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9 best tick remedies
Ticks have no place on your pet.
Author: Anna Sapelkina, veterinarian
Almost all pet owners in the spring face the challenge of protecting their pet from ticks. This is especially true for owners of dogs: ticks carry very common and dangerous diseases, such as babesiosis (aka piroplasmosis), borreliosis (the so-called Lyme disease, which people can get sick) and some others.
These diseases are much easier to prevent than to cure, so it is easier and cheaper to buy special acaricides at a pet store or a veterinary pharmacy. To date, developed a huge number of drugs, different in price and effectiveness, in the form of drops, collars, sprays and even tablets of systemic action. Validity can vary from 1 week to 3 months or more. Let's try to figure out which modern remedies for ticks are the best.
| Category | A place | Name | Rating | Price |
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| The best drops on withers from ticks | 1 | Front Line Combo from Merial | 9.9 / 10 | 670 |
| 2 | Advantiks from the company Bayer | 9.8 / 10 | 1 500 | |
| 3 | Hartz Ultra Guard from the company Hartz | 9.0 / 10 | 650 | |
| Top Tick Collars | 1 | Foresto from Bayer Company | 9.5 / 10 | 1 800 |
| 2 | Kiltix from Bayer | 9.4 / 10 | 700 | |
| The best mite sprays | 1 | Front Line from Merial Company | 9.6 / 10 | 1 700 |
| 2 | Bolfo from Bayer | 8.8 / 10 | 350 | |
| The best pills for ticks and fleas | 1 | Bravecto from MSD | 9.5 / 10 | 1 300 |
| 2 | Frontline NexgarD from Merial Company | 8.5 / 10 | 1 600 |
The best drops on withers from ticks
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Front Line Combo from Merial
670 (for 1 pipette 2, 68 ml (for medium dogs from 20 to 40 kg))
For many years, frontline has been ranked first in popularity among the anti-tick defense. Active substances: fipronil 9.8%, S-methoprene - 8.8%. Effective against ticks, lice, lashing, fleas and their eggs. The drug has no systemic action, is distributed over the skin surface during the first days after application to the area of the withers and spine. 2 days after that the animal is not recommended to wash. Acaricidal action lasts 1 month for dogs and 3 weeks for cats. With frequent bathing (usually 2 times a month) it is recommended to reduce the interval between treatments for 1 week. Contraindicated for use in sick animals and puppies under 2 months.
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 9.9 / 10
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At the dacha is very tick-borne, ticks are active even in mid-October. Dribbling your York Frontline. At the end of the season experienced without incident - several times removed from the coat, but none of them twisted. I recommend the drug. |
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Advantiks from the company Bayer
1 500 (for 4 pipettes 2.5 ml each (for medium dogs from 10 to 25 kg))
The main active ingredients are imidacloprid (10%) and permethrin (50%). Effective against lice, fleas, lashing and ixodic ticks in various stages of development. Treats moderately hazardous substances, has no systemic effect. The death of parasites begins as early as 12 hours after the spot application of the drug on the skin in the area of the withers and spine. Possible local inflammatory reaction of the skin in contact with the agent. Do not use sick and weakened animals, as well as puppies under 7 weeks of age. 4 types of dosages depending on the size of the dog.
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 9.8 / 10
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The company Vaueg is famous in veterinary medicine. I prefer to buy the best products for my shepherd, so from the very beginning I decided to use Advantix ticks, which were often recommended by doctors and salespeople. Expectations did not let me down - for several years of use, we never picked up a tick. |
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Hartz Ultra Guard from the company Hartz
650 (for 3 pipettes of 1.3 ml (for medium dogs from 7 to 13.5 kg))
The main active ingredient is phenotrin (85.7%). Drops are active against fleas, ticks and mosquitoes for 30 days, a protective effect develops 2-3 days after applying the withers to the skin. Possess water resistance. Treatment of weak and sick animals is contraindicated. During pregnancy and lactation, prior consultation with a veterinary specialist is obligatory. Four dosage options are available for dogs, depending on the size (weight) of the animal, as well as for cats.
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 9.0 / 10
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These drops are time-tested quality. Over the years of use on two dogs, there was only one case where we came from the forest and I found one tick, but it was almost dead! For me, as a dog lover, this is priceless. |
Top Tick Collars
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Foresto from Bayer Company
1 800 (for a collar 70 cm long (for dogs over 8 kg))
New development of the most famous pharmaceutical company. The main active ingredients are imidacloprid and flumetrin. The collar is a polyvinyl tape that can be adjusted in length. Available in two versions: for dogs less than 8 kg and larger. The set includes reflective clips that can be mounted on the collar. Effective against ticks, fleas and eaters for 8 months. Waterproof, retains its properties after washing the animal. It is not recommended to combine with the use of insectoacaricides of other groups.
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 9.5 / 10
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The first collar Foresto acquired a long time ago, about 2 years ago, since then I buy it regularly. As far as I know, it is the most expensive on the market, but it is the highest quality and best tick collar. Not a single tick during this time caught. |
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Kiltix from Bayer
700 (for a collar 48 cm long (for medium breeds))
The collar is a flexible polyvinyl tape that can be adjusted in length. The active ingredients, propoxur and flumetrin, in the form of a powder, are gradually released when the collar is worn, protecting the animal from being infected by ticks, fleas, lice and lashes. Active for 6 months. Toxic to bees and fish. There are options for collars, different in length: for small, medium and large breeds of dogs.
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 9.4 / 10
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German quality, as valued, and always appreciated! We carry already the third season - while without punctures. The only collar rather designed for 2-3 months socks. The effect is above all praise - this is the best remedy for ticks! And the smell is not too strong. |
The best mite sprays
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Front Line from Merial Company
1 700 (per bottle of 250 ml)
The active ingredient is fipronil. Processing is carried out from a distance of 10-20 cm, then lightly rubbed into wool (gloves must be used!). The areas around the lips and eyes are wiped with tissue moistened with the preparation. Effective against ticks for 1 month. It can be used for pregnant and lactating animals, puppies and kittens from two days of age. May be used in other animal species (with the exception of rabbits).
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 9.6 / 10
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Frontline Spray I first bought for my rat, against ticks. They happen to appear because of sawdust or something else. It helped just fine.For small animals, the flow is economical, very profitable and safe. |
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Bolfo from Bayer
350 (per bottle of 250 ml)
Propoxur acts as an active component. Animals are treated from a distance of 30 cm against the coat until lightly moistened. It is recommended to prevent possible licking of the drug within 20 minutes after treatment, wearing a muzzle or bandaging the animal's face. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. The procedure is carried out in the open air or in a ventilated room no more than 2 times a week. Unacceptable use of puppies and kittens younger than 6 weeks. Used also for surface treatment.
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 8.8 / 10
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Since I have dogs and a cat in my house, I was looking for a means to suit both of them and to be effective. Spray Bolfo is just what you need. Even alone, without a collar or drops, provides a decent level of protection from ticks and fleas. |
The best pills for ticks and fleas
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Bravecto from MSD
1 300 (for 1 tablet 500 mg (for medium dogs 10-20 kg))
At the heart of the pill is fluralaner, which begins to act within 4 hours after application. The total death of ticks occurs after 12 hours, the prophylactic effect against re-infection with ticks and fleas lasts up to 12 weeks. When giving tablets the destruction of its shell is prohibited. You can not use puppies under 2 months, as well as dogs weighing up to 2 kg. Occasionally, after administration, vomiting, diarrhea, and depression are noted.
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 9.5 / 10
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In the spring I bought two 500mg tablets for my pets. Fed easily (eaten with pleasure!), Dogs did not come under attack from fleas and ticks during the whole period of validity. We walk in the field and in the forest. During this time, I have never removed a single tick from a single dog. Fleas either. Very pleased with the drug. |
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Frontline NexgarD from Merial Company
1 600 (for 3 tablets of 68 mg (for medium dogs 10-25 kg))
New chewable tablets have an attractive taste and 12, 27% afoxolanera - a substance that destroys the fleas and ticks that infected the animal. Half an hour after application, the detrimental effect of the drug on fleas begins. The complete destruction of ticks occurs after two days, after which the animal remains protected from re-infection for 1 month. With prolonged use may be a decrease in appetite, skin reactions, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness.
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 8.5 / 10
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At first it was scary to give, but we had piroplasmosis three times already and it was terrible to risk again. The dog after this pill ate a few days badly. The rest is all right. The main thing is that this tool fully protects against ticks! |
What are the best remedies for ticks?
Despite the fact that the range of veterinary pharmacies endlessly updated with the latest acaricides, none of them can 100% protect a pet. What to do? Firstly, after each walk the dog must be carefully examined for ticks. Particular attention should be paid to areas with more sparse and short hair: the abdomen, the inner surface of the paws, muzzle, ears.
Secondly, the best way would be to combine various drugs that are based on different active substances, if, of course, this is not prohibited by the instructions. It is necessary to choose new drugs, because ticks have not yet developed resistance to their components. In the event that a sucked tick is found in a dog, it is necessary to contact a veterinarian as soon as possible.
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Updated: 16.01.2018
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