Does anyone else have this problem with Frontline? Everytime I use it, my cats get a bald spot between the middle of their upper shoulder blades and it looks raw and red. What's going on? Maybe I should stop spreading the fur apart when I apply? Any suggestions?
2007-06-04 03:37:23 · 10 answers · asked by DAR76 7 in Pets ➔ Cats
Try a different flea treatment.
As flea treatments go, Frontline is one of the safest, but there isn't a drug on Earth that hasn't caused some kind of reaction somewhere at some point.
There is no point not spreading the fur when you apply flea spot-ons - they need to go on the skin, if they go on the fur they just won't work.
Move on to Revolution or Advantage, these are just as effective against fleas but they are different drugs so may be better if fipronil (Frontline) is irritating your cat's skin. It's not unusual to have to try out the different leading flea treatment brands before you find which is best for your animal.
Chalice
2007-06-04 05:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some cats have sensitive skin that will react to the Frontline and other similar products. My previous cat, who had the same problem, but who also went outside and needed protection from fleas, benefited greatly from daily omega-3 fatty acid treatments, and a dose of Benedryl antihistamine about 30 mins before treatment with the Frontline, and then about every 8 hours for the first day after application.
It seems like a lot of work, but she picked up fleas from the outdoors, and there's just no other treatment that works so well as Frontline Plus (or Advantage).
2007-06-04 10:52:48 · answer #2 · answered by JeN 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh NO!
That has never happened with my cats.
Are you sure you are using cat frontline and not dog frontline?
Did you get this product from the vet or from an unknown online source?
Don't use it anymore. And take you cat in to be checked by the vet. Something is wrong with the cat or the frontline. :o(
2007-06-04 10:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by Kat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your cat may have an allergy to frontline. Talk to your cats Vet. I use Revolution for my cat I get it from the Vet. Pantheria does just fine with this.
2007-06-04 10:45:22 · answer #4 · answered by pkvan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly what you mean. One of my cats is fine with Frontline, the other pulls her fur out... Speak to your vet as there is another, kinder, version - my 'sensitive' cat is fine with the other version. Good luck.
2007-06-04 10:41:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
I am a vet tech at a feline only hospital.
Your cat is having a reaction to the frontline. Its very common. He may do better with Advanatge, which is considerably milder
2007-06-04 10:53:41 · answer #6 · answered by damemeow 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like your cat is having an allergic reaction to it. Go bathe the cat and use a washcloth to wipe it off with. Then call your vet and see if there isn't another flea treatment that you can use. Good luck
2007-06-04 10:41:22 · answer #7 · answered by Alicia G 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
it is called transient alopecia and the fur will grow back eventually, i had a kitten who lost all his fur thanks to frontline and one who lost the down and awn hairs along her spine. please don't use frontline there are better ones out there like advantage and stronghold. better still program or there are other medicines like johnsons 4fles work wonders and the vets actually have one similar
2007-06-04 10:45:52 · answer #8 · answered by kath 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We get a lot of cats like this. We place a small drop in different places instead of it all on the back of the neck.
2007-06-04 10:57:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
it could be that your cat is allergic to it. you should ask your vet about that.
2007-06-04 10:41:32 · answer #10 · answered by Kaylee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋