Dironet spot-on (3pip*1ml) drops on the withers for cats

Properties, principle of operation

Dironet Spot-on for cats
The drug is equally effective against parasites at different stages of their development. The cat receives treatment and protection against larvae and mature fleas, ticks (cutaneous and subcutaneous), lice eaters and worms.

At the site of application, Dironet Spot-on is easily absorbed into the body, penetrating the systemic bloodstream and spreading with the blood to organs and tissues.

The composition disrupts the flow rate of chlorine ions through the cell membranes of the parasite and thereby causes its paralysis and death. When used in strict compliance with the instructions, the composition is completely safe for the animal.

Chemical composition and characteristics

"Dironet" for cats is a complex antiparasitic drug that has the same positive effect on both kittens and adult animals.

• Pyrantel pamoate is a substance that blocks the activity of tapeworms and roundworms in the cat's body. Its effect begins a few hours after entering the animal’s body and persists for many hours, due to which the paralyzed helminths soon die.
• Praziquantel . Once in the body, it blocks the metabolism of parasites, reduces their muscle impulses and inhibits active life in general. The first effect of the substance is observed 3 hours after its use and lasts throughout the day until the pests die.
• Ivermectin is a substance that is successfully absorbed into the bloodstream through the skin of a cat’s body. When the altered blood structure is sucked out, the substance enters the body of pests, due to which they quickly die (neural impulses are blocked, which leads to the death of fleas and ticks).

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Indications for use

The drug is prescribed to kittens over 60 days of age and adult animals. It is used to treat and prevent the appearance of body and internal parasites.

The main indications for use of the composition are:

• helminthic lesions of round or tapeworms;
• prevention of helminthiasis, as well as otodectosis and other diseases caused by subcutaneous and skin mites;
• flea infestation;
• lice infestation.

Regular use of the composition prevents the appearance of parasites in the animal and maintains its health. Parasitic diseases, and primarily those caused by helminths, reduce the life expectancy of pets.

Therefore, it is important to take measures to prevent the appearance of parasites.

Important! Kittens should be given only a special type of drug (labeled “For kittens”). Drops intended for adults are not suitable for them.

How to use

Features of using Dironet for cats depend on the form of release and the concentration of active components, so before starting treatment, carefully read the instructions for use.

Suspension

When treating helminthic infestations, the medicine is given once. It is advisable to do this before morning feeding. The dosage is calculated simply - 1 ml of suspension per 1 kg of animal. When using the drug for kittens whose weight has not exceeded 0.5 kg, the medicine must be mixed with 0.3 ml of boiled cold water.

Since the product has the aroma and taste of salmon, most cats will eat it without problems. You can force the suspension out of the syringe onto the root of the tongue. If this is too stressful for your pet, then it is better to mix the medicine with the food (in a small amount). Before use, the antiparasitic agent must be shaken well, as it tends to separate.

If the medicine is used for prevention, it is given once every three months, as well as before vaccinations and mating. It is not necessary to limit the animal’s food the day before or give it a laxative before using Dironet.

Note! The dosage of Dironet Junior is calculated in the same way, but the suspension can be used for kittens from 3 weeks of age.

Pills

The dosage of anthelmintic tablets is calculated as follows - 1 piece per 10 kg of weight. It is not recommended to give the medicine to small kittens, since measuring out the right amount is quite difficult.

The tablets are given forcibly or fed mixed with food. When treating nematodes and cestodes, it is given once; for prevention, the procedure is repeated quarterly.

Drops spot-on

The drops are packaged in polymer pipette tubes, so they are convenient to use. You just need to break off the tip and apply the contents to the withers, dripping in 3-4 places that are inaccessible for licking. For kittens, the dose is 0.1 ml per 1 kg of body weight. When applying, adhere to the following doses:

• for animals less than 1 kg – 3 drops;
• for pets over 1 kg – 5 drops.

For adult cats, the dose is 0.2 ml per 1 kg of weight. When purchasing medicine, consider the weight of the animal to select pipettes of the appropriate size.

Depending on the pathology, the following application regimens are used:

• To get rid of fleas or lice, the drug is applied to the skin once, to prevent infection - once a month.
• When treating ear mites, the medicine is dripped onto the skin once. If necessary, repeat the procedure after a month. If complications occur, antibiotics and other medications may additionally be used.
• For notoedrosis and sarcoptic mange, drops are applied 2-4 times with an interval of 12-14 days. To prevent relapse, repeat the procedure after a month.
• If the main purpose of use is the prevention of worms, the drug is used once a month.

Note! After applying the drops, the animal should not be bathed for 4 days.

Directions for use, dosage for cats

The drops are applied to the withers area, where the cat cannot lick them off.
Drops can be applied at any time. Their effectiveness is not affected by whether the animal has eaten or not. When using drops for the first time, if the cat is allowed to roam freely, it is necessary to leave it in the house for 3-4 hours to make sure that there is no allergy to the product.

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The drops are applied to the withers area, where the cat cannot lick them off. The wool is parted and, holding the pipette vertically, pressing lightly on it, the composition is dripped onto the skin.

Large animals weighing more than 5 kg should apply the product between the shoulder blades and along the spine, but only in those places where the pet cannot lick the composition.

Dose for cats weighing from 2 to 5 kg – 1 pipette. Large individuals require 1.5-2 pipettes. Kittens weighing less than 1 kg are given only 3 drops, and those heavier than 1 kg are given 5 drops.

A single treatment is enough to kill parasites . In order to prevent infection, preventive treatment is carried out for cats walking on the street once every 3 months; for pets that do not leave the house - once every 5 months.

Doses and order of application.

The drug is used by animals by drip (“spot-on”) application to dry, intact skin.

Before use, break off the tip of the pipette tube and, spreading the fur, apply the drug to the animal’s skin along the spine, in places inaccessible for licking the drug - in the neck area at the base of the skull or between the shoulder blades.

When treating large animals, the contents of the pipettes are applied to the skin in 3–4 places.

The minimum therapeutic dose of the drug for adult animals is 0.2 ml/kg animal weight. The minimum therapeutic dose of the drug for puppies and kittens is 0.1 ml/kg body weight. Taking into account the type, age and weight of the animal being treated, a pipette tube of the required volume or a combination thereof is selected and the drug is used in the doses indicated in the table.

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To destroy fleas, lice and lice, the animal is treated once, to prevent re-infestation - once a month throughout the entire season of insect activity.

To treat otodectosis (ear scabies), the drug is applied to the skin once. If necessary, the course of treatment is repeated after 1 month. During the treatment process, it is recommended to clean the ear canal of exudate and scabs, and in case of complications with otitis media, prescribe antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drugs.

For therapeutic purposes in cases of sarcoptic mange and demodicosis in dogs and notoedrosis in cats, the drug is used 2–4 times with an interval of 10–14 days until double negative results of acarological examination are obtained; in order to prevent possible invasion - 1 time per month. Treatment is recommended to be carried out comprehensively using etiotropic, pathogenetic and symptomatic drugs in accordance with the instructions for their use.

For deworming of animals with nematodes and cestodes of the gastrointestinal tract, the drug is used for therapeutic purposes once, for prophylactic purposes - once a quarter.

Contraindications and possible side effects

There are contraindications for the use of Dironet Spot-On that require strict adherence.

A single treatment is enough to kill parasites.

The use of the composition for pregnant and lactating females, as well as individuals who are sick or have recently been sick and have not yet fully recovered, is prohibited.

The presence of wounds on the skin at the treatment site also does not allow the use of the product. Combining drops with compounds of a similar effect is dangerous, as this easily leads to intoxication of the pet.

Cats usually tolerate the treatment easily. However, in some cases, side effects may occur, the main of which are:

• redness of the skin at the site of application of the drops and local increase in temperature;
• profuse drooling;
• muscle tremors;
• vomit.

If symptoms of intolerance to the product appear, you must immediately wash your pet with shampoo and give an injection of Suprastin in a dosage of 0.5 ml. If symptoms persist, you need to contact a veterinary clinic.

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The drug in tablet form should not be given to pregnant or lactating cats, as well as to kittens less than 3 weeks old. Treatment of a cat's body with Spot drops can be carried out 2-3 weeks after the birth of kittens. Small cats are allowed to take drops from the 8th week of life. The suspension is considered the safest product, so it is given to pregnant and lactating cats.

Important! The ban applies only to kittens under 2 weeks of age.

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Cost and analogues of Dironet Spot-on

The package contains 3 pipettes. Its price is about 300 rubles. You can buy the medicine at a veterinary pharmacy or pet store. It does not require a veterinarian's prescription. The drug for kittens and adult animals costs the same.

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There are analogues of drops, the most common of them are:

• Prazicide Complex - the drug is more expensive and costs 180-200 rubles per pipette.
• Lawyer - a pack of 3 pipettes will cost 1000 rubles.
• Stronghold - 3 pipettes cost about 800 rubles.
• In-Up Complex - a 1 ml package costs about 200 rubles.

Comparing prices, we can say that Dironet Spot-on is the cheapest anti-parasite remedy for cats and at the same time highly effective.

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Composition and release form

Modern pet stores, veterinary clinics and pharmacies offer the drug Dironet spot-on in various dosage forms. Each of them has its own characteristics and purpose. Main forms of release of the drug:

• Suspension. This medicine is made in the form of a liquid with a viscous consistency and a yellowish tint. The suspension is placed in plastic jars equipped with dosing syringes. The active ingredients of Dironet for cats are ivermectin, pyrantel pamoate and praziquantel.
• Junior (Dironet spot-on for kittens). This dosage form is intended specifically for small kittens. Junior differs from the standard suspension in composition. It contains pyrantel pamoate as an active ingredient. In addition, it contains sodium ribonucleate, which accelerates the restoration of the walls of the gastrointestinal tract.
• Pills. The tablet dosage form is placed in cell blisters and contains the same components as the suspension. It is very difficult to select a dose of tablets for cats, so this drug is most often used to treat dogs.
• Drops. This form of the drug has a more extensive medicinal effect. It eliminates not only worms, but also other parasites of domestic animals. The active ingredients of the drops are praziquantel and ivermectin.

When purchasing a medication, you need to pay attention to the concentration of active ingredients in its composition. This allows you to prevent overdose, which is accompanied by negative manifestations. Before using the drug, you should consult your veterinarian.

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Reviews about the medicine

Dironet is an effective medicine against parasites. Despite the fact that it is produced in Russia, the medicine is of the highest quality. I have been prescribing it to my patients for several years now. The product acts quickly. Pet owners are completely satisfied with its cost and effectiveness.

Valentina Shaposhnichkova (veterinarian), Rostov-on-Don

My cat Barsik often walks outside. He recently started feeling unwell, so I immediately took him to the vet. The doctor diagnosed the animal with helminthiasis and prescribed Dironet. The product helped quickly. I mixed it into my pet's food. I bought another pack just in case.

Anton Borisov, Murom

I am very sensitive to the health of my little kitten named Pusik, so I regularly carry out helminth prevention for him.
The cat does not resist taking Dironet. No adverse reactions were noted. I was pleased with the price of the medicine. Alena Boyarkina, Ryazan

Release form

The drug "Dironet" for cats is available in several forms at once, so that each animal owner can choose the most convenient one for use:

• The suspension (in particular, the Dironet Junior variety for kittens) is a light substance, packaged in 10 ml plastic bottles and additionally packaged in cardboard boxes (in addition to the bottle with the medicine, they also contain dispensing syringes). It is noteworthy that in this case the medicine has a pronounced salmon aroma, thanks to which cats consume it with pleasure.
• Dironet tablets are yellow or yellow-gray round pills, on one side of which there is a dividing strip in the center, and on the other - a pictogram: a shield with a cross located in it. All tablets are in blisters of six pieces, made of food-grade plastic. Additionally, they are packaged in cardboard boxes, with information about the name of the drug, production batch number and expiration date.
• “Dironet Spot-on” (not “stop-on”) is a liquid substance packaged in 0.5 and 1 ml in polymer pipette tubes, packed in 3 or 4 pieces in cardboard boxes.

Recommendations for working with the drug

There is a list of rules that a person who owns a dog that needs to be cured of fleas or other ectoparasites must follow. First of all, it is necessary to carry out processing in elementary protective equipment, such as:

• latex gloves;
• mask for the face;
• unnecessary home clothes.
  Latex gloves are an adequate measure of protection against contact of the product with the skin.

1. While applying the drug, do not eat, drink, smoke, etc.
2. For the next 24 hours, the animal treated with the product is literally untouchable. You can’t touch him, even if the pet fawns on you - it’s better to endure it for a while. Otherwise, you will remove the medicine from the animal’s fur and reduce its effectiveness, and even poison yourself with this insecticide.
3. If you have an allergic reaction to the components of the drug, avoid direct contact with it.
4. If you accidentally dropped the drug onto the skin, mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth, etc., immediately wash the area with plenty of warm water, if possible with soap.

   If you have an allergic reaction, go to your doctor and take the product label with you

5. Used packaging (both boxes and dropper ampoules) is strictly prohibited from being used after the medicine has been removed from it. Dispose of the packaging so that no one else can be harmed.

Let's sum it up

The drug in question, “Dana Spot-on,” is an insectoacaricidal drug. This medicine quickly and effectively fights parasites that inhabit your dog's body, such as fleas, ticks, lice, etc. The harm caused by the medicine is minimal and only if you have not fully followed the recommendations of the manufacturer or veterinarian. The effect of the drug lasts up to one and a half months, during which your animal is completely protected from re-infection with ectoparasites. Use the product strictly according to the instructions, and soon you will forget about pests forever.

Veterinarians recommend Dana Spot-on for protection against ticks, lice and other parasites