How do we treat ectoparasites?
Ectoparasite treatment should be a regular procedure for your pet. This procedure should be strict especially if your dog or cat is outside often and at risk of being exposed to fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. Cleaning and sterilizing the bedding of an infected dog and any other animals that may be exposed to the parasites are of major importance in the prevention of reinfestation. At ABVC we offer solutions to control and prevent ectoparasite:
For dogs, ectoparasiticide medication should be given after food and never on empty stomach. We advise dogs with digestive upset to split the tablet into two halves and give each half after the meal for two consecutive days. As the active ingredient will concentrate in the bloodstream for many weeks this will not affect its efficacy.
For cats that have difficulty swallowing a tablet, we will administer a pipette to the skin of your cat.
Unlike the tablets which we are familiar with and are generally well accepted by dogs, pipette administration is not such an easy matter, and one should need to know how to use it properly to reach the required efficiency.
First, you need to open the pipette or the tube according to the manufacturer’s guidelines (push and remove the cap or rotate it in an upward position). Part the hair on the back of the animal at the base of the neck in front of the shoulder blades until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the tube on the skin and squeeze the tube to empty its entire contents directly onto the skin in one spot. Administer the product directly to the skin without massaging into the site. Avoid applying an excessive amount of solution that could cause some of the solution to run and drip off of the cat. If a second spot is needed to avoid a runoff, then apply the second spot slightly behind the first spot. Avoid contact between the product and fingers. Do not apply when the hair coat is wet. Depending on the medication used, bathing or shampooing the animal before or after treatment can reduce the efficacy of the parasiticide.
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Written by Dr. Adnene Salhi, ABVC Veterinarian
