I use Frontline plus for fleas. Biospot is cheaper and said to have the same ingredients in it.?

Question

Should I switch to the Biospot flea care? I have a 5 month old Chihuahua mix.

Answer 1

Bio-spot does NOT have the same ingredients as Frontline. Bio-spot contains a very concentrated pesticide. Like Hartz products there have been a lot of problems with this product as well..Do NOT use any OTC flea product on your dog.

I can tell you that we see far too many dogs & cats that have been treated with oTC flea products..Hartz, Zodiac, Sargents, Bio-Spot, etc..come in with serious burns where the product was applied,neurological problems (some go away with time others are there for life), seizures and even die as a result. A good vet will NEVER recommend an OTC flea product since they know of the dangers.

Answer 2

well i dont know

u can go & look at the list of ingrediances on the lable on biospot & compare W/ Frontline

but the bad thing is if they dont have he exact same ingrediances your pet could get VERY sick if your pet isn't familiar with it in anyway

& iv herd i think itz on the old commercials that frontline is vet recomended

i dont know if u have 1 id ask your pet'z vet and i think he's a little 2 young to switch products on him and he is a small breed

i'd just wait & see if frontline works and if it doesnt c a vet or check ingrediances

Answer 3

BioSpot active ingredient is Permethrin
Frontline active ingredient is fipronil.
They are no where neat the same.

Check out this link:
http://www.elversonpuzzle.com/biospot.html

Answer 4

I prefer frontline, it's waterproof, lasts up to 4 months, you can wash your dog and it stays on.

Advangtage flea system keeps air biting bugs off, ticks and fleas.

I would stick with one of those 2, unless I had the box and could read word for word, to compare the ingredients.

also-- call the vet and ask!

if it's cheaper, it's not the same.

you can get it on ebay www.ebay.com frontline for less.

good luck

Answer 5

You have to consider not just if the ingredients are the same but also the amount of the ingredient and the age of the dog.

Answer 6

my vet recommends biospot. But my vet is not out for the money he is out to help people save money and biospot has always worked for me.

Answer 7

If I were you I would stick with the Frontline Plus. I have been to seminars on Frontline I don't' use anything else.

Answer 8

put a drop or two of tea tree oil in the dogs shampoo works better than any other remedie fleas hate it and wont even come near the dog