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. Ingestion occurs if the dog or cat licks the treated area.
Can you overdose on flea treatment?
An overdose for most flea preventions could result in the following: Profuse drooling
.
Vomiting
.
Tremoring
.
Can I put two doses of flea treatment on my dog?
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.
What happens if you put flea medicine on too soon?
Yes, if after two weeks the flea preventive you applied isn’t working,
you can reapply flea treatment early, or switch to another brand
. I recommend using Advantix or a chewable prescription product from your vet, like Bravecto, Nexgard, Simparica, or Credelio. This recommendation is unrelated to Petco or PetCoach.
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.
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.
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.
How long does flea medicine toxicity last?
Most mild to severe clinical signs resolve within
24 to 72 hours
.
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.
What flea medicine is killing dogs?
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
.
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.
Can I use Frontline twice?
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.
How do you know if flea treatment is working?
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.
What do you do when flea medicine doesn’t work?
- Make sure to apply topical medications correctly (do not split medications to use on more than one pet)
- Make sure your pet’s skin is healthy so topical flea medications work well.
- Treat your yard and house where 95-99% of the flea population lives.
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 I brush my dog after flea treatment?
No you shouldn’t need to do any flea combing if the Frontline Plus works as expected
. Also keep in mind that treating your home may be needed as well to rid the flea eggs that harbor in cracks, crevices, furniture, and dog bedding.
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.
What happens if you give your dog too much Nexgard?
The good news is that Nexgard is a very safe drug.
No adverse reactions were observed in healthy Beagle puppies over 8 weeks of age when treated with 5 times the maximum dose repeated 6 times at intervals of 2-4 weeks
. She should be fine!
Does flea medicine make dogs tired?
Side effects can include skin irritation, agitation or lethargy
, vomiting, tremors and seizures. #4 When used according to label directions, the active ingredients in many flea and tick topical products are not absorbed into the bloodstream.
Can Frontline make my dog sick?
Frontline Plus for dogs is generally safe to use and causes few side effects. Mild skin irritation may occur but should clear up quickly.
Additional side effects may include vomiting, diarrhea, and seizure
. However, these side effects are extremely rare and tend to affect smaller dogs.
