We just put Frontline on our cats this evening and the one is not looking very good. :( He acts like it hurts/burns to open his eyes, his eyes are 'seeping' (?), and he seems to be foaming at the mouth (or something similar). Any thoughts? I'm really concerned! Thanks.
2007-09-09 17:10:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
The product says it's for cats and kittens 8 weeks or older. So we're good on that....I don't think they cats have been licking each other because they don't exactly get along very well yet (they're still getting use to each other). And it's only the younger cat that's having this reaction. If I wash his neck off tonight will it still get rid of the fleas or no?
2007-09-09 17:35:56 · update #1
I have had the same problem using frontline. I told the vet about it and apparently it's a pretty common reaction - because cats are more sensitive to the product. It's an allergic reaction but as long as he can breathe he'll be fine and will be back to normal in a day or two. All flea products are made out of different ingredients, next time just try a different brand.
Think about it, a multi-million dollar company is not going to risk itself by poisoning cats, your cat wont die from it dont worry!
2007-09-09 20:06:58 · answer #1 · answered by budpepsoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Occasionally some animals do have a reaction to frontline and advantage.
To help him out tonight bathe him with Dawn dish soap, this is the only thing that will break down the oils and chemicals that are on him. If he isn't better by morning call the vet, but usually just getting the product off is enough. Double check the package and make sure it was for kitties, I've seen people accidentally put the dog formula on cats, if that's the case then you should definitely call a vet tonight.
Next time for flea control try program tablets, its an oral flea killer that usually doesn't have a reaction on sensitive cats.
2007-09-10 00:31:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take the cats to the vet ! Did you put the Frontline on the nape of the neck. It is supposed to go there so that the cat can't lick it ( the poison ) off. It's a pretty remote possibility that the cats both licked it off each other at the same spot. Cats with a viral infection often have weepy stuff on their eyes like humans get with 'pink eye' infection. Either way, only a vet would be qualified to diagnose and treat the problem.
2007-09-10 00:21:12 · answer #3 · answered by Cat Lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where did you get the Frontline? A lot of what is sold online is counterfeit from India or China. The packaging looks absolutely authentic -- they are very good at this -- but the contents have been analyzed and found to be everything from plain water to sheep dip or agricultural pesticides.
This goes for Frontline, Advantage, Revolution. and other products.
It sounds like your cat has either been poisoned by countefeit Frontline or he is having an unusual allergic reaction to real Frontline, which is very unusual, but anything is possible.
Did he manage to get any in his mouth? I'd wash as much off him as possible, using dishwashing (not dishwasher) detergent, and take him to the vet if he doesn't improve in the next few hours.
2007-09-10 02:12:28 · answer #4 · answered by Kayty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd check the use-by-date on the product box, but cats can have these sort of reactions. The important thing is to get this stuff off the cat and take it to the vet if its condition doesn't start to improve. One of those lessons in life!
All the best!
2007-09-10 02:50:33 · answer #5 · answered by Julie M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That isn't good. Can you call the vet and tell them about it?
At bare minimum wash the back of the cat's neck off, with soap and water (not the whole cat). That stops any further chemical from being absorbed.
2007-09-10 00:16:44 · answer #6 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it off! You cats sounds it has sensitive skin allergies. You should have it flea dipped instead by the vet. It's easier and more effective. The foaming sounds like a case of accidental poisoning. Take it a vet ASAP! Get a funnel collar to prevent himself from licking. You make one loose enough as long he doenst choke with it.
2007-09-10 00:56:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Serious problem!!! Call Vet emergency.!!!!
Wash the paws and maybe the entire cat. If they lick the area or you rub the area to spread the "poison" to an area they can reach with their paws or tongue, they can take it in. It is a poison...Get it off of them ASAP. I have seen this problem myself, saw neurological problems with the cat. Bathed her and she got ok..She had been combed and the meds got to an area that she could reach to take internally, probably hair to paws to mouth.
NOTE: CATS ARE VERY SENSITIVE TO MANY DRUGS...AND SOME CATS MORE THAN OTHERS....CALL THE EMERGENCY VET IN YOUR AREA! THEY CAN DIE!
2007-09-10 00:34:59 · answer #8 · answered by Doctor Doris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋