One of the most effective- though time-consuming- methods to rid your pet of fleas if Frontline stops working is to give your pup a brush down. Flea combs help remove live fleas, although it doesn’t kill them. These combs also help to remove flea dirt (feces) and flea eggs.
What to do when Frontline is not working?
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Why is my flea treatment not working?
These organophosphate insecticides have been linked to health problems in cats, including skin irritation, difficulty breathing, cancer and poisoning. That is why I recommend only using flea collars with the goal of repelling fleas and utilizing safer oral or topical methods to treat a flea infestation.
How often do you need to do frontline treatment?
While Frontline Plus is labeled as waterproof, I usually advise clients to wait at least 24 to 48 hours before bathing their pet. One may also ask, how often can you use flea treatment on dogs? Use a spot on flea treatment every 2-3 months, to keep your pet in great shape for their outdoor adventures.
Does frontline prevent fleas as well as ticks?
This monthly topical flea and tick preventive breaks the flea life cycle completely and also controls ticks and chewing lice infestations as well as ticks. As per research it has been discovered that Generic Frontline Plus kills flea larvae, flea eggs and adult fleas for up to 3 months.
How do you get rid of fleas when Frontline doesn't work?
One of the most effective- though time-consuming- methods to rid your pet of fleas if Frontline stops working is to give your pup a brush down. Flea combs help remove live fleas, although it doesn't kill them. These combs also help to remove flea dirt (feces) and flea eggs.
What if my dog still has fleas after using Frontline?
There are no flea products that stop fleas from jumping onto pets. This means that regardless of the licensed flea treatment you use - you may still see fleas on your pet until the flea product kills it.
Can I reapply flea treatment if it doesn't work?
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.
Are fleas becoming immune to Frontline?
There hasn't been any confirmed resistance to fipronil (in Frontline Plus), or imidacloprid (in Advantage II). Here's a relatively fresh journal article about Insecticide Resistance in Fleas. Still, just because resistance hasn't been observed in laboratory studies, doesn't mean it doesn't exist.
Why am I still finding fleas after using frontline?
A. The active ingredient in FRONTLINE (fipronil) kills fleas by affecting their nervous system, making them hyperactive before dying. These dying fleas often rise to the top of your pet's haircoat, so the presence of visible fleas after treating your pet, is a sign that the product is working.
Why is my Frontline Plus not 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 I use Frontline again after 2 weeks?
Yes, if after two weeks the flea preventive you applied isn't working, you can reapply flea treatment early, or switch to another brand.
Can you double up on flea treatment?
It's not usually recommended to use more than one oral flea medication at the same time. However, Comfortis and Capstar can be combined. Another exception is Sentinel, which doesn't kill adult fleas, so it can be combined individually with either Comfortis or Capstar.
Can you apply frontline more than once a month?
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.
Why do fleas keep coming back?
The most common reason for fleas coming back time and time again is not treating the environment thoroughly enough. Because the life cycle of fleas is so long it's imperative to continually vacuum and keep picking up fleas at each stage of their life cycle.
What kills fleas on dogs instantly?
Commercial Products from Your Veterinarian The most common product used to kill fleas on dogs instantly is Nitenpyram, more commonly known as Capstar. This single-use tablet is administered orally and kills fleas within 30 minutes.
Is Advantage or Frontline better?
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.