Can I use advantage 2 weeks after using Frontline?

Frontline products should not be used in conjunction with Advantage or Advantix products. Your pet shouldn't receive a flea bath if they have recently been introduced to another flea or tick treatment (for example, if your pet was treated with a spot on in the past month).


Can I use flea treatment again after 2 weeks?

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.

How soon can I apply advantage after flea control?

How long does Advantage® II for dogs take to work? Advantage® II for dogs kills fleas on dogs within 12 hours of application.


Can I reapply flea treatment a week early?

Is It Safe to Reapply a Flea Treatment Early? 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.

How long after using Frontline can I use it again?

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.


Flea Medication Poisoning



Can I use Frontline and advantage together?

Combinations Not to Use

Frontline products should not be used in conjunction with Advantage or Advantix products. Your pet shouldn't receive a flea bath if they have recently been introduced to another flea or tick treatment (for example, if your pet was treated with a spot on in the past month).

How long does frontline stay in system?

It can remain effective against fleas for up to six weeks in cats and three months in dogs." Frontline is registered to kill all four common US ticks, namely Brown Dog Ticks, American Dog Ticks, Lone Star Ticks and Deer Ticks, for at least one month. However it may take up to 48 hours to kill the ticks on dogs.

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.


Why do I still see 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.

Can I give my dog 2 flea treatments in a month?

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.

What's better frontline or advantage?

Advantage II kills pests 12 hours earlier and works for cats a week earlier than Frontline Plus. Frontline Plus is waterproof against chewing lice and ticks. When it comes to severe infestations and broad-spectrum protection, Frontline Plus has become the better choice between the two.


Do fleas have to bite for advantage to work?

Advantage II is NOT a "contact poison" per-sa in which you apply it to the animal and magically kills all the fleas that might be "on" the animal. For Advantage to adversely affect EACH flea, the flea has to BITE the cat and ENGORGE itself on your pets blood.

Does advantage keep fleas off?

Advantage is used for the prevention and treatment of flea infestations on cats and dogs, and for the treatment of biting lice on dogs. Fleas are killed within 24 hours of contact with a treated pet.

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.


Can you give flea treatment more than once a month?

Flea sprays can be used directly on your dog but only if they're designed for animals. Never use a household flea spray on your pet. Pet flea sprays can kill fleas, but may need to be re-applied from as often as every few days, up to every few weeks.

How often can I reapply flea treatment?

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.

Will frontline get rid of existing fleas?

If you've treated your pet with FRONTLINE Spot On or FRONTLINE Plus those fleas will die within 24 hours, and so will have few opportunities to lay eggs (egg laying normally starts 24 hours after feeding), helping you control the infestation in your home.


Are fleas becoming resistant to frontline?

Flea Resistance to Medications

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.

How do I know fleas are dying?

If you do see fleas and they are moving slow enough to catch – success – they are busy dying!

Why does my dog still have fleas after using advantage?

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.


Does Frontline get absorbed into the bloodstream?

They are not absorbed into your pet's bloodstream (they stay in the skin), making them very safe. Advantage(r) (imidacloprid), Frontline Plus(r) (fipronil and methoprene) and K9Advantix(tm) (imidacloprid and permethrin) are currently available at the Small Animal Clinic. Accurate dosage is based on the dog's weight.

Which is safer for cats advantage or frontline?

FRONTLINE Plus and Advantage II are both effective in eliminating fleas in all life stages. Both products feature three-way prevention that lasts up to a month. But when it comes to severe infestations and broad-spectrum protection, FRONTLINE is a better choice between the two.

Can you use too much frontline?

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.


Why does my cat still have fleas after using advantage?

Even when treated with a suitable flea control product such a Frontline Plus, Advantage etc it is still possible for your pet to pick up new fleas from the outside environment or other animals. Flea eggs and larvae can also be brought into the home on shoes or clothing.

Why is frontline not killing the fleas?

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.