Antiparasitics are an essential element for the care of your pet. Parasites lurk inside your home, during walks in green areas or can arise in your own body, and that is why control and regularity of treatments are key aspects when it comes to protecting the health of animals.
However, not all protection methods meet the same objective. There are two large types of antiparasitic, veterinary and repellent. Their main difference lies in their composition and when they are administered. While veterinary antiparasitics are used when parasites have already attacked your pet, repellents, such as collars and pipettes, work as prevention mechanisms.
When a flea bites your dog or has been affected by a tick bite, you should go to a veterinary office to get an antiparasitic. These chemical compounds act as a remedy that introduces toxic substances for parasites into your animal's body. In addition to eradicating parasites in the event of an adverse reaction, veterinary antiparasitics also have a preventive function, which is that, administered periodically throughout your pet's life —usually every three or six months— and in small doses, Depending on their size, they help combat attacks by this type of insect.
On the other hand, repellent antiparasitics are made from natural elements and accompany your pet at all times. These are necklaces, pipettes or sprays that prevent bites and mitigate the risk of transmission of diseases carried by parasites. This type of antiparasitic is characterized by the use of strong odors, such as citrus, which repels insects and is completely harmless to both you and your pet. Respecting the expiration dates of these products is vital to guarantee their effectiveness.
The administration of drugs and the use of natural repellents are complementary actions to achieve good deworming. In addition, while the use of a single veterinary antiparasitic with the appropriate regularity is sufficient, the repellents admit various combinations. For example, with the collar and the pipette you will create a permanent protection system for your cat, to which you can add an anti-flea spray before each walk. If your pet lives outdoors or in any other risk area, you can apply antiparasitic powders once a week both on its body and on its bed or kennel.
