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 put Frontline on my dog a week 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?
The known safe answer is to wait the period of time the product is supposed to work, typically
30 days
, before reapplying.
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
.
Can I use Frontline twice in one 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.
Does Frontline last longer than 30 days?
FRONTLINE Plus remains effective for 30 days
, even if your pet swims or is bathed. After application, keep your pet from getting wet for 24 hours.
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 I put two doses of Frontline on my dog?
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 often can Frontline be applied to dogs?
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
. FRONTLINE SPRAY should be applied every 3 weeks for control of paralysis ticks on cats and dogs, or every month for the control of brown dog ticks.
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.
Can you overdose on flea treatment?
This can result in repetitive nerve discharges, or twitches and tremors, in affected dogs. So
if a dog has a mild overdose of flea medication, symptoms, you may notice include twitching, excessive salivation, paw flicking, vomiting and diarrhea, and depression.
Can I use Frontline again after a week?
You can reapply after two weeks
– But be careful, as you don’t want to overdose your cat. You best bet would be to just give the vet a call and I’m sure they’ll let you know over the phone!
Can you split Frontline doses?
Each Frontline Plus pipette is designed to contain the correct amount of pet medicine to give thorough protection over four weeks.
Dividing the dosage up may leave your pet without anti-parasite protection
.
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.
What happens if you give 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.
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.
Why do I still see 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
.
Do fleas fall off after Frontline?
So once again, while you may see fleas on FRONTLINE Plus treated pets,
they are in the process of dying and should be dead within 24 hours
.
How long does Frontline Plus take to work on dogs?
Frontline starts working once the product has spread over the whole body surface, which can take
up to 24 hours
after application. Thereafter, fleas are killed within 24 hours and ticks killed within 48 hours.
How long do Frontline side effects last?
These effects should all subside
within 24 hours
of applying Frontline Plus; if they persist then you should contact your veterinarian.
