Vectra is a monthly topical spot-on for cats and kittens 8 weeks of age or older that kills fleas including : adult fleas, flea eggs, flea larvae and flea pupae. This quick drying and non-greasy formula begins killing fleas within 6 hours of administration and lasts one month. Available in 3 dose/3 month supply or 6 dose/6 month supply depending on your cats weight as follows : 2-9 lbs or 9 lbs and over.
Vectra is a monthly topical spot-on for cats and kittens 8 weeks of age or older that kills fleas.
Who is Vectra for Cats for?
Cats (8 weeks of age or older and weighing 2 lbs or more)
-Effective monthly control of: Adult fleas, Flea eggs, Flea larvae, Flea pupae
-Kills fleas within 6 hours
-Kills fleas that may transmit disease, including bartonellosis, tapeworm and tularemia
-Kills fleas that may cause flea allergy dermatitis and anemia
-Patented applicator makes it easier to apply and minimizes risk of skin abrasion
-Quick drying and non-greasy
-Easy spot-on topical application
How does Vectra for Cats work?
The active ingredients in Vectra for Cats (Dinotefuran 22.00% and Pyriproxyfen 3.00%) kills fleas within 6 hours of application.
Ceva
Dinotefuran 22.00%
Pyriproxyfen 3.00%
How is Vectra for Cats sold?
Available in 3 month supply/3 doses or 6 month supply/6 doses depending on your pets weight as follows : 2-9 lbs or 9 lbs and over
What are the side effects of Vectra for Cats?
Sensitivity, such as slight transitory redness of the skin at the site of application, may occur after using ANY pesticide product for pets. If signs of sensitivity occur, bathe your pet with mild soap or shampoo and rinse with large amounts of water. If signs of individual animal sensitivity occur and persist, contact your veterinarian. Have the product container or label with you when calling your veterinarian for advice.
What special precautions are there?
Keep away from children and animals. HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Causes substantial, but temporary eye injury. DO NOT get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum and using tobacco products. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not use this product on debilitated, aged, medicated, pregnant or nursing animals, or animals known to be sensitive to pesticide products without first consulting a veterinarian.
Contact your nearest emergency animal hospital
How can I store Vectra for Cats?
Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from freezing. Disposal - If empty, do not reuse the container. Place in trash or offer for recycling if available. If partially filled, call your local solid waste agency for disposal instructions. Never place unused products down any indoor or outdoor drain.
HOW TO APPLY:
1. Remove applicator from package.
2. The cat should be standing or in a comfortable position for easy application.
3. Remove a tube and applicator from the package. Holding the tube (applicator) upright, pointing away from face place thumb and index finger around the applicator tip under the large disk. With other hand, grasp the stem of the applicator tip above small disk. Press down firmly on small disk until both disks meet, piercing the seal. (See Illustration)
4. Part the hair down to the level of the skin and slowly apply the product at the base of the cat’s (and/or kitten’s) neck until the tube is completely empty, as shown in the diagram below. Avoid superficial application to the cat/kitten’s hair.
5. Discard empty tube as outlined in Storage and Disposal.
6. Repeat once a month or as recommended by your veterinarian, but do not apply more often than once a month.
7. For optimum treatment, control and prevention of adult fleas, flea eggs, flea larvae and flea pupae, year-round treatment is recommended.
First Aid
If in eyes:
Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 - 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing. Call a poison control center, doctor for treatment advice.
If swallowed:
Call a poison control center, doctor immediately for treatment advice. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If on skin:
Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 - 20 minutes. Call a poison control center, doctor, or 1-800-999-0297 or after 6 pm EST call 1-888-426-4435 immediately for treatment advice.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment. You may contact 1-800-999-0297 or after 6 pm EST call 1-888-426-4435 for emergency medical information.
Active Ingredients
Dinotefuran 22.00%
Pyriproxyfen 3.00%
OTHER INGREDIENTS 75.00%
TOTAL 100.00%
