Description
Shoo-Fly Ointment is a pleasant-smelling, long-acting fly repellent and sunscreen in an easy-to-apply cosmetic base, designed for dogs and horses, but not for cats.
Key Features and Benefits
- Repels Biting Flies: The ointment effectively repels all types of flies, especially biting flies, which often target ear tips and open wounds. This prevents painful bites and potential secondary infections.
- Contains Sunscreen: It includes sunscreen agents to protect delicate or fair-skinned areas like ear tips from sun damage.
- Safe for Wounds: The non-staining, soothing base makes it safe to apply directly onto minor cuts or open wounds.
- Long-Lasting Protection: A single application can offer protection for several days, depending on environmental factors like ambient temperature and humidity.
- Easy Application: Its cosmetic-grade ointment base ensures it’s easy to rub into the skin and leaves no tacky residue.
Active Ingredients
- Permethrin: 0.4% m/m (long-acting repellent)
- Esbiothrin: 0.3% m/m (provides instant “knockdown”)
- Piperonyl Butoxide: 5.0% m/m (a synergist)
- Sunscreen Agents: Octylmethoxycinnamate and Butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane
