Can I reapply frontline after 3 weeks?

FRONTLINE PLUS FOR DOGS should be applied every 2 weeks for control of paralysis ticks on dogs, or every month for control of brown dog ticks. FRONTLINE SPRAY should be applied every 3 weeks for control of paralysis ticks on cats and dogs, or every month for the control of brown dog ticks.

Can I reapply flea treatment early frontline?

If you are finding fleas on your pet even after applying your pet's topical flea treatment, you might consider reapplying it early. However, this solution is not always recommended and may lead to an overdose in some rare cases.

Is it OK to reapply flea treatment after 2 weeks?

You can reapply flea treatment after 2 weeks, but it's not necessary. Fleas are a common problem for dogs and cats, and there are many treatments available to help you protect your pet from these pesky parasites. However, if you have applied a flea treatment in the past 2 weeks, there is no need to reapply it again.

Can I give my cat Frontline twice in one 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 give my cat Frontline twice?

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.

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Can you reapply Frontline before 30 days?

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 apply Frontline after 2 weeks?

Usually the maximum that you will have to wait before applying Frontline Plus is 30 days, which allows the chemicals from previously applied products to be fully processed and out of your pet's system.

Can you put too much frontline on a cat?

When used as directed, such products are safe and effective. However, dogs and cats can easily become sick if too much or the wrong flea product is applied, or the product is ingested post-application. Ingestion occurs if the dog or cat licks the treated area.

What happens if you give your cat too much frontline?

Symptoms. Cats are sensitive to pyrethroids. If your cat is treated with a product containing permethrin, they develop muscle tremors, seizures, incoordination, and hyperthermia. They might even die within hours of incipient toxicity.

Why does my cat still have fleas after using Frontline?

Modern flea treatments, such as FRONTLINE, don't work by stopping fleas from jumping on your pet- they are effective at killing newly arriving fleas within 24 hours. working when actually it is continuing to kill fleas – you are simply seeing different fleas each time that will be killed soon.

What to do if frontline isn t 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.

Can you apply topical flea treatment more than once a month?

You may be wondering, how often can you apply flea medicine to cats? Just like dogs, you should only apply topical flea medicine once every 30 days. As with dogs, your cat should be completely dry before treating. If you give them a flea bath prior, make sure you wait at least 48 hours before applying treatment.

Why am I still finding fleas after treatment?

Often even after treating with a suitable flea treatment you will still see flea's on your animal. However, this does not mean that the treatment has not worked or that the fleas are immune – the reasons are fairly simple: Fleas are hatching in your home and re-infecting your pet.

Can I give my dog flea medicine a few days early?

Dr. Danielle Wassink, DVM says that's not a good idea because it could result in an overdose. "You wouldn't want to give them an extra dose early," Wassink says. "They usually still have killing power, it just may be a little bit slower."

How long does Frontline really last?

Frontline kills 98 to 100 per cent of existing adult fleas in less than 24 hours. It can remain effective against fleas for up to six weeks in cats and three months in dogs. However, monthly application is recommended to ensure that other parasites are controlled adequately.

How long until Frontline kills all 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 often can you reapply Frontline for cats?

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.

How many times can you use frontline in a month?

FRONTLINE PLUS FOR DOGS should be applied every 2 weeks for control of paralysis ticks on dogs, or every month for control of brown dog ticks. FRONTLINE SPRAY should be applied every 3 weeks for control of paralysis ticks on cats and dogs, or every month for the control of brown dog ticks.

How often can Frontline be applied to cats?

Frontline is effective for 4 weeks. For optimal protection from fleas and ticks with Frontline, you should therefore apply Frontline to your cat every 4 weeks.

Why is my cat still scratching after frontline?

Treated fleas may become more active before they die

The ingredient in FRONTLINE Spot On and FRONTLINE Plus that kills fleas makes them hyperactive before they die. So you may see fleas come to the surface of your pet's coat and your pet might feel a bit more itchy than usual until those fleas are killed.

How long does frontline last on a cat?

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FRONTLINE^® Plus for Cats kills adult fleas and ticks, prevents new infestations by killing flea eggs and larvae to break the flea lifecycle, and lasts for a full 30 days.

What to do if flea treatment doesn't work?

What to do if your flea treatment still isn't working. It's time to go and see your vet. Don't be embarrassed – your local veterinarian deals with fleas all the time and it is no reflection on your home or ability to care for your pet.

Can you overdose on flea treatment?

A newer class of flea and tick prevention medications that have been linked to toxicity are isoxazolines. These medications were the first oral flea and tick products, and while they are highly effective, they can also cause toxicity if given incorrectly or an overdose occurs.

Can I give my dog two doses of Frontline?

It is not recommended to give more than one dosage per month due to the possibility of overdosing your dog.

Why has my dog still got fleas after treatment?

If your dog is constantly being reinfested with fleas after treatment, it is most likely there is an environmental infestation in or around your house. The adult fleas we see on pets represent only 5% of the total population. The other 95% are immature stages in the environment.