Can you put Frontline on after 3 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 I give Frontline Plus 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 after 3 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.


Can I reapply Frontline 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.

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.


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Can you use Frontline sooner than 30 days?

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.

Can I 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.


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 use Frontline more frequently?

How often do I need to use FRONTLINE HomeGard®? 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.

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 I flea my dog every 3 weeks?

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.

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 overdose on Frontline Plus?

In other cases, irritation at the application site of Frontline Plus can be due to overdose, dosage which is higher than necessary. Side effects after using Frontline Plus have also been linked to interactions between any other medications or insecticides which have been used on your pet.


How often can you apply Frontline Plus?

How often should I use FRONTLINE PLUS? Treat all your dogs and cats every month for optimal flea control. When applied correctly, FRONTLINE PLUS remains active against fleas for at least one month.

Can you double up on flea treatment?

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.

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.


How long will fleas live after frontline is applied?

So once again, while you may see fleas on FRONTLINE Plus treated pets, they are in the process of dying and should be dead within 24 hours.

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.

Why am I still seeing fleas a week after treatment?

If you do find that you still have a flea infestation after treatment, the possible causes are: The premises was cleaned or vacuumed prior to 14 days after treatment. It is possible that someone or a pet has picked up fertile fleas from other locations. Your pets were not treated for fleas satisfactorily.


Can you give a 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.

Is flea treatment every 4 weeks?

Effective flea control will mean using a specific flea treatment (adulticide) every 4 weeks for at least the 3 months, ideally for your pet's life.

How do you know frontline is working?

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 long does it take for Frontline to start working?

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®.