How often do I need to treat my pets?
Every four weeks
. Ticks have been found to be active even in cold winter months, so you should treat all year round. Remember FRONTLINE Spot On is not a tick repellent so you may still see some ticks on your pet.
How often should I flea my dog with spot on?
So, if you’re asking yourself “how often should I give my puppy flea treatment?”, the answer is
every 4 weeks
for optimal protection – year-round, leaving no gaps.
How long does Frontline spot on last for?
FRONTLINE Spot On is a topical application for the treatment and prevention of fleas and ticks. It contains the active ingredient Fipronil, which works to over-stimulate the nervous system of the parasite and kill 98-100% of adult fleas within 24 hours; remaining effective for
up to 5 weeks in cats and 8 weeks in dogs
.
How often can you use spot on flea treatment?
A spot-on treatment comes packaged in individual doses of liquid that can be applied by pouring the medicine onto your pet’s back, between the shoulders.
One dose generally keeps a pet safe from fleas and ticks for one month
, Dr. Wooten says, but will need to be applied more often if your pet swims or is bathed often.
Can you put too much Frontline on a dog?
When used as directed, such products are safe and effective. However,
dogs and cats can easily become sick if too much or the wrong flea product is applied
, or the product is ingested post-application.
Can you use Frontline twice in a month?
If a pet still has fleas,
many veterinarians will use the product more frequently than once monthly, sometimes as often as once every 2-3 weeks
. However, this process is often considered to be “off label use,” and I would not use the product this way unless first speaking with your pet’s veterinarian.
What happens if you apply Frontline too soon?
Symptoms of toxicity can include
twitching, hypersalivation, trembling and seizures
. If you start to see tremors shortly after applying the flea treatment, the best thing to do is bathe Fluffy or Fido in lukewarm water with a gentle dish soap like Dawn or Palmolive.
How soon can you reapply flea treatment?
There is no single answer for this frequently asked question. The known safe answer is to wait the period of time the product is supposed to work,
typically 30 days
, before reapplying. An alternative is to bathe the pet in a detergent shampoo (meant to strip off skin oils) and reapply after 24 hours.
Do dogs need flea and worm treatment every month?
You should de-flea and worm your pet once a month
. Not only will this prevent them from experiencing the side effects of either condition, but it’ll allow your pet to be completely protected and free from suffering.
How often should Frontline spot on be used?
How often do I need to treat my pets?
Every four weeks
. Ticks have been found to be active even in cold winter months, so you should treat all year round. Remember FRONTLINE Spot On is not a tick repellent so you may still see some ticks on your pet.
Why does my dog still have fleas after using Frontline?
A. The active ingredient in FRONTLINE (fipronil) kills fleas by affecting their nervous system, making them hyperactive before dying. These dying fleas often rise to the top of your pet’s haircoat, so the presence of visible fleas after treating your pet, is
a sign that the product is working
.
How do you apply Frontline spots on dogs?
Can I apply Frontline after 2 weeks?
Yes, if after two weeks the flea preventive you applied isn’t working, you can reapply flea treatment early, or switch to another brand.
Can I give my dog two doses of Frontline?
The minimum time to wait between two treatments of FRONTLINE HomeGard® is 6 months
. It is not necessary to use FRONTLINE HomeGard® repeatedly, if you are regularly treating your cat or dog with an effective flea and tick treatment such as FRONTLINE® spot-on products.
Is Frontline spot on effective?
Original Frontline Spot On
Frontline Spot On is an effective flea and tick treatment
that comes in the form of a pipette. When applied to the skin on the back of the neck, it provides a barrier that protects your pet from fleas, ticks and lice and any pests that come into contact with the pet’s coat will be killed.
Why does my dog keep getting fleas even after treatment?
Not treating often enough
Fleas go through a life cycle of egg, larvae, pupae and adult. Most flea treatments just kill adult fleas, but fleas can continue to emerge for months after you think an infestation has ended. When a newly emerged female flea finds a host, she can lay eggs within one day.
Why does my dog act weird after flea treatment?
The ingredients in a flea medicine can be an allergen to certain dogs and behaving weird
could be due to an allergic reaction
. Wounds: if the dog has a wound on their skin near where the pipette has been administered, it is possible the toxicity can cause a reaction.
How long do I have to wait to bathe my dog after applying Frontline?
Do not bath or shampoo your dog for
at least 48 hours
after application of FRONTLINE PLUS or FRONTLINE SPRAY. Cats may be bathed from 24 hours after application of FRONTLINE PLUS or 48 hours after application of FRONTLINE SPRAY.
Do ticks fall off after Frontline?
By applying FRONTLINE Spot On or FRONTLINE Plus
®
you can ensure that the ticks attaching to your pet will die within 48 hours. The product doesn’t repel ticks, so ticks can still attach but
once dead they will normally drop off
, or can be easily removed.
How long after using flea collar can I apply Frontline?
Usually the maximum that you will have to wait before applying Frontline Plus is
30 days
, which allows the chemicals from previously applied products to be fully processed and out of your pet’s system.
Why is flea medication not working?
Incorrectly applying topical flea prevention is the most common cause for its failure to work
. Flea prevention is expensive, and you don’t want to waste a dose. Topical medication should be applied directly to the skin, not the hair. You must part the hair so that you can apply it to the skin at the base of the neck.
How does Frontline spot on work?
Frontline Spot On is applied externally to your pet’s skin on the back of the neck. The active ingredient, fipronil, quickly dissolves into the natural oils of your pet’s skin and coat, dispersing over the entire body surface within 24 hours and concentrating in the skin’s oil glands to form a reservoir.
How long does it take for Frontline to dry?
In most cases, it will dry in
an hour or two
. It is best to avoid contact with the area though until it has dried. You may notice a “greasy” spot at the site of application for a few days after. This is normal and will resolve.
What do you do when Frontline doesn’t work?
Speak to your veterinarian about this first if your flea medicine is not working. One Frontline alternative is to
switch to another topical product
. Another alternative is to supplement the topical product with another product that works internally, such as Capstar.
