The soft power of Nature harnessed in an advanced formula. Amigard Spot-on, a new line of natural antiparasite products for companion animals, developed by an innovative Swiss company, specialized in the field of natural biocides.
Unlike pharmaceutical products who act as insecticides and kill the parasites, Amigard merely repels them and keeps them away from your companion animals. If the parasites are already on the fur they are repelled within shortest time, as they perceive the taste and smell of the actives as very unpleasent. In most cases the repellent action is so strong that it prevents the parasites from biting the host. Repellents have a multiple action: in the gas phase they act on the olfactory sensors of the parasites, on direct contact with the treated skin of the host animals they unfold an additional action via the sense of taste. It is well known that insects have one of the most sensitive odour sensors in nature. They can detect odour molecules in minimal quantities over great distances. These highly developed capabilites to detect certain classes of substances is crucial to them for nourishment, parasites can thus find their hosts over great distances, and for mating. Pharmaceuticals against parasites act systemically. Insecticidal substances like fipronil, methoprene or selamectine are brought in sufficiently high concentrations into the blood of the animal to kill the parasites when they eat their blood. Over the entire protection period the concentration of the insecticide in the blood must be kept sufficiently high to kill the parasites who bite and eat some blood. Amigard Spot-on on the other side, acts purely locally on the skin of the dog and cat and does not act systemically. Amigard is classified as biocide in the European Untion. Use biocides responsibly. Before applying always read the label and product information first.
Amigard’s Unique Combination of Fully Natural Active Ingredients. Based on research of efficacy and on the toxicological profile of the actives a formula containing natural extract of the Neem tree, or Margosa-tree and of decanoic acid. Neem oil extract has a widely known and proven insect-repellent properties and has been used since ancient time for this purpose in India and China. In recent years its use and favorable properties have been re-discovered. Additionally, decanoic acid, an active ingredient exclusively registered and used by SolNova has been included in our formula as a second active ingredient. Decanoic acid is a natural ingredient obtained from coconut oil by hydrolysis and is present in various natural fats, such as goat milk, from where it takes its common name, capric acid (from capra, latin for goat). Decanoic acid is a part of substances excuded by the sebaceous glands of the host animals of parasites and has probably also „pheromonic“ functions.
As this class of substances is vital for the localization of the hosts, the parasites have developed an extreme sensitivity to these substances with highly specialized receptors responding to the substances in extremely low trace concentrations, in the ppb range.If the concentration reaching the receptors of the parasites exceeds by large factors the detection level, the substances unfold a strong repellent effect through signal overload. This effect is used by SolNova’s formula. Furthermore, the combination of the two actives consisting of two completely different classes of compounds produces a noticable synergism broadening the effect.
In order to give you the alternative to the chemical solutions, we created Amigard Spot-on – a special combination of natural active ingredients. This combination is safe for your beloved pets and highly effective in protecting them against fleas and ticks. Its special formula was developed and tested in cooperation with researchers taking care of large groups of animal and their safety.
Effectiveness of Amigard Spot-on is comparable to the most efficient chemical products on the market.
- Active ingredients:
- Neem tree extract (margosa extract) and decanoic acid from coconut oil.
- Application:
- Application of Amigard Spot-on is very easy. Put the whole substance drop by drop, along your pet’s spine – approx. every 3 cm from tail to neck.
- Part your pet’s hair and apply directly on the skin. Do not apply to the fur! Do not rub the liquid!
- Repeat Amigard Spot-on application every 4 weeks.
- Keep away from muzzle and eyes. After application wash your hands.
- Safety Advice:
- Keep away from children. Do not apply to open wounds or skin lesions. If the products comes into contact with eyes, flush immediately with plenty of water.
- Use biocides safely. Always read the designation and product information provided.
