Is my frontline fake?

Is my frontline fake?

Compare the lot number on the carton to the numbers on individual applicators and on the applicator package. The numbers should match. Look for the instruction booklet. Real boxes of Frontline Plus will contain one; counterfeit ones may not.

Is there a generic 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.

Is Frontline from Walmart the same as from the vet?

Rest assured, the product offered by your veterinarian is the same formula of Frontline Plus at Walmart or any other reputable retailer. Frontline Plus for dogs contains 9.8% fipronil and 8.8% (S)-methoprene.

Can you apply Frontline wrong?

If you accidentally used Frontline on the wrong type of pet, contact your vet immediately. Your pet could have an adverse reaction. If you want a product that can be used on both cats and dogs, look into Frontline spray.

Can I apply Frontline Plus early?

Yes, if after two weeks the flea preventive you applied isn’t working, you can reapply flea treatment early, or switch to another brand.

What if my dog licks Frontline spray?

Answer: If licking occurs shortly after application of Frontline Spray Treatment, a brief period of hyper-salivation may occur due to its bitter taste of the excipient. It should be applied at the back of the neck or in other areas where it cannot be reached by the dog to be licked.

How many times can you use frontline in a month?

Do not use more than one application per dog per month.

Is Frontline Plus safe?

Frontline Plus(r), Frontline(r) Spray (fipronil) and K9Advantix(tm) are also effective for the dog tick and can safely be used on puppies older than 8 weeks. K9Advantix(tm) can be used safely on puppies 7 weeks of age and older. K9Advantix(tm) is toxic for cats and should NOT be used in households with cats.

How long does it take Frontline Plus to dry?

48 hours

What is the safest flea medicine for dogs?

If chemical products are necessary for additional flea or tick control, NRDC recommends s-methoprene or pyriproxyfen, which are less toxic ingredients—but read the labels carefully because some products use them with other, more harmful pesticides.

Does Frontline Plus have side effects?

The most commonly reported side effect of Frontline Plus is irritation or reddening of the skin in the area where the product was applied. The makers of Frontline Plus state that skin irritation is usually nothing to worry about and will quickly fade.

Can Frontline be washed off?

Frontline products contains fipronil, the active ingredient that kills adult fleas infesting a dog. Fipronil works its way into the hair follicles, where it remains trapped by the sebaceous or oil glands, making it resistant to being washed away with bathing.

How effective is Frontline Plus for dogs?

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.