Barrier Topical Solution for Cats

Barrier is designed for full comparison to Advantage Multi. Barrier for Cats has multiple uses. It may be used to prevent heartworm disease from Dirofilaria immitis. This product kills adult fleas. The species is Ctenocephalides felis. It's intended for treatment of flea infestations. Barrier for Cats comes with further uses. It can treat and control ear mite infestations. The mite type is Otodectes cynotis. It addresses intestinal parasite species too. These include Hookworm or Ancylostoma tubaeforme. It tackles Roundworm, known as Toxocara cati.

For ferrets Barrier for Cats has indications. It prevents heartworm disease. This disease is caused by Dirofilaria immitis in ferrets. It kills adult fleas. The species is Ctenocephalides felis. It's indicated for the treatment of flea infestations for ferrets. The design is easy and twist-to-open. It simplifies the application process. There's no need to remove the cap. This product is manufactured and packaged. From the USA.

Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.

Please note product may arrive in a Hardy Paw Pharmacy vial, manufacturer packaging is shown for reference.

• Comprehensive Protection: Barrier for Cats gives total coverage. It battles heartworms fleas and ticks. This ensures your cat stays healthy. It keeps your cat comfy too.
• Long-Lasting Formula: Barrier for Cats offers weeks of relief. You can get up to four weeks from a single use. Helps your cat stay parasite-free for a while.
• Easy Application: The topical solution is simple to apply. It is convenient for pet owners. It allows them to shield cats from parasites.
• Fast-Acting: Barrier for Cats is effective fast. It eliminates existing parasites. It also prevents future infestations. This keeps your cat safe. It keeps your cat healthy too.
• Trusted Brand: Barrier is a recommended brand. Veterinarians suggest it. It is known for its effectiveness. It protects cats from parasites.

Dosage and Administration

The recommended minimum dose is 4.5 mg/lb (10.0 mg/kg) imidacloprid and 0.45 mg/lb (1.0 mg/kg) moxidectin, once a month, by topical administration.

Do not apply to irritated skin.

For Cats:

1. Remove one dose applicator tube from the package. As specified in the following table, administer the entire contents of the Barrier for Cats tube that correctly corresponds with the body weight of the cat.

2. While holding the tube in an upright position, twist the cap to break the seal and then apply. The cap will remain on the tube.3.Part the hair on the back of the cat’s neck at the base of the head until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the tube on the skin and apply the entire contents directly to the exposed skin. Lift the tube away from the skin before releasing pressure on the tube.

3. Part the hair on the back of the cat’s neck at the base of the head, until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the tube on the skin and apply the entire contents directly to the exposed skin. Lift the tube away from the skin before releasing pressure on the tube.

Do not get this product in the cat's mouth or eyes or allow the cat to lick the application site for 30 minutes. Treatment at the base of the head will minimize the opportunity for ingestion by grooming. In households with multiple pets, keep animals separated to prevent licking of the application site.

Stiff, matted hair or a damp, oily appearance of the hair may be observed at the application site on some cats. This is temporary and does not affect the safety and effectiveness of the product.

Heartworm Prevention: For the prevention of heartworm disease, Barrier for Cats should be administered at one-month intervals. Barrier for Cats may be administered year-round or at a minimum should start one month before the first expected exposure to mosquitoes and should continue at monthly intervals until one month after the last exposure to mosquitoes. If a dose is missed and a 30-day interval between doses is exceeded, administer Barrier for Cats immediately and resume the monthly dosing schedule. When replacing another heartworm-preventative product in a heartworm prevention program, the first treatment with Barrier for Cats should be given within one month of the last dose of the former medication. At the discretion of the veterinarian, cats older than 6 months of age may be tested to determine the presence of existing heartworm infection before treatment with Barrier for Cats.

Flea Treatment: For the treatment of flea infestations, Barrier for Cats should be administered at one-month intervals. If the cat is already infested with fleas when the first dose of Barrier for Cats is administered, adult fleas on the cat will be killed. However, re-infestation from the emergence of pre-existing pupae in the environment may continue to occur for six weeks or longer after treatment is initiated. Cats treated with imidacloprid, including those with pre-existing flea allergy dermatitis, have shown clinical improvement as a direct result of the elimination of fleas from the cat.

Ear Mite Treatment: For the treatment of ear mites (Otodectes cynotis), Barrier for Cats should be administered once as a single topical dose. Monthly use of Barrier for Cats will control any subsequent ear mite infestations.

Intestinal Nematode Treatment: For the treatment and control of intestinal hookworm infections caused by Ancylostoma tubaeforme (adults, immature adults, and fourth-stage larvae) and roundworm infections caused by Toxocara cati (adults and fourth-stage larvae), Barrier for Cats should be administered once as a single topical dose.

For Ferrets:

The recommended minimum dose for a ferret is 9 mg/lb (20 mg/kg) imidacloprid and 0.9 mg/lb (2 mg/kg) moxidectin, once a month, by topical administration.

Only the 0.4 mL applicator tube volume (Barrier for Cats 9) should be used on ferrets.

Do not apply to irritated skin.

1. Remove one dose applicator tube from the package. Administer the entire contents of the Barrier for Cats tube (0.4 mL).

2. While holding the tube in an upright position, twist the cap to break the seal and then apply. The cap will remain on the tube.

3. Part the hair on the back of the ferret's neck at the base of the head, until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the tube on the skin and apply the entire contents directly to the exposed skin. Lift the tube away from the skin before releasing pressure on the tube.

Do not get this product in the ferret's mouth or eyes or allow the ferret to lick the application site for 30 minutes. Treatment at the base of the head will minimize the opportunity for ingestion by grooming. In households with multiple pets, keep animals separated to prevent licking of the application site.

Stiff, matted hair or a damp, oily appearance of the hair may be observed at the application site on some ferrets. This is temporary and does not affect the safety or effectiveness of the product.

Heartworm Prevention: For the prevention of heartworm disease, Barrier for Cats should be administered at one-month intervals. Barrier for Cats may be administered year-round or at a minimum should start one month before the first expected exposure to mosquitoes and should continue at monthly intervals until one month after the last exposure to mosquitoes. If a dose is missed and a 30-day interval between doses is exceeded, administer Barrier for Cats immediately and resume the monthly dosing schedule.

Flea Treatment: For the treatment of flea infestations on ferrets, Barrier for Cats should be administered at one-month intervals. If the ferret is already infested with fleas when the first dose of Barrier for Cats is administered, adult fleas on the ferret will be killed. However, re-infestation from the emergence of pre-existing pupae in the environment may continue to occur for six weeks or longer after treatment is initiated.