Combinations Not to Use
Frontline products should not be used in conjunction with Advantage or Advantix products
. Your pet shouldn’t receive a flea bath if they have recently been introduced to another flea or tick treatment (for example, if your pet was treated with a spot on in the past month).
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.
Can I put another flea treatment on my dog?
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.
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.
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 long after Capstar Can I use Frontline?
Yes you can. I would wait
a few hours
after using the cap star so it has time to kill the fleas. This will help make the advantage/frontline more effective.
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.
Can you use Frontline 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
. 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 put too much Frontline on a 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.
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 flea medicine too 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 quickly does Frontline work?
How long does Frontline take to work? 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.
Can I give my dog Nexgard after Frontline?
I normally recommend Nexgard, Bravecto, Simparica, or Credelio for fleas and ticks – all of these medications are safe and effective, and
would be fine to give even if you applied Frontline 10 days ago
.
What kills fleas on dogs instantly?
The most common product used to kill fleas on dogs instantly is
Nitenpyram, more commonly known as Capstar
. This single-use tablet is administered orally and kills fleas within 30 minutes. It is recommended that you contain your pet in a small area when using Capstar.
How often should you flea A dog with Frontline?
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 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
.
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.
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.
Should I bathe dog after Capstar?
Can I give my dogs a bath after giving them this medicine.
You can give your dog a bath while using these tablets.
What happens to fleas after Capstar?
Once the nitenpyram enters the bloodstream, the fleas ingest it when they bite your pet.
The insecticide attacks the flea’s nervous system, causing paralysis and then death
. Within six hours, 90 percent of adult fleas will be 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.
How soon after Frontline Can I bathe my dog?
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.
How long after applying Frontline Can I pet my dog?
Can I handle or stroke my pet after applying FRONTLINE Plus® / FRONTLINE Tri-Act® / FRONTLINE® Spot On? You can handle, stroke and cuddle your pet as usual
as soon as the application site is dry
. In the meantime treated animals should not be handled and children should not be allowed to play or sleep with them.
Can I bathe my dog with flea shampoo after applying Frontline?
Then, simply remember to
wait for 24 hours after using Frontline Plus before letting your pet get wet
! It is important to note that, although your pet can be bathed after the 24 hour waiting period is up, the flea and tick control action Frontline Plus can be affected by using the wrong shampoo.
Can you use Frontline twice in a week?
Frequency. Frontline Plus continues to work for 30 days. Although overdose complications have not been reported at up to five times the normal dose,
it is not recommended to use more than once a month
. Increased use may result in application site reaction.
