A
once monthly application
is recommended where tick control is needed. Although FRONTLINE
®
PLUS can control fleas for up to six weeks, if there is a high risk of reinfestation or if the pet has fleas which may cause flea allergy dermatitis, a once monthly application may be needed.
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.
Can you overdose your cat on frontline?
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.
Can I give my cat flea treatment twice?
How long does Advantage for cats last? It kills fleas within 24 hours of treatment and remains effective for up to four weeks. Re-treatment may be necessary depending on the scale of the infestation but
never treat your cat more frequently than once weekly
.
Will Frontline Plus hurt my cat?
While for cats, Frontline Plus contains 9.8% Fipronil and 11.8% S-methoprene. Inert ingredients are 78.4%. So, the cat may suffer from side effects or develop certain reactions if the combination of these two ingredients is altered.
Cats are more sensitive than
dogs.
Why does my cat still have fleas after using 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.
What happens if cat licks FRONTLINE Plus?
Frontline (Merial): “If licking occurs,
a brief period of hypersalivation may be observed due mainly to the nature of the carrier
.” Advantage and Advantage Multi (Bayer): “Oral ingestion by cats may result in hypersalivation, tremors, vomiting, and decreased appetite.”
What if frontline doesn't work on cats?
To sum it up, if what you've been using no longer seems effective, switch to a product with a different active ingredient. For example, if you've been using Frontline Plus on your pet for years, and notice it isn't as effective, try switching to
Advantage II
.
Can you give a cat flea medicine more than once a month?
How long does Advantage for cats last? It kills fleas within 24 hours of treatment and remains effective for up to four weeks. Re-treatment may be necessary depending on the scale of the infestation but
never treat your cat more frequently than once weekly
.
Do fleas fall off cats after treatment?
It has a
very good residual effect
which means that it will continue to work for some time if left undisturbed. Adult fleas will be killed within a few days but the floor should not be vacuumed, swept or washed for at least two weeks after treatment because there will still be eggs which will continue to hatch.
What is the difference between cat and dog frontline?
Despite the fact that fipronil and methoprene are approved for use on both dogs and cats, there is a major difference between the two types of Frontline Plus. Comparing the two products, Frontline Plus for Cats has a
higher concentration of active ingredients than the dog version
.
What are the side effects of Frontline Plus?
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.
Why can't cats use dog frontline?
Canine flea and tick medications are so dangerous to cats because
cats don't have the metabolic pathways
that allow their bodies to quickly filter out these specific chemicals.
How long does it take for FRONTLINE Plus to work on cats?
Your treated pet is a flea-killing machine and any fleas jumping on will be killed
within 24 hours
with FRONTLINE Plus® and FRONTLINE® Spot On, or within 6 hours with FRONTLINE Tri-Act®.
What do fleas hate?
Citronella, eucalyptus, peppermint, tea tree, and rosemary
will all naturally repel fleas. If your dog doesn't mind a spray bottle, dilute a few drops of your chosen essential oil into a 300ml-400ml of water and spray directly onto your dog's coat.
Why does my cat keep getting fleas even 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.
