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 flea treatment can my dog get wet?
We generally recommend for most topical products is that you wait
24 to 48 hours
before bathing your pet.
How long does it take for frontline to be absorbed?
Frontline Plus will get rid of all fleas within 18 hours of contact with your pet and will kill all ticks within 48 hours after coming in contact with your pet. Frontline Plus covers your pet’s whole body
within 24 hours of application
.
How long can you not touch your dog after frontline?
Leave the area and do not re-enter until
at least 1 hour after treatment or until treated areas are dry
, and allow the area to air. What happens if my pet gets wet straight after applying FRONTLINE Plus® / FRONTLINE Tri-Act® / FRONTLINE® Spot On?
What happens if my dog gets wet after frontline?
If they do come into contact with rain within this period, it is unlikely that your pet would have been wet enough for the product to be washed away. However, if your pet gets soaked to the skin then
the efficacy of the treatment may be impaired and reapplication may be warranted
.
Can I give my dog a flea bath after applying Frontline?
Avoid bathing your dog for a few days before and after applying spot-on flea treatment
. If you bathe your dog before the application, there won’t be enough natural oils to carry the medication deep into their skin. If you bathe them shortly after application, you’ll wash the medicine away.
How long does it take for frontline to dry?
In most cases, it will dry in
an hour or two
. It is best to avoid contact with the area though until it has dried. You may notice a “greasy” spot at the site of application for a few days after. This is normal and will resolve.
What happens after Frontline is applied?
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
.
Does rain wash away flea treatment?
Heavy rains and big storms are common in the summer months, and this wet weather can actually help fleas to thrive. While some may think that rain can wash away or drown fleas hiding in the grass,
the opposite is actually true
, making flea control all the more important to protect your pooch.
How do I know Frontline 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.
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
.
Can my dog go outside after flea treatment?
Most dogs do great when they have their flea treatments and
can resume normal activities immediately after being given the treatment
. Dogs should not be bathed or allowed to play in water after being flea treated but can go on play dates, visit the dog park or even just lounge around the house playing with a new toy.
Can my dog sleep in my bed after flea treatment?
Treating your pup, your home, and your yard can help ensure that you all stay flea free—even when you let your dog sleep in your bed
. Just make sure you continue treating for fleas, even in the winter.
Is it OK if Frontline gets on fur?
We’ve done that, too. We use Frontline Plus and, supposedly, it’s supposed to be applied on the skin, but it says that it gets absorbed into the skin from the hair, or something like that.
You should be o.k. as long as most of it gets on the skin
.
Can I apply Frontline after 2 weeks?
Yes, if after two weeks the flea preventive you applied isn’t working, you can reapply flea treatment early, or switch to another brand.
Should I bathe my dog before applying Frontline?
If you want to bathe your pet before applying Frontline Plus,
plan to do it 48 hours before treatment is due
. This ensures that your pet’s coat and skin are thoroughly dry so that the flea and tick control treatment will have maximum effect.
Should you bathe your dog before applying flea medication?
The answer depends on your method of flea treatment, but is basically, yes
. The trick is that, depending on the method of treatment, you may probably want to completely dry your dog before applying flea treatment so as not to dilute the medication when applied.
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.
How long does it take Frontline shield to dry?
Do not bathe your dog within the first
24 hours
after the product has been applied. Remember, your dog needs to be dry at the time FRONTLINE® Shield for Dogs is applied and remain dry 24 hours after application.
Can my dog get wet after applying Advantage?
Yes. However, we suggest bathing your dog before applying Advantage
®
II
. Just make sure your dog is dry before application. If you choose to bathe your dog in between treatments, we recommend use of a general grooming shampoo for pets.
Is Frontline water proof?
FRONTLINE Plus Flea and Tick Treatment for Dogs and Cats is a fast-acting, long-lasting and
waterproof
flea and tick protection proven to kill fleas, flea eggs, lice and ticks.
