Never use multiple flea medications on your pet, unless directed to do so by your veterinarian
. Fleas can be a very frustrating problem, and some medications may not produce immediate effects.
Can you put flea treatment on twice?
A flea infestation on your pet or in your home can be difficult and frustrating to deal with. Yes,
if after two weeks the flea preventive you applied isn’t working, you can reapply flea treatment early, or switch to another brand.
How soon can I give my dog another flea treatment?
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.
Can you overdose a dog with flea treatment?
Common signs of toxicity from flea products containing organophosphates are diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, small pupils, muscle tremor, weakness or falling over, and drooling.
Organophosphate toxicity can be rapidly fatal, depending on the ingredients and dose the pet is exposed to
.
Can you give a dog 2 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.
Can I use Frontline every 2 weeks?
Treat all your dogs and cats every month for optimal flea control. When applied correctly, FRONTLINE PLUS remains active against fleas for at least one month.
If you are in a paralysis tick area, apply FRONTLINE PLUS FOR DOGS every 2 weeks to provide paralysis tick control for your dog
.
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.
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
.
Can you mix flea treatments?
It’s not usually recommended to use more than one oral flea medication at the same time. However,
Comfortis and Capstar can be combined
. Another exception is Sentinel, which doesn’t kill adult fleas, so it can be combined individually with either Comfortis or Capstar.
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.
Do fleas jump off after treatment?
No, the fleas don’t jump off after the treatment
. They don’t jump off they rise to the top of the animal and fall off dead.
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.
Can you give too much flea treatment?
An overdose for most flea preventions could result in the following:
Profuse drooling
.
Vomiting
.
Tremoring
.
Can I give my dog too much Frontline?
Depending upon how much you put on,
probably nothing
. If you are concerned, just wash it off.
Why is flea medicine not working?
Many of the spot-on flea products use the natural oils of the coat to spread the flea treatment over your pet. So,
if you’ve just washed your pet and stripped the natural oils, they’ll be less effective
.
Can my dog sleep in my bed after flea treatment?
Treating your pup, your home, and your yard can help ensure that you all stay flea free—even when you let your dog sleep in your bed
. Just make sure you continue treating for fleas, even in the winter.
How much frontline do you give a 150 pound dog?
For example, if your dog weighs 22.5 pounds, use the 5 to 22 pound box. However, if your dog weighs more than 132 pounds, you’ll need to combine products to get the correct dosage. As an example, if your dog weighs 150 pounds, buy the
89 to 132 pound box plus the 5 to 22 pound box
.
Can my dogs get fleas even if treated?
There are no flea products that stop fleas from jumping onto pets. This means that regardless of the licensed flea treatment you use –
you may still see fleas on your pet until the flea product kills it
.
Can you see flea eggs?
It’s quite hard to spot the flea eggs, be it on your pet, on their bedding or on the floor, due to their tiny size (less than half a millimetre long). They are oval in shape and of a whitish colour.
Under a microscope, one can see that flea eggs look like rice grains
.
How long do you have to wait between Frontline applications?
How often should I apply FRONTLINE PLUS for Dogs and FRONTLINE SPRAY during tick season? FRONTLINE PLUS FOR DOGS should be applied
every 2 weeks
for control of paralysis ticks on dogs, or every month for control of brown dog ticks.
Why am I still finding fleas after treatment?
As eggs hatch and develop, you might find fleas reappearing 10-14 days after treatment –
this is quite normal and provided the insecticide remains in place it will kill them
. This is why it is important not to carry out cleaning which might remove insecticide.
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.
Why is my dog still itching after flea treatment?
It’s fairly typical after you’ve applied Itch Flea for there to be a period of hyperactivity amongst the fleas as the product takes effect
, and this can cause an increase in itching. It should settle down though after 24 hours.
Can fleas go in human hair?
While rare, fleas can make their way onto human hair
. In the absence of household pets like cats and dogs, fleas may decide to approach their next victim, us humans, for their regular blood meals. In this step-to-step guide, you will learn how to quickly treat fleas found in human hair.
Can I give my dog a flea bath 2 days in a row?
You shouldn’t need to use flea shampoo unless your dog has an active flea infestation. But if that’s the case,
you can wash your dog 1-2 times a week, but not long term
.
Why is Frontline not killing the fleas?
Indeed, according to Frontline, the fleas get hyper-excited, which draws them to the top of the coat. This makes them more visible to pet owners. Keep in mind that it takes about 12 hours for the fleas to die in most cases.
You’re not using the right product
.
