How do you use Frontline Top Spot? To administer Frontline Top Spot®, you want to puncture the seal on the tube using the cap. Then, spread the hair on the back of your pet’s neck above the shoulder blades to expose the skin. Squeeze and drag the entire contents of the tube onto the skin. Do not massage into skin, and do not apply to wet or broken skin.
What happens if I put too much Frontline on my 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 is the difference between FRONTLINE PLUS and Frontline Top Spot? The main difference between Frontline Plus and Frontline Top-Spot is that Frontline Plus kills flea larva as well, while Frontline Top-Spot only kills and repels the existing fleas and ticks not the eggs they lay.
Where is the best place to put frontline on a dog? You should apply Frontline on your pet’s back, directly between your pet’s shoulders. Frontline is safe to use on a pet’s skin, but should not be ingested by the pet. Your pet will be unable to reach this area, preventing them from licking Frontline off. Apply the Frontline to your pet’s skin.
How do you use Frontline Top Spot? – Additional Questions
What if frontline gets on fur?
Don’t worry, it will eventually work its way down to the skin. For future applications, use the applicator tip to part the hair until you see skin then squeeze to apply the Frontline. You can reapply in 2-3 weeks but this would be considered “off label use”. Check with your vet before you do that.
Can my dog sleep with me after 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.
How long until Frontline kills fleas?
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 long does it take frontline to dry on a dog?
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.
How long do you leave frontline on dog?
How long until my pet’s flea infestation is gone? FRONTLINE PLUS is a flea treatment for dogs and cats that will spread over the coat of your pet within 24 hours and continue to be effective against fleas for one month.
What do you do when frontline doesn’t work?
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.
Why has my dog still got 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.
Why is frontline not killing the fleas?
The main reason that Frontline may fail as a flea product is a large infestation of fleas being present in various stages. When there are eggs, larvae, and pupae/young fleas, Frontline is ineffective.
Can dogs still get fleas with Frontline?
If you are already using a prescription product and you are still seeing fleas, consider that it takes time for the fleas in the dog’s environment to die. According to Frontline, several flea eggs may be present in the dog’s environment, which is causing the flea population to continue growing.
How do you tell if fleas are dying?
If you do see fleas and they are moving slow enough to catch – success – they are busy dying!
How do you know when fleas are gone?
You are looking for and fleas that fall or jump off. Once you see one, it is safe to assume there are more. Apply petroleum jelly to the flea comb and brush your dog a second time. If your dog has fleas, they will get stuck to the jelly and you will be able to see them.
Can my dog sleep in my bed with fleas?
Although fleas tend to prefer dogs, they can hop around and bite you sometimes too. So yes, if your dog has fleas and sleeps in your bed, this could lead to a flea problem that sneaks up on you in your sleep, leaving you with lots of itchy bites in the morning.
What kills fleas on dogs instantly?
Commercial Products from Your Veterinarian
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.
How do you check your house for fleas?
How do I get rid of fleas in my house fast?
Take a look at some of the effective ways you can get rid of them in your home:
- Use baking soda.
- Sprinkle salt.
- Lemon spray.
- Wash all bedding in hot, soapy water.
- Use rosemary.
- Hire a steam cleaner.
- Use a powerful vacuum.
- Use a pet-safe flea spray.
What completely kills fleas?
Choose an insecticide that contains both an adulticide (kills adult fleas), such as permethrin, and an insect growth regulator (kills the eggs, larvae, and pupae), such as methoprene or pyriproxyfen. People and pets shouldn’t come into contact with an insecticide or chemical treatment until it has dried.
Is it possible to completely get rid of fleas?
Getting rid of fleas is a difficult process due to the long lifecycle of a flea. Moderate to severe infestations will take months to control and require a four-step process for complete elimination: Sanitation.
