You must part the hair so that you can apply it to the skin at the base of the neck. Read the instructions on the package; most direct you to apply it all in one spot on the neck, while a few will have you apply it to several spots along the back that the pet cannot reach for larger dogs.
Applying it correctly can be very tricky because each type has a different way to open the tube and ensure that it dispenses properly. Here are the three major brands and how to apply them. Cats: Part the hair at the base of the neck and apply the entire tube to the skin. You can apply to a second spot directly behind the first if there is overflow.
Dogs: Part the hair at the base of the neck and apply to the skin; do this in one or more spots depending on the size of your dog. For larger dogs, choose two or three spots along the spine to continue the application. While you can reapply flea treatment early in some cases, you should talk to your veterinarian to find the best and most effective flea treatment for your pet. Your vet will know which products are working well in your region, as some that may have been effective at one time may no longer be killing fleas the way they used to.
In conjunction with topical flea treatments, you need to treat your home to provide the best defense against fleas. Most flea preventions do not repel fleas. Flea preventions kill fleas either by direct contact with the fleas or from the fleas feeding on your pet. New fleas from the environment can—and will—jump onto your pet to feed. You should be treating your home for adults plus the other 95 percent—flea eggs, flea larvae and flea pupae. Flea eggs and larvae can live in the environment for days or weeks.
It is best to regularly vacuum all the locations of your home where your pet spends time, wash all bedding in hot water, and keep your pets on flea prevention. Some pets will scratch more than others, but if one pet in the house has fleas, they all have fleas. This will make them more visible to you. In some geographical regions in the United States, it may be required to use the product year-round. Once new adult fleas jump on your pet, they must be present on the host for at least 24 to 36 hours before they can lay eggs.
How long after application can my pet be bathed or go swimming? After application, keep the dog or cat from getting wet until the application area appears dry, usually 24 hours.
However, it is recommended to wait at least 24 hours between applications. FRONTLINE Plus is a convenient once-a-month topical product offering long-lasting, complete control for adult fleas, flea eggs and larvae, and all four major species of ticks.
It is not recommended for use on other species. Individual sensitivities, while rare, may occur after using any pesticide product. New Zealand. United Kingdom. FAQ and Videos Here you can watch how to use our products and have all your questions answered. Watch How-To Videos. Using Frontline Spray. How to Remove Ticks. How to use Frontline Plus for Dogs. How can fleas affect my pet? Explore Our Family of Pet Products.
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