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 I use Frontline on my dog more than once 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. … While Frontline Plus is labeled as waterproof, I usually advise clients to wait at least 24 to 48 hours before bathing their pet.
When can I reapply FRONTLINE PLUS FOR DOGS?
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 I reapply Frontline flea treatment early?
If you are finding fleas on your pet even after applying your pet’s topical flea treatment, you
might consider reapplying it early
. However, this solution is not always recommended and may lead to an overdose in some rare cases.
How soon can you use Frontline again?
If you are using a commercial topical product like Frontline, be sure you are following the manufacturer’s application instructions precisely. If you suspect it is not controlling your pet’s fleas, you may, in certain cases, be able to reapply it in
as little as two weeks
and try again.
Can I use Frontline Plus 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.
How often can you apply Frontline Plus?
A
once monthly application
is recommended where tick control is needed. Although FRONTLINE ® PLUS can control fleas for up to six weeks, if there is a high risk of reinfestation or if the pet has fleas which may cause flea allergy dermatitis, a once monthly application may be needed.
Why does my dog keep getting fleas even after treatment?
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 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.
What happens if you put too much flea medicine on your dog?
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.
How long does Frontline Plus for dogs last?
FRONTLINE
®
Plus for Dogs kills adult fleas and ticks, prevents new infestations by killing flea eggs and larvae to break the flea lifecycle, and lasts for a full
30 days
.
Can you put too much frontline on a dog?
If you apply a flea treatment as recommended,
you shouldn’t have any problems
. However, if the medication is applied excessively, or if a dog is exposed to them in some other product (such as insect sprays and fertilizers), the toxins can affect the dog’s nervous system and cause a range of problems.
Can I put two doses of Frontline on my dog?
It is not recommended to give more than one dosage per month
due to the possibility of overdosing your dog.
Can you use multiple flea treatments?
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.
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 I reapply frontline after a week?
Yes, if after two weeks the flea preventive you applied isn’t working,
you can reapply flea treatment early
, or switch to another brand.
