Big pet is a kind of in vitro anthelmintic, mainly used for heartworm and other symptoms of mite infection, in dogs It is commonly used in external deworming, but it is relatively rare to use it in cat deworming, which inevitably leads to a misunderstanding. Can cats be petted? Some people even say that high concentrations of big pets are toxic to cats, which is undoubtedly unfounded.

We first look at the ingredients, the main ingredient of the big pet is selamectin, selamectin is a new generation of avermectin antibiotics Parasite drug, it has a good effect on the prevention and treatment of cat heartworm. It interferes with the chloride ion channel controlled by glutamate in the worm body, resulting in a continuous inflow of a large amount of chloride ions, making the worm body rapid, lethal and non-spasmodic Sexual neuromuscular paralysis. After using this product on the skin of cats, the drug is absorbed through the skin and enters the blood, and a part of the drug enters the digestive tract and blood through the mouth when the animal is groomed.

For cats who have not had heartworm disease, selamectin that enters the bloodstream can effectively prevent heartworm disease. In cats already suffering from heartworm disease, it kills newly infected third and fourth stage larvae, preventing them from further maturation to produce more adults and microfilariae, thereby reducing the amount of worms circulating in the blood , while avoiding the aggravation of clinical symptoms.

Big pet 8 questions:

1. Great pet How many parasites can Stronghold repel?

Repels adult fleas, flea eggs, ear mites, roundworms, hookworms and heartworm prevention.

2. How effective is Stronghold in killing fleas?

98% of fleas are killed within 36 hours of application, preventing flea eggs from hatching for a month. One use can effectively control for 1 month. During the high incidence of flea season, it needs to be used once a month.

3. Can Stronghold be a substitute for oral deworming medicine?

No, there are tapeworms, roundworms and hookworms in the cat's internal parasites. Big pet can only be effective on roundworms and hookworms, and it cannot 100% remove the roundworms and hookworms. hookworm. If the big pet and the Bayer anthelmintic are used at the same time, the best effect of expelling internal and external parasites will be achieved.

4. Stronghold dog mites, ticks and lice are effective, why is the cat pet mites, ticks and lice not written in the instructions for cat pet mites, ticks and lice efficient?

Because cats are almost unwilling to infect ticks, big petting is also effective for lice, which can clear lice.

5. Can Stronghold be a substitute for ear mites repellent?

Yes, the effect of big pet ear mites is good, and it can even be effective at one time.

6. Big pet Stronghold can prevent heartworm, can it replace cat Xinan Heartgard Plus.

The chance of cats being infected with mosquitoes is very small. After using the cat pet, there is no need to use cat Xinan.

7. Is the usage of Stronghold once a month or once every three months?

If it is a season of high flea incidence and you go out frequently, it is easy to infect fleas, mites, and it is easy to come into contact with mosquitoes. It is recommended to use it once a month. From November to March of the following year, it can be done once every three months.

8. What size cat is the Stronghold suitable for?

Cats over 6 weeks

How to use the big pet drops

Step 1: The usage of drops is different from that of spray. First, it should be dropped into the position between the shoulder blades at the back of the cat's neck, and the coat here should be removed. open to expose the skin, then apply the drops directly to the skin.             

Step 2: Do not let go immediately after the drop, because the drop penetrates through the drop Entering the sebaceous glands acts on the whole body to remove insects, and light drops have no effect on the hair. The action of pulling away the coat should be maintained to allow the potion to slowly penetrate into the skin. Afterwards, close the fur to cover the medication area.

Step 3: The drops should not be dropped anywhere on the body. Apply the same method to several points along the back of the cat's spine. These parts cannot be licked and eaten. No safety hazard will be caused.

Note: Do not massage the medication area, and do not apply the medication to damaged skin. Do not bathe your cat for 72 hours before and after use.