Fipronil works by damaging the nervous system of fleas and ticks. The fleas die within 30 minutes of contact with the chemical. But if Fipronil has one shortcoming, it would be its inability to kill eggs. Fleas multiply at such a fast rate that makes it difficult to get rid of these pests.
To counter this shortcoming, the manufacturers of Frontline have added S-Methoprene in the mix in the product known as Frontline Plus. S-Methoprene works by seeping inside flea eggs.
Inside the eggs, the chemical acts as a hormone, preventing the eggs from hatching and going to their next developmental stage. Eventually, the fleas inside the eggs die. To make sure that Frontline works optimally, you should know how to apply it properly on your pet.
Before you even buy Frontline, you should consult your vet if it is safe to use the product on your pet. Take note that you should only use the Frontline product formulated for your pet. You cannot use Frontline for dogs on your cat and vise versa. To apply Frontline on your pet, start by parting the fur on the area where the product will be applied. Ideally, this location should be difficult for your pet to lick or scratch. This is why most people apply Frontline between the shoulder blades of their pets.
You can also consider giving your cat a flea bath before applying Frontline. Do not touch the area where you applied Frontline. You also cannot bathe your pet within that period. You do not need to apply more than one dose of Frontline within the same month. However, you may still need to apply Frontline on your pet successively for a few months.
Although Frontline kills fleas and Frontline Plus kills both adults and eggs, there might be other fleas and eggs hidden inside and around your home. This means that there is a risk that your cat or dog can become reinfected. This is why one application is almost never enough. In fact, in some parts of the world where fleas and similar insects are prevalent in the environment, Frontline needs to be applied all year round.
The use of Frontline on your pets is just one part of the larger equation that is flea control and prevention. You need to also eliminate fleas hiding inside and around your home.
Fleas thrive in warm climates where the temperatures can range between 26 and 32 degrees Celsius and 70 percent humidity. One ingredient kills the adult fleas on your pet. The other ingredient stops fertile eggs being laid and prevents larval and pupal development, preventing re-infestation of your pet and contamination of your home.
Treat all your dogs and cats every month for optimal flea control. If even a single pet is left untreated, fleas on that pet could deposit viable flea eggs into your home environment.
These eggs will develop into adult fleas and can re-infest all your pets. Don't use other insecticides e. In the 48 hours immediately after treatment, do not bath, shampoo or let your dog go swimming. Cats can be bathed from 24 hours after treatment. Unfortunately, there is no product on the market that effectively repels fleas or kills ticks instantly. Fleas have to jump onto treated pets to come in contact with the active ingredient regardless of which flea control product is used, and all products take a period of time to kill those fleas.
Never divide pipettes between your pets. Use the correct pipette size for each pet to ensure they receive the correct dose to provide optimal flea protection for dogs and cats, and to guard against ticks on dogs. Use the appropriate product for your dog or cat. If licking occurs shortly after application, a brief period of hyper-salivation may occur due to the taste. These signs are usually short lived. If you are concerned, speak with your veterinarian or contact our Customer Care team on Review the directions on the product label or watch our videos to see how easy it is to keep your pet free of fleas and ticks.
Any fleas that jump on to your treated pet will be rapidly killed. If these are not addressed, your pet may continue to be re-infested.
The best way to kill fleas is to break the flea cycle. The flea development cycle from egg to adult flea may be completed in 2 weeks. Pre-emerged fleas can remain dormant in the environment for up to 6 months, emerging at any time to jump onto your pet and re-infest it.
Fleas can cause irritation, anaemia loss of blood caused by bites and an allergic skin condition called flea allergy dermatitis, or FAD. Signs of FAD include severe itching, hair loss and skin sores affecting the skin of the back towards the tail, the rump, thighs and perianal area. Pets can pick up newly emerged fleas from environments where other animals infested with fleas have been — the backyard, your home or the park.
If you feel a bump while petting your dog, do not ignore it and examine your dog immediately for ticks. Frontline Plus consists of two main chemicals , Fipronil and S-Methoprene.
Fipronil works by damaging the nervous system of fleas and ticks while S-Methoprene helps prevent flea eggs from hatching. It also contains inert chemicals which bind these two chemicals together. Frontline plus should be applied once every month to help kill all fleas and ticks. Now, when a flea or tick comes in contact with the Fipronil-covered fur, its nerve cells are damaged because of the poison.
Fipronil particularly affects receptors that receive signals that keep the nervous system of ticks and fleas relaxed. Because of the insecticide, the nervous system becomes hyperactive, and the ticks die within 30 minutes. Ticks fall off before they can lay eggs; however, a female flea can lay almost 50 eggs in a day.
Frontline Plus does not contain high enough concentrations of Fipronil to get rid of all the fleas; hence S-Methoprene comes into play. S-Methoprene does not harm your pet but works by seeping into the flea eggs. It acts as a hormone and prevents the flea from reaching its next developmental stage, thus killing it.
Frontline Plus for dogs should only be used for dogs and puppies older than 8 weeks. If your dog is up to 22 lbs.
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