What is the difference between cat and dog frontline?

What is the difference between cat and dog frontline?

Despite the fact that fipronil and methoprene are approved for use on both dogs and cats, there is a major difference between the two types of Frontline Plus. Comparing the two products, Frontline Plus for Cats has a higher concentration of active ingredients than the dog version.

Can I use cat flea treatment on my dog?

Cats are more sensitive to the toxic effects of pyrethrums and organophosphates than dogs, so take care when using flea control products of any type on a cat, and never use a product intended for a dog on a cat.

Can Cat spot on be used on dogs?

Never treat a cat with a spot-on product labeled for use on dogs. Be careful to match the product weight range to the weight of your pet. You must accurately weigh your pet and use only the product listing your pet’s weight on its label.

Why can’t you use Frontline Plus for dogs on cats?

Canine flea and tick medications are so dangerous to cats because cats don’t have the metabolic pathways that allow their bodies to quickly filter out these specific chemicals.

What happens if you put dog frontline on a cat?

Permethrin is used in some flea spot-on products made for dogs, and occasionally (in lower doses) in flea powders and collars for cats. Unfortunately, exposure to concentrated permethrin (as in some dog spot-ons) can result in serious illness and even death in cats.

What is the difference between Frontline and Frontline Plus?

Frontline Original will protect your dog against Adult fleas only, protect against flea allergy dermatitis, Ticks (including paralysis ticks and brown dog ticks) and biting lice. Frontline Plus however contains an extra ingredient: Methoprene that kills all stages of the flea lifecycle.

What are the side effects of Frontline Plus?

Side effects can include skin irritation, agitation or lethargy, vomiting, tremors and seizures.

How often should Frontline Plus be applied to dogs?

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. If you are in a paralysis tick area, apply FRONTLINE PLUS FOR DOGS every 2 weeks to provide paralysis tick control for your dog.

Does Frontline Plus for dogs really work?

While Frontline Plus for dogs kills 100% fleas within a day or two of administration and is even effective against chewing lice and ticks. It kills all life stages of fleas. It is effective against fleas and brown dog ticks for a maximum of 30 days and paralysis ticks for a maximum of 2 weeks.

Is Frontline Plus toxic to dogs?

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.

What is comparable to Frontline Plus?

Firstect Plus is the generic equivalent to Frontline Plus® for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens 8 weeks and older, Firstect Plus contains Fipronil and (s)-methoprene – the active ingredients used in Frontline Plus® for cats. Kills fleas, & Flea Eggs up to three months and ticks for one month.

What is the best non prescription flea treatment for dogs?

Frontline Plus is our top nonprescription recommendation because it kills ticks and fleas, controls flea infestations, and kills chewing lice, all with one easy application. When used primarily for flea control, each dose of Frontline Plus lasts up to three months.

Is PET Action Plus as good as Frontline Plus?

Pet Action Plus is Generic Frontline Plus. PetAction™ Plus has the exact same two active ingredients (Fipronil 9.8%, S-Methoprene 8.8%) as Frontline® Plus*, but sells for a fraction of the cost. PetAction™ Plus is fast-acting, long-lasting, waterproof, and easy to use.

How good is pet Action Plus?

5.0 out of 5 starsBeen using for 2yrs, great product and easy to apply… smells good too! I have been using PetAction Plus for two years on my German Shepherd and we have never found a flea or tick on him. We are outdoors a lot – and I mean a lot – daily for hours.

Is pet armor plus good for dogs?

PetArmor Plus for Dogs kills adult fleas, flea eggs, flea larvae, ticks, chewing lice and prevents the development of flea pupae. It controls mites that may cause sarcoptic mange and kills deer ticks that can transmit Lyme disease.

How long does pet Action Plus last?

There is no expiration date for PetAction Plus. It has a shelf life of up to 10 years if stored according to the label instructions. For best results, we recommend using any flea and tick product within 2 to 3 years of purchase.”

What is the shelf life of Frontline Plus for dogs?

3 years

What is PET Action Plus?

PetAction Plus for Dogs contains the active ingredients fipronil and (S)-methoprene that effectively kills and controls fleas, ticks, and chewing lice. PetAction Plus for Dogs is fast-acting, long-lasting, waterproof, and easy-to-use drops.