Has anyone's cat ever had a bad reaction (fur falling out/scabbing due to scratching in area of application) to Frontline even if the proper product (for cats-not dogs)was used for appropriate age (12 weeks old atleast)? If so, what did you do (besides obviously taking to the vet which we are doing)?
2007-08-25 16:07:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Some cats are extremely sensitive to the chemicals. I had hair fall out on one of mine that made a bare patch about 2" by 3".
Instead of Frontline next time, try Advantage. Make sure the dose is ok for the weight and age, as usual.
You don't need to dose as much as they recommend, the box usually says it's good for one month, but I've found that flea drops are good for 2 1/2 months before fleas show up again, so you can give your cat a break and wait that long before doing another--though by then the flea season will be over pretty much.
2007-08-26 16:06:49 · answer #1 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frontline is usually safe and effective, though there are exceptions to everything.
One question -- did you get the Frontline from a vet or online? Lots of the stuff available online is counterfeit from China or India, even if the packaging looks absolutely authentic. Lab analysis has shown that the stuff is actually everything from plain water to sheep dip and agricultural insecticides.
It's good that you're taking the cat to a vet. Take the container and packaging of the Frontline if you still have it.
2007-08-25 23:16:50 · answer #2 · answered by Kayty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats and small dogs are reactive to the topical products like Frontline and Revolution.. though most reactions are like the ones you refer to and excitability, any animal can react to anything..
There are orally forms of flea prevention like Program and Sentinel - but they work by causing the flea larva to never hatch, they don't actually kill adult fleas. Giving your cat a pill instead of the topical might be the best option.
2007-08-25 23:23:03 · answer #3 · answered by Natalie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but yours is prolly allergic to it. Frontline is supposed to be the best.I would wait it out if it was not making him seriously sick ( throwing up, not eating, walking weird) then next time ask your vet abt another product. Im sure hes heard of cats being allergic to it before and would know what to do. I heard they have new shots out now instead of drops.
2007-08-25 23:13:21 · answer #4 · answered by melissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I have never had anything negative happen with using Frontline and me and my mom both use it on all our cats. good thing you are taking them to the vet! good luck with this,
2007-08-25 23:15:41 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Stephanie♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same thing happened to one of my cats, he also had the same reaction to advantage. so I treat the other cats with frontline and just don't put it on him.
2007-08-25 23:13:24 · answer #6 · answered by Dee M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use advantage next time.....
2007-08-25 23:11:01 · answer #7 · answered by Haley 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋