative agent - nematode).
This drug is used as a preventative against heartworm disease, a parasitic disease caused by heart parasites. The inspector is effective only in the fight against larvae and is able to prevent the development of the disease, but is not suitable for its therapy.
Pharmacological properties
The unique combination of moxidectin and fipronil in Inspector Total K drops provides a wide spectrum of action against ixoid, sarcoptic, demodectic, scabies mites, lice (lice mites), and fleas. The veterinary drug is used for the treatment and prevention of helminthiases caused by tape, flat, and round intestinal parasites. Kills endoparasites at all stages of their development (larval forms, mature worms).
Fipronil belongs to the group of phenylpyrazole compounds. The mechanism of action is to block the passage of chlorine ions into the cell membranes of parasitic arthropod insects, disrupting neuromuscular impulses, which leads to the instant death of ticks, fleas, and lice.
Moxidoxin is a semi-synthetic substance from the milbemycin group. Stimulates the production of gamma-aminobutyric acid, binds to postsynaptic receptors, disrupts muscle innervation. Paralysis of muscle structures leads to the death of ectoparasites and intestinal worms.
The inspector destroys fleas, ticks, lice, and provides protection against re-infestation
After the treatment, fipronil, practically without being absorbed, is evenly distributed over the surface of the animal’s body and is retained on the epidermis and coat. It has a prolonged contact insectoacaricidal effect.
Moxidoxin is absorbed into the gastrointestinal tract and spreads through the bloodstream to organs and tissues, sites of localization of internal parasites. It is excreted unchanged from the body of cats, mainly in feces.
The insecticidal effect after treatment lasts for five to six weeks, the acaricidal effect for 28-30 days. The maximum effect occurs 12-24 hours after treatment.
The inspector not only gets rid of ecto- and endoparasites, but also prevents re-infection, even if the pet is in close contact with infected animals. Can be used no more than once a month!
Instructions for use
Inspector for cats is used externally.
The drug Inspector is used for external use.
Drops dosage
For cats, the dosage of the drug is selected according to their body weight:
- for kittens whose weight does not reach 1 kg, the drops are dosed as follows: 1 drop of medicine per 500 g of kitten’s body weight;
- cats whose weight starts from 1 kg, but does not reach 4, need 1 pipette of solution with a volume of 0.4 ml;
- representatives of felines whose weight is in the range of 4–8 kg require a volume of the drug of 0.8 ml;
- For pets weighing more than 8 kg, this drug is taken in a volume of 0.1 ml of medicine per 1 kg of animal weight.
Application order
It is recommended to treat your tailed pet with this drug in the following sequence:
- Study the instructions included with the drug and make sure that the cat has no contraindications to the use of this product.
- Check if the animal has noticeable scratched areas of skin, open wounds, or other injuries, since such areas cannot be treated with medicine. If the wool is not damaged, proceed to the processing procedure.
- It is preferable to apply the drug to the animal on the withers area between the shoulder blades so that the pet cannot lick it off. It is necessary that the cat's fur in this area be dry before the procedure.
- Then you need to break off the tip of the pipette.
- To quickly act on the medicine, push the cat’s fur at the withers to the sides with your hands and drop the medicine with a pipette onto an open area of skin: for a small animal in one place, and when the cat is large, then apply the product to 2 or 3 places in the direction of the spine.
To achieve the best therapeutic effect, it is not recommended to bathe the cat after applying the drug for 5-6 days.
After treatment with the Inspector, the cat cannot be washed for several days.
This product shows its effect 12 hours after treating the animal with it. The procedure for applying drops to the cat must be carried out at least 24 hours before it takes a walk in places where ticks may be found.
Precautionary measures
This is a moderately toxic product belonging to hazard group 3.
The substances that make up the drops pose a mortal danger to many parasites. And with regard to exposure to people and cats, the drops are safe if used correctly and self-protection measures are taken:
- Treatment of cats with this product should be carried out in rooms with good ventilation, away from food preparation and food storage areas.
- Before using this drug, it is recommended to wear rubber gloves to protect your hands.
- When the person performing the treatment has a chronic disease of the respiratory system, it must be carried out in a protective gauze bandage.
- When using the drops, you should not drink, eat, or smoke in order to prevent the medicine from penetrating the digestive organs.
- After applying the drops, hands should be washed with soap.
- In a situation where the person performing such a procedure has an increased sensitivity to this medicine, it is necessary to avoid direct contact with it. If the drug gets on the skin or mucous membranes, you need to rinse these areas under plenty of running water, and if signs of an allergy to the medicine appear, you must immediately contact the clinic.
- Avoid tactile contact with the animal for 2–3 days after treatment with the drug; children should not be allowed near the animal during this time.
To avoid an overdose, the next treatment with the drug should be carried out after a month or more.
Inspector drops are reapplied to the cat no earlier than a month later.
Video: mistakes made by pet owners when treating their pets with antiparasitic agents
What cat people say:
Olga: I use Inspector Total drops regularly; I treat my cat Richard in the summer and autumn. In the summer, if there are no fleas and other parasites, then I do not take preventive measures. I have to drip almost on the back of my head, because my cat is a real gymnast and is able to lick himself almost anywhere. It is forbidden to wash the cat for several days, as the product is absorbed into the skin and begins to act actively from 2-3 days. A good product, I recommend it to all furry owners!
Pavel: There are 2 cats living in our house, and they both often walk outside. This is why cats often have to be wormed. The Inspector Total product was recommended to me by a colleague. I am satisfied, since they are able to affect all parasites at once. Previously, I purchased anthelmintic tablets, and I had to calculate the dose and add it to the food. You don’t have to deal with drops like that, and they definitely won’t affect the functioning of the cat’s digestive system.
Contraindications, side effects
The use of this drug for cats is contraindicated in a number of cases, namely:
- when the animal has an individual intolerance to any of the components of the drug;
- if cats are weakened, sick with infectious diseases.
When using the medicine in accordance with the instructions for its use, there are no side effects. It happens that when treated with the drug, redness and itching appear on the animal’s skin. In cases associated with the occurrence of an allergic reaction, the cat should be washed using a hypoallergenic shampoo, the animal should be given an antihistamine (suprastin, diphenhydramine, tavegil) and the veterinarian should receive symptomatic treatment.
As a result of an overdose of the drug during treatment, the animal may experience vomiting, increased salivation, and trembling in the body. In such cases, the applied product is immediately washed off the cat and a veterinarian is consulted.
Effect of the drug
The principle of operation of an antiparasitic agent is determined by the properties of its main active compounds, which are included in the composition. Thus, fipronil is a substance from the phenylpyrazoles group. Exhibits acaricidal and insecticidal properties. This component acts equally effectively in the fight against insects (fleas, lice), as well as arachnids (ticks). The substance has an intestinal contact effect. This means that the result is ensured when the parasite comes into contact with the treated area of skin, as well as when fipronil enters its body.
The principle of action of this substance is to block GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), which impairs the function of the nervous system, as the process of transmission of nerve impulses is disrupted. This feature ensures high efficiency in the fight against parasites that are resistant to toxic substances of the FOS group, pyrethroids and carbamates. Fipronil begins to destroy parasites 8 hours after application.
Duration of action of this substance
after treatment of the animal - 14 days.
However, a fipronil-based drug is not recommended for frequent use. This may cause ticks and other pests to develop resistance to this product. The second component in the Inspector solution (moxidectin) partially solves this problem, as it helps reduce the development of pest resistance to poisons of this group.
Moxidectin belongs to another group - macrolides. It is characterized by antiparasitic properties. This component helps get rid of ectoparasites and is used in the treatment of helminth infections. The principle of its operation is based on inhibition of the function of GABA-dependent and glutamine-dependent ion channels, which leads to paralysis of pests. The danger lies in long-term use of moxidectin. As a result, it has a neurotoxic effect on warm-blooded creatures, including humans.
It is necessary to alternate
drops Inspector with analogues.
Dog after prolonged use of drops Inspector
Is it possible to use the Inspector for kittens? pregnant cats
For kittens weighing less than 1 kg; In pregnant cats, the drug Inspector should be used with caution; it is better to consult a veterinarian about this. His help is also needed in a situation where a cat feeds kittens for a long time, and if the kitten is not weaned, the mother cat can become poisoned by licking the baby treated with the drug.
It is better to use Inspector drops to a kitten weighing less than 1 kg after consultation with a veterinarian
When it's prohibited
Inspector Total K cannot be used for cats under 7 weeks of age. The medicine can be dangerous for animals weakened by disease and other factors, as well as for exhaustion. Another contraindication is intolerance to the substances that are included in the composition.
For pregnant and lactating cats, use is possible only after consultation with a doctor.
If you follow the recommended doses, Inspector Total does not cause side effects in cats. Occasionally, the application site becomes red and itchy. In case of allergies, the medication should be washed off and the animal should be given an anti-allergenic agent.
If the dose is increased, the following symptoms are possible:
- nausea, vomiting and other disorders of the food system (may also occur in cases where the animal managed to lick the solution);
- apathy or depression;
- increased saliva production;
- muscle tremors and poor coordination of movements.
If such symptoms occur, the medicine should be washed off as soon as possible. If necessary, use symptomatic treatment.
Advantages and disadvantages
This drug has a number of irrefutable advantages:
- High performance compared to similar insecticides. Treatment of the animal is carried out at home in a few minutes.
- It eliminates the need for pets to wear anti-flea collars.
- With the use of Inspector drops, the procedures of regular bathing with the use of antiparasitic detergents and prolonged combing of parasites from the fur become unnecessary.
- The drug can not only destroy insects in the body of cats, but also prevent new infections of animals with parasites.
- This drug is safer than sprays, which an animal can lick off if applied carelessly to its fur.
- The product is not dangerous to humans if he follows the above rules of protection.
The drug Inspector does not pose a danger to cats and humans if the rules of protection are followed.
At the same time, the Inspector contains strong insecticides, so these drops should be used with the permission of a veterinarian to avoid side effects.
This product does not kill flea faces because they exist separately from adult fleas and can only be killed if they penetrate the treated cat's fur. To destroy fleas along with larvae, you need to disinfect the entire house, not forgetting the places where the cat likes to sleep.
Fortunately, my cat has not yet been seriously attacked by blood-sucking parasites. The cat loves to walk down the street with his brothers. I bought flea collars for my previous cats, but they rubbed the cats’ necks. I had never heard of the drug Inspector for cats before, but I liked its wide spectrum of action, ease of use and effectiveness. If necessary, I will definitely use it.
How many times should I use the drug?
The rules for applying the drug “Inspector” (drops for dogs) were presented above. The instructions, however, also give instructions on how often it is necessary to treat the animal against fleas, lice and ticks.
To rid an animal of parasites, it is enough to apply the drops just once. However, if you want to prevent re-infection, then treatment should be carried out every 4-6 weeks during the entire period of activity of blood-sucking parasites.
The drug begins to act after 24 hours. Therefore, if you decide to walk your animal in places where there is a large concentration of ticks, then the treatment should be carried out a day before the planned walk.
To destroy an attached tick, you need to apply 1 drop of the drug to the parasite itself and the place to which it has attached. It should fall off within 20 minutes. If this does not happen, then after the specified time has passed, carefully remove the tick using tweezers and destroy it.
Analogs
Similar products can replace Inspector drops in the fight against various parasites:
- Advocate. This drug is pale yellow to brown in color. It is produced in the form of pipettes. Their volume is 0.4 ml for cats weighing up to 4 kg; For animals weighing 4–8 kg, a 0.8 ml pipette is required. For pets weighing more than 8 kg, a combination of available forms of the drug is used. Pipettes are packaged in blisters of 3, 4, 6 pieces. The drug is widely used and destroys fleas, sarcoptic mites, heartworm larvae, worms, and nematodes.
- Stronghold. Used to control fleas, ticks, and internal parasites. Shows high activity in the prevention of dirofilariasis. For cats, the content of the main substance in it is 6%, the release form is pipettes with a volume of 0.25 ml, with a purple cap - for cats weighing less than 2.5 kg;
- 0.75 ml, with a blue cap - for cats weighing from 2.5 to 7.5 kg;
- 1 ml, with a brown-gray cap - for animals whose weight is from 7.5 to 10 kg;
- if the cat weighs more than 10 kg, use a combination of pipettes of different volumes in relation to the exact weight of the cat.
Photo gallery: what drugs can replace Inspector drops
Advocate drops destroy fleas, ticks, nematodes, worms
Stronghold pipettes have different caps for animals with different body weights
The advantage of Frontline is its speed and moisture resistance
One pipette of the drug Bars is intended for cats weighing more than 3 kg
Table: analogues of Inspector drops
Name of the drug | Compound | Safety of use | Price, rub. |
Advocate | Imidacloprid, which causes paralysis and death of parasites. Moxidectin, which destroys the connection between muscle tissue and the nervous system in arthropods. Excipients: benzyl alcohol, butylated hydroxytoluene, propylene carbonate | Moderately dangerous drug (hazard class 3), in recommended doses does not cause toxic or irritating effects, it is well tolerated by animals | 300–500 for 1 pipette |
Stronghold | Selamictin, the main active ingredient that blocks the transmission of nerve signals. Excipients: dipropylene glycol, isopropyl alcohol | The drug has a hazard class of 3. At the recommended dose there are no adverse reactions. | 1000–1500 per pack of 3 pieces |
Frontline | Fipronil - main active ingredient, methoprene, auxiliary components: polyvidone, butylated hydroxyanisole, polysorbate | Safe for all cats and kittens over 8 weeks weighing more than 21 kg, unless the cat has an individual intolerance to the drug. | 300–400 per pipette |
Leopard | Fipronil - active substance, dicarboximide, diflubenzuron, excipients: isopropyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol | Does not harm animals or people | 170–200 for a pack of 3 pipettes |
Dosage
Calculating the dose of the drug to be applied is important; you need to take into account the weight of the cat. If it is a large cat, its weight exceeds 8 kg, then you need to take 0.1 ml per 1 kg of weight. You can combine pipettes to obtain the required amount of solution.
The drug is packaged for cats less than 4 kg, the nominal dose in a pipette is 0.4 ml. For cats from 4 to 8 kg, the dose in the pipette will be 0.8 ml.
If there is a need to treat a cat for helminths and diseases weighing less than 1 kg, then take a drop (0.05 ml) per half a kilo of the animal’s weight.
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Reviews
I apply Inspector to my animals as a preventive measure: in the spring, when the snow melts, in July-August and at the end of September. Actually, this is rare: in the summer you need to apply the solution almost every month, but I look at the condition of the animals. If there are no fleas and ticks on anyone, then I don’t touch them. I process everyone in one day. I try to do this on the eve of the weekend in order to monitor the condition of the cats - you never know if an allergy or poisoning will happen. I actually drop it on the back of the head, because, I don’t know how anyone does it, but my “gymnasts” reach the area of the shoulder blades, where in theory the product should be dripped, and can lick it off. And we don't need this. Sometimes you have to use drops outside of the schedule, and even in winter, if someone still catches fleas. The product begins to act approximately from the third day. During this time, it manages to be absorbed into the skin and enter the blood. The inspector poisons only adult insects, so in order to get rid of parasites seriously and for a long time, you have to re-treat them every month, and also wash or at least shake and ventilate cat beds and bedding. If everything is done correctly, then with treatment, fleas disappear in a week, and with prevention, they do not appear at all.
LadyBug https://irecommend.ru/content/protivoparazitarnye-sredstva-inspector-total-k-inspektor-total-k-dlya-koshek-menee-4kg-ot-vn
We cured our cat together with the doctors! Tests showed he had worms, and the doctor suggested this product to us: Inspector Total K. It is good because it helps against worms, fleas and other nasty small cat rodents. As the veterinarian explained: the product spreads through the skin and therefore even the cat’s ears do not need to be cleaned of ticks. We used to spray liquid into the cat's ear, clamp one ear, then the other - the procedure was painful not only for the cat. We're usually exhausted and scratched afterward. The packaging is in the form of a small flat tube - you just need to cut off the tip of the tube. Apply the product to the withers and that’s it, the process has begun: the parasites will leave the body in slender columns. Our cat is 7 months old and weighs 4 kilograms, we were given a pipette just for this weight of animals. Do not use the product on small kittens, highly sensitive animals and pregnant females. The anthelmintic effect of the drug lasts for two months. Of course, the doctor does not recommend giving your cat raw meat and fish to avoid intestinal problems. Now the cat is in complete order - he runs around with his tail raised.
Ninelhttps://otzovik.com/review_3181597.html
I have used the product that will be discussed in my review several times and have no doubt about its effectiveness. As well as being safe - all my cats remained alive and well. Difficulty in use arises only if several animals need to be treated simultaneously in one apartment. I'll share my experience. The first time I used these drops was 2 years ago, when I adopted a cat with 2 kittens from the street. The animals were infested with fleas, the pet store recommended Inspector. The kittens were about a month old, they were too small to use the drops, but there was not much choice - the husband threatened to throw them back into the street. I dropped a drop on each person’s withers + an adult cat. By the way, dripping is not very convenient - the nose is thick, the cat breaks out. The liquid is oily, it is easy to smear with it when the animal fidgets in your hands, be careful or use gloves. Since the cats constantly lick each other, the family had to be separated and placed in different rooms. Oh, how they screamed and scratched! Having somehow dozed off to the sounds of a cat orchestra, the next morning I simply let everyone out, cowardly thinking that it would be better for them to die than for my husband to kill me. Everyone remained alive and well, there was not the slightest hint of poisoning even in the kittens. No more than 12 hours have passed since application. The second experiment was carried out a few days ago. We currently have 2 foster kittens at home, a female cat and a female cat. Since we live on the first floor, the cat ran away at the beginning of summer and returned infested with fleas, which quickly took over new territories in the form of the fur coats of the other 3 animals. I had to go get the drops again. This time I decided to do something smarter. I dredged the cats early in the morning, placing them in different rooms. I also fed them, because well-fed cats go to bed and don’t suffer from loneliness. During the day, the screaming was not particularly audible, I alternately let out the cat, then the male cat, so that they would not realize that they were being kept in isolation. In addition, the cat was cunningly wrapped in a scarf so that he would not lick himself. After 12 hours, as night fell, an idea came to my mind. I decided to make a blanket for each cat using improvised materials. For the kittens, old socks with slits for the paws worked; for the cat I made a kimono from the hood of an old robe. I sat with the cats in the hallway for two hours, watching to see if they would take off the blankets; not one of them figured out how to do it. Then I put the kittens in the toilet (they don’t lick each other that much), and left the cat and the cat in the wild. Result: everyone is alive and well, we haven’t remembered about fleas for 3 days. I don’t want to say that this is absolutely the right thing to do, but if you have more than one cat and there is no way to separate them after treatment, perhaps my experience will be useful.
Marinichka https://otzovik.com/review_5326901.html
A safe and easy-to-use drug, Inspector will help pets quickly and permanently get rid of external and internal parasites that live in their bodies and cause many problems in a cat’s daily life.
Indications for use
The drug is effective in treating a large number of parasites (about 14 different species). Among them are fleas, ticks (sarcoptoid, demodectic, ixoid and others), lice eaters, mosquitoes, roundworms and other individuals. Indications for use of the drug for the treatment of pathological conditions:
- demodicosis;
- sarcoptic mange;
- otodectosis;
- entomosis;
- acarosis (when affected by representatives of the ixodid family);
- toxocariasis;
- uncinariasis;
- toxoascariasis;
- hookworm;
- trichocephalosis.
In addition, Inspector drops can be used
to prevent the development of dirofilariasis.
Moreover, a medicine of this type helps to destroy parasites in the larval and mature phases of development. Eggs are not affected by it. For this reason, it is important to repeat the procedure periodically.
A dog with demodicosis
How to use the drops
To properly use the drug in question, pay attention to the following recommendations:
- Drops should be applied to clean, dry skin that is free of any damage. The animal should be treated with a pipette and dripped into a place where the pet cannot reach with its tongue. This could be the neck or withers.
- In order for the drops to begin their effect, you should drip directly onto the skin and apply the drug precisely. To do this you need to move the fur apart.
- If the size of the pet is small, it is enough to carry out the treatment in one place. For large cats you will need to drip in 3-4 places. The exact dosage is written in the instructions for use.
- After treatment, the pet should not be bathed for 4-5 days.
Using these simple recommendations, you can easily treat your animal and protect your pet from all kinds of parasites.