Use entire contents of tube [vial] on each cat. [
Do not split one tube between cats
.] [Do not use multiple tubes on one cat.] Consult a veterinarian before using this product on debilitated, aged, or medicated cats.
Can you treat cats with dog flea treatment?
The safest answer is no. We strongly recommend to carefully read the instructions of any product you intend to apply to your pet, as
many supermarket dog flea treatments are extremely toxic to cats
. These treatments can contain permethrin, which is toxic to cats.
What happens if you put dog frontline on a cat?
Yes, and a serious one.
The wrong insecticide can be lethal for a cat
. Not only are the flea and tick insecticides used in preventatives for dogs potent, they’re so potent your dog and cat should be kept separated after correct application. Cats should never, ever come in contact with dogs’ flea medications.
Is Frontline Plus for dogs and cats the same?
FRONTLINE PLUS FOR CATS and FRONTLINE PLUS FOR DOGS are
not exactly the same
. Use the appropriate product for your dog or cat. FRONTLINE SPRAY can be used on both dogs and cats. My pet has licked the FRONTLINE PLUS or FRONTLINE SPRAY.
How much fipronil Can I give my cat?
Dosing Information of Fipronil for Dogs and Cats
For cats, pipettes are available in 0.5 ml and one pipette is applied once monthly. The topical spray is dosed for dogs and cats at
1.5 to 3 ml per pound of body weight
.
Is fipronil safe for older cats?
Are there any risk factors for this medication? Do not use fipronil on pets that are allergic to fipronil, on puppies or kittens younger than 8 weeks of age, or on rabbits.
Fipronil should be used cautiously on pets that are old, sick, or frail
.
Can you use Advantage II for dogs on cats?
Can I apply Advantage
®
II for dogs on my cats?
No, do not use Advantage
®
II for dogs on cats
. Please follow label directions for the application of our flea products.
Is 0.5 permethrin toxic to cats?
“
Permethrin is very toxic to cats
,” wrote Charles Fischer, who lives in Chapel Hill, N.C. “Suggesting that people spray their garments with permethrin to prevent tick bites without a cat disclaimer is very dangerous.”
What happens if you put dog advantage on a cat?
Permethrin is used in some flea spot-on products made for dogs, and occasionally (in lower doses) in flea powders and collars for cats. Unfortunately, exposure to concentrated permethrin (as in some dog spot-ons)
can result in serious illness and even death in cats
.
Why can’t you use dog flea treatment on cats?
Most dog tick and flea collars contain permethrins or organophosphates and work by repelling insects. As a result,
they are very toxic to cats and in some cases can be fatal
.
What flea treatment is safe for cats?
Oral Flea Medication for Cats
Comfortis is a prescription monthly chewable option that’s safe for cats 14 weeks of age and older and 4.1 pounds and up
. It contains the active ingredient spinosad, which kills adult fleas, and should only be given every 30 days.
Is there a difference between cat and dog flea treatment?
Chemical sensitivity
The difference between flea control products for dogs and cats is a chemical called permethrin
. According to the Pet Poison Helpline, this chemical is very safe for dogs and is common in flea sprays and drops. Cats, though, are especially sensitive to it and many of its variants.
How much fipronil is toxic?
The chronic reference dose (RfD) for fipronil is 0.0002 mg/kg/day based on the NOAEL for chronic toxicity (
0.5 ppm or 0.019 mg/kg/day
) and an uncertainty factor of 100.
Is fipronil safe for kittens?
A veterinarian representative from Merial confirmed this difference between countries, and informed me that
it is ok to use the Frontline (fipronil) spray on puppies and kittens under 8 weeks of age
, but it is using the product off-label.
What if my dog licks fipronil?
Most of the time poisoning cases of fipronil occur in dogs and cats due to accidental ingestion or licking the fipronil-containing product
. Fipronil elicits neurotoxicity in mammals by inhibition of GABAA-gated chloride channels, producing hyperexcitability of the central nervous system.
How do you use fipronil spray on cats?
What kills ticks on cats instantly?
Once you remove a tick, place it in a capful of
rubbing alcohol
to kill it. Wash your hands immediately and apply a disinfectant or antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin to the bite on your cat. To help your veterinarian, bag the tick for identification and bring it to your visit.
Is fipronil better than permethrin?
The efficacy of 65% permethrin was significant (P < or = . 05) when compared to the control at all challenges, whereas
the efficacy of 9.7% fipronil was not significant as compared to controls at 21, 28, 35, and 41 days after treatment
. The 65% permethrin killed significantly more Ixodes ricinus ticks (P < or = .
Can I use advantage for large cats on a small cat?
RESTRICTIONS: Use only on cats or kittens 8 weeks and older.
Do not apply to cats or kittens weighing less than 2 lbs
. Do not use on other animals.
Can you use K9 advantage on cats?
K9 Advantix contains two active ingredients. One, imidacloprid, is also in Advantage. It protects against fleas but not ticks, and is
generally safe for use in cats
.
What is the difference between Advantage II for cats and dogs?
Advantage II breaks the flea lifecycle by stopping larval fleas from ever developing
. This means your cat or dog receives complete flea protection for an entire month, at all stages of the flea lifecycle. Advantage II for Dogs also kills lice.
Is permethrin safe for cats and dogs?
Permethrin belongs to a pyrethroid family of chemicals commonly used to control insects. It is used on food and feed crops, ornamental lawns, and livestock and pets. While permethrin is frequently used as an insecticide and is safe around many animals,
it is highly toxic to cats
.
Is permethrin safe for cats when dry?
He said
yes, as long as the concentration does not exceed 1%
and it properly dries before I allow the cats outside. I takes 3 gallons to spray the 3000 sq.
Will permethrin hurt cats?
Cats who have been exposed to toxic levels of pyrethrin/permethrin may show signs within a few hours
. Signs range and can progress from drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, incoordination, disorientation, vocalization, skin twitches, muscle spasm, seizures, depression and death.
