Evaluation of Insecticide Action of Complex Drugs Inspector Quadro C and Inspector Quadro K at Aphanipterosis in Cats and Dogs

Abstract

Aphanipterosis is a parasitic disease which is caused by fleas Siphonaptera parasitizing on an animal body. In 97 per cent of the cases the fleas Ctenocephalides canis and Ctenocephalides felis parasite on dogs and cats.The therapeutic efficacy of complex drugs «INSPECTOR QUADRO С» and «INSPECTOR QUADRO К» at aphanipterosis in dogs and cats was examined. The drugs were tested in veterinary clinics in Moscow and Volgograd. The drugs are in the form of topical solutions and contain fipronil, pyriproxyfen, praziquantel and moxidectin as active ingredients.The efficacy of drugs was studied on spontaneously infested dogs and cats. Before the experiment skin and hair of animals were examined and a quantity of ectoparasites (example/animal units) was defined. Dogs and cats were divided by the principle of couples analogs into two groups taking into account age, weight and the physiological status of an animal: experimental and control. The animals were treated once according to instructions for use. Monitoring of drug efficacy was carried out in 24 hours, 14 and 30 days after treatment. During researches animals were observed: the general condition, behavior, receiving of food and water, appearance of allergic reactions were noted, skin and hair were examined.Upon examination of dogs and cats infested by fleas, no fleas were found on skin and hair in 14 days after treatment. No living insects were found at further observation of experimental animals within 30 days. Thus, the therapeutic efficacy of complex drugs «INSPECTOR QUADRO С» and «INSPECTOR QUADRO К» at aphanipterosis in dogs and cats was 100%. No adverse effects and complications in animals were found.