EFFECTIVENESS OF MODERN ANTIPARASITIC ANIMAL COLLARS

Abstract

Despite the successes achieved in the prevention and control of parasitic diseases in companion animals, the issue of developing and implementing innovative, highly effective antiparasitic agents in veterinary practice is still relevant today. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of modern antiparasitic collars for dogs and cats in the prevention and treatment of ectoparasitic infections. The antiparasitic agents used in the experiments were Flea and tick collar Co mfort for cats Antiparasitic collar TM Healthy Pet, Oberig Flea and tick collar Comfort for dogs and Antiparasitic collar TM Compliment, Oberig The active ingredient in the collars tested is diazinon. The experimental studies were conducted unde r current methodological recommendations and practical guidelines. The study of shelter pets and stray animals revealed their infestation with lice, fleas, and parasitic ticks of varying intensity. Experimentally, a high insecticidal effect of the products Flea and tick collar Comfort for cats and Antiparasitic collar TM Healthy Pet, Oberig was established, Flea and tick collar Comfort for dogs Antiparasitic collar TM Compliment, Oberig against fleas ( Ctenocephalides felis , Ctenocephalides canis ), chewing lice ( Felicola subrostratus ), sucking lice Linognathus setosus ), ticks Ixodes ricinus , Dermacentor spp., Rhipicephalus spp.) The effectiveness of the drugs is 100%. It has been experimentally proven that the studied collars with the active ingred ient diazinon can be used for preventive and therapeutic purposes for companion animals in case of infestation with fleas, chewing lice, sucking lice, and ticks.