Amigard

Applying Amigard spot-on is very easy, also thanks to the user-friendly pipette containing the dosage for one treatment. Apply the whole content in drops, softly sqeezing the pipette, one drop approx. every 3 cm, from the tail up to the scull cap. Before applying, part the fur, apply directly onto the skin, not onto the fur! Avoid putting more than one drop on one spot! Repeat application every 4 weeks.

The galenic formula of Amigard Spot-on provides for excellent up-to-now unique properties, combining gentleness and efficacy. Amigard's proprietary formula contains a combination of two natural active ingredients and neutral, inert adjuvents, spreading the product in a short period of time over the whole body. The product is absorbed in the epidermis, the out layer of the skin, without entering the deeper layers of the skin or the body, forming a reservoir of active substance unfolding from there the repellent effects.

This is indeed a very good question! In order to give serious answers, we need to explain some aspects of the background of the techncology. Firstly, Amigard spot-on contains exclusively 100% natural active ingredients. It does not need additional, chemical actives in high concentrations as some „natural” products on the market do to obtain an acceptable efficacy. The actives obtained from plants of Amigard have been specifically selected among all known natural candidate substances and are well investigated, and generally accepted as safe, having a very favorable toxicological profile. Decanoic acid, obtained from palm oil, is ubiquitiously present in nature and plays a natural, vital role in the metabolism of all living organisms and is e.g contained in baby diet and food stuff, while Margosa is a natural substance used since ancient times in cosmetics and health products. The actives were chosen based on their very specific ability to act on the receptors of fleas and ticks in low concentrations. Thanks to the proprietary, optimised combination of the actives and its excipients the formula unfolds high repellency power at much lower concentrations of actives than usually found in effective products, concentrations which are not even toxic to parasites themselves, merely keeping them away from the pets. Furthermore, the mode of action is not systemic (as is for pharmaceuticals), meaning that the actives do not enter the metabolic system, but remain on the outer skin of the pets.

The complete distribution of the product over the entire skin is critical for the efficacy product. While the formula has exceptional spreading properties, it is important to apply it dropwise on different spots to improve distribution, and also to avoid putting an excessive quantity in one single area.

Absolutely no! However, it is good practice to get rid of the dirt prior to any treatment.

While pharmaceutical chemicals act as insecticide or acaricide, repellents do not kill the parasites, but merely keep them away from the hosts, or, once the parasite is on the host make them leave in short time as the host's skin is perceived by them as repulsive. The necessary concentrations of the actives are much lower to obtain merely a repellent effect. Furthermore, pharmaceuticals act systemically, burdening the pet's organism, while Amigard Spot-on remains on the outer layer of the skin.

Absolutely yes, Amigard Spot-on is safe for your pets and the whole family touching and with pets treated with Amigard Spot-on.

Amigard Spot-on starts unfolding its efficacy immediately, the highest repellency is, however, reached approx. 3 days after application, as with most repellents. See also our efficacy curves.

We do not recommend this! You should wait till the other product has been eliminated from your pet's body or skin. As good rule, wait a month before applying Amigard Spot-on.

Amigard Spot-on is sgenerally safe and well tolerated by cats and dogs. However, in rare cases allergic reactions may appear, as with all products. If you observe this, discontinue immediately the use of Amigard Spot-on. The symptons will disappear.

Amigard Spot-on is aimed at keeping parasites away from pets. Based on this use it is classified by law as a biocide. Biocides are products that kill or repell parasites. All biocides independently of their toxicity must according to law carry certain warnings on the label to make sure the consumer applies them correctly which we think is a good idea.

Yes, there is absolutely no risk for your pets or the family.

Fleas and ticks cling to the skin of pets when present in larger quantities in clusters. They feed themselves from the blood of them making pets feel very uncomfortable. The bites can lead to skin irritations, rashes and even open wounds when scratched with infections. Furthermore these parasites are potential carriers of deseases. While the fleas stay on cats or dogs, ticks will also transfer to humans posing a direct threat to the health of your family.

No – Amigard repels the parasites prevents most of them from jumping on the pets, or, makes them leave immediately.

Amigard's ability to keep parasites away is very high and is comparable to excellent pharmaceutical products, see also our efficacy data. In cases of very high infestation pressure you may find occasionally and temporarily a flea on your pet.

Yes, Amigard is also ideal for rabbits, guinea pigs and birds. The dosage, however, must be adjusted to size of the animal. Eventually, packages for other animals will be introduced.

There a packages for cats, small dogs under 15 kg, and bigger dogs over 15 kg. The quantity contained in one dose is adjusted and optimised to the size of the animal.

Amigard is highly hydophobic, meaning that it will not mix with water and therefore will no be washed away. Short bathing will therefore not affect its efficacy. You should, however, avoid shampooing you pet, or, if you do, re-aply Amigard afterwards.

Yes - Amigard is absolutely safe your pet and your family.

The weight is more important than the age. You can apply Amigard to pups and kittens above 1 kilo. In case of doubt, contact us.

Any questions regarding Amigard Spot-on can be sent per e-mail to: info@amigard.com

Amigard has been extensively tested on dogs and cats. If you want to apply it on other animals, contact us for a recommendation.

Amigard rpels the parasites- it keeps them away from the animal and chases them away if they are already on the animal. In case of application on a present infestation, a significant reduction can be observed within 3- 4 days (e.g. from 80 fleas to 0-4 fleas). Please note, however, that Amigard will not be effective on the eggs of fleas, if they are already present. In this case you have to remove them mechanically (e.g. with our Amigard Antifloh-Set), or chemically with an insecticide (a medicinal product).

After 13 weeks you can safely apply Amigard. The kitten should, however, weigh more than 1 kilo. The dosage is ideal for cats between 2-4 kilo. A tolerance of less or more than approx. 1 kilo is by no means critical. If the kitten weighs only 1 kilo, you can apply as a precaution only half the contents of the pipette in a first step and the other half 1-2 weeks later.

The other components are: - Esters of natural fatty acids as neutral excipient oil to dilute the actives and other components -D-Panthenyltriacetate (vitamin B5 in its oil soluble form) -perfume (<.5% total concentration, not containing any of 26 allergens according to the European cosmetic regulation 1223/2009) It does not contain preservatives, other additives or known allergens, or other synthetic additives. Please note, however, that in very rare cases all substances can provoke allergies.

Usually, Amigard does not leave oily spots on the fur. Sometimes we receive feedbacks from our customer who observe this. These oily spots appear if Amigard is accidentally applied on the fur and not on the skin. They are caused by the oil contained in the spot-on. Within a few days, the oil is absorbed by the skin and the spots disappear. If it is difficult to apply Amigard, as the animal does not stay quiet, you can easily spread the applications over different sessions within one or two days.

Amigard Spot-on is largely insuoluble in water, and is, therefore, resistant to bathing. Within the first day after application prolonged bathing the animal should be avoided, as the product has not yet been completely absorbed by the skin and could be washed away mechanically.