FRONTLINE Plus Flea & Tick Treatment for Cats and Ferrets - 6 Pipettes (Pack of 1)

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A Frontline overdose in cats is extremely rare, but applying or ingesting too much product will likely produce many of the side effects listed above. Still, if you know that your cat has been exposed to more than the prescribed dose of fipronil and is experiencing side effects, you should take them to a veterinarian as soon as possible for evaluation. http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/fipronil.html#:~:text=%2D858%2D7378.-,How%20does%20fipronil%20work%3F,bind%20to%20insect%20nerve%20endings A March 2021 investigation by USA Today reported 1,700 animal deaths and other adverse reactions linked to Seresto flea collars. It's unknown if the EPA-approved pesticides used in the collar caused these incidents. You can read more about the safety of Seresto collars in our FAQs. With their fur parted, place the tip of the pipette against their skin and add a few drops of liquid at a time until you see them dissolve away. Waiting a few moments between drops will keep the product from flowing down and over its coat.

https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/parasitology/practical-parasitologythe-flea-infested-pet-overview-current-products/ Ease of use: Look for products that are easy to use. When comparing two similar products, the easiest one to apply may be your best bet. For instance, we ranked products lower if a person must wear gloves to apply the treatment or if children and pets must be kept away from the treated animal for a specified time. FRONTLINE Plus® is a veterinary medicine with a robust safety profile. It can be applied to cats from 8 weeks of age that weigh at least 1 kg and ferrets from 6 months of age. It can also be used on cats in pregnancy. Comfortis is one of two oral flea control products available for cats; the other is Capstar Flea Control Tablets. Unlike Capstar, which kills fleas for only 24 hours, Comfortis protects cats against fleas for an entire month. However, Comfortis is not safe for kittens younger than 14 weeks old, while Capstar is safe for kittens as young as 4 weeks old. The ingredients in Frontline Plus are largely considered to be safe for kitties, though individual sensitivities can always occur. It’s important with any topical product to ensure it is specific for use in cats and to follow all instructions carefully.Compared to application of a spot-on, application of the spray would appear to be more complicated and take longer. Applying a spray product like this to a dog may be one thing, but getting a cat to sit still for and tolerate a full-body application like that is something else. Bathing/shampooing/water exposure does not affect the efficacy of the product as long as it doesn’t occur more than once a week. The spray may also be more cost-effective, compared to the ampules. This does make it a favorite of shelters and rescues taking in stray cats with active infestations that they don’t want to risk spreading to other animals in their care. While Frontline Plus for Cats has been established as a safe product, the active ingredients may be found in other products in combination with other ingredients that are not safe for cats. This is especially the case with dog products like K9 Advtantix II which contains permethrin, which is extremely toxic to cats. If using only the spray, eggs and larvae will still develop, making more fleas constantly appear. It’s true the new adults will die, because the spray, once applied, does last for 30 days, but it can be continually irritating for the cat to have them constantly hatching. This will also mean that eggs and larvae are more likely to end up in the home environment as well.

In March 2021, USA Today and the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting published a report alleging that the Seresto flea collar is linked to thousands of adverse incidents in pets and humans. To date, 2,500 pet deaths have been allegedly linked to the collar. If this occurs, the manufacturer recommends bathing with a mild soap (Dawn dish soap for example) and rinsing with lots of water. Veterinary care should be sought with any persisting or worsening signs of skin irritation. con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Children should not handle the collar or put it in their mouth Water exposure, bathing or shampooing does not affect the efficacy of the product as long as it doesn’t occur more than once a week or within 2 days of application of the product. While Frontline products are considered to be waterproof, make sure not to bathe your kitty for 24-48 hours after an application. Bathing shortly before application may also reduce its effectiveness.It is also always advisable if you have a pup and kitty who like to hang out together or groom each other, to separate them for 24 hours after applying a topical product to your dog, especially if the product contains permethrin. FRONTLINE Plus® is a veterinary medicine with a robust safety profile. It can be applied to dogs from 8 weeks of age that weigh at least 2 kg. It can also be used in pregnant and lactating bitches.

If the product really doesn’t seem to be working, there are other things to consider like application errors, bathing within 24 hours of application, etc. Although Frontline Plus for both dogs and cats contain the same active ingredients, there are differences in the dosage of active ingredients and inactive ingredients, so the dog products should never be shared with cats. Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. If for some reason you are unsure if the product was administered correctly or whether all of it was applied, it is usually safest to not apply an additional dose. Frontline Plus is easy to use. Squeeze the contents of the tube onto one spot on your cat's skin between the shoulder blades. The liquid medication spreads across your cat's skin and gets stored in the oil glands. It then self-distributes continuously through the hair follicles throughout the month.Use medicines responsibly. FRONTLINE® Plus Spot On for Cats - S (2-10kg) contains fipronil and s-methoprene. Safe for:Cats and kittens 8 weeks and older, weighing at least 1.5 pounds; breeding, pregnant, and nursing cats Comfortis Chewable Tablets are fast-acting and good for cats that can't tolerate topical flea preventives. Spinosad, the active ingredient in Comfortis, starts to work within 30 minutes and kills 98% of adult fleas within four hours. Thanks for your questions. It is very likely safe to use Frontline or Frontline Plus if it’s been almost a month since applying Advantage II. They do not contain the same ingredients. While Frontline GOLD and Advantage II both contain pyriproxyfen as ingredients, a concern is unlikely to occur with that kind of time spacing with a topical product.

con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Not labeled for use in breeding, pregnant, or nursing cats con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Not recommended for kittens younger than 10 weeks of age Yes! You must wait 24-48 hours for the product to dry thoroughly, but you can handle your cat as usual once it does. However, you should not touch, stroke, or cuddle them prior. This is especially true for children. Wear gloves and wash your hands if your pet wants attention or you need to handle them for any reason, such as giving medication, during this time. Can Frontline Be Used on Kittens Younger Than 8 Weeks?Minimum age and weight: Cats must be above a minimum age and weight to use flea medications. For this reason, there are fewer options for young kittens. con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Not labeled for use in kittens younger than 14 weeks or breeding, pregnant, or nursing cats Oral flea control products, or "flea pills," are given to a cat by mouth to kill fleas and prevent fleas. The collar is nongreasy, odor-free, lightweight, and adjustable for cats of all sizes. Your cat can wear it alongside their existing collar. If the flea collar catches on something, your cat can free itself thanks to a two-step safety system. However, beyond those advantages, the spot-on treatments would appear to have more advantages and better safety parameters compared to the spray, especially for routine use in cats.