If you believe your pet has experienced any adverse reactions after use of FRONTLINE® Shield, please contact our technical services team (1-88) or your Can FRONTLINE® Shield be regularly used on my dog?įRONTLINE® Shield has an exemplary use profile and adverse reactions to the treatments are very rare. FRONTLINE® Shield for Dogs is specifically formulated for and can only be used on dogs. Never use products on pet species that they have been specifically developed and licensed for, as severe reactions, including death could result. No, do not use on cats or rabbits, or any animals other than dogs. Can I apply FRONTLINE® Shield for Dogs to pets other than dogs? If this is the case, please contact your veterinarian for advice. If they do come into contact with water before 24 hours the efficacy of the treatment may be impaired, and reapplication may be warranted.
Once FRONTLINE® Shield on has been applied, it is recommended to keep your pet out of the rain and away from water for the next 24 hours. What happens if my dog gets wet straight after applying FRONTLINE® Shield for Dogs?
Therefore, it’s important to keep protecting your pet throughout the year. Fleas also continue to develop indoors in homes thanks to the warmer indoor temperatures. Although the likelihood of your pets being affected by fleas decreases in the winter months, they can still pose a threat to your pet. Do I need to treat my dog for fleas and ticks even in colder months? You pets can still be exposed to fleas in your yard, especially in areas protected from the sun, like under bushes and in crawlspaces. Even if your dog only goes outside in your fenced-in backyard, that fence won’t keep out wildlife that can carry fleas. Adult fleas can hitch a ride on your clothing, get into your home, and then on your dog. Yes, even indoor-only pets can become exposed to fleas. My dog doesn’t go outdoors much, do I still need to treat them for fleas? Once all pets in the household receive regular flea treatment, no new populations of fleas willīe able to get established. Existing pupal fleas in their cocoons are protected and need to develop and emerge as new fleas before they can be killed. Why does it take so long to resolve a flea infestation in the home?ĭepending on temperature and humidity, flea development from egg to adult can vary from less than two weeks (in summer) to well over 6 months (in winter). FRONTLINE® Shield will typically kill any new fleas jumping on your dog within 12 hours. Moreover, if you are fighting a home infestation, it is highly likely that you will see fleas on your pet for 3 months or more as it can take this long to get rid of the existing life stages in the infestation. You are likely seeing NEW fleas on your pet, which are jumping on your pet as it moves through infested areas in and around your home. The pyriproxyfen in FRONTLINE Shield prevents development of flea eggs and flea larvae, breaking the flea life cycle. FRONTLINE® Shield for Dogs kills fleas in 12 hours before most fleas have time to lay eggs. Why is it important to tackle flea eggs as well as fleas?Įven if you have treated your pet for fleas, some fleas may lay eggs before dying, therefore it is important to tackle flea eggs.
FRONTLINE FLEA AND TICK SKIN
Fleas and ticks are killed through contact with your pet's skin and coat, so they do not need to bite to be killed. Once applied, FRONTLINE® Shield is stored in the sebaceous glands in your pet's skin and spreads over the whole-body surface with their natural oils protecting your dog for 30 days. How does FRONTLINE® Shield for Dogs work? Today's Deals Shop By Brand Gift Cards My Pet Prescriptions My Pet Prescriptions
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