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.
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.
How much Frontline do I apply?
Does Frontline come in different strengths?
You can buy 12 glass vials with droppers for $9 from Amazon.
The 0.51 ounce bottles hold about 15 ml. The biggest dose packages are 4 ml. A drop is about 0.05 ml.
Can I give my dog frontline more than once 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 I use large dog flea treatment on small dog?
Medication meant for large dogs may be toxic to smaller dog because the dose is too high
. Yet another issue can result from using a “combination” medication incorrectly – for instance, using a flea and heartworm preventative on a dog that hasn’t been tested for heartworm.
Why does my dog still have fleas after Frontline?
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
.
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.
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.
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.
What flea medicine is killing dogs?
ATLANTA — Thousands of dog owners worldwide blame a popular flea killer for harming their pets. Channel 2 Consumer Investigator Jim Strickland has obtained records showing dog owners believe the drug is connected to hundreds of pet deaths. The medication is called
Bravecto
.
Do you need to weigh your dog for flea treatment?
Your vet surgery will need to know how much your dog weighs so they can provide the right treatment dose
. If your dog hasn’t been examined for a while or you’ve tried a flea treatment from a pet shop or supermarket and it hasn’t worked, it might be best to book an appointment.
How do you apply Frontline to dogs?
What is the difference between Frontline and Frontline Plus?
Frontline Original will protect your dog against Adult fleas only, protect against flea allergy dermatitis, Ticks (including paralysis ticks and brown dog ticks) and biting lice.
Frontline Plus however contains an extra ingredient: Methoprene that kills all stages of the flea lifecycle
.
What is the generic name for Frontline?
Firstect Plus
is the generic equivalent to Frontline Plus® for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens 8 weeks and older, Firstect Plus contains Fipronil and (s)-methoprene – the active ingredients used in Frontline Plus® for cats.
How much is Advantage 2 per pound?
| Dog Weight Monthly Dose | 3 to 10 lbs 0.4 mL (0.014 fl oz) | 11 to 20 lbs 1.0 mL (0.034 fl oz) | 21 to 55 lbs 2.5 mL (0.085 fl oz) | over 55 lbs 4.0 mL (0.135 fl oz) |
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Is Nexgard better than Frontline?
The answer to this question is the inverse of the answer given for fleas, which is to say that both are equally effective at killing ticks, but in this case,
Nexgard kills them quicker
. Nexgard can eliminate the little bloodsuckers in just eight hours, whereas it takes 24-48 hours for Frontline to work.
How often should Frontline Plus be applied to dogs?
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 Frontline hurt my dog?
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
.
Why does my dog keep getting fleas even after treatment?
Not treating often enough
Fleas go through a life cycle of egg, larvae, pupae and adult. Most flea treatments just kill adult fleas, but fleas can continue to emerge for months after you think an infestation has ended. When a newly emerged female flea finds a host, she can lay eggs within one day.
Can you split Frontline doses?
Each Frontline Plus pipette is designed to contain the correct amount of pet medicine to give thorough protection over four weeks.
Dividing the dosage up may leave your pet without anti-parasite protection
.
Can you overdose on flea treatment?
An overdose for most flea preventions could result in the following: Profuse drooling
.
Vomiting
.
Tremoring
.
How can I save money on flea treatment?
What kills fleas on dogs instantly?
The most common product used to kill fleas on dogs instantly is
Nitenpyram, more commonly known as Capstar
. This single-use tablet is administered orally and kills fleas within 30 minutes. It is recommended that you contain your pet in a small area when using Capstar.
Are fleas becoming resistant to Frontline?
Frontline products (Frontline Plus, Frontline Gold) and the K9 Advantix line are two of the better-known brands of topical flea preventatives that are reported to be losing effectiveness.
These products have been in use long enough that fleas have adapted and become resistant to them
.
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.
