Mankind Extick Spray for Dogs and Cats - Fast-Acting Tick and Flea Control in a Simple Pump Spray

Sometimes you need something quick, targeted, and practical. Not a monthly spot-on that you planned ahead for. Not a powder that takes a few minutes to dust and rub in. Just a spray bottle you can reach for when you spot a tick, when your dog comes back from a walk through the grass, or when you want to treat the problem area directly without covering the whole body.

The Mankind Extick Spray is a Propoxur-based anti-tick and flea spray for dogs and cats of all breeds. Formulated specifically for the effective control of ticks and fleas, it contains Propoxur which acts as an ectoparasitic killer to help reduce ticks and fleas. It comes in a 100 ml spray bottle and is gentle on the skin, without causing rashes or irritation. Simple formula. Straightforward application. A practical, affordable tool for targeted parasite control between your monthly treatments.

Manufactured by Natur Krauter, B-4, Industrial Estate, Delhi Road, Saharanpur - 247001, U.P. Marketed by PET MANKIND Division of Mankind Pharma Ltd., New Delhi.

Each gram contains: Propoxur (as active ectoparasiticide), in an aqueous spray base.

100 ml pump spray bottle at ₹423. This is a prescription medication. Use under veterinary supervision.

What Are the Uses and Benefits of Mankind Extick Spray?

Extick Spray is effective in controlling fleas and ticks and is suitable for use on all breeds of dogs and cats. Here's where it's most useful:

• Tick elimination on contact - Propoxur kills ticks when it reaches the skin surface through the coat. For dogs returning from outdoor walks in tick-prone areas - parks, gardens, grassy fields - a targeted spray to the legs, belly, neck, and base of the tail provides fast contact kill against any ticks that have recently attached or are still on the surface of the coat.
• Flea control - fleas on the coat are killed on contact with the spray. This is particularly useful for dogs and cats with visible flea activity, providing rapid surface knockdown while a longer-term monthly spot-on is applied or takes effect.
• Lice (sucking and biting) are also controlled by the Propoxur formula.
• Targeted application - the spray format lets you focus on specific problem areas rather than treating the whole body. If you spot ticks consistently around the ears or between the toes, you can direct the spray exactly there. This makes it more economical and more precise than a full-body powder dusting when only certain areas need treatment.
• Quick action - Extick Spray provides rapid relief from ticks and fleas, reducing discomfort for your pet. Most pet parents notice visible tick and flea activity reducing within hours of application when the spray is worked properly to the skin level.
• For more on tick-borne disease risks in India and why timely tick removal matters, the blog on tick fever in dogs - symptoms, treatment and prevention is essential reading.

What Are the Possible Side Effects?

• Extick Spray is gentle on skin when used as directed and does not cause rashes or irritation in most dogs and cats.
• Mild skin redness or irritation at the application site can occasionally occur in pets with particularly sensitive skin. If this persists, rinse with clean water and contact your vet before reapplying.
• Do not inhale the spray. Do not let your cat or dog lick the sprayed area. For external use only. Do not use if your pet has cuts or injuries on the skin.
• If your pet licks the sprayed area before it dries, mild salivation or nausea can occur. For more significant ingestion - causing drooling, tremors, or breathing difficulty - contact your vet immediately. Atropine is the antidote and must be administered by a vet.
• Not to be used on puppies below 4 weeks of age.

How Should You Apply Extick Spray to Your Pet?

• Spray at the affected parts on your pet's body. By using a thick comb, brush against the direction of the hair while spraying. Apply on feet, legs, and tail. For the case of severe infestation, repeat the treatment twice a week.
• Hold the bottle approximately 10-15 cm from your pet's body. Do not spray directly into the face, eyes, or mouth. For the head and ears, spray onto your gloved hand or a cloth and apply by stroking into the coat.
• The key technique: using a comb or brush against the direction of hair growth while spraying works the product through the outer coat down to the skin level where Propoxur's contact kill mechanism actually operates. Spraying onto the coat surface without this step significantly reduces penetration.
• After applying, keep your pet from licking the treated area for at least 20 minutes. In multi-pet households, separate animals until all coats are dry.
• For cats and spray-averse dogs: spray onto a gloved hand and stroke it through the coat rather than spraying directly at the animal.

How Does Extick Spray Work?

• Propoxur is a carbamate-class ectoparasiticide that kills ticks, fleas, and lice by inhibiting Acetylcholinesterase - the enzyme responsible for breaking down the neurotransmitter Acetylcholine at nerve-muscle junctions in parasites.
• Propoxur kills ticks and fleas by interfering with their nervous system - specifically, when Acetylcholinesterase is blocked, Acetylcholine accumulates at the nerve-muscle junction, causing continuous, uncontrolled nerve firing. The parasite enters sustained neuromuscular spasm and dies rapidly from nervous system failure.
• The aqueous spray base carries the Propoxur evenly onto the coat and skin surface, where it exerts its contact kill action. The base evaporates quickly after application, leaving the active ingredient deposited on the coat without a greasy or oily residue.

What Safety Advice Should You Know Before Using Extick Spray?

• For external use only. Do not use internally.
• Not suitable for puppies below 4 weeks of age.
• Do not use on pets with open wounds, cuts, or significantly broken skin.
• Do not use on diabetic dogs without vet guidance - Propoxur can affect blood glucose regulation through topical application.
• Do not inhale the spray during application. Use in a well-ventilated space.
• Do not combine with other carbamate or organophosphate-based products without vet guidance.
• Wear gloves during application. Wash hands thoroughly afterwards. Keep children away from treated pets until the coat is fully dry. Store below 30°C away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

What Should You Do If You Miss an Application?

• Apply as soon as you remember and continue from that date. Do not double dose.
• During any gap - particularly during India's peak tick months from August through November - check your pet's coat manually after every outdoor walk, paying attention to the ears, neck, belly, and between the toes.
• The spray works best alongside a monthly systemic treatment such as a spot-on or oral tablet: use it for targeted post-walk control and rapid infestation knockdown; use the monthly treatment for sustained systemic prevention.

What Are All the Substitutes for Mankind Extick Spray?

If Extick Spray is unavailable or your vet recommends a different format, here are alternatives on Supertails:

Product	Active Ingredient	Format	Notes
Mankind Extick Powder for Dogs and Cats	Propoxur 1%	Powder	Same brand; also has antifungal + soothing agents
Mankind Extick Shampoo for Dogs and Cats	Propoxur	Shampoo	Same brand, shampoo format for bath-time treatment
Petcare Notix Powder for Dogs and Cats	Propoxur 1%	Powder	Same active, Petcare brand
Savavet Fiprofort Fipronil Tick and Flea Control Spray for Dogs & Cats	Fipronil	Spray	Pharmaceutical spray, different active ingredient
TTK Big Boss Fipronil Tick and Flea Control Spray for Dogs and Cats	Fipronil	Spray	Fast-acting Fipronil spray
Bark Out Loud Natural Flea & Tick Spray for Pets	Natural essential oils	Spray	Natural herbal alternative

What Are Some Quick Tips for Getting the Most Out of Extick Spray?

• Use the against-the-grain comb technique every time. The most common reason tick sprays underperform is surface-level application without penetration. A comb or brush worked against the direction of hair growth while spraying carries the Propoxur from the outer coat to the skin - where it actually needs to be.
• Apply to the feet, legs, and tail after every high-risk walk. These are the areas ticks first contact when a dog walks through grass. A targeted 60-second spray to these areas when your dog comes back inside significantly reduces tick burden before they migrate to harder-to-spot areas.
• For cats and anxious dogs: spray onto your gloved hand first and apply by stroking. The sound of a pump spray startles many pets - stroking it in removes the stress while delivering the same result.
• Do not spray into closed rooms without ventilation. Step outside or open windows before applying - this keeps both you and your pet from inhaling vapour during application.
• Pair with a monthly systemic treatment. The spray handles what's on the coat right now; a monthly spot-on or oral tablet handles the systemic, longer-term prevention. Used together, they cover both the immediate and ongoing tick challenge.

Vet Tip - Dr Nithya Priyadarshini, MVSc (6+ years)

"The Extick Spray is a tool I tell pet parents to keep as their between-treatment option - particularly through the post-monsoon months. A targeted spray to the legs and belly when your dog comes in from a walk takes under a minute and catches any ticks on the coat surface before they burrow. But the technique matters - I always stress the against-the-grain comb method. Without it, you're coating fur, not skin, and the contact kill never reaches the parasite. Get a fine-tooth comb, work it through the coat in the opposite direction of hair growth while spraying, and the same product becomes significantly more effective."

What Do Vets Also Recommend?

• The full dog fleas and ticks collection and cat fleas and ticks collection bring together all vet-approved tick and flea treatments - sprays, powders, spot-ons, and oral tablets - for building a complete parasite management plan.
• The pharmacy tick and flea control for dogs collection has prescription-grade monthly spot-ons and oral treatments that pair naturally with the Extick Spray for sustained systemic prevention.
• The dog skin and coat care collection has medicated shampoos and skin recovery products for dogs whose skin has been affected by tick or flea bite irritation alongside treatment.
• And for a vet to advise on the best complete tick and flea management plan for your pet - Supertails' online vet consultation service is available whenever you need it.

Disclaimer: Supertails' sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate, and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

Point It at the Problem. The Rest Takes Care of Itself.

No complicated application routine. No waiting for a monthly cycle. Just a 100 ml pump spray of Propoxur-based tick and flea control that you direct exactly where you need it - worked into the coat against the grain so it reaches the skin and kills on contact. Simple, fast, and practical for every pet parent's medicine cabinet.

100 ml. ₹423. Shop Mankind Extick Spray for Dogs and Cats on Supertails and get it delivered to your door.

FAQs

What is Extick Spray used for?

Mankind Extick Spray is a Propoxur-based ectoparasiticide spray for dogs and cats of all breeds, used to kill ticks, fleas, and lice on contact. It is sprayed directly onto the pet's body and worked into the coat against the direction of hair growth using a comb, so the active ingredient reaches the skin level where it can contact and kill parasites. It can be used for active infestations and as a targeted preventive spray after outdoor walks in tick-prone areas.

Is tick spray harmful for dogs or cats?

Extick Spray is gentle on skin and does not cause rashes or irritation when applied correctly. It is safe for dogs and cats of all breeds when used externally as directed - avoiding the eyes, mouth, and nose, and keeping the treated area from being licked until dry. Do not use on puppies under 4 weeks of age, on pets with open wounds, or on diabetic dogs without vet guidance. Serious side effects are uncommon with correct application.

What happens if a dog or cat licks the tick spray?

If your pet licks the sprayed area before it is dry, mild salivation or nausea can occur from the Propoxur. In mild cases this passes on its own. For significant ingestion - causing excessive drooling, tremors, vomiting, or breathing difficulty - contact your vet immediately, as Atropine (the antidote) must be administered by a vet. Prevent licking by keeping your pet occupied for at least 20 minutes after application, and separate multi-pet households until all coats are fully dry.

How long does tick spray last on a pet?

The contact kill action is immediate - ticks, fleas, and lice die on contact with the Propoxur when it reaches the skin. The residual effect on the coat typically lasts 1-2 weeks depending on coat thickness, bathing frequency, and outdoor exposure. For severe infestations, repeat twice a week. For regular maintenance, use every 2-4 weeks or as directed by your vet, ideally alongside a monthly systemic spot-on for sustained prevention.

What is the best time to apply tick spray on my pet?

The most effective time is immediately after an outdoor walk in a tick-prone area - before your pet settles inside and ticks have had time to burrow and attach. A quick targeted spray to the legs, belly, neck, and tail when your dog comes back from a park or garden walk, worked in against the grain with a comb, catches ticks on the coat surface before they migrate to the skin. For severe infestations, apply in a calm, well-ventilated space - outdoors or with windows open - when your pet is relaxed.