Once FRONTLINE Plus® / FRONTLINE Tri-Act® / FRONTLINE® Spot On has been applied it is recommended to keep your pet out of the rain and away from watercourses for the next
48 hours
.
How long do dogs need to be separated after flea treatment?
Keep your dog’s flea medications and any other commercial insecticides stored securely away from your cat and after applying these medicines to your dog, keep the animals separate for
at least four hours
.
Can my dog be around other dogs after flea treatment?
You should keep dogs away from other pets if they are going through flea treatment, at least until the medication dries.
How long does it take for Frontline to absorb?
Frontline Plus can get rid of all fleas within
12 hours
along with all lice and ticks within 48 hours. It also works against the lone star tick, brown dog tick, and the American dog tick and also helps to prevent Lyme disease by killing the deer tick.
What happens if you touch Frontline?
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.
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.
Should I isolate my dog after flea treatment?
It’s time to quarantine your pet
! Even though you may think this is cruel, you’ll need to separate your pet from others in your household. Doing so will help your dog to stay flea free until you make sure all of your animals are not infested.
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.
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.
How long do Frontline side effects last?
These effects should all subside
within 24 hours
of applying Frontline Plus; if they persist then you should contact your veterinarian.
Why does my dog act weird after flea treatment?
The ingredients in a flea medicine can be an allergen to certain dogs and behaving weird
could be due to an allergic reaction
. Wounds: if the dog has a wound on their skin near where the pipette has been administered, it is possible the toxicity can cause a reaction.
Why is Frontline not working?
If you suspect it is
not controlling your pet’s fleas
, you may, in certain cases, be able to reapply it in as little as two weeks and try again. Speak to your veterinarian about this first if your flea medicine is not working. One Frontline alternative is to switch to another topical product.
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.
Can I touch my dog after flea treatment?
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.
How long does it take for Frontline to start working?
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.
How poisonous is Frontline?
Frontline, a common flea preventative that disrupts flea neural receptors, is a suspected carcinogen and endocrine disruptor that
can be toxic to the nervous system if ingested
. It can also cause less serious side effects in dogs, such as irritation at the spot of application, diarrhea, vomiting and seizures.
Can Frontline make my dog sick?
Frontline Plus for dogs is generally safe to use and causes few side effects. Mild skin irritation may occur but should clear up quickly.
Additional side effects may include vomiting, diarrhea, and seizure
. However, these side effects are extremely rare and tend to affect smaller dogs.
Do ticks fall off after Frontline?
By applying FRONTLINE Spot On or FRONTLINE Plus
®
you can ensure that the ticks attaching to your pet will die within 48 hours. The product doesn’t repel ticks, so ticks can still attach but
once dead they will normally drop off
, or can be easily removed.
Can I give my dog two doses of flea medicine?
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 you apply excess Frontline?
Depending upon how much you put on,
probably nothing
. If you are concerned, just wash it off.
Can I use flea shampoo with Frontline?
Flea repellent shampoos
must be avoided
due to the insecticide content, which could have a bad reaction with the ingredients of Frontline Plus.
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.
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.
Should you quarantine dog with fleas?
Since you caught the fleas early,
you can quarantine your dog to certain parts of your home (or outside)
. Then you only have to worry about vacuuming/treating that area of the house. It’s a good idea to vacuum every other day, as a precaution to ensure the infestation doesn’t spread.
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 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.
Will rain wash off Frontline?
Once FRONTLINE Plus® / FRONTLINE Tri-Act® / FRONTLINE® Spot On has been applied
it is recommended to keep your pet out of the rain and away from watercourses for the next 48 hours
.
