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 flea treatment early?
There is no single answer for this frequently asked question. 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.
How often can you give flea treatment?
Never use a household flea spray on your pet. Pet flea sprays kill fleas but may need to be re-applied from as often as every few days to every few weeks.
Can you use 2 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.
How long do you have to wait between frontline applications?
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.
Why do I still see fleas after using Advantage?
So you may see fleas come to the surface of your pet’s coat and your pet might feel a bit more itchy than usual until those fleas are killed. ... This means that regardless of the licensed flea treatment you use – you may still see fleas on your pet until the flea product kills it .
Why do I still see fleas after treatment?
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 .
Can I use Frontline 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 you use flea medicine and a flea collar at the same time?
Preventic collar is generally very effective for flea and tick prevention, especially tick prevention. ... In such cases, mostly the collars can be safely used with topical treatments. However, it is advised to contact your vet before clubbing any treatment with the other one.
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.
Do fleas jump off after treatment?
Once a flea infestation
Does frontline work immediately?
If you are treating regularly with FRONTLINE Spot On or FRONTLINE Plus
How long do fleas live for?
Without a host, adult fleas live only a few days to 2 weeks . On short-haired cats and dogs fleas survive an average of 8 days; they live longer on long-haired animals. The female flea begins laying eggs within 2 days of her first blood meal.
How do you know how bad a flea infestation is?
You will notice clusters of red bumps on your feet, ankle, and legs . If that ever happens to you, you might have pests on your couch or bed. If you notice there’s a lot of red bumps on your skin, the flea infestation is beyond your control.
Should I vacuum after flea treatment?
Continue to vacuum for several days after the carpet has been treated. It is normal to see fleas for a couple of weeks after the treatment. Make sure you remove and discard the bag from the vacuum cleaner every time you do this. Discard the bag outside the home.
Can fleas live on furniture?
Hard-surfaced floors are no protection, either; fleas can live in the cracks and around the edges of wood, laminate, or tile floors . They can also take refuge in furniture, bedding, and area rugs. If you live in an area with fleas, it is important to protect your pets at all times.
