Review of the anti-parasite line represented by Bars for dogs

Bars drops against fleas and ticks is a universal combination drug that will reliably protect your pet from skin parasites. The drops are well tolerated by animals and do not lose their properties for 1-2 months from the moment of exposure.

Effectively used for preventive and therapeutic purposes:

• when removing lice and fleas;
• with demodicosis, sarcoptic mange, otodectosis, notoedrosis;
• when affected by ixodid ticks;
• to protect against parasite attacks.

The drug BARS drops against fleas and ticks has two modifications for cats and dogs, and is also available in a separate series for kittens and puppies. It is actively used in the treatment of domestic ferrets, guinea pigs, chinchillas, decorative rats and hamsters.

Brief description of the drug

Leopard is used to exterminate fleas or ticks on animals. Refers to combined insectoacaricidal agents. It is produced in Russia and comes in various modifications (collars, tablets, shampoos, drops). The most popular are Bars drops for fleas. They are produced in the form of disposable plastic ampoules with different dosages, which depend on the age and type of animal.

Composition and purpose of Bars drops

Bars is able to output:

• fleas;
• skin helminths;
• demadecosis parasites;
• ticks;
• lice;
• lice eaters.

At the same time, the drug kills both adult insects and larvae.

Bars drops contain:

• fipronil (main active ingredient);
• dicarboximide;
• diflubenzuron;
• Excipients.

The leopard has an immediate effect on the parasite, paralyzing its nervous system, which leads to instant death. Additional substances increase the toxicity of the product and also disrupt the vital processes of parasites. The drops have a repellent effect, which allows them to be used for preventive purposes.

Active substance

The main active ingredient in Bars is the insecticide fipronil. The substance is widely used to destroy not only parasites on animals, but also household or garden pests. Long-term human use of fipronil as an insecticide proves that the product is truly effective. It is not susceptible to external factors and is resistant to washing off with water.

Fipronil does not enter the pet's blood, but accumulates in the secretion glands and hair follicles, due to which the effect of the drug lasts for a long time.

Advantages of the drug

Leopard has proven itself to be an effective remedy in the fight against parasites living on pets. The positive properties of Leopard also include:

• minimal toxicity of the substance towards animals;
• the possibility of the drug affecting not only fleas, but also other pests;
• high efficiency achieved thanks to the complex composition of the product;
• a wide range of release forms suitable for animals of various breeds and ages;
• ease of use;
• long-term effect (1–2 months).

Shampoo application

Zoo shampoo Bars is one of the safest and most effective remedies against ticks in dogs. Due to the content of natural ingredients of plant origin, the shampoo is well tolerated by the animal’s body and does not cause allergic reactions.

The product has a pronounced insecticidal and repellent effect. A significant drawback of the product is the need to bathe the dog, because for many pets, water procedures become a real test.

Composition of Bars shampoo:

• lavender essential oil;
• costus essential oil;
• pelargonium extract;
• clove extract.

The animal needs to be bathed completely, making sure that the foam covers its body. The recommended dosage is 3 ml for every 1 kg of dog's body weight.

Advantages and disadvantages

In veterinary practice, cases of overdose when using Bars insecticidal shampoo have not been recorded. The detergent is well tolerated by the animal’s body and does not cause unwanted side effects.

Bars shampoo has no contraindications for use. It can be used to treat pregnant, lactating, sick and weakened dogs, as well as puppies. The only contraindication for use is considered to be individual intolerance to the active components contained in the drug.

In addition, the shampoo effectively cares for your pet's coat, making it soft and silky.

Also, dog owners need to remember that pet shampoo does not have any effect on the larvae and eggs of fleas and other blood-sucking insects.

The Russian company produces Bars flea products. The company's specialists have accumulated extensive experience in the development of veterinary products and their mass production. Bars flea drops are produced in separate dropper pipettes. There are usually three or four of them in one package. For kittens, “Bars Forte” is offered, where the dosage is initially lower, which makes their use more convenient.

The product effectively fights not only fleas, but also destroys lice and prevents ticks from gaining a foothold. You can choose a dosage intended for adults or their young.

Bars flea drops can be stored for two years and belong to the third hazard class.

Bars drop shapes

Please note that drops intended for dogs cannot be used on cats and vice versa. The composition of the drops remains identical, but the content of its constituent substances changes. As a result, the substance may simply not work or cause harm to the animal.

On sale you can find Bars drops in various release forms. This variety includes:

• Leopard for dogs. For adults of various breeds.
• Bars forte for dogs. A product with a reinforced formula additionally containing methoprene.
• Leopard for puppies. Used from eight weeks of age.
• Leopard for cats and cats.
• Bars forte for adult cats. Contains an additional component – ​​methoprene.
• Leopard for kittens. Designed for kittens over eight weeks of age.
• Leopard for ear scabies.

It is worth noting that the drug is presented in different dosages, depending on the age and type of animal. The range includes products for dogs with dosages - 1.4 ml, 2.8 ml, 4.2 ml, 5 ml, and for cats - 0.3 ml, 0.6 ml and 1 ml.

Composition and release form

A solution for external use in the form of a clear liquid with an oily consistency and a rich yellow color.

Packaging - disposable dropper pipettes with a volume of 0.5, 1.0 and 1.8 ml, packed in cardboard packs of 3 or 4 pcs.

The key active ingredient, fipronil, together with diflubenzuron and dicarboximide, paralyzes the nervous system of insects, preventing the formation of chitin, which leads to the death of parasites.

Plus a number of excipients: citronella essential oil, isopropanol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyethylene glycol 400.

Contraindications to the use of Bars drops

Despite the fact that the product is not toxic to animals, it is prohibited to use:

• pregnant or lactating cats and dogs;
• puppies and kittens under eight months of age;
• convalescent pets;
• animals infected with various infectious diseases;
• dwarf breeds whose weight does not exceed 2 kg;
• in combination with other drugs.

Please note that rabbits, turtles and fish should not be allowed to come into contact with the drug. Contact of fipronil on their skin and organ systems causes instant death.

Contraindications

Since the medicine contains strong toxic substances, it has a number of contraindications, which can be found in detail in the instructions included in each pack of the product.

You cannot use Bars:

• Pregnant and lactating bitches.
• Small puppies under 2 months of age.
• Patients with infectious diseases or undergoing a recovery period after them.
• Exhausted animals.
• Miniature dogs weighing less than 2 kilograms.
• When fighting ear parasites, you cannot use the product if the dog has a perforated eardrum.

How to use Bars for fleas

The treatment and prevention scheme is very simple. The main thing is to correctly calculate the dosage of the substance and perform a couple of simple steps.

Calculation of drop dosage

First of all, calculate how much product you will need to treat your animal. To do this, you need to weigh your pet in advance, and then, based on the results obtained, calculate how much substance is needed for treatment.

The table will help you understand this issue.

If the pet's weight exceeds the specified corresponding weight, use the formula for calculation: 0.1 ml of substance per 1 kg of animal weight.

Removal of parasites

Start exterminating parasites with thorough preparation. To do this, do not bathe the animal at least 3 days before the procedure.

The principle of distribution of the product is based on applying drops to parts of the body that the animal cannot reach to lick the drug. These places include the withers and the upper part of the spine. Also note that the skin at the application sites must be dry, clean and free of abrasions or scratches.

Procedure:

• Spread the fur on the withers and upper back along the spine.
• Squeeze the required amount of Bars onto the skin.
• Do not bathe your pet for 3-4 days after the procedure.
• Do not let your dog or cat out for a walk for the next 4-6 hours if it is snowing or raining outside.
• Do not use shampoo for bathing for approximately 3-4 weeks after treatment.

Before the procedure, read the instructions in the package, and be sure to follow safety precautions during processing.

For preventive purposes, carry out treatment approximately once every 1–2 months.

Treatment of ear scabies

When an animal is infected with ear mites, the disease otodectosis develops. To combat the disease, special drops Bars have been released for ear scabies.

To treat otodectosis, follow these steps:

• Apply Bars drops to the withers in a dosage calculated according to the pet’s weight.
• Clean the ears of your cat or dog from dirt, earwax and purulent discharge.
• Place 3-4 drops in each ear, even if only one is infected.
• Press the upper part of the ear against the ear canal with your hand and massage to distribute the drug evenly.

If you want to use drops only for preventive purposes, they do not need to be dripped into your ears. It is enough just to apply the required amount of product to the withers.

If the disease is advanced and severe, contact your veterinarian immediately.

Rules for use against ixodid ticks

As a rule, when your pet regularly visits the street, the likelihood of it becoming infected with ixodid ticks increases. Start preventive treatment from the period of first tick activity, namely from mid-March. Repeat the procedure once a month, until cold weather, approximately until mid-October. The application scheme and calculation of the dosage of drops are the same as for flea treatment.

If your pet does catch a tick, don’t panic; Bars drops will help you easily remove the parasite.

Procedure:

• Open up the affected area of ​​skin by spreading the fur.
• Apply 1 drop of Bars directly to the parasite and wait about half an hour.
• After 20–30 minutes, the tick will die and fall off.

In rare cases, the tick does not fall off on its own. To remove it, arm yourself with tweezers and put gloves on your hands. Grab the body and very carefully, so as not to tear the body away from the head, remove the parasite using a counterclockwise twisting motion.

In difficult cases, when the body does separate, but the head remains in the pet’s skin, contact a veterinarian to rule out tissue inflammation.

Prevention for kittens and puppies

The smallest pets can also be treated with Bars drops. To do this, buy a special drug for puppies or kittens at a pet store or veterinary pharmacy. Despite the fact that the product is produced for small animals, when processing, keep in mind that:

• For puppies and kittens under 8 weeks of age, the product is prohibited;
• the dosage is calculated only in strict accordance with the instructions; if a small pet weighs less than 1 kg, it is allowed to use no more than 0.18 ml of the substance (about 4 drops);
• It is not prohibited to bathe animals even with shampoo.

The procedure for using drops on puppies and kittens is no different from treating adult pets.

Treatment of pregnant cats and kittens

Bars flea drops are not recommended for use on pregnant or lactating cats or dogs, or on the skin of kittens under 8 weeks of age. However, if the situation is critical and fleas or ticks need to be treated immediately, contact your veterinarian. The doctor will conduct an examination and recommend treatment. Treat animals with extreme caution and ensure that the substance does not enter the digestive or circulatory system.

Pest spray

Bars anti-tick spray has the same operating principle as the drops of this brand. But there are also significant differences - the aerosol can be used to treat not only the animal’s skin, but also its sleeping place and the entire room.

The concentration of the active substance in the spray is much lower than in the drops, so the product must be applied several times. The spray contains the active ingredient fipronil 0.3%, which actively fights adult parasites, their larvae and eggs. It is best to apply the product in a well-ventilated area or outdoors.

Mode of application

The insecticidal spray is available in 100 and 200 ml spray cans, which is very convenient for treating dogs of different body weights. The product should not be used to treat puppies under 10 weeks of age.

Preparations from the Forte series have a longer insecticidal effect

The pet must be muzzled. The spray is sprayed at a distance of 27-30 cm from the dog’s body. During treatment, the animal's fur must be parted with your fingers so that drops of the medicine fall on its skin.

The method for determining the optimal dosage is very simple - per 1 kg of dog’s body weight you will need 1 press of the can. After treatment, the product should be lightly rubbed into the dog’s skin, not forgetting about protective gloves. Rub Leopard especially carefully around the tail, eyes and ears - this will prevent the appearance of ear mites.

Next, the dog should dry out slightly, at this time you need to carefully ensure that the pet does not lick itself or roll on the floor. If you find a tick clinging to the dog's skin, you need to spray it with an aerosol and leave it for 35-40 minutes. After this time, the parasite disappears.

Advantages and disadvantages

Aerosol Bars against ticks has many advantages, which is why it is widely used by dog ​​breeders to protect their pets.

• The protective effect after treating the animal lasts up to 15 days, after which the procedure is repeated.
• You can treat not only the dog, but also its bed and habitat.
• Affordable price - the average price of the drug in Moscow is 145-180 rubles.

When treating your dog with insecticides, you must use safety glasses, gloves and a respirator. Immediately after spraying the aerosol, do not drink or eat anything. You should also not pet your pet - this can only be done 24 hours after treatment.

Combining Bars with other means

Please note that combining drops with other drugs is strictly prohibited. Such prohibitions were invented for a reason. The fact is that even drugs that differ in their principle of action can have identical compositions. As a result, in case of an overdose of the active substance, in this case fipronil, intoxication of the body is possible.

Alternatively, when drugs contain different substances in their composition, mixing of the main components is possible. Such reactions can cause weakening of the body, seizures or allergic reactions.

Side effects from the action of Bars

Despite the fact that the drug does not harm pets, in some cases side effects may occur, namely:

• general weakness of the body;
• impaired coordination of movements;
• hanging salivation;
• lacrimation;
• loss of appetite;
• shiver;
• skin reactions.

Monitor your pet carefully when the first symptoms appear. In most cases, side effects go away on their own, the main thing is to offer your dog or cat more to drink. If your pet's condition worsens and vomiting or seizures occur, visit your veterinarian immediately. Such symptoms indicate an overdose and a severe allergic reaction.

Overdose

If the instructions for the insecticidal drug Bars are followed exactly, no negative manifestations will occur. If the dose indicated on the package is exceeded, or if the dog accidentally ingests the medicine, symptoms of overdose may appear:

• apathy, lethargy, constant drowsiness of the pet;
• increased salivation, lacrimation;
• vomit;
• hair loss, rash at the site of application of the drug.

In cases of overdose, the dog must be shown to a veterinarian, since the consequences of insecticide poisoning can be very severe.

Are there analogues of Bars for fleas?

If the pet store does not have Bars drops in its assortment, and you need the drug urgently, you can choose similar drugs that differ from Bars in cost, composition and principle of action. These include drops:

• Frontline;
• Practitioner;
• Dana;
• Rolf Club;
• Mr. Bruno;
• Advantix;
• Celandine.

Before purchasing an analogue, read the instructions for use, paying attention to contraindications and side effects.

Popularity in comparison with analogues

Bars drops are bought by every second cat or dog owner, despite the fact that various manufacturers of veterinary drugs offer a huge selection of products.

Advantages of Bars:

• Reasonable price and availability. You will spend no more than 250 rubles on a package of Bars for fleas, and you can buy it at any pet store, veterinary pharmacy or in the pet department.
• Wide spectrum of action. Leopard is capable of destroying parasites at any stage of development.
• Ease of use. There is no need to carry out complex calculations for the dosage of the drug or prepare a special composition in advance.
• The substance lasts for 6–8 weeks.
• The risk of infecting your pet is minimal due to the specific application.

Disadvantages of the drug:

• There are no guarantees of complete safety of the product in relation to animals. If the pet does reach the substance and it enters the digestive system, intoxication of the body and other side effects are possible.
• Individual characteristics of the animal. If the body is intolerant to any components of the substance, allergic reactions are possible.

It is worth noting that Bars drops are practically no different from analogues with a similar composition and principle of action. Other drugs containing substances also cannot guarantee the complete absence of the risk of side effects. Bars, in turn, has established itself as an accessible and inexpensive, truly effective remedy.

How it works

Regular spot-on and Bars Forte are combined insectoacaricidal preparations. Both are active against fleas, lice, lice, ixodid and sarcoptic ticks. The regular form also works against heilstiella.

A wide range of antiparasitic effects is due to the active substances included in the solution:

1. Fipronil blocks GABA-dependent parasite receptors and disrupts the transmission of nerve impulses.
2. Diflubenzuron stops the reproduction of ectoparasites by disrupting the processes of molting, laying eggs and hatching larvae from them.
3. Dicarboximide enhances the effect and increases the toxicity of the two previous components. Contained only in regular drops.

The synergism of the active ingredients stops the reproduction of parasites, causing paralysis of adults and larvae with their subsequent death.

After application, the solution is distributed over the dog’s skin and accumulates in the epidermis, sebaceous glands and hair follicles. The medication is almost not absorbed into the systemic bloodstream, and its external effect lasts for 1-2 months.

Other drugs Bars

In addition to Bars drops for fleas, you will find other drugs on sale. Their variety and principle of operation can be found in the table.

Precautions for humans

Be sure to read the instructions before using the drops. When processing, follow these simple precautions:

• carry out processing with rubber gloves;
• do not come into contact with food during the procedure;
• After all manipulations, wash your hands with soap;
• do not allow children to come into contact with the treated animal in the first two days;
• Dispose of used capsules correctly;
• If the product gets on your skin, rinse with warm water;
• If the substance is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

Precautions for pets

Following safety precautions for humans alone is not enough. Please note that simple precautions should also be followed in relation to your pet:

• apply only a preparation suitable for the type and age of the animal;
• If your pet has an allergic reaction, immediately wash off the drops with water and visit a veterinarian;
• do not combine drops with other drugs.

With the right approach to processing, the procedure will take place without harmful consequences.

Reviews from owners and veterinarians

Most cat and dog owners note the high effectiveness of the product. According to some dog breeders, Bars drops begin to act on the second day and remain effective for 60 days. The majority of RuNet users note the ease of use of the tool. Some owners claim that the substance caused side effects in their pets, namely weakness and lethargy, and lack of appetite. As a rule, symptoms disappeared in the first few days after treatment and were caused by intoxication of the body due to an overdose or the substance entering the digestive tract.

Storage and disposal

When purchasing a drug, pay attention to its production date. If more than 24 months have passed since manufacture, do not buy the product. The active ingredients of the drug will no longer work.

If you buy drops for the future, study the rules for storing them. Keep the product in a dark and dry place at room temperature and do not allow it to cool below 0 degrees. Make sure that the drug does not fall into the hands of children.

After using Bars, do not store the empty pipette or use it for other purposes, but throw it away immediately.

Bars anti-flea drops have proven to be an effective, inexpensive remedy in the fight against skin parasites in pets. The method of applying the drug is simple and straightforward; the main thing is to choose the right product in the store in accordance with the type and age of the animal, and accurately calculate the dosage depending on its weight.

Anti-tick collar

The Bars collar is recommended to be used as an effective preventive measure. Constantly wearing a collar helps protect your dog from attacks by blood-sucking insects. Each product has its own expiration date, after which it must be replaced. But you need to remember that a collar is not always effective in combating existing ticks.

Insecticidal collars are available in three types - for dogs of large, medium and small breeds. Each product is impregnated with fipronil, which has a paralytic effect on the body of insects. The period of protection when wearing a Bars collar is 3.5-4 months.

Mode of application

The method of using an insecticidal collar is very simple - the product must be removed from the packaging and gently stretched several times to activate the effect of fipronil. Next, it should be put on the animal’s neck, leaving about 1.5-2 cm between the collar and the skin.

You can pet your dog only 24 hours after treatment.

The collar is closed with a special retainer, and the excess part is cut off. You need to carefully ensure that the animal does not remove the “accessory” and does not try to lick it.

Advantages and disadvantages

Leopard collars are best used as a preventative measure. Their advantages:

• Lightweight and easy to use.
• Long period of protection – up to 15-16 weeks.
• Attractive appearance, the ability to choose from several colors.

How much a Bars collar costs depends on where it was purchased. On average, in veterinary pharmacies the cost of a product is in the range of 160-200 rubles.