Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How to protect dogs from fleas and sandflies with collar and spot-on
By Franc, M & Bouhsira, E·Published in Veterinary therapeutics : research in applied veterinary medicine·2009·Ecole Nationale Veterinaire de Toulouse, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Efficacy of a combination of a fipronil-(S)-methoprene spot-on formulation and a deltamethrin-impregnated collar in controlling fleas and sandflies on dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of six dogs was treated with a combination of a deltamethrin collar and a fipronil-(S)-methoprene spot-on treatment to protect them from fleas and sandflies, especially in areas where leishmaniasis is common. The dogs tolerated the treatment well, and it effectively reduced sandfly feeding by over 95% after just a week, with high mortality rates for the sandflies observed. Additionally, the combination completely eliminated flea infestations for 36 days. This suggests that using both products together is a safe and effective way to keep dogs protected from these pests.
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Abstract
This study investigated the use of two commercial products, a deltamethrin-impregnated collar and a fipronil-(S)-methoprene spot-on formulation, in combination to protect dogs against sandflies and fleas when they live in or travel to leishmaniasis-enzootic areas. Interactions, tolerance, and efficacy were evaluated. The combination was well tolerated by the six treated dogs. The antifeeding effect on Phlebotomus perniciosus ranged from 89.6% (day 1) to 99.51% (day 21) and exceeded 95% from day 7 through the end of the study; the mortality effect against P. perniciosus ranged from 87.52% (day 22) to 96.82% (day 15). The combination was 100% effective in controlling Ctenocephalides felis felis infestations for 36 days after treatment. These results suggest that it is feasible and advantageous to combine these two commercial products to protect dogs against sandflies and fleas in leishmaniasis-enzootic areas.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19742450/