Instruction for the application of Stronghold. Analogues and reviews

There are many tools that, when treating cats and dogs, have an antiparasitic effect, "Stronghold" is one of them. This drug is effective, it does not harm the health of animals. With the help of this remedy, the internal parasites, which are helminths, are removed from the organism of the pet, and external ones, whose representatives are ticks that infect ears, fleas. The preparation allows to destroy insects and such parasites, as worms, at different stages of their development. As the instructions for use show, Stronghold is suitable not only for ridding the animal of parasites, but also for processing objects to which the pet has access.

In what form is produced, what substances have an antiparasitic agent in its composition?

The drug is available in the form of a solution with an active ingredient, such as selamectin. The concentration of the main substance in the structure of Stronghold is 6 or 12%. The medicine is safe for dogs and cats. The main component is supplemented with isopropyl alcohol and dipropylene glycol. The blister contains three pipettes of a certain volume. If the active ingredient is composed of 6%, their volume is 0.25 ml or 0.75. At 12% of the active substance, except 0.25 ml, the pipette can contain 0.5 ml, 1 or 2 ml of the agent.

Pharmacological action, pharmacokinetics

Stronghold recommends the use of the instructions for use as a systemic drug whose action is directed to the destruction of parasites in the animal's body. The drug effectively copes with the destruction of nematodes, sarcopthoid ticks and many insects. Cats and dogs inhibit the formation of round helminths, which is associated with the ovocidal properties of Stronghold. The drug is not capable of affecting the sexually mature nematodes, which refer to the species Dirofilaria immitis. Stronghold violates the development of microfilariae, reducing their number in the bloodstream. The drug can also be used to treat those animals that have previously been invaded.

The operation of the Stronghold tool describes the application instruction as a binding-based active component with the receptors of the cells that make up the muscle and nerve tissue of the parasites. The result - providing for chlorine anions better permeability of membranes of parasite cells, blockade of their electrical activity. Parasites are paralyzed, which causes their death. In mammals, such receptors are found only in the central nervous system, so the components of the drug can not break the blood-brain barrier.

In those areas where the medicine is applied, its rapid absorption occurs. The drug for a long time is present in the blood, its concentration corresponds to the therapeutic.

After what time does antiparasitic action appear after using the "Stronghold"? Instruction for use shows that the drug after application begins to act after 24 hours. Toxicity for cats and dogs is negligible, animals of virtually any breed tolerate treatment well.

Since the therapeutic concentration of "Stronghold" is present in the blood for a long time, the body is cleared of parasites, protection against re-infection is formed, which lasts for thirty days.

Indications

The effectiveness of removing parasites from the cat's body with the help of this drug and the implementation of treatment by means of "Stronghold" for dogs, the instruction for use confirms in cases of such diseases as:

• Toxocarosis;
• Presence of fleas (prevention, treatment);
• Ankylostomiasis;
• Sarcoptic disease;
• Otodektoz, at which infection with an ear mite occurs;
• Dirofiljarioz (preventive maintenance);
• Flea dermatitis of allergic etiology (complex treatment).

If the drug is used for preventive purposes, it is applied to potential infection sites.

Application of Stronghold

Drops are used only externally and only on the dry skin of the animal. The protective membrane on the pipette is punctured, then pressed on the cap and removed. To implement the procedure, the wool is moved apart in those areas where it is required to apply the remedy. Usually the drug is applied in the neck (at its base) and between the scapula directly from the pipette. "Stronghold" for cats instructions for use recommends applying very carefully. When applying the drug, dogs should also ensure that hands and other exposed areas are not smeared with the product. Do not touch the places covered with the drug. In the massaging of areas on which a drug is present, there is no need.

Stronghold is applied only once, regardless of whether the animal is infected with one or more kinds of parasites. The desired dose is selected taking into account the weight of the pet. Usually, for each kilogram taken 6 mg of the drug.

In the treatment and implementation of preventive measures by means of Stronghold, the instruction for use for puppies (weight less than 2.5 kg) recommends the use of a dose of the active ingredient 15 mg. For the same purposes for dogs of different weights, the following doses are recommended:

• 30 mg - animals weighing 2.6 kg, not more than 5.1;
• 60 mg - cats and dogs weighing 5.2 kg, not more than 10.1;
• 120 mg - pets weighing 10.2 kg do not exceed 20.1;
• 240 mg - weight from 20.2 kg to 40.

"Stronghold 6" for kittens does not allow the application to be applied to animals aged less than 1.5 months, for other pets weighing not more than 2.5 kg, 15 mg of the drug are used if the weight of the cat is approximately 2.6 kg, but does not exceed 7.5 kg - 45 mg.

If the animal is diagnosed with otodectosis, the ears are preliminarily cleaned, exudate and scabs are removed from the auricles and auditory canal, in no case can it be instilled in the ear canals. In cases when complications such as otitis, other diseases in which the ears are injured, additional therapy is provided with appropriate medications that have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. If required, the treatment is repeated, but not sooner than thirty days later.

The use of the drug for dogs and the treatment with an antiparasitic drug "Stronghold" for cats, the instruction for use in all cases, except for the treatment of sarcoptosis, recommends the implementation once. With sarcoptosis this action is performed twice with an interval of one month. For preventive purposes, the treatment can be performed every month.

The medicine should be applied before the season of parasitic activity - one and a half months before its beginning. Its regular application will stop the development of parasites and destroy their larvae and eggs, which parasites left in the dwelling.

Contraindications

Both Stronghold 3 and Stronghold 6 use the instructions for use to treat puppies and kittens until they are 1.5 months old. The drug is not prescribed for the sensitivity of the animal's organism to the components of the remedy. It is not recommended to perform treatment if the animal has recently been ill with any disease and has not fully recovered. The solution is not applied in the presence of infections.

Adverse events

The probability of occurrence of side effects is insignificant if Stronghold is correctly used. Instructions for use, reviews confirm that there are no side effects in cats and dogs, if all the recommendations of a specialist are observed and the doses of the drug selected by them are used.

special instructions

During the application of the medicine, you must adhere to the hygienic rules and follow the instructions for use. If the solution has got on mucous or open sites of a skin, they should be quickly washed out well. Pipettes should be discarded immediately, since they can not be used for other purposes.

During the procedure, you can not smoke, you can not have food, water and drinks nearby, do not use them during processing. After it is completed, you need to clean your hands using soap. It is worthwhile for some time (at least three hours) to exclude the contact of the animal with the children and to ensure that the pet does not approach the open fire, sources that have a high temperature, until the treated areas are dry.

The cost of the drug, analogues

The price of "Stronghold" depends on the weight of the animal and the desired volume of drops. You can buy a package of antiparasitic products for 300-1785 rubles. To replace a medicine it is possible means "Inspector Total K" or "Advantage". There is no agrochemical analogue in the preparation.

Reviews

Buyers' comments are left mostly positive after treatment of pets by the Stronghold solution. Instructions for use for kittens, puppies and adult animals should be well studied before application. In addition, you should contact the veterinarian so that he will pick up a suitable dose of the solution for the pet. Judging by the reviews, the drug effectively relieves animals of fleas and ear mites, avoids infection by implementing preventive measures, helps cure otodectosis. As a result of the application of Stronghold, it is possible to remove worms and many other parasites. For the prevention of the solution is usually used once every two to three months, according to the owners of pets, this is enough.