2007-08-09 13:51:25 · 19 answers · asked by dano42yall 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I do with kittens. I don't know why it wouldn't work the same on dogs.
2007-08-09 13:54:23 · answer #1 · answered by Sloan R 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is no difference in the level of active ingrediants in a tube of frontline the difference is in how much product is in each tube. In other words the larger the dog the more product needs to be applied but its all the same product. Before experimenting though you should know how much frontline is required for your dogs weight. Although the company claims you can not overdose a dog with topically aplied frontline, I personally like to use the least amount of chemicals as needed but too little and you could end up with fleas.
2007-08-09 13:59:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy the large dog size box of Frontline, and note how much in mL is in each applicator for the smaller sized dogs. For example, if you buy the 89-130lb size and you have a 60lb dog as well, look at the box for the 44-88lb and see how much is in each applicator.
Get a 1mL and 3mL syringe from your vet, and a small pill vial. Pour the Frontline from all the applicators into the vial so it's easy to dose, and suck up the appropriate dose for each of your pets with the syringe. The same can be done for cats, all Frontline is the same concentration, just different amounts for each weight range.
2007-08-09 13:56:39 · answer #3 · answered by JeN 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Are you so cheap that you would put your dogs at risk?! Do you really think your hand/eye coordination is so precise that you could split the dose between the two?
Take a crowbar, pry open your wallet, and get the proper medicine in the proper dose for your dogs! If you can't afford that kind of minimal care, you have no business having dogs at all.
2007-08-09 14:31:14 · answer #4 · answered by D 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The dosage is designed to cover a weight range not a specific weight. If your dogs' combined weight add up to the recommended range of the larger dosage why not save some money and use the one sachet?
The previous recommendation of checking dosage rates and using a syringe to administer is a good idea.
2007-08-09 14:34:53 · answer #5 · answered by Joh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's ridiculously safe. The strength is no different in the sizes, just the amount. Find out how much a dog your size needs and use a syringe to measure out the correct amount. You'll save a lot of money this way. We even recommend it to our clients and I work for a vet. It doesn't get absorbed into the bloodstream so it's not toxic.
2007-08-09 14:12:36 · answer #6 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, just be careful to figure out the correct proportions and then measure the dose, of course.
You can also contact the maker to confirm that all frontline products have the same concentration.
If your dog does not have fleas and there's a chance he won't get them, skip putting the poison on him.
Be aware that there may be long term adverse side effects http://groups.google.com.au/group/rec.pets.cats.health+behav/browse_thread/thread/f927732012d5abaa/0c79168120bebf48
and be aware of very dangerous counterfeit Fronline Plus http://www.epa.gov/opp00001/factsheets/retailerfactsh.pdf
2007-08-09 13:57:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've heard of people doing that but I don't know you'd tell if you got the right amount on each dog and not overdose one dog.
I suppose it would work but I wouldn't do it for my dogs their to big to share a dose.
2007-08-09 13:54:36 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you cannot. You have to use the proper dosage size for each dog depending on it's own individual weight. If you try to use a dose for a larger dog on two dogs you could be poisoning them because it's not going to be accurate to measure and the medication is made for the larger size dog. Please use the proper size for your dogs depending on their weights. I buy my flea medication at www.entirelypets.com the medication is the same and the prices are much more reasonable plus they only charge 2.95 for shipping and handling.
2007-08-09 13:57:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should never split the dose. Just because you may get equal parts of fluid to each dog the medication may not be the same in each. My vet said to never share a dose.
2007-08-09 14:00:18 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. P's Person 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
to be safe don't ...if you order frontline of the web it's cheaper....we order it from this place in australia but i forget the name...one big dog 6 pack and one small dog 6 pack is aboutt 100 dollars
2007-08-09 13:55:20 · answer #11 · answered by pianoplayer4life 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋