Tick and flea prevention has been a priority for Frontline Plus for Dogs for more than 20 years. This therapy comprises two powerful substances that are trusted by both pet owners and veterinarians. Adult fleas and ticks are killed by one component, while flea eggs and larvae are killed by the other, preventing future infestations. It kills ticks that may spread illnesses like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and it aids in the management of sarcoptic mange mite infestations. A single, easy-to-apply treatment gives 30 days of protection.
Who is Frontline Plus For Dogs for?
Puppies and dogs 8 weeks old or more.
Why use Frontline Plus For Dogs?
Frontline Plus Features: Quick-acting Long-lasting Waterproof Safe for use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating females Aids in the treatment of sarcoptic mange Chewing lice infestations are quickly eliminated. Prevents and controls re-infestation Ticks that can cause illnesses like Lyme disease are killed (including all life stages of deer ticks, lone star ticks, American dog ticks, and brown dog ticks) Kills fleas and prevents flea allergy dermatitis Fleas are killed at all phases of development using this product (eggs, larvae, and pupae) Infestations are eliminated and prevented
How does Frontline Plus For Dogs work?
To combat all life stages of the flea, Frontline Plus for Dogs contains insect growth regulator (IGR), (S)-methoprene, and fipronil. Fipronil absorbs skin oils and follicles, which it then releases continually over the coat and skin. This has a long-lasting effect on chewing lice, ticks, and fleas.
Boehringer Ingelheim
fipronil, (S)-methoprene
How is Frontline Plus For Dogs sold?
FRONTLINE® PLUS FOR DOGS is available Over the Counter (OTC) in 3, 6, and 12 month supplies. Boxes are color coordinated according to your dog's weight. Orange: 5 - 22 lbs. (Small Dogs) Blue: 23 -44 lbs. (Medium Dogs) Purple: 45-88 lbs. (Large Dogs) Red: 89 - 132 lbs. (Extra Large Dogs)
What are the side effects of Frontline Plus For Dogs?
Side effects may include: Inappetence Diarrhea Excessive Salivation Irritation, Itching, or Swelling at the Application Site
What special precautions are there?
This product is combustible. Do not store or use near an open flame or heat source. Call 1-800-660-1842 for advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Before giving to aged, debilitated, or medicated pets, see your veterinarian. Certain medications and pesticides may interact. Before re-administering this medicine to a pet that has had abnormal responses to previous applications, see your veterinarian. Pain or discomfort at the application site is the most commonly reported adverse response. Consult your veterinarian if the symptoms worsen or persist after a few days. Individual reactions can emerge following the use of any pesticide, but they are uncommon. Never use on pups under the age of eight weeks. For external use. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes, and clothes.
If overdose occurs, please contact your local pet hospital or emergency pet clinic immediately.
How can I store Frontline Plus For Dogs?
Unused medication should be kept in its original box. Keep away from animals and children.
Chewing lice control is best achieved with a once-monthly application. Even after washing, water immersion, or exposure to sunshine, FRONTLINE PLUS FOR DOGS remains effective. Contact with the treated area should be avoided until it is completely dry. For 30 days, do not reapply FRONTLINE PLUS. Chewing lice are killed for at least one month with FRONTLINE PLUS. Although FRONTLINE PLUS can prevent fleas for up to three months, a once monthly treatment may be required if there is a significant chance of reinfestation or if the pet has fleas that might cause flea allergic dermatitis. Ticks are killed for at least one month with FRONTLINE PLUS. When tick management is required, a once-monthly application is advised. For up to three months, FRONTLINE PLUS destroys flea larvae., flea eggs, and adult fleas. It also inhibits the development of all flea stages. FRONTLINE PLUS FOR DOGS totally interrupts the flea life cycle and prevents chewing lice and tick infestations when applied monthly, according to research. FRONTLINE PLUS is a topical treatment for sarcoptic mange. The removal of mites is suggested to be done on a monthly basis. To apply to dogs or pups (8 weeks old and up), remove the applicator from the child-proof container. Hold the applicator up to the light and snap the tip away from your face and torso. Place the applicator tip between the shoulder blades and through the animal's hair to the skin level. Squeeze the applicator and apply the entire contents to the animal's skin in one location. Avoid applying onto the coat. Each treatment just requires one applicator.
Active Ingredients: fipronil: 9.8%(S)-methoprene 8.8% Inert Ingredients: 81.4%