Post by account_disabled on Mar 16, 2024 3:20:25 GMT
Are the antiparasitic products we apply to our pets really safe? We spoke with Carmen Durán Padernia, veterinarian (Registered No. 1,648), about the main differences between chemical and natural antiparasitics, cases in which they are recommended and how to combine their use. – From your professional experience, what are the main side effects of conventional antiparasitics? The main effects of conventional antiparasitics are toxicity due to overdose of the product (some owners do not realize it and sometimes give it a dose greater than its weight) and allergies to different components of the pipettes. – In which cases is the use of conventional chemical antiparasitics not recommended? Above all, I would advise against them in those cases in which they cause skin allergies due to some component of the product. – There is a growing demand for natural products, also for pet care. What would be the main advantages of natural antiparasitics over conventional ones? Are they safer for the family due to their lack of toxicity? The main advantage of natural antiparasitics is that they do not produce toxicity. For this reason, they are safer for the whole family, even children.
It must be taken into account that children, when petting pets, take some of the product with their hands, and then put them in their mouths and in the case of chemical products this must be taken into account. – Are natural antiparasitics more suitable in case of allergies (both of the animal and the people it lives with)? Yes that's how it is. Conventional chemical antiparasitics tend to produce more allergic reactions than CZ Leads natural ones. Especially to some of its chemical components. – Is there any difference between the antiparasites that our pet needs depending on whether we live in the country or in the city? Animals that live in the countryside are always more exposed to external parasites. Therefore, my recommendation in these cases would be to complement the antiparasitic pipettes with pills so that it is more protected (always within the weight of the animal). On the other hand, for animals that live in the city, I think that only one type of external antiparasitic (collars or pipettes) would be enough. – What is the best option: pipettes, collars, sprays, powder, pills… etc.
Combination of several for greater protection? The ideal combination would be a collar with a pill, a pipette with a pill,... The reason for making this type of combination is not to cause an overdose in the animal in certain areas of the animal, for example, do not put a collar and pipette at the same time because you cause an overdose in the skin. Although if the necklace and the pipette are natural, both options could be combined. – What is the recommended age at which we should start using antiparasitics in puppies? More than age, we should look at the weight of the animal. It is recommended that to start using antiparasitics the animal weighs more than 2kg. If we had to take age into account, it would be advisable to start at three months, which is when they begin to go outside, although it also depends on our pet's vaccination protocol. – What antiparasitics are safe for a female with nursing puppies? The safest would be the oral ones since the babies begin to move throughout the animal's body and could become poisoned by sucking the product residing in the skin. Also natural antiparasitics, which have no toxicity. – Finally, if I have two dogs and I am worried that one will suck the other or chew on the parasite collar, what options are the safest in this case? The safest option, as in the previous case, would be oral (pill) or natural antiparasitics.