Compound
The product is available in the form of drops for external use. The active ingredients are insecticides: diflubenzuron and fipronil (0.1% and 4.5–5%, respectively). The medicine also includes:
- polyethylene glycol is the basis of the drug (more than 80% per serving), giving it an oily structure;
- isopropyl alcohol is an auxiliary product that improves mixing of components;
- polyvinylpyrrolidone - binder;
- Tween-80 is a surface active emulsifier;
- Citronella essential oil is a natural repellent.
The product should look like a clear, yellowish oily liquid with a faint odor. If it differs from this description (cloudy color), it cannot be used.
Feedback from cat owners
Be attentive to your pets, take care to protect them from attacks by parasitic insects immediately upon the onset of the warm season. This will save cats from restless tenants and protect them from diseases they carry. After all, we are responsible for those we tame.
Fleas are ectoparasites that plague not only stray but also domestic animals. They cause painful itching in pets, weaken the immune system, and spread dangerous infectious diseases and worm eggs. Therefore, it is important to choose a drug to get rid of fleas that will cope with the “scourge” as quickly as possible and will not harm the pet.
Name Quantity and volume per package Composition
Bars Forte drops for cats against fleas and ticks | 3 pipettes 1 ml each | The drug contains fipronil, an inhibitor of chitin formation - diflubenzuron, citronella essential oil, as well as excipients. |
Insectoacaricidal drops Bars Forte for cats | ||
Drops Bars Forte against fleas and ticks for kittens | 3 pipettes, 0.5 ml each | |
Bars drops for cats | 3 dropper pipettes, 1 ml each | The composition is based on the synthetic insecticide fipronil. This insecticide has found wide application both in agriculture and in veterinary practice due to its high effectiveness in the fight against insects and arachnids. In addition to fipronil, the composition includes dicarboximide and diflubenzuron, as well as excipients. |
The listed remedies are effective not only against fleas, but also against lice-eaters, various types of ticks, and lice. Dropper pipettes are packaged in cardboard boxes with detailed instructions for use.
When applied cutaneously, fipronil accumulates in the hair follicles and sebaceous glands, practically not being absorbed into the blood. Penetrating into the body of a flea by contact or intestinal means, it disrupts the propagation of nerve impulses, which causes paralysis and subsequent death of the insect. Diflubenzuron, another insecticide in the composition, affects the formation of chitin in fleas, making the normal process of molting and oviposition impossible.
As you can see, the effectiveness of Bars Forte drops for cats against fleas and other ectoparasites is due to its well-thought-out composition. The same combination of active ingredients allows the drops to protect tailed pets from repeated invasions of ectoparasites for a long time.
Due to the low toxicity of the components (Bars is classified as a low-hazard substance), the drug is easily tolerated by cats of different ages and does not cause poisoning or irritation.
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Since Bars brand drugs have been on the market for quite a long time and have repeatedly confirmed their high effectiveness, many people who have been faced with the issue of removing fleas and ticks from their pets have already tried them. Now they are ready to share their experience of using such an antiparasitic agent, some opinions about it are given below:
- Nikolay: “Bars helped me a lot in ridding my cats of subcutaneous mites; before that I used other drugs, including more expensive ones, but there was no result. At first I was afraid to use it, so first I applied a small amount to all cats and looked at the reaction; within 24 hours no allergies or side effects appeared. After that, I carried out a full treatment in accordance with the instructions, my pets tolerated it quite well.”
- Marina: “I heard a lot of negative reviews, but after the first use Bars showed very good results. I recommended it to my neighbor; her cats also tolerated the treatment process well. A total of seven cats were treated and none had an allergic reaction. But it is necessary to take into account that animals are treated with insecticides, and there is always a certain risk of getting a bunch of side effects if the cat has an individual intolerance. The main thing is to isolate the animals from each other, since they can lick the poison from each other if they continue to be in active contact.”
- Alexander: “I treat Spitz, Chow Chow and German Shepherd with Bars, it has the same positive effect on everyone. Before this, I couldn’t find a suitable remedy for a long time: I had an acute allergy to some, and after using others I had to administer an antidote. These drops were recommended by a neighbor who often goes hunting with his dogs, from where they bring all sorts of parasites. By the way, the price of Bars is much lower than that of those products that I chose on my own and which in the end did not work. Therefore, as they say, all that glitters is not gold.”
- Ivan: “At first I used other means, but they failed too often and I began to find parasites in the dog even after treatment, so I gradually switched to Bars. I am very pleased that, unlike most other drip products, it does not have the typical chemical smell. For a very long time there were no complaints about this drug, but recently I noticed that it has become ineffective against ticks; perhaps these parasites have adapted to the product, since it still effectively exterminates fleas. Apparently, in the near future we will have to again select a new drug that will protect against all types of parasites.”
I live in my own house. Cats naturally walk outside, which means they communicate with other animals, perhaps even stray ones. Therefore, once every 2 months, without waiting for fleas, I give them Bars drops. I didn’t notice any unpleasant consequences for cats. And, most importantly, fleas do not bother them. Lyudmila
I found a little red kitten on the street and took it home. I immediately decided to treat him for fleas. I didn’t know the exact age; it was difficult to find suitable drops. I chose Bars Forte for kittens, I was satisfied with the drug: no side effects, the pipettes were convenient to use, the fleas disappeared immediately. I recommend it to everyone. Zhanna
I am breeding British dogs. And although the animals are mostly at home, I treat them with flea drops prophylactically. I tried a lot of medications, and as a result I settled on Bars drops - they are effective, convenient and last a long time. Yulia
The problem of fleas should not be neglected, because they can cause significant harm to the animal. To make the procedure for getting rid of parasites painless for both owners and pets, it is better to choose a reliable and effective remedy, such as Bars drops.
Operating principle
"Bars Forte" is an effective insect growth regulator, functioning at all stages of their development. Diflubenzuron kills the larva during molting. The substance prevents the formation of chitin, preventing the individual from changing its shell. As a result, she dies due to the destruction of the existing shell (cuticle), which could not withstand the transformation.
Fipronil belongs to the intestinal insecticides. Once the parasite enters the digestive tract, the functioning of its nervous system is disrupted, resulting in death from paralysis.
Citronella repels arthropods. The drug is effective in destroying:
- ticks (ixodid and sarcoptoid);
- fleas;
- lice eaters;
- lice.
Active substances accumulate in the sebaceous glands, being released onto the skin with their secretions. The action of insecticides is aimed at destroying arthropods; the drug does not enter the circulatory system of cats, therefore it is safe for them.
Contraindications and side effects
Blokhnet for cats: drops, instructions
An allergic reaction to one of the components is possible, the symptoms of which are excessive lacrimation, sneezing, coughing, and fever. Exceeding the dosage or getting the drug into the digestive tract during licking can lead to toxic poisoning, the symptoms of which are diarrhea, vomiting, muscle tremors, fever, and possible convulsions. If symptoms of poisoning or allergy are detected, you should immediately wash the treatment area and seek veterinary help at the clinic.
The package contains 2 ready-made pipettes
The drug is not suitable for treating infected, weakened after illness, individuals under 8 weeks of age, pregnant and lactating females. It is forbidden to treat a cat with wet fur, if there are scratches, abrasions or damage at the treatment site.
Note! It is strictly not recommended to use drops in combination with other drugs of a similar effect (collars, shampoos, sprays), as this can provoke an overdose of the active substance fipronil and poisoning of the pet.
Instructions for use
Drops are applied to intact areas of the skin, in places that are difficult to lick. Traditionally, the withers, the area between the shoulder blades, or the crown are selected for processing.
In case of infection with ixodid ticks, a drop of the product is applied to each parasite found. After 20-30 minutes it will fall off or become suitable for easy, safe removal. An untreated tick adheres tightly to the tissues of its host. When trying to pull it out, a person can tear off the body, leaving the head inside, which provokes inflammation.
Animals infected with fleas weighing 5–10 kg will require a dosage of 1.8 ml.
Dogs should be treated at the rate of 0.18 ml of the drug per 1 kg. For cats, according to the instructions, the figure is 0.1 ml/kg.
For animals weighing less than 1 kg, 2 drops from a 0.5 ml package are enough. The remaining drug cannot be stored for long periods of time.
It is recommended to limit contact of a pet treated with drops with other animals or children for 24 hours after the treatment procedure.
The drug protects against fleas and ticks for 1–2 months. Re-application of the medicine is possible no earlier than after 30 days.
BARS FORTE – drops for kittens against ticks, fleas, lice and lice pack. 3 AVZ pipettes
BARS is a Russian trademark, which since 1993 has been developing and producing medicines for animals.
COMPOSITION AND FORM OF RELEASE
Insect-acaricidal drops Bars Forte contain fipronil and an insect growth regulator, as well as excipients as active ingredients. In appearance they are a transparent, oily, yellow liquid with a pleasant aromatic odor. 1 ml is packaged in polymer dropper pipettes, which are packed in cardboard boxes of 3 pieces.
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Insecto-acaricidal drops Bars Forte have a detrimental effect on larvae and mature ticks of the Ixodidae family, Sarcoptes cati, Cheyletiella jascuri and Notoedres cati ticks and insects Linognathus setosus, Trichodectes canis and Ctenocephalides felis. The high insecticidal and acaricidal activity of the drops is due to the presence of fipronil and an insect growth regulator in their composition. The mechanism of action of fipronil is to block the GABA-dependent receptors of the parasite and disrupt neuromuscular transmission, which leads to its paralysis and death. The insect growth regulator inhibits the processes of chitin formation, disrupts the processes of molting, pupation and fledging of the parasite. In terms of the degree of impact on the body of warm-blooded animals, the drug is classified as a moderately dangerous substance and in recommended doses does not have a teratogenic, embryotoxic or locally irritating effect.
INDICATIONS
Prevention and treatment of arachno-entomosis in kittens.
DOSES AND METHOD OF APPLICATION
Insecto-acaricidal drops Bars Forte are used to treat the skin and hair once in doses: 1 dropper pipette per animal weighing up to 1 kg; if the kitten weighs more than 1 kg, the amount of the drug is doubled. Before use, break off (or cut off) the tip of the pipette and then, spreading the animal’s fur, apply it to the skin at several points that are inaccessible for licking (at the base of the skull, between the shoulder blades, along the back and tail). The duration of the protective effect is: against ticks - 4 weeks; against fleas - 3 months. The repeated procedure should be carried out no more than once a month. In order to prevent re-infestation, the animal's bedding should be replaced or treated with an insecticidal acaricidal spray in accordance with the instructions for use.
SIDE EFFECTS
In very rare cases, with increased individual sensitivity to the drug, signs of skin irritation may appear. If these signs or other manifestations of intolerance appear, the drug should be immediately washed off with soap and water or shampoo.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Kittens younger than 8 weeks of age, as well as animals with infectious diseases and convalescent animals are not subject to treatment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
When handling the drug, you should use rubber gloves, especially if you have abrasions and other skin damage on your hands. During treatment, drinking, smoking and eating are prohibited. Do not pet the animal or allow it near small children for 24 hours after using the drug. If the product gets on the skin or mucous membranes, it must be washed off immediately with a stream of water or removed with a swab and then rinsed with water. At the end of the treatment, hands should be washed thoroughly with warm water and soap.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
With caution (list B). In a dry place, protected from light and out of reach of children and animals. Separated from food and feed at temperatures from 0 to 30 °C. Shelf life: 2 years.
, Russia. Quantity per package: 3 pipettes x 0.5 ml. Information about the composition and ingredients, color scheme, technical and other characteristics, country of origin, appearance and delivery package of the product is for reference only and is based on the latest information available at the time of publication. Delivery of this product is carried out to all regions of the Russian Federation.
Indications
"Bars Forte" is used for preventive purposes during tick season. If a cat comes into contact with outdoor animals, drops are necessary to protect against fleas at any time of the year. The drug is used to treat:
- Notoedrosis is a skin irritation caused by mites (in cats - Notoedres cati).
- Cheyletiosis is the result of infection by the mite Cheiletiella yascuri. The disease is accompanied by irritation and itching.
- Entomosis - damage by any parasitic insects.
If you follow the doses recommended in the instructions, the product will not harm your pet.
Indications for use
Bars drops are effective and at the same time quite safe for pets against fleas and ticks, but they still have a number of contraindications for which their use is strictly prohibited:
- If the animal has not yet reached ten weeks of age, then treatment with drops, even those intended directly for kittens and puppies, is not allowed.
- Pregnancy or lactation period. In some cases, the use of drops is allowed, but prior consultation and obtaining appropriate permission from a veterinarian is required.
- Combined use with other antiparasitic drugs is also unacceptable, since there is a risk of overdose of insecticides, as well as incompatibility of the components of various drugs with each other.
- Hypersensitivity, allergic reaction or individual intolerance to these drops and their individual components. If any side effects are noticed, the pet must be subjected to water procedures using shampoo; consultation with a specialist is advisable.
- Dogs whose body weight is below 2 kg cannot be treated with these drops; they will need to choose other means of protection against parasites.
- If the animal is suffering from infectious diseases or is undergoing a rehabilitation period after an illness and the pet has not yet had time to fully regain its strength, then the use of drops will need to wait until complete recovery.
Insectoacaricidal drops are recommended to be taken immediately after detecting parasites on the body of a pet.
The presence of ectoparasites is determined by the following characteristics:
- Small black “garbage” – flea excrement – appears on the animal’s undercoat.
- While picking through the fur, you may notice adult fleas.
- The animal itches, bites its fur and skin, and licks itself nervously.
Many owners do preventive treatments without waiting for parasites to appear, and rightly so. Fleas are carriers of dangerous infectious diseases, including otodectosis, provoke the development of dermatitis, anemia and neuroses, and spread helminth eggs.
When using flea drops for cats, it is important to follow the dosage indicated on the package. If it is exceeded, symptoms of poisoning may develop: nausea, vomiting. Rarely, Leopard can cause allergic reactions. They are manifested by fever, vomiting, lacrimation, and muscle tremors. In both cases, the drops are washed off the coat with shampoo and contact a veterinarian. To avoid overdose, Bars drops for kittens are chosen based on age - it is usually indicated on the package.
Contraindications for use are:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- infectious diseases or the recovery period after them;
- allergy to one or more components;
- age up to 10 weeks.
It should be remembered that the insecticide included in the drops is toxic to fish and rabbits.
For dogs and cats for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes against entomoses (lice, fleas, lice), sarcoptic mange, notoedrosis and ixodid ticks, as well as to prevent attacks of ectoparasites on animals.
Pregnant and lactating females, patients with infectious diseases and convalescent animals, puppies and kittens under 10 weeks of age cannot be treated. The drug is toxic to rabbits, as well as fish and other aquatic organisms.
Used for dogs and cats for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes against entomosis (lice, fleas, lice), sarcopticosis (sarcoptosis, notoedrosis) and ixodid ticks.
Animals with infectious diseases and recovering animals, pregnant females, as well as puppies and kittens under 10 weeks of age are not subject to treatment.
Side effects
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drops and overdose can cause an allergic reaction and intoxication. They appear:
- skin irritation;
- weakness;
- increased salivation;
- vomiting;
- trembling;
- tears and nasal discharge.
If you notice any of these symptoms, you need to wash the area where the drops were applied. The cat should then be taken to a veterinarian to determine further treatment.
Precautionary measures
It must be remembered that careless handling of drops can harm not only animals, but also people. Therefore, it is necessary to adhere to and not forget about the following preventive measures:
- It is recommended to handle animal fur using protective disposable gloves.
- Simultaneous eating, drinking any drinks or smoking is not allowed, as these processes can lead to the entry of a toxic substance into the digestive system and subsequent poisoning.
- After completing the treatment of the animal, you must wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water.
- It is forbidden to pet animals for 24 hours after treatment.
- It is better to limit the pet’s contact and communication with children for several days after the treatment.
- If the drug gets on the skin, the area must be washed with soap. If drops get on the mucous membranes, then the most thorough rinsing and disinfection is required.
- The droppers remaining after applying the product are prohibited from further use for any purposes; they must be disposed of.
- It is forbidden to use drops, even if they are slightly expired, as they can be harmful to the animal.
- Storage must be carried out in a secluded and dark place.
Bars drops cannot be called absolutely safe for humans. If you are hypersensitive to the components, skin irritation and allergic reactions cannot be ruled out. Before contacting insecticide, take care of your own safety.
- Do not smoke, eat or drink during the procedure.
- Avoid petting the treated animal and keeping it away from small children until the liquid has completely dried.
Avoid petting your cat after treatment. - After the procedure, wash your hands thoroughly.
After contact with the drug, wash your hands thoroughly - If you are hypersensitive to the components, wear gloves.
- Keep any remaining pipettes out of reach of children.
- It is prohibited to use empty packaging for household purposes; it must be thrown away.
- If you have a negative reaction to contact, consult a doctor, taking with you the instructions or packaging with a label.
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When treating a cat, it is important not to forget about personal safety and therefore you need to wear gloves when working with Bars drops. And after the procedure, wash your hands thoroughly with soap. After applying the solution, the cat should not be petted for 2 days. If Barca accidentally gets on the mucous membranes and skin of the human body, you should immediately rinse the affected area with copious amounts of water.
Reviews
Buyers note the effectiveness and relatively low price of the drug - about 300 rubles per package (3 pipettes of 0.5 ml). They leave positive reviews about the drops, claiming that the product reliably protects pets from fleas and ticks. Here are some of them:
Anna: “The dog picked up fleas from the street and infected our two Persians. The pet store offered Bars Forte. It killed the parasites quickly.”
Stepan: “The cat at the dacha disappeared for 2 days. She returned - her ears and stomach were covered in ticks. It's impossible to get them out. He dug on the already swollen parasites with “Barsom”. After half an hour, some of the ticks fell off on their own. The rest were easily pulled out with tweezers. Now we use Bars Forte every season.
Lida: “We picked up a cat on the street. In addition to fleas, the vet found small ticks (we thought she had lichen). When asked to recommend an effective and inexpensive drug, he named “Bars Forte”. After using the drops, the fleas quickly disappeared. The irritation also went away. This means that the ticks died. It’s convenient that you don’t need to use different remedies against each parasite.”
“Bars Forte” effectively protects the cat while outdoors. The drops will repel ticks, fleas and other arthropod parasites. If insects have already settled on animals, the product will kill larvae and adults.
Advantages
- Protects against flea attacks for at least 1 month, and against ixodid ticks for up to 14 days.
- Destroys not only fleas, but also their eggs and larvae.
- There are no forms of parasites resistant to the drug.
- New formula – fipronil insect growth regulator.
- Ideal for insectoacaricidal treatment of both animals and their habitats.
- Protects against insects and ticks for 1-2 months
- Destroys not only fleas, but also their eggs and larvae
- Has a repellent effect and repels even mosquitoes
- Effectively prevents diseases caused by fleas and ticks
The drug Bars against fleas for cats has gained recognition thanks to:
- High efficiency. The drops act on both adult fleas and larvae and eggs.
- Repellent effect. The leopard not only destroys parasites that have already settled on the pet’s body, but also scares away new ones.
- Protective effect. Kali continue to protect the animal from new attacks for a long time.
- Low toxicity. The product is safe for mammals.
Due to the fact that the packaging is shaped like a dropper pipette and contains a deliberate amount of insecticide, the Bars flea remedy is easy to dose and apply.
The active ingredient of the drug and the method of its effect on fleas
The flea remedy Bars contains the main active ingredient fipronil. It is a slow-acting insecticide that affects the nervous system of fleas and other parasites. When applied to a cat's skin, it penetrates into its upper layer - the epidermis, and lingers in the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. The drug is not absorbed into the blood.
When an insect bites through the skin of an animal, a toxic substance enters its body and causes overexcitation of the nervous system, leading to paralysis and subsequent death. Complete destruction of fleas occurs 7-10 hours after applying the drug to the skin. Fipronil, in combination with other components included in Bars drops, has the same effect on insect larvae.
Due to the fact that fipronil is not washed off with water and is not exposed to sunlight, its protective property lasts up to two months. Insects are sensitive to a specific odor, so a pet treated with Bars anti-flea drops is protected from re-infection for a long time.
special instructions
In order to prevent re-infestation, the animal's bedding should be replaced or treated with an insecticidal acaricidal spray in accordance with the instructions for use. After using the medicine, it is recommended to wash your hands thoroughly with soap or use rubber gloves. In case of accidental contact with mucous membranes and skin, immediately remove any remaining drug using a cotton swab and rinse with warm water. Within 24 hours after treatment, the animal should not be petted or allowed near small children.