ProMeris and ProMeris Duo

ProMeris Duo for dogs is effective in controlling existing infestations and preventing re-infestations of fleas for up to 6 weeks and ticks for 4 weeks on dogs and puppies 8 weeks and older.

ProMeris for dogs

ProMeris Duo for dogs is a topical spot-on flea and tick product for the effective control of existing infestations and the prevention of re-infestations.
ProMeris Duo for dogs is gentle enough for dogs and puppies 8 weeks and older and also can be used for pregnant and lactating bitches.
ProMeris Duo for dogs is waterproof, making it an excellent option for indoor and outdoor dogs of all sizes, including toy breeds.
Monthly application is generally recommended for optimal flea and tick control.
It is available in five sizes to accurately dose dogs and puppies of different body weights (5 kg and under, 5.1 to 10 kg, 10.1 to 25 kg, 25.1 to 40 kg, and 40.1 to 50 kg).

Effective Flea Control

ProMeris Duo is the only product available from a veterinarian that contains the active flea control ingredient, metaflumizone.
This new compound features an exclusive mode of action that attacks fleas' nervous system by blocking neuronal sodium channels, which results in paralysis and death of the flea.
Metaflumizone has never before been used to control fleas and research shows they are readily susceptible.
Metaflumizone is proven to control 2 flea species (Ctenocephalides canis and C. felis) and protect against re-infestation for up to six weeks in dogs.
ProMeris Duo for dogs can be used as part of a treatment strategy for flea allergy dermatitis.

Proven Tick Control

In addition to metaflumizone, ProMeris Duo for dogs contains a second active ingredient, amitraz, to provide broad-spectrum control of 5 tick species, including:
- Ixodes ricinus
- Ixodes hexagonus
- Dermacentor reticulatus
- Dermacentor variabilis
- Rhipicephalus sanguineus
ProMeris Duo for dogs is proven to provide for four weeks of tick control, and kills ticks that can transmit serious diseases, including Lyme disease, Babesiosis and Ehrlichiosis.
Amitraz disrupts a tick's normal nerve function, leading to reduced feeding and attachment, paralysis and death of ticks.
Amitraz is well established in Europe as a proven tick control compound.

User friendly application

Fort Dodge has developed a special applicator: the drug is therefore easy and safe to apply to your pet
- a leap forward in the evolution of the administration of topical flea and tick products.
- avoids splashbacks when opening the applicator.
- no drippage from applicator when inverted once it has been opened until the cavity is squeezed by the person dosing the animal.
- permits person dosing the animal to open applicator with one hand, easy to squeeze.
- cavity of the applicator is translucent so person applying the product can easily verify the product has been completely dispensed.
- special neck design on the applicator to avoid scratching the animal's skin during application.

About contents

Packaging
- The packaging has been designed to comply with stricter EU controls on product safety, so the packs are child resistant but senior friendly
Solution
- You may notice that there is more solution in a treatment than other products. This is to ensure the effective spread of the active across the body, giving protection against fleas and ticks from head to toe. Wait until the solution is dry before allowing the dog onto furniture.
Scent
- This innovative product is the first flea and tick product to be pleasantly scented with eucalyptus to alert pet owners and particularly children that their pet has been treated. The scent will evaporate up 24 hours after application.
Appearance
- After application a wet patch may appear, this is normal and will usually disappear within 24 hours. This can be minimized by correct application of the product directly onto the skin.
Drowsiness
- As with some medicines, if not applied properly, treatment with this innovative product may cause drowsiness in some dogs. This drowsiness will normally pass within 24 hours. Effects can be minimized by correct application to the skin following the application techniques below to make sure oral exposure to the product is prevented.
- Distraction of the dogs for a period after application, particularly in multi-dog households is recommended. Dogs could be walked, taken to a dog park, play ball, Frisbee, etc as a means of distraction.

How to apply

Actions to ensure the correct application of the product at the correct site will be effective in ensuring the efficacy and preventing any problems, therefore, we kindly ask you to speak to your practice staff about the characteristics of this novel product and closely follow the application recommendations reflected in this document.

- Application techniques (please follow sequence of pictures below):
- Separate hair with fingers
- Carefully apply the solution to the skin and not to the hair of the dog
- Apply the product high on the neck at the base of the skull, this way there is no risk of dogs being able to groom/lick the application site
- Do not apply the full contents of the applicator at once. The specially designed pipette allows you to pour the contents slowly. Allow the liquid to gradually disperse before adding the remainder of the pipette
- Make sure the dog is standing in a horizontal position, not sitting down
- Treat the dog with the product before walking your pet, this allows the product to be fully distributed while undisturbed
- Distraction of your dog for a period after application, particularly in multi-dog households is recommended. Dogs could be walked, taken to a dog park, play ball, etc, as means of distraction.
- Do not allow treated dogs to sleep with owners, especially children, for 24 hours after treatment

After you have applied this medication, your dog is protected for up to six weeks from fleas and for four weeks against ticks. So in order to give your dog the best possible protection from fleas and ticks, it is best to repeat this treatment once a month.

Application video

Available exclusively from practising veterinarians

ProMeris Duo for dogs is exclusively available from practicing veterinarians involved in a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Fort Dodge will not sell ProMeris Duo through over-the-counter (OTC) channels.
Fort Dodge supports a "veterinarian-only" sales policy for ProMeris as these experts should be pet owners' primary source of information about fleas and ticks and to help ensure the health and well being of their companion animals.

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