Today, there are many people who resort to the use of pipettes for cats, since they are completely effective and very easy to apply, in addition, it does not stress the animal when it is applied, since it only needs maximum a minute to be placed in the animal's body and is also not at all invasive or highly toxic.
How do pipettes for cats work?
First of all, you should know what cat pipettes are and what they're used for . These are small bottles containing a liquid or oil that eliminates and prevents the spread of various types of parasites and ectoparasites. The bottles are similar to human blister packs, with a pointed tip that must be broken to apply the liquid to the cat's skin.
Pipettes have the advantage that they only need to be applied once per treatment dose and are suitable for any of the cat breeds.
This "medication" has the advantage that, when applied to the cat's skin, it is absorbed and subsequently spread throughout the pet's skin system, this causes a kind of protection to be formed that covers the feline, the which will later prevent some ectoparasites from affecting the animal, however, this pipette also fulfills the function of eliminating those that are already in the cat's body. There are even some pipettes that act as dewormers, eliminating intestinal and internal parasites.
These skin antiparasitics are absorbed by the skin and then reach the bloodstream where it will spread and eliminate all those internal parasites that are within its reach. This type of pipette will not have a preventive effect, it will only eliminate invaders that are already inside the cat's body.
All these pipettes must be purchased according to the weight of the pet, since it will have different doses which will be calculated by weighing the pet. If a 5 kilo cat is placed with a pipette from a 3 kilo feline, it will not have the desired effect since the dose will not be broad enough to cover the entire body of the pet.
How often to pipette a cat?
One of the most important things that we must do when putting a pipette on a feline is to read the instructions that it comes with, since it will specify the steps to be carried out for the correct placement of the article. One of the questions that cat owners ask themselves the most is: how often should I repeat the placement of the pipette? The answer to this question may vary depending on the manufacturer of the product.
There are some brands that have a prolonged effectiveness that can cover a month, while others are a little more widespread, as they can last up to 3 months without losing their preventive effectiveness. In order to know how long they are effective, you should ask the veterinarian who prescribes it, or the salesperson at the pet store, as some brands do not have this information printed.
Something that you must keep in mind is that if a pipette says that it is effective for 3 months, this will only be a guide, since it can lose effectiveness a month after being placed, if the pet is constantly exposed to parasites, so it should be placed more constantly. While, if the cat rarely leaves the house, and there are no, or the presence of parasites is not known, its effectiveness can last the estimated time.
How to put a pipette on a cat?
The way to place these pipettes for cats is very easy, since you will not need to keep it off for too long. You can place it when your cat is at rest, however, when it is the first time that you are going to put this type of medication on it, it may be necessary that you have to go to the help of another person to hold it and keep it calm, this can also be necessary if the pet is very energetic.
Many cats get used to the application of pipettes, so you will not have to hold them or struggle with them, it is just a matter of showing them that placing them does not hurt them and reinforce their good behavior, after placing it and if the feline stay calm or let it apply without causing problems. The application of the product is not painful or causes discomfort to the feline, however, some may not like its smell since, depending on the brand, it can be a bit strong.
When we are going to apply the pipette, it is recommended that before taking your cat, you first prepare everything you need, take the pipette out of its box and even break its seal where the liquid will come out. We recommend that you apply the content of the pipette between the feline's neck and head, since it will not be able to scratch there, and in this way it will prevent the animal from licking the area and ingesting the product. It is very normal for the cat to want to clean the area, especially if it is the first time, because he will know that there is something on his body that is not normal.
After you have everything ready and the cat is ready, you should separate the fur from the area, letting the skin show, that is where we will apply the product, making sure that it does not drain excessively. It is advisable to avoid touching the application area, as this way we do not run the risk of removing it when it is not yet dry. In some cats, there may be a small spot in the area, however, it will disappear within a few days.
You must ensure that the cat has not bathed three days before the application, nor three days after, because if we do it before that time, we run the risk that it will not be absorbed and we will lose the effectiveness of the pipette, thus leaving our cat exposed for a long period of time.
Side effects of pipettes for cats
These products are usually very safe and do not have dangerous side effects for the pet. The most frequent side effect that can occur is that the feline produces excessive salivation for a short period of time or that the cat loses some hairs from the area where the pipette has been directly applied.
These problems can occur if we give our cat an incorrect dose, that is, we put a pipette for a cat that is heavier than its own. It can also occur when the animal ingests a somewhat large amount of the product, as a slight intoxication occurs. Another reason why the feline could have a secondary effect after the placement of the pipette is that it is administered one that is not specially designed for cats.
We must be very careful when applying this product if we do not want to have bad times. It is recommended that we always buy and administer the product indicated by the veterinarian who treats your cat and make sure that when buying it it is designed for cats, because if we apply one for dogs, it may have side effects in our cat, this This is because the chemical compounds for each species are slightly different.
Some of the strongest symptoms due to intoxication by this product are those that occur by damaging the nervous system of the animal, when this occurs, the feline may begin to move in an unnatural or common way, the presence of Excessive salivation, vomiting, and even the cat's pupils may look more dilated than normal. If this happens, it is recommended that you take your cat to the vet immediately and show him what product you have administered, in this way he will know how to combat the reactions.
It's best not to use these types of products on puppies under eight weeks old, as they can be risky. Currently, there are a wide variety of products that can be used on puppies without harming their health. Flea pipettes for cats may not be the best option for young felines due to their chemicals.
Pipettes for cats: deworm internally and externally
There are several brands of spot-on treatments available at pet stores that are completely effective at eliminating both internal and external parasites (all types of fleas , ticks, lice, and mites). Below is a short list of some of the best-known brands of these spot-on treatments, which you can find in almost any store:
- Frontline cat pipettes: This product acts especially on fleas, ticks and lice, it eliminates them if the animal is infested with them, its effect lasts a maximum of 1 month. In the market you can find a combination of different products of the same brand that helps eliminate flea eggs. This will not only be applied to the feline, but will also be sprayed on surfaces and objects that the cat most use, this because flea eggs do not breed on the animal but outside of it.
- Stronghold cat pipettes: This is a product that goes a little beyond the well-known ectoparasites, it also attacks and eliminates mites, roundworms and sarcoptic mange. This is a product that must also be administered on a monthly basis. In addition to this, this product will act as a preventive measure so that the cat does not contract any of these parasites.
- Broadline Cat Pipettes: In the case of this product, it is used when the feline is suffering, not only from external parasites, but also from internal ones, since it acts by eliminating a diverse variety of them. The dosage of this pipette should be repeated every 4 weeks and also acts as a preventive mode.
These are some of the most recognized brands, however, it will be the veterinarian who will tell you which of them is the most suitable for your feline, or if, on the contrary, you should buy another one that has different effects or attacks other parasites than this one. I can't.
