What if my dog gets wet after applying Frontline?
Once FRONTLINE Plus® / FRONTLINE Tri-Act® / FRONTLINE® Spot On has been applied it is recommended to keep your pet out of the rain and away from watercourses for the next 48 hours. However, if your pet gets soaked to the skin then the efficacy of the treatment may be impaired and reapplication may be warranted.
Can I reapply flea treatment after bath?
There is no single answer for this frequently asked question. 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.
Will frontline still work after a bath?
FRONTLINE Plus remains effective for 30 days, even if your pet swims or is bathed. After application, keep your pet from getting wet for 24 hours. If FRONTLINE Plus is to be applied after a bath, make sure your pet is completely dry before application.
How soon can I use Frontline again?
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.
How long does it take frontline to dry on dogs?
Many flea medicines are available for pet owners, such as spot-on, oral medication, and topical ointment. When using such treatment, it is vital to keep the pets dry until the flea medicine itself dries up, too. Flea medicines like Frontline and Advantage usually take around 30 to 45 minutes to dry upon application.
What happens if frontline doesnt 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.
What’s the difference between Frontline spot on and Frontline Plus?
What is the difference between FRONTLINE Plus and FRONTLINE Spot On? Both products kill fleas and ticks on your pet, however our most advanced formula FRONTLINE Plus also stops flea eggs from hatching and infesting your home.
Will frontline kill lice on dogs?
FRONTLINE ® PLUS kills chewing lice for at least one month. A once monthly application is recommended where chewing lice control is needed. FRONTLINE ® PLUS FOR DOGS remains effective even after bathing, water immersion, or exposure to sunlight. Avoid contact with treated area until dry.
How long does Frontline spot on last?
FRONTLINE Spot On is a topical application for the treatment and prevention of fleas and ticks. It contains the active ingredient Fipronil, which works to over-stimulate the nervous system of the parasite and kill 98-100% of adult fleas within 24 hours; remaining effective for up to 5 weeks in cats and 8 weeks in dogs.
How often should you use Frontline spot on?
every four weeks
How long does spot on last?
Advantage contains an active ingredient that spreads quickly from the point of application, killing fleas within one day and preventing further infestations for up to four weeks in dogs, three to four weeks in cats and one week in rabbits.