Johnson's Guardian Plus Spot-On Small Dog

Johnson’s Guardian Plus Spot-On Small Dog combines fipronil and (S)-methoprene to treat fleas, ticks and biting lice. It also inhibits the development of flea eggs, larvae and pupae originating from eggs laid by adult fleas on the treated dog, helping break the flea life cycle.

This single-treatment pack contains one 0.67ml pipette. It is marketed for the 2–10kg range, while the authorised dosing instructions specify dogs weighing over 2kg and up to 10kg. For a dog weighing exactly 2kg, check the supplied leaflet and confirm the correct size with your vet before use. Do not use below 2kg.

• Adult flea control persists for eight weeks.
• Inhibits flea egg, larval and pupal development for eight weeks after application.
• Tick control lasts for up to four weeks.
• Treats biting lice (Trichodectes canis).
• One pipette provides one treatment for a dog in the correct weight range.

Composition

Each 0.67ml pipette contains fipronil 67mg and (S)-methoprene 60.3mg. Other ingredients are butylhydroxyanisole (E320, 0.13mg), butylhydroxytoluene (E321, 0.07mg), anhydrous ethanol, polysorbate 80 (E433), povidone and diethylene glycol monoethyl ether.

Dose and application

Weigh your dog accurately before treatment. Use one complete 0.67ml pipette for a dog weighing over 2kg and up to 10kg. Do not overdose. Leave at least four weeks between treatments.

Hold the pipette upright and tap the narrow part to move the contents into the main body. Snap back the tip. Part the coat at the base of the neck, in front of the shoulder blades, until the skin is visible. Place the tip on the skin and squeeze several times to empty the whole pipette directly onto the skin in one spot. Apply where your dog cannot lick it, and do not let animals lick each other following treatment. Do not apply to wounds or skin lesions.

Suitability and precautions

For external use on dogs only. Do not give orally or use on cats, ferrets, rabbits or other species. Do not use on puppies under eight weeks old, dogs below 2kg, sick or convalescent animals, or animals allergic to any ingredient. Both age and the product-specific weight requirements must be met. The authorised information permits use during pregnancy and lactation.

Do not use simultaneously with other flea products applied directly onto the animal. Avoid bathing or immersion for two days after treatment, and avoid bathing more than once a week. Frequent shampooing can reduce the duration of flea protection. Keep your dog out of watercourses for two days after application.

Fleas are killed within 24 hours and ticks and lice within 48 hours after exposure. Some ticks can still attach, so tick-borne disease transmission cannot be completely excluded.

Avoid contact with the animal’s eyes; rinse immediately with plenty of water if contact occurs. Contact your vet if adverse reactions occur, including skin irritation, excessive salivation, vomiting, breathing symptoms or unusual behaviour or movement.

Handling and storage

Do not handle treated dogs or let children play with them until the application site is dry. Apply in the early evening and do not let recently treated dogs sleep with owners, especially children. The alcohol carrier may damage painted or varnished surfaces and furnishings.

Avoid contact with your mouth, skin and eyes. Do not eat, drink or smoke during application. Wash hands after use and wash accidental skin contamination with soap and water. Rinse accidental eye contact carefully with clean water; seek medical advice if irritation persists, taking the packaging. People allergic to insecticides or alcohol should avoid contact.

Keep pipettes in the original packaging until use, out of children’s reach, and dispose of used pipettes promptly. Store in the original package at no more than 30°C. Follow local disposal requirements and do not contaminate waterways.

Vacuum resting areas regularly and use a suitable household treatment when needed. When treating an infestation, other in-contact animals should receive a product appropriate to their species and weight. Always read the supplied packaging and leaflet before use.