Flea shampoo for cats is now available along with products in other forms (drops, collars, sprays)
What criteria to pay attention to before buying?
Shampoo for cats, that saves from fleas, has a special composition, therefore, the components and their properties must be considered in the first place. Criteria for selecting such drugs:
- The main component of the funds. It can be an insecticide or a non-toxic natural substance: decoction of herbs, butter. Cat flea shampoo can contain a variety of ingredients.
- Concentration of active substance. The more toxic compounds the drug contains, the stronger the effect it has on parasites. However, too toxic shampoo for kittens is not suitable.
- The volume of the vial. Small animals are treated with a small amount of the tool, therefore, it is not advisable to buy a volumetric vial.
- Purpose. You need to make sure, that the drug is intended for cats. Means for large animals contain a significant dose of insecticide. Today you can find a universal medicine for dogs and cats. Also pay attention to the scope of shampoo. So, products of some brands are designed for cats from fleas and ticks. Other drugs kill certain types of insects, example, only fleas. There are shampoos with a wider range of action: from fleas, ticks, hair follicles.
- Prolonged action. Shampoos hardly protect the animal after treatment, but the residual effect is still manifested for a short period.
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Advantages and disadvantages, principle of operation
Anti-flea preparations in the form of shampoo for cats are attractive due to their ease of use. They give the same result, as drops, sprays. Processing is carried out in the process of washing the pet, a, means, no special time is required for this task. in addition, the tool is used to treat the peak of flea reproduction, and for preventive purposes, when the parasites have already been destroyed and it is necessary to protect the cat from the invasion of new ones. If you periodically process the pet, then blood-sucking insects will not appear.
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Shampoo for cats, that saves from fleas, has a special composition, therefore, the components and their properties must be considered in the first place
For therapeutic purposes, it is allowed to use flea shampoo for kittens. It will contain a small dose of toxic substance. There are also disadvantages of such products. Of all the cat medicines, the shampoo has a short-term effect. The main component is an insecticide of the pyrethroid group.
Upon contact with blood-sucking insects, the poisonous substance enters his body through the swaying integuments. Very fast (across 1-2 gained) the death of the flea occurs. She is dying of paralysis, since the action of the insecticide is directed at the nervous system. Nerve impulses are blocked, in addition, intracellular processes may be disrupted. For this reason, insecticidal shampoo for cats is often used. With its help destroy parasites, even in animals with thick and long hair.
Review of effective drugs
For an adult pet and kitten, the range of remedies against parasites is quite wide. You can choose the medicine, which scares away or destroys fleas. The most common options:
- Products of TM "Barsyk", example, flea shampoo of the same name. It is inexpensive (bottle 200 ml - 30 rub.), Promotes healing of scratches on the skin, suitable for protection not only from fleas, but also from ticks. Another option is pet shampoo of the same brand (bottle 150 ml - 35 rub.). Contains natural ingredients, in particular, wormwood oil. It is known, that this plant scares away many insects, therefore, pet shampoo is recommended to be used periodically for prevention.
- Leopard for kittens and cats. It can also be used for dogs. This is a universal tool, which is suitable for the treatment of animals, if hair follicles are wound up, fleas, pincers. The shampoo contains various oils: lavender, Kostusev, pelargoniums and cloves. These substances scare away ectoparasites, therefore, the insects immediately leave the pet's fur. In view of the, that there are no insecticides in the composition, you can try this remedy on a kitten. Price - 190 rub. / 250 ml.
- "Phytoelita-shampoo" contains the insecticide permethrin in concentration 0,3%. It is available in several varieties: for kittens, for cats. Permethrin has an intestinal contact effect on lice, fleas, hair follicles. In addition to insecticides, the composition includes a mineral substance (bischofite) and decoctions of wormwood and celandine. These components additionally create unacceptable living conditions for fleas. As a result, the parasites leave the host. This is happening, if fleas did not die from permethrin. This drug is inexpensive: 60 rub. / 220 ml.
- Meadow Shampoo. This is a multifunctional tool: destroys fleas, eliminates odors and dirt from wool, contributes to the normalization of metabolic processes in the hair roots. This effect is achieved due to the composition. In addition to the insecticide permethrin, the composition includes plant extracts. Shampoo of this brand is available in different versions: only for cats, separately for long-haired and short-haired dogs, universal - for pets of different species. The price of this tool is reasonable: 120 rub. / 250 ml.
- BIO-GROOM shampoo gets rid of fleas, ticks. It is recommended for the treatment of cats in case of parasite infestation. The main component is pyrethrin. This is a natural insecticide, analogue of synthetic substances of the pyrethroid group. In addition to pyrethrin, the composition includes components, which help to improve the quality of wool, provide care for it - protein / lanolin. The tool relieves the pet from dry skin. After its application there is a pleasant smell, wool is easier to comb. The drug is more expensive than analogues: 1000 rub.
- Chitosan shampoo. The main component is permethrin. The drug kills various parasites: fleas, ticks, hair follicles. Under this brand, a universal shampoo for dogs and cats and a specialized product only for cats; there is also a shampoo exclusively for dogs. Price - 110 rub. / 180 ml.
- Rolf Club is another type of shampoo. Contains permethrin (0,5%). The dose of insecticide is more, than in the composition of similar drugs, which makes this shampoo even more effective in the fight against fleas. "Rolf Club" shampoo in a bottle is offered 400 ml for the price 260 rub.
A flea repellent is used
Application method
The disadvantage of shampoo is the need for direct contact with water. Most cats do not like to swim, therefore, the procedure of processing the pet's wool can have serious consequences for the owner. To protect yourself from your cat's claws, processing is recommended to be carried out together with the assistant. You need to keep your paws and snout.
The water temperature is regulated. It should be pleasant, moderately warm. Shampoo is applied to the whole body and rubbed to form a foam. Spend + or it is usually recommended to hold the product on the hair for a while. Don't wait too long, usually, enough 5-10 min. Then the foam is washed off thoroughly.
For therapeutic purposes, it is allowed to use flea shampoo for kittens
After the procedure, you need to remove excess water from the wool, wet her with a towel. The next step is to comb out the parasites. It is recommended to choose a tool, which is not only effective, but also helps to smooth the wool, facilitates the combing process. Across 2 days you can check your pet. If fleas are found, carry out reprocessing.
Manufacturers usually indicate in the annotation, how often to use the drug. If you take into account, breeding fleas outside the animal's body, then one procedure may be enough, to completely get rid of parasites. However, the coat should still be checked periodically. It is not recommended to draw the head, means, some individuals may be hiding here.
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Precautions, contraindication
You should not wet your head, as under the influence of water in the ears and mucous membranes is highly undesirable. You need to keep that in mind, that the shampoo contains toxic substances, even in small concentrations. However, with prolonged exposure, and even more so on the mucous membranes, side effects may occur: allergic reaction, itching and dry skin. in addition, do not use insecticidal shampoo too often.
Be sure to wash the animal after the treatment
The ban is due to two reasons:
- Gradually there is an accumulation of toxic compounds, which will eventually affect the health of the cat (allergic reaction, intoxication).
- Frequent bathing of the pet contributes to the destruction of the lipid layer of the skin, as well as a protective layer of hairs. After some time there is a deterioration of the hair.
How to choose a remedy for fleas for dogs?
Be sure to wash the animal after the treatment. Wash off all soap suds. If you don't, the cat will start licking the fur, and with it the poisonous component. This can cause intoxication of the pet, as the insecticide in significant quantities will get directly into the digestive system and will poison the body.
Preparations, containing synthetic insecticides, usually not used to treat animals during pregnancy, lactation. The manufacturer of each of the modern means imposes its restrictions on the use of insecticidal shampoo. Some drugs are not suitable for kittens, as they contain a significant dose of toxic substances. For this reason, you should look for specialized tools on sale, intended only for growing animals. It is allowed to use universal shampoos for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens.