What is Frontline Plus for Medium dogs?
FRONTLINE PLUS for Dogs controls the complete flea life cycle, plus kills ticks on dogs. Below you’ll find all the info you need to decide which product is right for your pet.
Frontline Plus for medium dogs kills 100% of adult fleas on your pet within 12 hours and 100% of all ticks and chewing lice within 48 hours. Frontline Plus for dogs contains an insect growth regulator, S-methoprene, which kills flea eggs and larvae. It’s effective against all stages of the brown dog tick, the American dog tick, the lone star tick and the deer tick (the major carrier of Lyme disease).
How it works:
Frontline Plus contains fipronil, a broad-spectrum insecticide and slow-acting poison that disrupts the central nervous system of fleas and ticks and S-Methoprene, an insect growth regulator that kills flea eggs and larvae. The active ingredients are stored in the sebaceous glands and are wicked out of the hair follicles and continuously re-applied to the coat for long-lasting, waterproof protection.
Cautions:
Your pet may experience some temporary irritation at the site of application. If signs persist or become more severe within a few days of application, consult your veterinarian immediately.
How Frontline Plus should be used:
Use Frontline Plus for Dogs (fipronil 9.8% and S-methoprene 8.8%) on dogs and puppies 8 weeks or older. Frontline Plus for Dogs is available as 0.67 ml applicators for use on dogs and puppies up to 22 lbs, 1.34 ml applicators for dogs 23-44 lbs, 2.68 ml applicators for dogs 45-88 lbs and 4.02 ml applicators for dogs 89-132 lbs. Wait 24 hours to fully dry before swimming or bathing. Do not reapply for 30 days.
What is Frontline Plus used for: Frontline Plus provides convenient and effective flea and tick control in dogs and cats, puppies and kittens. It is effective against all stages of the brown dog tick, the American dog tick, lone star tick and deer ticks (the major carrier of Lyme disease). It also kills flea eggs and flea larvae. Frontline Plus for dogs rapidly eliminates infestations with chewing lice. Frontline Plus for Dogs and Puppies also aids in the control of sarcoptic mange infections.
Availability of Frontline Plus: Frontline Plus is a non-prescription (OTC) product.
Use Frontline Plus for Cats (fipronil 9.8% and S-methoprene 11.8%), available as 0.5 ml applicators, on cats and kittens 8 weeks or older.
Place the frontline plus applicator (see image) tip through the animal’s hair to the skin level between the shoulder blades. Apply the entire contents of the applicator in a single spot to the animal’s skin. Use only one applicator per treatment.
What are the side effects of Frontline Plus: Pets may experience some temporary irritation at the site of product application. If signs persist or become more severe within a few days of application, consult a veterinarian immediately.
What special precautions are there for Frontline Plus for Medium dogs: This product is for external use on dogs and puppies, cats and kittens 8 weeks or older. Frontline Plus is approved for use on breeding, pregnant, or nursing animals. Consult a veterinarian before using on medicated animals, animals using this product with other pesticides, and debilitated, or aged animals. This product is flammable. Keep away from heat and open flame. This product is harmful to humans if swallowed. Call a physician or poison control center for advice. Have patient sip water do not induce vomiting unless advised to and patient is conscious. This product can cause eye injury. Flush eyes with plenty of water. Call a physician if irritation persists. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
In the event of a Frontline Plus overdose: Contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room.
How should I store Frontline Plus: Store this product at room temperature. Store in the original container only. To dispose wrap original container in several layers of newspaper and discard in trash. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Sharpen your flea and tick killing skills with tips and a slide show demonstration.
You may not have a sword or ninja stars, but you do have a powerful weapon that starts killing after 1 easy application.
To get started, remove the applicator from the package, hold the foil upward, then snap off the tip. You’ll find it’s designed to easily dispense the liquid solution onto the skin between your pet’s shoulder blades. Just view the slide show at the right and read the instructions below—and you’ll be killing in no time.
Follow these instructions.
FRONTLINE PLUS for Dogs comes in 3-pipette packs and 6-pipette packs. For dogs larger than 60kg, pipettes of different volumes may be combined to provide a suitable dose.