Fleas constantly torment cats with their presence and annoy cats with painful bites. Small insects threaten to invade humans. And this situation is even more unpleasant. To prevent this from happening, pet owners try in every possible way to protect them from pests and use various means. A lot of them. Veterinary pharmacies can offer shampoo, tablets, collars, spray and drops. The latter are considered the most convenient to use and effective.
Dana drops are a domestically produced drug with an improved formula. They belong to the category of modern means and are very popular due to their low cost. The insecticidal effect is enhanced by synergists, so the substances affect fleas for a long time and effectively. And auxiliary fillers reduce skin irritation. A universal remedy used against many cat pests. It is used from:
- ticks;
- fleas;
- lice.
Dan drops destroy adults and larvae. The eggs remain unharmed.
The drug does not lose its properties for 1 month. During this time, a new generation of fleas appears, but is immediately poisoned. The packaging contains instructions that describe all the rules of use and dosage.
Advantages of drops over other flea remedies
Many pet owners prefer drops in the fight against skin insects. After all, the drops combine the effectiveness of several insecticidal agents: they are highly effective, safe if the instructions are followed, and easy to use.
The drops have a wide spectrum of action - they destroy not only fleas, but also ticks, lice and lice.
The action of the drops is prolonged - they work for several weeks after their application. All this time, the dog or cat will be protected by the product and will not be attacked by insects.
Dana drops for cats
Dana drops for dogs
Contraindications for use
Almost all insecticidal agents have contraindications and should be used with caution.
Caring owners consult a veterinarian before doing this. Dan drops against fleas cannot be used if:
- kittens are less than 10 weeks old;
- the animal is sick or weakened for other reasons;
- Pregnant and lactating cats should look for another remedy;
- there is an allergy to the components included in the composition;
- the residual effect of the previous drug has not expired.
Thus, it is necessary to assess the health status of cats, do not exceed the dosage, and do not apply in parallel with other insecticides. If the animal is allergic, it is better not to drip the drug.
Description of the drug
It is believed that Dan drops against fleas from Api-san are one of the most effective and efficient remedies recognized by pet lovers. The drug for small animals is available in the form of special pipettes with a volume of 0.5 to 1.5 ml. For larger pets, dropper bottles with special caps are provided, the volume is 15 ml. Pipettes of one volume in the amount of 3-4 pieces are packed in cardboard boxes along with instructions.
Assortment of Dana drops against fleas for cats and dogs
Dan drops against fleas are released in convenient dropper pipettes
Active substance and mechanism of action
Dana flea drops contain either fipronil or diazinon.
- Fipronil is an insecticide of the phenylpyrosol class. Destroys insects of the larval and adult stages. Effective against fleas, lice, lice and various ticks (sarcoptoid, ixodid, demodectic). Fipronil does not penetrate the animal's bloodstream, but accumulates in the skin, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles.
- Diazinon belongs to the class of organophosphorus compounds. It has an insecticidal effect against larvae and adult insects of lice, fleas, and parasitic mites. Diazinon penetrates the skin and enters the bloodstream. Therefore, insects die when they drink the blood of a treated animal.
Despite the differences between these substances, the mechanism of their insecticidal action is similar. Penetrating into the insect’s body, these substances disrupt the process of impulse transmission between nerve cells. This causes muscle tremors and disorientation. Insects die from paralysis of the nervous and muscular systems.
Important! Both substances are classified as low-hazard in relation to warm-blooded animals. But increasing the dose of a substance in any drug can have a toxic effect.
Review:
In my private home there are always from 3 to 5 cats and kittens living, so the problem of fleas and ticks is more familiar to me than anyone else. I use Dan drops. They help well. But some cats become allergic to them. Therefore, I use it with caution.
Sofia, Kazan
Advantages
Very convenient to apply. Doesn't take much time. And it doesn’t cause any particular difficulties. You can apply drops to the withers or back in any position of the animal: when it is standing, lying or sitting.
Processed only once a month. There is no need to constantly bathe your pet with shampoos and torment you with water treatments. Because by their nature, cats do not like water.
Long-term exposure promises protection against new fleas and saves from old ones. A few hours after the procedure, Dan drops are distributed throughout the coat and carried by the blood. For fleas, the fatal dose will be after one meal. Gradually all the parasites become infected and die. The effect can be noticed after a few days, when the animal stops constantly scratching.
Affordable price. The product can be purchased at any veterinary pharmacy or specialty store for animals. The average cost of a package is 155 rubles.
Dan drops for fleas. Instructions and reviews
Dan drops can be used for both cats and dogs. Animals must be 12 weeks of age (not younger!). Dan flea drops for cats and dogs are used to combat insects that have already settled on the animal’s body and to prevent re-infestations. Dan drops are also used to treat otodectosis, i.e. mites of a certain type that settle in the ears of animals.
Dan drops against fleas for dogs and cats are applied dropwise to dry skin. Make sure there is no damage to the animal's skin. The application area should be inaccessible to the pet for licking. Drops are applied to a point at the base of the skull and between the animal’s shoulder blades. The volume of the pipette and the amount of drug depends on the weight of the animal.
Flaws
- Dana is a rather aggressive remedy. In isolated cases, the behavior of animals after treatment remains the same. They experience discomfort for at least 1 week, or even more. Therefore, it should not be used on sick or weak pets.
- Do not use on kittens under 10 weeks of age. You have to select 2 products at once: for cats and kittens.
- Not for use by pregnant or lactating animals.
- Causes significant skin irritation, which may cause scratching, scratching and infection.
- Does not affect eggs. This situation is complicated by the fact that it is unusual for fleas to lay eggs in one place. They do this directly on the animal, and the eggs roll down. If this happens indoors, then a new generation of fleas will quietly mature on the floor, absolutely unharmed.
Using Dana flea drops will save your budget, save time and protect your pet from parasite attacks. They can calmly walk down the street, run on the grass, and come into contact with other animals. Dana will take care of everything.
Doses for using Dana drops against fleas and other insects
For adult dogs and small puppies:
- up to 10 kg 1.5 ml 1 pipette x 1.5 ml
- 10 – 20 kg 3.0 ml 3 pipettes x 1 ml*
- 20 – 40 kg 4.5 ml 3 pipettes x 1.5 ml*
- over 40 kg 6.0 ml 4 pipettes x 1.5 ml*
For adult cats and small kittens:
- from 1 - 3 kg 0.5 ml 1 pipette x 0.5 ml
- more than 3 kg 1.0 ml 1 pipette x 1.0 ml
The effect of the drug lasts several weeks. Repeated treatments are necessary only in extreme cases. The number of monthly treatments should not exceed one. You can treat animals more than twice a month, but only if you wash them frequently with warm water and soap or shampoo.
The effect of the drug begins 24 hours after application to the skin of the animal. Therefore, if you take your dog for a walk, treat it with drops in advance. For the best effect, the dog or cat must first be washed with warm water and medicated flea shampoo, and then applied with Dan drops.
To destroy mites, drops must be applied directly to the insect or their clusters. As a rule, the ticks fall off on their own after 20-30 minutes.
Treatment of ear scabies (otodectosis) involves instilling drops (3 - 5 drops) of Dana into the ear canal. But first, the ears need to be cleaned. In total, you need to do 2 or 3 treatments with an interval of 5-7 days. It is important to apply drops to both ear canals, even if one of them is completely healthy. After all, mites can move from a treated ear to an untreated ear. Dan drops should be used to treat otodectosis only if the animal’s eardrum is not damaged.
If the animal is infected with sarcoptic mange, notoedrosis or demodicosis (caused by mites), then the drug is applied using a swab directly to the scabs. Treatment of the damaged skin surface is done from the periphery to the center, including healthy areas.
Review:
I bought drops for Dan’s withers for the dog. I did everything according to the instructions, applied the drops where needed. For two weeks the dog was not bothered by parasites, although we walked through the forests with him, and did not just sit at home.
Lev, Gornozavodsk
Dan drops against fleas are applied dropwise to dry skin
Composition and action
The main active ingredient of Dan is diazolin. This is an insecto-ascaricidal substance that has a contact-intestinal effect. Activity is achieved 12–24 hours after the treatment procedure. Localized in hair follicles, sweat glands, wool and skin. Penetrates into the blood in small quantities. Thanks to constant sweating, the protective layer is constantly renewed. Dana protects against fleas instantly and for a long time.
Precautions when working with Dana drops
- When working with Dan drops, follow basic safety rules: do not swallow the drug or contact it with skin or mucous membranes.
- Keep the drug away from children.
- Maintain simple personal hygiene: wash your hands after handling the animal.
- If an animal has an individual intolerance to the components of the drug, this will be immediately noticeable by symptoms such as increased scratching, lacrimation, itching, and skin irritation. If this happens, the animal should be immediately washed with soap and water and consult a doctor.
- Follow the requirements specified in the instructions.
Undesirable consequences
The dosage is chosen so that it is fatal for fleas and does not have a negative effect on animals. Even if accidentally licked, there is no danger to health.
However, sensitive cats may experience reactions such as:
- Lethargy;
- Loss of appetite;
- Nausea;
- Vomiting;
- Increased salivation;
- Trembling all over the body;
- Skin redness, itching, irritation.
Basically, all side effects go away on their own after some time. If the condition continues to worsen, the help of a veterinarian will be required. Manufacturers claim that Dan contains substances that prevent inflammation and allergic reactions.
