A cat may be battling with mixed infestations by tapeworms, roundworms and external parasites such as fleas, ticks, and a burrowing mite called Notoedres cati (which causes mange).
Interestingly, broadline can be applied when three groups of parasites are targeted at the same time. In this post, we are going to guide you on how to successfully apply broadline for cats.
About Broadline For Cats
Broadline is a broad spectrum parasiticide designed for local application on cats. It comes with fipronil with insecticidal activity to deal with adult fleas and lice, and acaricidal activity to deal with immature and adult ticks.
Also, broadline comes with methoprene with ovicidal and larvicidal activity to deal with immature fleas. Moreover, it comes with eprinomectin and praziquantel to complete the broad spectrum with activity to deal with gastrointestinal nematodes, lungworms and tapeworms and vesical worms.
What Is Broadline?
Broadline is a veterinary medicine for topical use on cats with, or at risk of, mixed infestations by tapeworms, roundworms and external parasites like fleas, ticks, and a burrowing mite known as Notoedres cati.
Composition Of Broadline
What Are The Compositions Of Broadline?
Composition of broadline includes: fipronil, (s)-methoprene, eprinomectin, praziquantel and butylhydroxytoluene.
Uses Of Broadline
What Are The Uses Of Broadline?
Broadline is specifically used for:
- the treatment and prevention of flea and tick infestations
- the riddance of fleas on the cat within 24 hours and of ticks within 48 hours. One treatment stops farther infestations for up to 5 weeks for ticks and for up to 7 weeks for fleas.
- the prevention of environmental flea contamination by suppressing the development of flea at immature stages (eggs, larvae and pupae) for up to 8 weeks.
- the riddance of chewing lice (Felicola subrostratus).
How To Apply Broadline
Follow the steps below in order to apply broadline for a cat:
- Open one blister
- Remove the applicator from the package and hold it upright.
- Pull back the plunger slightly, twist and pull off the cap.
- Part the hair on the midline of the neck, between the base of the skull and the shoulder blades until the skin is visible.
- Place the tip of the applicator on the skin and apply the entire content directly onto the skin in one spot
Summary: How To Apply Broadline For Cat
Pull back the plunger slightly and take off the cap. Then place the tip of the applicator on the skin. Gently apply the contents directly on the skin in one spot on the midline of the neck between the base of the skull and the shoulder blades.
Price Of Broadline In South Africa
Broadline for cats cost about R 140 in South Africa.
The price of broadline in South Africa is R 140.
NB: Check the label inserted prior to usage.