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.
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
.
Can I wash frontline off 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 does it take for Frontline Plus to dry on dogs?
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.
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
.
How do I apply Frontline drops to my dog?
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 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.
Can I brush my dog after frontline?
No you shouldn’t need to do any flea combing if the Frontline Plus works as expected.
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 happens if you apply 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.
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.
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.
Can I walk my dog after flea treatment?
Flea treatments for dogs are meant to be safe and to keep flea infestation from occurring. Most dogs do not have any adverse reactions to having a flea treatment and
they can resume normal daily activities immediately following the treatment
.
Can rain wash off flea treatment?
Once it is applied, do not wash or bathe your pet for several days and
do not let your pet go out in the rain or go swimming
, or the product will wash off and be wasted.
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.
How do you use Frontline on short hair dogs?
Does Frontline wash off?
Frontline products contains fipronil, the active ingredient that kills adult fleas infesting a dog. Fipronil works its way into the hair follicles, where it remains trapped by the sebaceous or oil glands, making it
resistant to being washed away with bathing
.
Can you use Frontline twice in 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.
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.
Why is my dog still scratching 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.
Which is better Frontline or Advantage?
Frontline Plus is slightly less expensive than Advantage II
and protects both against fleas (in their various stages) and ticks (whereas Advantage only treats fleas and is more costly).
How long do fleas live after Frontline?
If you’ve treated your pet with FRONTLINE Spot On or FRONTLINE Plus those fleas will die within
24 hours
, and so will have few opportunities to lay eggs (egg laying normally starts 24 hours after feeding), helping you control the infestation in your home.
How do you know the fleas are gone?
Make sure you
check your pet’s toes, around the ears, armpits, tail and head as well
. These are often popular places for the fleas to hide and hang out. Keep a close eye on the white paper or towel. You are looking for and fleas that fall or jump off.
Can fleas live on furniture?
Myth #2: Can fleas live on furniture? Fleas usually enter the house on pets, as stated above, but they can quickly find refuge in the house.
Carpets, bedding, pet beds, and upholstered furniture make cozy homes for fleas, flea eggs, and flea larvae.
