Dog - Deltamethrin

Why has my veterinary surgeon prescribed this medicine?

Deltamethrin is an antiparasitic agent available as a collar for dogs. It is prescribed by your veterinary surgeon for control of ticks and sand flies on dogs. In some countries, these parasites can transmit diseases to your pet.

How does this medicine work?

Deltamethrin exerts its action on the sodium channels of parasite nerves, thereby causing initial excitement and then paralysis.

How do I give this medication?

• Apply this medication to your pet as directed by your veterinary surgeon. READ THE LABEL CAREFULLY.
• DO NOT apply more medication than directed and DO NOT apply more often than directed.
• Have a reminder system in place to indicate when the collar should be changed.
• Wash your hands after fitting the collar.
• Do not let children play with the collar or put it in their mouth, or sleep with pets wearing the collar.
• Apply the collar at least 1 week before exposure to infestation.
• Do not let your pet swim in water for the first 5 days after fitting the collar. Remove the collar before swimming or bathing your dog.

How do I store this medicine?

Keep this medicine out of reach of children. Store this medicine in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Store away from heat, open flame and direct sunlight. Do not store this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink or in damp places.

Potential side effects

• DO NOT use on CATS.
• Although a drug has possible side effects, it does not mean that there is necessarily a high risk of any of these occurring. Tell your veterinary surgeon if you think your pet is less than 7 weeks of age.
• Do not use this product on animals with existing skin lesions/sores. Localised skin lesions and hair loss may occur and the collar should be removed until the symptoms resolve.
• If your pet ingests the collar, clinical signs including drooling, tremors/trembling, incoordination, vomiting and rigidity of the hindquarters may occur. Contact your veterinary surgeon.
• There are usually very few side effects when this medication is used. If you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinary surgeon.

Possible drug interactions

• Make sure to tell your veterinary surgeon what other medication you are giving to your pet.
• Quite often your veterinary surgeon may prescribe two different medications, even if a drug interaction may occur. In this case, your veterinary surgeon may vary the dose and/or monitor your pet more closely.
• Do not fit the collar while using certain other ectoparasiticides on your pet.
• Contact your veterinary surgeon if your pet experiences any unusual reactions when different medications are given together.