Frontline Spray - 250ml

Product Information

Always use medications as directed. The spray should be used at a distance of approximately 10-20cm to spray the entire of your pet but take special care to avoid their eyes. All of the fur or hair should be dampened by the solution and ruffling the animal afterwards is recommended to ensure the solution works its way down to the skin. Some flea sprays are also suitable for use on home surfaces, but you should always read the label of your preferred product to make sure this is the case. Can I use other flea treatments at the same time as flea spray? Frontline Spray solution comes as either a pump action spray bottle or a trigger spray bottle (dependent on the bottle size). How does Frontline Flea Spray work?

This does mean that eggs and larvae may still develop into adult fleas, so it may be possible to see new adults emerge after a couple of weeks of initially killing the original adult flea infestation. Dogs and Cats: Depending on the length of the hair, apply 3 to 6 ml per kg of body weight. This translates to 2 to 4 pump applications for the 250 ml and 500 ml bottles. As a flea control product, fipronil can only kill the adults. Since it doesn’t contain an insect growth regulator like (S)-methoprene or pyriproxyfen like Frontline Plus or Frontline GOLD, Frontline Spray doesn’t have the ability to target flea eggs or larvae.

FRONTLINE Spray Treatment for Cats & Dogs

Frontline Tri-Act Spot-On usually dries within 2-4 hours. The active ingredients in Frontline Tri-Act Spot-On, fipronil and permethrin, are both fast-acting and the product dries within 2-4 hours of application. However, it is still important to avoid bathing your pet for at least 48 hours after application.

The main difference between Frontline Spot-On and Frontline Plus is that Frontline Plus contains an additional active ingredient, (S)-methoprene, which prevents flea eggs and larvae from developing. This means that Frontline Combo can provide more comprehensive protection against fleas, as it can help to break the flea lifecycle. Lastly, topical products like Frontline have been known to cause skin and eye irritation in people. It is best to wear disposable gloves when applying the spray and to wash your hands after. As our choice of best overall flea spray, the Frontline Flea Spray. It is easy to apply and gets to work killing fleas right away. It’s waterproof, resistant to strong sunlight, and effective for up to 30 days. This depends on the types of active ingredients used and their concentration. Some flea sprays contain insecticides that kill all or some life stages of fleas. Others contain Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs) that interrupt the flea life cycle by preventing larvae and eggs from maturing into adult fleas. Other flea sprays contain plant-based ingredients, like essential oils, that kill some or all life stages of fleas. Lastly, some plant-based flea sprays contain essential oils that are designed to repel but not kill fleas. These basically cover your cat’s coat in a smell that is unpleasant for fleas, so they’re less likely to stay on your cat’s coat to lay their eggs and bite your cat. Ingredients: Natural or chemical?Ruffle the Coat: Particularly for long-haired pets, ruffle the coat to allow the product to penetrate to the skin level. This also presents a challenge for multiple cat households where lots of co-grooming occurs. Compared to the spot-on, it would be even more important to separate housemate kitties for up to 24 hours after application to allow the product to fully dry. For external use only. May cause severe eye irritation. Take care not to spray in the animal’s eyes or facial area. Do not use on kittens and puppies under 8 weeks. Individual sensitivities, while rare, may occur after using any pesticide product for pets. If signs persist, or become more severe, consult a veterinarian immediately. Certain medications can interact with pesticides. Consult a veterinarian before using this product on medicated, debilitated, aged, pregnant or nursing animals.

Frontline Spray contains only fipronil, which means that it doesn’t provide as much prevention coverage as the newer spot-on product innovations Frontline Plus and Frontline GOLD. When used properly, side effects of Frontline products are uncommon. Frontline products generally are only labeled for cats 8 weeks of age or older in the US.

Frontline Spray: Effective Flea and Tick Treatment for Dogs and Cats

When you receive the medication, it’s important to read and understand the dosage instructions. The strength and dose of the medication may depend on the size of your cat or dog. The second disadvantage is in the application process. Keeping a kitty still for a single spot-on application is feasible in most cases, though some kitty parents even have trouble with this. Generally, applying a spray liberally to a cat’s body and needing to work it into the fur coat is intensive and many grown cats may not sit still well for it. You and your cat will both be happier once those pesky fleas are banished from sharing your home. If you’ve got a favorite flea spray product, let us know in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you. If your cat has fleas, there’s every chance that their bedding and your home surfaces have flea eggs on them. As these mature into adult fleas, the cycle of infestation continues. So, as you treat your cat for fleas, you’ll need to also treat surfaces, like your cat’s bed, carpets, soft furnishings, and anywhere else that your cat may sleep or hang out on a regular basis.

It’s important to note here that the spray cannot be used in a single application spot at the base of the head the way the spot-on products can be used. Spot-on products have a carrier agent that allow the drug to spread throughout the oils of the coat over about 18 to 24 hours. The spray must be used more liberally across the entire coat and body to be effective.

IF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. While Frontline products should never be ingested, fipronil generally appears to have a low potential for toxicity both topically and even if accidentally ingested. As with any flea control product, wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water after use. Do not get this product in your pet’s eyes or mouth. Apply spray mist until animal’s hair is damp to thoroughly wet. Approximately 1 to 2 pumps per pound of the animal’s body weight will be required. Pets with long or dense coats will require the higher rate. Frontline Spray is dosed based on the weight of the cat it’s being applied on. The label on the spray bottle does include a weight-based dosing chart to refer to for both cats and dogs.