Composition and effect of the drug Inspector Total for cats

Ecto- and endoparasites cause constant discomfort and sometimes pain in the cat. They carry dangerous infections, and pets infect other pets and owners. The antiparasitic drug Inspector for cats will help to avoid this.

Let's find out what components it contains, how it works, how to use it and what precautions should be taken during the treatment process.

Composition and properties of the drug Inspector Total

The drug Inspector Total K is used to destroy external and internal parasites in cats. The product of the same name marked “C” is used for dogs.

The insectoacaricidal preparation is packaged in plastic pipettes. Inside there is an oily solution of a yellowish tint.

Inspector Total K consists of the following components:

• fipronil 100 mg in 1 ml;
• moxidectin 10 mg in 1 ml;
• PEG 400 (polyethylene glycol);
• food additive E320;
• additive E321;
• ethylene glycol monoethyl ether.

The main components of the drug are fipronil and moxidectin. Thanks to these substances, Inspector drops exhibit an antiparasitic effect. Fipronil disrupts the functions of the nervous system, causes paralysis and death of ectoparasites and nematodes. Moxidectin also paralyzes arthropods.

There are pipettes of various packaging on sale, which are selected depending on the weight of the animal:

• a 0.4 ml solution is suitable for cats up to 4 kg;
• 0.8 ml – for pets 4–8 kg;
• 2.5 ml – for animals 10–25 kg;
• 4 ml – for pets from 25–40 kg.

Important! Before choosing the appropriate dosage, it is worth weighing the cat to avoid overdose and obtain the desired therapeutic effect. If you have difficulty choosing the appropriate volume, you should contact your veterinarian.

Storage conditions

The drug should be stored in closed packaging. In order for the drops to retain all their properties, storage conditions must be observed:

• the place is dry, protected from direct sunlight;
• room temperature from 0 to +30⁰С;
• air humidity no more than 60%.

The product must be stored in a place inaccessible to children. Opened and unused drops should not be left for reuse. After the expiration date, the drops should not be used.

Indications for use

Fleas, lice, lice, ticks (demodetic, sarcoptoid, ixodid) are sensitive to the action of the Inspector for cats. This drug also helps destroy helminths (nematodes) in the larval and mature phases.

The cat inspector is used for the treatment and prevention of the following parasitic diseases:

1. Entomoses. Diseases caused by invertebrate insects. Cats often become infected with fleas, lice, and lice. The pathology leads to itching, scratching, hair loss, and exhaustion.
2. Octodecose. Infection with ear mites, which parasitize the auricle and visible ear canal.
3. Notoedrosis. Infection with a mite that lives under the epidermal layer.
4. Acarose. A group of diseases that are caused by ticks and other mites. The cat develops itching, hair falls out on the affected area, and crusts form on the skin.
5. Nematodes. These are pathologies that are caused by nematode roundworms. Such diseases include hookworm disease, toxocariasis, toxascariasis, trichenellosis, and uncinariasis. Worms can infect internal organs, including the intestines, brain, and heart, leading to painful death.

Important! Inspector Total K is used to prevent dirofilariasis, which is caused by two types of nematodes. Pathology can be cardiac or subcutaneous. Sometimes the parasite affects the eyes. The drug is capable of destroying nematode larvae, but is ineffective against mature individuals.

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Operating principle

The main action of Inspector for cats is provided by fipronil and moxidectin. The remaining components are auxiliary.

Fipronil inhibits the functioning of GABA-dependent receptors in arthropods. Then the transmission of nerve impulses is disrupted. As a result, the parasites die.

Fipronil does not penetrate the cat's bloodstream; the substance remains on the top layer of the skin and fur. The solution may spread and cover nearby areas. This component exhibits a therapeutic effect for a long time.

Moxidectin is quickly absorbed through the skin into the blood. It blocks GABA- and glutamine-dependent ion channels, which leads to parasite paralysis.

Important! Moxidectin is toxic, so do not exceed the indicated dosage of the drug. This substance accumulates in the body and is excreted in about 4 weeks.

Effective analogues

If you have an individual intolerance to the drug “Inspector”, the following analogues are suitable:

Effective analogues

• "Stronghold" for cats, the active ingredient is selamectin. Does not help against ixodid ticks.
• “Prazicide”, the active ingredients are praziquantel, levamisole and ivermectin.
• "Advantage", active ingredients - permethrin and imidacloprid.
• "Advocate", the active ingredients are imidacloprid and moxidectin.

Important! You cannot use several antiparasitic drugs at once. This can cause severe intoxication of the body.

Don't forget how important protection against parasites is for animals. Parasitic diseases are a serious problem, and only the owner can protect their animal.

Advantages

Veterinarians highlight the following advantages of the drug Inspector Total K:

• Suitable for cats from 1 month and 3 weeks;
• the complex product is used for the prevention and treatment of infections caused by ecto- and endoparasites;
• all substances of the drug enhance the effect of each other;
• if the rules of use are followed, the medicine is safe for cats;
• Inspector Total K is active against 14 types of parasites (including ticks and heartworms);
• the drug destroys 97–100% of parasites;
• the product provides protection to the cat for 8 weeks;
• suitable for cats of all breeds;
• Pregnant and lactating females can be treated.

Another advantage of Inspector Total for cats is its ease of use. Processing is carried out in a few minutes at home.

After a course of treatment or prevention, there is no need to regularly bathe the cat using antiparasitic detergents or comb it for a long time. This medicine is safer than sprays, which the pet can easily lick from the fur if applied incorrectly.

Release form

Drops

The drug is available in the form of drops, the package contains one dropper pipette, packed in a blister with inserted cardboard. Instructions for using the drops are also included.

Spray

The Inspector is also available in the form of a spray, which is called Inspector Spray. The active ingredients are the same, plus pyriproxyfen, which is an insecticide with contact and intestinal action, an analogue of juvenile hormone. Spray “inspector” is available in bottles with a volume of 100 to 200 ml (for many pets this quantity is not enough for the summer season). The manufacturer promises duration of action from 1 to 3 months. The nuance of use, according to buyers, is joint use with a collar of the same brand. Application is extremely simple, spread the fur and apply the product, hold the pet in your arms for a while, then release it. It is better to feed your pet before applying.

Mini

“Inspector mini” for cats - this name indicates that the drug is intended for use on small and light animals (kittens, toy dogs) - those that do not weigh even 2 kg.

Instructions for use

Inspector Total K is used externally according to the following scheme:

1. The treatment of the animal is carried out only after consulting a veterinarian, as well as studying the instructions. This will help avoid negative reactions in the cat after using the solution.
2. The cat inspector is used using the drip application method (spot-on).
3. Before applying the solution, the skin is inspected for damage. If they are not there, then treatment can begin. Also, the skin should be dry.
4. The tip of the pipette should be broken off immediately before use.
5. Apply the solution to the highest point of the body, which is located between the shoulder blades (withers). This will help prevent your cat from licking the medication.
6. The fur in the indicated area is pulled apart with your fingers and the solution is applied to the skin. If it gets on the wool, it will act more slowly.

Important! If the cat is small, then it is enough for her to treat only the withers. In a large animal, the solution is applied to 2-3 areas that run along the line of the spine.

Precautionary measures

It is necessary to use the flea remedy Inspector in strict compliance with the instructions and recommendations of the doctor. Despite the high level of safety, side effects may occur. They appear as:

• itching;
• redness;
• nausea;
• development of an allergic reaction.

In this case, treatment should be stopped and the area where the drops were applied should be washed with running water. To quickly relieve your cat's condition, give her an antihistamine.

Recommendations for use

Inspector Total K can be used from 7–8 weeks after birth. In younger pets, the drug can cause intoxication. If the kitten's weight is less than 1 kg, then the dosage may be as follows: 1 drop/500 g of the total weight.

The drug is dosed taking into account the weight of the animal:

• about 4 kg – 1 pipette 0.4 ml;
• from 4 to 8 kg – 2 pipettes of 0.4 ml or one 0.8 ml;
• more than 8 kg – 0.1 ml/1 kg of weight.

Inspector Total K will determine the exact dosage and frequency of use by the veterinarian. This takes into account the diagnosis, age, weight and general condition of the cat. The pet should not be washed for 5 days after treatment with the drug. If you follow this rule, you will be able to achieve the best therapeutic effect.

If the treatment schedule is violated, Inspector Total K is used in the dose specified by the veterinarian and according to the standard regimen. Do not increase the dosage.

Fighting fleas, scabies and ixodid mites

Fleas, lice-eaters, and ixodid ticks will die after a single application of Inspector Total K. To avoid re-infection, the medicine is applied once every 4-6 weeks (especially in the warm season). In some cases, a single treatment is sufficient.

To prevent flea infestation, you need to follow sanitary and hygienic standards. It is enough to periodically replace the cat's bedding or treat it with special insecticidal agents, according to the instructions for use.

Important! The cat inspector begins to act 12–24 hours after treatment. Therefore, drops are applied no later than a day before the walk to places where the animal can become infected (moderately moist and shaded forests, ravines, forest ravines, stream banks).

For otodectosis and notoedrosis, Inspector Total is applied to the withers. For the first disease, the animal is treated once, and for the second, twice with an interval of 5–7 days.

When treating ear scabies, it is important to clear the ear canal of inflammatory fluid and crusts. If otodectosis is complicated by otitis, then treatment is supplemented with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs. To consolidate the result, the veterinarian may prescribe a second course after 4 weeks. To prevent re-infection, the cat is treated once with an interval of 30 days.

Important! Inspector Total K should not be applied to the ear or affected areas. Active components destroy parasites regardless of their location.

Deworming

Cat inspector helps get rid of worms.

Important! Eggs and larvae of nematodes enter the cat's body along with food or water (especially from open water bodies). The larvae can be carried by horseflies or earthworms. Most often, nematodes live in the gastrointestinal tract, but sometimes they affect the lungs and skin of the animal.

When treating nematodes, drops are also applied to the withers. The dosage of the medication depends on the weight, but it is better to check with your veterinarian. The drug is used once. To prevent helminthiasis, treat the cat’s withers with the solution once every 4 weeks.

Prevention of dirofilariasis

For prevention, Inspector for cats is used in spring, summer and autumn in regions with unfavorable conditions for parasitic diseases. A one-time treatment is carried out during the period of activity of mosquitoes and mosquitoes that carry worm larvae. Then the scruff of the neck is treated once a month.

The last procedure is carried out during the season 30 days after the insects are deactivated.

Inspector Total K drops reduce the number of heartworm larvae in the blood of cats. But the drug is ineffective against sexually mature individuals. It can be used on infected animals.

Pharmacology

Inspector Quadro K, according to its intended purpose, is a complex medicine against parasites. The combination of compounds included in the drug is aimed at combating ectoparasites from the following list:

• scabies mites, causative agents of sarcopticosis, affecting the skin or ears of cats;
• fleas;
• causative agents of trichodectosis - lice eaters;
• large bloodsuckers from the family of ixodid ticks.

The anthelmintic medication is also effective against a wide class of endoparasites that live inside the body of cats:

• roundworms (Toxocara, hookworm, uncinaria);
• tapeworms (cucumber tapeworm, multilocular echinococcus, pork tapeworm, bovine tapeworm, mesocestoids, broad tapeworm);
• heartworm larvae.

Fipronil is a compound that has a toxic effect on arthropod parasitic insects. The effect of this toxic substance is to block the nervous system of ectoparasites. The pests lose their ability to move and soon die.

Praziquantel is a substance developed to combat various types of tapeworms, as well as cestode larvae. The mechanism of action is based on provoking the destruction of the epithelial layer of worms and inhibiting the metabolic processes within the body of these endoparasites. The result is the cessation of the vital activity of the worms and the subsequent removal of the killed cestodes from the body of the sick cat.

Moxidectin is used to kill roundworms and ectoparasites. The principle of action of this component of the drug is to stimulate the release of inhibitory neurotransmitters inside the body of parasites, affecting the nervous system and interrupting the transmission of nervous signals of excitation. The result is the destruction of populations of fleas, ticks and nematodes that parasitize the cat.

The role of pyriproxyfen is to stop the normal functioning of the hormonal system of arthropod parasites. After the substance enters the body of the larvae, the normal course of development is disrupted, so immature ectoparasites die without transitioning to the adult phase. Thus, the reproduction of the insect population stops, and this leads to the complete disappearance of ticks and fleas and the recovery of the cat.

After Inspector Quadro K is applied to the pet’s skin, pyriproxyfen and fipronil are quickly distributed over the skin. Soon after application, insects parasitizing on the surface of the cat’s body die. The same fate befalls the larvae, so the possibility of re-infection is eliminated.

The remaining two components penetrate the cat’s circulatory system, along with the bloodstream they are carried through the tissues and organs of the animal, having a poisonous effect on roundworms and tapeworms, heartworm larvae. Together with the blood, the medicine enters the body of blood-sucking ticks, causing a fatal effect.

Thus, taking the medication leads to a complete cleansing of the sick pet’s body. The effect of the drug lasts for 1-1.5 months.

Inspector Quadro K is classified as a moderately dangerous compound of the third hazard group. When applied according to the scheme, the substance does not cause harm and is not a source of local irritation. The components of the solution are poisonous to fish, water inhabitants, rabbits, and bees.

Contraindications and possible side effects

According to the instructions, the Cat Inspector is prohibited from being used in the following cases:

• allergy to the components of the insectiacaricin drug;
• the animal is less than 7 weeks old after birth;
• infectious diseases or convalescence period.

Also, the medicine should not be used on damaged areas of the skin.

Under the supervision of a veterinarian, the solution is used to treat pets weighing up to 1 kg, pregnant or lactating cats. The veterinarian will tell you which moderately safe antiparasitic agents can be used for kittens that do not refuse breast milk for a long time. After all, if Inspector Total K is applied to the withers of a kitten, the mother may be poisoned when she washes it.

If the rules of use are followed, Inspector Total K does not cause adverse reactions or complications. It is extremely rare that the treatment area turns red, swells a little, and itches. Usually negative phenomena disappear on their own and do not require outside intervention.

Sometimes cats are allergic to certain components of the drug. In this case, it is necessary to immediately wash off the product from the skin with a light soapy solution of warm water. Then you should thoroughly rinse the affected area with running water. In some cases, the veterinarian will prescribe anti-allergy and symptomatic medications.

No specific effect of Inspector Total on a cat was detected upon first use. When re-treatment after discontinuation, no peculiarities in the action of the medicine were also noticed.

When increasing the dosage without the knowledge of the doctor or frequent use, the insecticidal drug causes the following symptoms:

• general weakness;
• increased salivation;
• muscle tremors;
• eruption of vomit.

In this case, you should immediately wash the solution off the skin with soapy water and then rinse the affected area. But it's even better to wash the cat completely. After this, you should contact your veterinarian.

Important! You cannot combine Inspector Total and other insectoacaricidal drugs when treating a cat. Toxic components can cause severe poisoning in your pet.

Efficiency

When used in accordance with the instructions, “Inspector” does its job really well - fleas and ticks die within 3-4 hours after treatment, worms within 5-6 hours. Sometimes repeated treatment is required in order to “finish off” new individuals hatched from eggs.

Delcid

“Inspector” is an effective flea and tick drug for cats and does not pose a serious danger to the health of people and animals.

For more effective treatment against worms, veterinarians advise giving the cat a tablet 10-14 days after treatment with drops. Since “Inspector” drops for cats do not always work against worms.

Note! Since parasites do not live on cats, but only feed, if a flea or helminthic infestation is detected, the apartment must also be treated. It is better to throw away the pet's beds and pillows or wash them in a Delcid solution with bleach.

Personal safety measures when using the drug

The active components of Inspector Total K are dangerous to the human body. To avoid negative reactions, the cat owner must follow these rules during treatment:

1. Do not smoke when applying the solution.
2. No drinks or food are allowed.
3. After handling the animal, you must wash your hands thoroughly with soap.
4. After treatment, the cat should be protected from children for 2–3 days.
5. Sometimes it happens that during the procedure the drug gets on the fingers, and then the person rubs their eyes with them. To avoid damage to the mucous membrane, you need to wash your face with plenty of warm water.
6. It is better for allergy sufferers not to handle an infected animal.
7. If a hypersensitivity reaction to Inspector Total K occurs, you should immediately consult a doctor. The victim must show the specialist the instructions for the drug or packaging.
8. The empty pack of the drug must be disposed of along with the pipette, as they may contain residual solution.

Important! The package of Inspector Total K must not be opened before use. Store the drug in a veterinarian's kit, away from food or feed. Do not leave the medicine in a bright place or at a temperature below 0°C and above +30°C.

Reviews of drops Inspector for cats

If you study the reviews about these drops on the withers of Total K, you can divide them into several groups:

• strictly positive: they indicate full compliance with the effect declared by the manufacturer;
• uncertain: the effect has not yet manifested itself, but in general, the assessment is rather positive;
• negative: usually the origin of the indignation is that the authors of the reviews did not properly study the instructions and did not pay attention to contraindications.

Veterinarians respect the drug and recommend it to their cat patients.