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What is Vectra 3D for Dogs?
Vectra 3D for Dogs is an easy-to-administer broad-spectrum ectoparasiticide. It is developed to protect your furry friends from common external parasites, including fleas, ticks, flies and mosquitoes. This topical flea treatment kills and repels parasites on contact before they can bite. It is effective against adult fleas, as well as flea eggs and larvae, reducing the risk of future infestations.
Vectra 3D Spot-on for Dogs begins reducing flea feeding in minutes while killing them within hours. It helps repel ticks (brown dog ticks) and reduces the risk of attachment through its repellent ("hot foot") effect. This flea and tick treatment provides persistent repellent activity, which helps prevent bites from flies and mosquitoes, thereby reducing the risk of Leishmaniasis. Vectra 3D comes in a patented applicator with an elongated smooth ball tip for easy dosing. It is a quick-drying, non-greasy and water-resistant formula that stays effective even after swimming and bathing.
Suitable For
Vectra 3D for Dogs is suitable for puppies 7 weeks of age or older, weighing 3.3 lbs or greater.
Vectra 3D for Dogs Indications
- Kills adult fleas and helps reduce flea feeding.
- Indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations.
- Helps reduce the multiplication of fleas by inhibiting egg hatching and the emergence of adults from eggs.
- Kills and repels brown dog ticks.
- Repels mosquitoes and certain flies.
Active Ingredients
Dinotefuran, Pyriproxyfen, Permethrin
- Weigh your dog for the right dosage.
- Ensure your dog is dry before application and it should remain dry 24 hours after application.
- Make your dog stand in a comfortable position for easy application.
- Remove an applicator from the pack.
- Hold the applicator upright, pointing it away from your face.
- Place your thumb and index finger around the tip of the applicator just under the large disk.
- With your other hand, grasp the stem of the applicator tip above the smaller disk.
- Pierce the applicator seal by firmly pressing down the small disk until both disks meet.
- Part your dog's hair at the base of its tail and apply the entire contents onto the dog's skin in a continuous line from the base of the tail all the way up to the shoulder blades.
- Avoid applying the treatment to the dog's hair.
- Repeat the treatment every month.
The table below shows the recommended dosage of Vectra 3D based on the dog's weight.
Vectra 3D for Dogs Dosing Table:
| Dog Size & Weight | Volume | Dinotefuran | Pyriproxyfen | Permethrin | Doses Applied |
| Very Small Dogs Up to 8.8 lbs (1.5 – 4.0 kg) |
0.8 ml | 44 mg | 3.9 mg | 317.0 mg | One |
| Small Dogs 8.9 – 22 lbs (4.0 – 10.0 kg) |
1.6 ml | 87 mg | 7.7 mg | 635.0 mg | One |
| Medium Dogs 22 – 55 lbs (10.0 – 25.0 kg) |
3.6 ml | 196 mg | 17.4 mg | 1429.0 mg | One |
| Large Dogs 55 – 88 lbs (25.0 – 40.0 kg) |
4.7 ml | 256 mg | 22.7 mg | 1865.0 mg | One |
| Extra Large Dogs Over 88 lbs (> 40.0 kg) |
8.0 ml | 436 mg | 38.7 mg | 3175.0 mg | One |
For Dogs:
Vectra 3D is not recommended for puppies younger than 7 weeks of age. It is for external use only on dogs and should not be used on cats or other animal species. Avoid applying more than one dose per dog per month. This topical should not be used on aged, debilitated, medicated or dogs known to be sensitive to pesticide products without consulting a vet.
The safe use of this treatment has not been evaluated in pregnant and lactating dogs. Keep the product away from the dog's eyes and mouth. Do not allow treated dogs to enter surface water for 48 hours after treatment.
For Humans:
Do not allow children to apply the treatment. Do not contact or allow children to have contact with the treated animal until the treatment is completely dry. Avoid contact with your skin. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Are there Any Specific Storage Instructions for Vectra 3D Dog Treatment?
Protect it from freezing. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
What are the Key Benefits of Vectra 3D for Dogs?
- Broad-spectrum protection: Effective against a range of external parasites, including fleas, ticks, flies and mosquitoes.
- Repels parasites: Features repellent properties with a "hot foot" effect, preventing parasites from attaching.
- Breaks flea cycle: Kills flea eggs and larvae, reducing the risk of re-infestation.
- Triple-action formula: Made with a combination of three active ingredients with anti-feeding properties.
- Unique applicator: Comes in a patented ball tip applicator for easy administration.
- Waterproof: Remains effective for one month despite water immersion and shampoo treatments.
Is Vectra 3D safe for my puppy?
When used as directed, this flea and tick treatment is suitable for puppies and dogs from 7 weeks of age with at least 3.3 lbs of body weight.
How does this flea and tick treatment work?
This spot-on dog treatment contains dinotefuran, pyriproxyfen and permethrin. This combination of active ingredients offers triple action and works together to kill and repel parasites on contact. The formula disrupts the feeding activities in fleas, knocking them down and they begin falling off the treated animal. It works through a unique 'hot foot' action against ticks. Dinotefuran works on the nervous system of parasites, while pyriproxyfen works as an insect growth regulator (IGR), disrupting the life stages of parasites. Permethrin provides repellent activity against ticks, mosquitoes and flies.
How frequently should I treat my dog with this flea and tick treatment?
Vectra 3D is recommended for use on dogs once every month.
What types of parasites does this treatment address?
This topical treatment for dogs is effective against adult fleas, flea eggs and larvae. It is indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations and kills and repels brown dog ticks. The formula also repels mosquitoes and certain flies.
How quickly does it help relieve my dog?
Vectra 3D Spot-on for Dogs stops fleas from biting within minutes and kills them within hours of application.
Is it safe to use this topical on a pregnant dog?
The safe use of this spot-on flea and tick treatment in pregnant, lactating and breeding dogs has not been evaluated. Your use of this treatment for these dogs should be based on a veterinarian's risk assessment.
Can I bathe my dog after applying Vectra 3D?
Before applying this topical, your dog should be dry and should remain dry for 24 hours after application. This topical remains effective for one month, even if the dog goes swimming or is bathed.
Is my cat at risk when I'm treating my dog with Vectra 3D?
Vectra 3D contains permethrin as one of its active ingredients. This ingredient is known to overstimulate the nervous system of cats and may cause tremors, seizures and sometimes paralysis. It is recommended that you keep your cats away from the treated dog for at least 24 hours after application.




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