I heard as long as you use a smaller dose it doesn't matter whether it is for dogs or cats. Also I was told they only need a drop or two to protect them.
2007-06-25 19:27:10 · 9 answers · asked by peggy w 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Yeap it is. It goes by weight. FOr example I have two kittens so I get one for a large cat and split it between the two to save myself $ because it is the same thing. Also as they get older I might have to look into a dog one. I know a breeder who uses the large dog ones for more cats, it does work out cheaper. Same if you have a cat n dog, work out a proportion of the mix to give.
2007-06-25 22:50:04 · answer #1 · answered by ili 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mesi D is correct. The strength is the difference. But judging how much to give a 120-pound dog vs a 5-pound cat is something for a vet to calculate. An overdose of Frontline won't harm an adult cat but it could cause permanent hair loss where it was applied.
However this is true of Frontline and Advantage only, NOT other flea medicines. Never use a flea treatment from the pet, grocery, or feed store that is made for a dog on a cat. They are very toxic to cats.
2007-06-26 03:07:14 · answer #2 · answered by Kayty 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My vet told me to never use products meant for dogs on cats because cats cannot tolerate the same chemicals that dogs can and the dosage is different. As far as using cat products on dogs, that shouldn't be a problem, but ask your vet first! I think they need more than a couple drops, I would atleast do half of the small container.
2007-06-26 02:56:10 · answer #3 · answered by MC BC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The basic medicine is the same, but it comes in presized doses depending on whether its for cats or the different sizes of dogs. The presized doses take out the guess work in giving them the right amount.
2007-06-26 02:38:17 · answer #4 · answered by bkelstrup 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The ingredients on the packaging do seem to be the same. You really need to treat the cat every month. Your best bet would be to purchase the 6 pack of frontline on the internet because it is much cheaper than getting it from the vets.
2007-06-26 03:05:33 · answer #5 · answered by Gender Different 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is true that the ingredients are the same. Just the amount of the drug differs. This is not the case with over the counter flea products like Hartz. Some of those store brands contain ingredients that are fine for dogs, but are deadly to cats.
2007-06-26 02:37:38 · answer #6 · answered by mela 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go to 1800petmeds and see if you can find out the size for cats. You will be able to better guess the dosage.
2007-06-26 02:53:29 · answer #7 · answered by Sugar & Molly's mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the same. The spray, you use as much as is needed to spray the entire body of the animal. As for the ampoules, there are different sizes for each size of animal. You need to use the entire content of the ampoule that is approprate for your pet's weight.
2007-06-26 04:31:40 · answer #8 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Correct. The stuff is the same, just different dosage for different weight.
2007-06-26 02:34:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋