Antiparasitic agent "Stronghold" (for dogs)

The drug "Stronghold" (for dogs) is an insect-acaricidal agent effective against various kinds of parasites. These drops, developed by Pfizer, guarantee not only the achievement of the desired result, but also a high level of reliability and safety for the animal, as confirmed by numerous studies. Regular use of the antiparasitic "Stronghold" for dogs of different sizes, including puppies (and also preparations for cats and kittens), provides very effective and rapid destruction of many different external parasites - lice, fleas and ticks.

Composition and mechanism of action

As the main active element in the data of insect-acaricidal drops is a substance such as selamectin, which covers a wide range of useful effects. At the heart of its action is the blocking of neuro-signals, which leads to paralysis and subsequent death of the parasite. This process is provided by binding to receptors located in the muscular and nervous tissues of insects, and impeding the electrical activity of their cells. From other antiparasitic preparations, the drops of "Stronghold" (for dogs), in the first place, differ in that they destroy both larvae and adults with a 100% guarantee within thirty days after use. In this case, the effect of their use lasts for a month, after which the procedure is recommended to be repeated.

Basic indications for use

Veterinarians are generally advised to use the antiparasitic drops "Stronghold" (for dogs as, for example, similar preparations for cats) for the treatment of such diseases as, for example, toxocarosis, otodectosis, sarcoptosis or hookworm. In addition, they are often prescribed for dirofilariasis and re-invasion. It is also an indispensable tool in the fight against fleas.

Features of the drug

Use the drug "Stronghold" for dogs (and cats) should only be externally, by applying to the dry, purified skin of the animal. It is recommended to spread the wool and, avoiding direct contact with the hands, squeeze a small amount of the contents of the pipette into the selected area. Use Stronghold drops (for dogs) from ticks and other insects follows once, selecting the optimal dosage of the drug depending on the weight of the animal. It is especially necessary to emphasize that veterinarians categorically forbid performing any massage procedures at the site of application of this antiparasitic drug.

List of contraindications to the remedy

Use insecto-acaricidal drug "Stronghold" is strictly not recommended for the treatment of puppies and kittens, whose age is less than one and a half months. In addition, after applying these drops during the first two hours, young children should not be allowed to enter animals that have undergone treatment. Also at the specified time, experts in the field of veterinary medicine do not recommend caressing pets or bathing.