Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study evaluates the efficacy of Forsecto® - the topical veterinary preparation for the treatment and prevention of infestations by ixodid ticks, fleas, and chewing lice, as well as protection against blood-feeding mosquitoes in cats. Forsecto® demonstrated 100% efficacy against spontaneous ixodid tick infestations for 35 days following a single application, with complete elimination of ticks observed within 24 hours post-treatment. Similarly, Forsecto® achieved 100% efficacy against spontaneous flea and chewing lice infestations for 49 days post-treatment, with 100% flea mortality recorded within 24 hours and chewing lice mortality within 7 days. The preparation exhibited a pronounced knockdown effect, occurring within 2.93…4.69 minutes after ixodid ticks contacted the treated animal’s coat, persisting for at least 21 days. Additionally, Forsecto® displayed repellent activity against blood-feeding mosquitoes (Aedes spp., Culex spp.), which was maintained for at least 10 days. No adverse reactions were observed in the clinical condition of treated animals during the study period.
Source: Russian veterinary journal
Authors: Vladimir Sobolev, Galina Soboleva, Sergey Parhomenko, Vera Erohina, Sergey Mukaseev, Orhan Zeynalov
Language: English
Subfield: Parasitology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4414212898