Keep the bugs at bay
Beaphar FIPROtec ® Spot-On: Kills Fleas & Ticks
Fleas are all-too-common visitors to both cats and dogs. Contrary to many myths, they are equally at home in a clean house as a dirty one so you needn't be embarrassed to ask for help with controlling them.
Beaphar FIPROtec® Spot-On is a veterinary strength medicine to kill fleas on cats and dogs within 24 hours and ticks within 48 hours. This makes the product ideal for pet owners to use alongside a household flea treatment when fighting an active flea infestation. Containing the well-known active ingredient 'fipronil', Beaphar FIPROtec® Spot-On is effective and reassuringly affordable.
Which flea treatment do I need?
Flea-free and want to keep it that way?
Don’t forget to treat your home!
95% of a flea infestation is in your home, so just treating your pet won’t solve the problem. Use Beaphar
FLEAtec Household Flea Spray alongside Beaphar
FIPROtec® Spot-On for best results.
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Beaphar FIPROtec® Spot-On
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How does Beaphar FIPROtec® Spot-On work?
Beaphar FIPROtec® Spot-On contains fipronil. This is an adulticide, meaning it kills the adult parasite. Fipronil works by killing parasites through contact, not via the bloodstream. This means a flea or tick does not have to bite your pet in order to killed.
How does Fipronil work?
Fipronil works by affecting the nervous system of parasites, which causes hyperactivity before killing them. This is one of the reasons you may appear to see ‘more fleas’ on your pet after treating them with a fipronil product. The fleas become more active prior to death, and often move to the top of coat, becoming more visible. Fipronil has a tendancy to concentrate in the sebaceous glands (the oil-producing glands at the base of each hair follicle), from where it constantly replenishes the skin’s surface. The sebaceous glands act as a store, allowing the treatment to stay effective for longer.
Common FAQs about Beaphar FIPROtec® Spot-On
Does Beaphar FIPROtec® Spot-On kill fleas?
Yes, Beaphar FIPROtec® Spot-On kills fleas on your pet within 24 hours.
Where do I apply Beaphar FIPROtec® Spot-On?
Beaphar FIPROtec® Spot-On is applied to the back of the neck, where your cat or dog cannot reach it during grooming.
Why am I still finding fleas after using a flea treatment?
There are two probable reasons you may be seeing fleas on your pet. If you're using a fipronil-based flea treatment, you
may experience this due to the way fipronil works. Fipronil kills flea by affecting their nervous system and inducing
hyperactivity. During this hyperactive stage, fleas become more active meaning you appear to see ‘more fleas’ on your
pet. In fact, these are the existing fleas on your pet becoming more visible before they die.
The second reason is if you are only treating your pet. 95% of a flea infestation is in your home, and is made up of flea eggs, flea larvae and flea pupae. Only 5%, the adult fleas, live on your pet. If you have a flea infestation but are only treating your pet, they will continue to be reinfested from fleas developing in the environment. Treat your home with Beaphar FLEAtec Household Flea Spray alongside treating your pet with Beaphar FIPROtec® Spot-On. You can learn more about fighting a flea infestation in our blog.
The Effects of Fleas
Fleas can cause our pets a number of health problems if we don’t regularly protect them. Choosing a licenced medicine that is proven to kill fleas will provide your pet with effective flea protection, and help them avoid the nasty problems listed below.
Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD)
Flea bites can trigger an allergic reaction. Some pets are allergic to flea saliva, and when bitten by a flea this causes the skin to become red and inflamed. This is incredibly painful and itchy, and if aggravated through scratching or chewing may become infected.
Iron Deficiency & Anaemia
Fleas can drink up to 15 times their own weight in blood per day, so a heavy flea infestation can lead to iron deficiency and anaemia. This is more common in kittens and puppies, but can affect older pets too if they are suffering from a heavy flea infestation. Symptoms you can look out for include pale gums, your pet appearing tired, weak, or listless, your pet’s pulse being faster than normal, a lack of appetite, weight loss and eating dirt.
Severe Itching and Scratching
Fleas make us feel itchy just thinking about them, so imagine how much worse it would be if you actually had them! Our
pets scratch to relive the itchy feeling caused by flea bites. But, scratching not only makes the itching worse,
it can also result in fur loss and broken or damaged skin.
Tapeworm Infestation
Fleas act as an intermediate host for tapeworm so if your pet is suffering from a flea infestation, it’s likely that a tapeworm infestation will follow. When your pet grooms off and ingests the infected flea, they ingest the tapeworm too. It's important to worm your pets at least once every three months to protect against worm infestations. If your pet has recently had fleas,youu should worm them once the flea infestation has been resolved.
Spread of Disease
Fleas can carry and spread diseases that affect both humans and animals.
The Flea Life Cycle
The entire flea life cycle, from egg to adult flea, can be completed in just 12 – 22 days when temperature and humidity conditions are ideal, but more commonly takes 3 – 4 weeks.
Protect your home from fleas
95% of a flea’s life cycle takes place in the home. If you want to stay flea-flea, you need make sure you’re treating your home as well as your pet.
Scratching & Overgrooming
Not all scratching suggests a flea problem. But, if your cat or dog is constantly scratching and overgrooming, it could be because fleas are causing them discomfort. Learn more about the signs of fleas in cats and dogs in our blogs.
Where to Check
The best places to check to see if your pet is infested with fleas are the waist, the neck, behind the ears and the 'armpits'. These places are the warmest and fleas will often gather in such areas.
Our Simple Paper Test
Checking your pet for fleas couldn’t be simpler, you just need a wet, pale sheet or kitchen paper, a flea comb and your pet. Stand your pet on the damp paper, brush their coat and see what falls out. You may see adult fleas, or specs of dirt. If your pet has fleas, pink halos will form around the dirt. Read our blog for a more detailed step-by-step guide.
