Drops Inspector for cats and dogs: instructions for use, side effects of the medicine

Composition and release form

Insecto-acaricidal drops “Inspector” are produced by the Russian company Ecoprom. The drug is available in two types: Inspector Total K is used for cats, marking C is intended for dogs. The oily, transparent or yellowish solution is packaged in easy-to-use polymer pipettes of 0.8 and 0.4 ml. Each pipette is designed for cats with a strictly defined weight. The product is packaged in cardboard boxes in quantities of 1 to 4 pieces with instructions for use included. The product is intended for external use only.

Important. Inspector Total S drops (for dogs) should not be used for cats, since their composition contains different amounts of active ingredients and can be designed for animals weighing more than your pet.

The active components of the drug are fipronil (10%) and moxidetin (1%). Antiparasitic drops also include dimethyl sulfoxide, polyethylene glycol and isopropanol as excipients.

Review, description of the drug

Inspector TOTAL K for cats is an innovative combined antiparasitic veterinary drug against ecto-endoparasites. Intended for external use only. It has a broad, combined, prolonged effect. Destroys 95-98% of parasites, the insecticidal effect lasts up to two months.

Inspector for cats is available in the form of drops on the withers. The solution has no odor, no sediment, colorless or light yellow. Used for the treatment and prevention of entomosis and helminthiasis in cats of various breeds and age groups.

Inspector Total K - antiparasitic drug for cats

It is acceptable to treat kittens starting from seven to eight weeks of age. Available without a prescription. You can purchase it at pet stores, veterinary pharmacies, and clinics in your city. The drug is packaged in polymer hermetic dropper bottles of 0.4, 0.8 ml. Packed in polymer blisters, cardboard boxes of 1-4 pcs. The volume, batch number, and production date are marked on the pipettes. The box contains detailed instructions for use.

Active components: 1 ml of solution contains 100 mg of fipronil, 10 mg of moxodectin. Excipients: polyethylene glycol, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, butylated hydroxytoluene.

Inspector for cats belongs to the category of moderately dangerous medications. Before use, we recommend that you consult with a veterinarian and carefully read the instructions for the drug. Does not have embryotoxic, teratogenic, sensitizing, or hepatotoxic effects. If the dosage is observed, it does not provoke side symptoms. The inspector is toxic to aquarium fish, rabbits, and bees.

The veterinary drug should be stored in a dry, dark, cool place away from food and children, at a temperature of 0-30 degrees, relative humidity no more than 55-60% in original packaging. From the date of release, the shelf life is three years.

Effect of the drug

The drug has proven itself to be an effective remedy.

The drug is part of the group of combined antiparasitic drugs and is active against ixodid, demodectic and sarcoptic ticks, lice and fleas, nematodes and microfilariae larvae.

Thanks to the complex action, effective protection against parasites occurs, excluding re-infection of animals, for up to 1.5 months from fleas and up to a month from ticks.

Inspector drops are intended for the treatment and prevention of diseases:

demodicosis;
entomosis;
otodecosis;
sarcoptic mange;
acarosis;
nematodes (toxocariasis, toxacariasis, uncinariasis, trichuriasis, hookworm);
dirofilariasis.

As a preventive measure, the drug is used to visit places of possible parasite infestation and contact with infected animals.

Toxicity of the drug and safety measures

According to the degree of impact, the product belongs to hazard class 3, i.e. moderately hazardous substances. If you adhere to the recommended dosages, the drops do not have a toxic, irritating or sensitizing effect on the cat’s body.

However, the presence of insecticides in the composition requires compliance with the rules of safe use:

Cats should be treated in a ventilated area, away from food storage and preparation areas.
Before applying drops to the animal, hands should be protected with rubber gloves. It is advisable for people with chronic lung diseases to use a respiratory mask.
It is prohibited to smoke, drink or eat food while treating pets to avoid getting the product into the digestive tract.
After using the drops, wash your hands thoroughly with soap.
For 2-3 days after applying the product, it is necessary to limit tactile contact with the treated areas on the animal’s body, and it is advisable to completely limit contact with children during this time.
If allergic reactions to the components of the drug develop, you must contact a medical facility for assistance. You should take the instructions for use or the product box with you.
For 4-5 days after using the drug, do not wash the cat and avoid accidentally getting it wet.
If it gets on the mucous membranes of a cat or person, rinse them with plenty of clean water.
To avoid overdose, repeated use of the product is allowed no earlier than after 4 weeks.
Drops are stored in a place inaccessible to pets and small children, away from food and feed.

Instructions for use in dogs

Recommendations for application:

the dog's outer coverings must be dry and undamaged;
the treatment procedure can be carried out no earlier than 48 hours after the animal’s last contact with water;
recommended areas where it is best to use the drug: neck, base of the skull, withers;

for the treatment of small dogs, spot application is performed;
for large pets, the dose of the drug is significant, so the product is applied to several adjacent areas (mainly in the front of the back, along the spinal column);
the pipette needs to be prepared: its upper part is removed.

These are the basic rules for using Inspector Total solution for dogs. However, there are some peculiarities in using such a drug to treat various parasitic diseases.

Rules of application and places of application of drops Inspector for dogs

Destruction of ixodid ticks

In this case, contact with the pest can be prevented. For this purpose, drops are applied to the withers (once or several times, depending on the weight of the animal). When the ixodid tick has already attached itself and has been detected, it is recommended to treat it, as well as the outer integument surrounding the parasite. This area needs to be watched

If the tick does not fall off after 20 minutes, it must be carefully removed. At the same time, the procedure for removing the pest is much simpler, since it weakens its grip and does not resist

Treatment of otodectosis

The causative agent of the disease is ear mites. To overcome it, a complex method is used. Directly for ear scabies, a method of introducing a substance into the ear canal is used. You need to fold your ear and massage it for a few minutes. Then the outer coverings are cleaned inside. To remove pests as quickly as possible, it is necessary to prepare the ears before the procedure.

The drug should also be applied pointwise to the withers. This method is not used if the integrity of the eardrum is damaged. An alternative option is to treat the outer integument at the base of the skull.

Treatment of otodectosis in dogs with drops Inspector

Treatment of sarcoptic mange and demodicosis

Before using Inspector Drops for dogs, you need to prepare the outer covers: they are cleaned of scabs and traces of parasitic mites. Then you must follow the instructions for use:

The drug is applied to the affected areas, and it is important to include surrounding tissues that are not infected. The duration of treatment is several weeks. In this case, the medicine is applied 2-4 times, with a break of 7 to 10 days between procedures.

Deworming and prevention of dirofilariasis

If signs of worms appear and the diagnosis is confirmed through laboratory tests, it is recommended to treat the animal once. To maintain the effect, continue to use this remedy in the future, but not more than once a month. To prevent the development of dirofilariasis, use the following scheme:

monthly treatment is recommended;
the first application is carried out in early May (about 30 days before the start of summer, when the vectors of infection - mosquitoes and mosquitoes - become active);
treatment is completed at the end of September - approximately 30 days after the end of summer, when parasite activity decreases.

Mosquitoes and midges are carriers of dirofilariasis in dogs.

Table: dosage depending on the breed and weight of the dog

Animals of different breeds are characterized by a number of individual characteristics. Belonging to one or another weight category is one of these parameters. For this reason, it is enough to be guided by the weight of the dog when choosing a drug. Minimum therapeutic dosages:

for Total C solution: 0.1 mg/kg pet’s weight;
for Inspector Mini: 0.2 mg/kg body weight;
if the animal’s weight is less than 1 kg, then the dosage is reduced: 0.05 mg/0.5 kg of weight.

Mini-drops contain 1 active component - moxidectin. Its dosage is 5.2 mg (in 1 ml of solution). The amount of Total C can be found in the table:

Animal weight, kg	Recommended pipette volume, ml
1-4	0,4
4-10	1,0
10-25	2,5
25-40	4,0

Considering that there are many nuances when using such a tool, it is recommended to download the manufacturer’s official instructions. This will allow you to find the necessary information about your pet’s treatment at any time.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE INSPECTOR TOTAL Download

Drops "Inspector": instructions for use for cats

Inspector Total K is applied to the dry skin of the animal without any damage to it - scratching or open wounds.

Use the drug according to the instructions.

Drops should be applied to the withers, between the shoulder blades, i.e. on that part of the body that is inaccessible for cats to lick.

Having broken off the tip of the pipette, you need to move the fur apart and drip the product onto the skin in 1-3 places.

One pipette of 0.4 ml is sufficient to treat an animal weighing from 1 to 4 kg. For cats weighing 4-8 kg, you will need a 0.8 ml package. If the pet exceeds the specified weight, then the product is used at the rate of 0.1 ml per kilogram of weight, combining pipettes of various volumes. If the cat weighs less than 1 kg, the calculation is 1 drop (0.05 ml) per 0.5 kg of weight.

Important. For the drug to be effective, until the substances are completely absorbed and distributed, cats should not be washed for 5 days after treatment.

A single use of the product is provided. Repeated treatment is carried out after 1-1.5 months during the season of ectoparasite activity.

Litters are treated with insecticidal agents to prevent re-infestation by parasites.

When treating cats for ear mites, 3 drops are instilled into each ear (regardless of which one is affected) and massaged into the base of the auricle. The remaining amount of the drug is applied from a pipette to the withers. For odecosis, the Inspector is used 2-3 times with a break of 7-10 days. In case of complications of otitis, treatment is supplemented with anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics. If microscopy of scrapings shows the presence of ear mites, then after a month the course of treatment should be repeated. Perforation of the eardrum and significant skin damage in the ear canal do not allow topical use of drops. In this case, the drug should be applied between the shoulder blades in an amount corresponding to the weight of the cat and indicated above.

Instructions for use of the drug.

For notoedrosis, the Inspector is distributed in a thin layer onto the affected areas of the skin, cleared of crusts, covering healthy tissue up to a centimeter, at a dose of 0.1 ml per kilogram of weight. In case of significant damage to the animal, the application of the product is divided into two times, first treating one part of the body, and after one day - the second part of the body. Treatment for notohedrosis is complex, and therefore involves the complex administration of symptomatic and pathogenetic drugs until complete recovery under the control of microscopic examinations. To avoid licking off toxic droplets, a special cervical collar is used during treatment.

Deworming of cats involves a single use with the dosages indicated above, applying the product to the skin , for preventive purposes - no more than once a month.

Inspector drops can be used in measures to prevent dirofilariasis in the warm season, once before the summer of mosquitoes, then once a month during the season and the last time a month after the end of the summer of insect vectors. The drug is not capable of destroying mature heartworms, but affects the larval stage, so it can also be used by sick animals.

Release form and composition of the drug Inspector

Drops from a Russian manufacturer are a clear liquid with a subtle odor of alcohol. Available in 0.4 ml, 0.8 ml, 1 ml, 2.5 and 4 ml pipettes. Packaging: blisters, small cardboard boxes. Instructions included.

Packages for cats with different weights (up to 4 kg, more than 4 kg) are available for sale, as well as individually for dogs.

The inspector goes on sale in the form of drops depending on the weight of the animal

The versatility of the drug is achieved due to the substances included in its composition:

Fipronil (insectoacaricide). Does not penetrate into the blood. Upon direct contact with the substance, insect receptors are blocked. Failures in the functioning of the nervous system cause the death of parasites.
Moxidectin . Penetrates into the blood and body of the pet. It disrupts the functioning of the insect's muscles, causing paralysis, resulting in the death of the arthropod.

Auxiliary components, solvents, polymers:

isopropanol;
dimethyl sulfoxide;
polyethylene glycol.

Side effects

Using the product in accordance with the recommendations does not cause side effects or complications. There may be slight redness and itching at the site of application of the drops, which does not require medical intervention and goes away on its own. Some cats may have allergic reactions. In this case, the pet should be thoroughly washed with shampoo in plenty of running water and given symptomatic and antihistamine medications.

Important. The simultaneous use of the drug Inspector with other antiparasitic drugs is unacceptable due to the mutual increase in toxicity.

In case of an overdose, increased salivation, vomiting, depression, and muscle tremors are observed. It is also necessary to wash off the product from the animal’s body and seek help from a veterinary clinic.

Contraindications and side effects

The drug should not be used in the following cases:

the cat is sick or recovering (we must wait for a full recovery);
the animal is exhausted;
the cat's weight is less than 1 kg;
the animal is not yet nine weeks old.

People have very mixed opinions about whether Advocate can be used if a cat has worms, so consult a specialist. The vet recommended that I wait four days, three of which I gave the cat an anthelmintic.

If parasites have settled on a pregnant or lactating cat or kittens that are not yet nine weeks old, be sure to contact a specialist. He may recommend another product that is safe for animals or select a dosage that is gentle for them. Don’t decide for yourself: you can kill your pets.

Pregnant and lactating cats should not be treated with Advocate

The manufacturer lists only a slight allergic reaction at the site of skin contact with the drug as side effects. It goes away within a few hours, so there is no need to do anything about it. The animal's health does not deteriorate. If you notice that he feels unwell, this means that the drug somehow got into the body, urgently take your pet to the veterinary clinic.

Contraindications

The drops have a number of contraindications.

Inspector drops for cats should not be administered to kittens until they reach the age of seven weeks or older, if they have not yet been weaned from their mother. It is dangerous for a cat to get poisoned when licking kittens. The product should not be used on weakened or sick animals or cats after childbirth. You should exercise caution when treating pets prone to allergies, individuals weighing less than a kilogram, as well as lactating and pregnant females. Do not use drops for pets who are taking medications containing lactones.

Feedback from cat owners about the drug

Inga, Kursk. This is not the first time I have used Inspector for my cat. And even though we have him at home, he doesn’t go outside, so he has nowhere to catch ticks. But I like the drug because it is both against fleas and worms. Previously, I had to fight to push the pills in. But here it’s convenient, everyone gets it right at the same time.

Antonina, Orekhovo-Zuevo. I have several cats. We live in a private house, so cats walk outside. I used different anti-parasite remedies before. After the advice of a veterinarian, Inspector began using drops. This turned out to be very convenient, because... One application can affect all types of parasites. I know from the instructions that there may be allergies, but my cats tolerate it well. And the effect is consistent, I do not observe any pests on animals after the treatments.