Just wondered if its worth buying as its cheap from the supermarket. I could get frontline combo from the vets at about £20 for 3 vials (3months) but the canac spot on is a few quid for one.
2007-10-05 23:39:40 · 6 answers · asked by MysticMaiden2000 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
No, it isn't worth buying. Supermarkets and shops aren't licensed to sell the proper drugs, only vets are, so any stuff you find in a shop is going to be a general insecticide that doesn't really work on fleas and probably shouldn't be put on an animal - stay far, far away from Bob Martin products in particular!! Last lady I met who'd used this to save money had a £140 bill to treat toxicity in her cat.
I'm afraid you'll have to shell out on the Frontline - they can afford to charge more for the veterinary products because they're the only ones that work and are safe!!
Chalice
2007-10-06 06:22:03 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT use this, or any other (cheap) product that you buy at the super market, Wal-Mart, etc. The ONLY tried and true totally vet recommended brands are: Frontline, Frontline Plus and Advantage. You can get these in individual applications (usually) from your vet or a groomer. They are also available at a well-stocked pet supply store in the 3-pack. Any of the others (this one, I've never heard of) can do serious (and permanent damage) to your cat--even kill the kitty. It's NEVER better to go the cheapest method. Think about this: Would YOU want your own doctor "cutting corners" and eliminating any necessary lab work, referrals, etc., because it's cheaper? Yes, you might take the chance of dying in the process---but it was cheaper. The funeral WON'T be! Please, do NOT use this stuff--it isn't worth taking a chance with.
2007-10-06 02:17:53 · answer #2 · answered by sharon w 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would never buy products from the supermarket for cats(only food) I buy Frontline spot-on from Pet dispensary for about £16.50 for 6 pippets.Please don't use flea collars+spot-on as some one has just said on here,it's dangerous.
2007-10-06 00:25:50 · answer #3 · answered by catgirl1114 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would always buy from the Vet. Usually the supermarket stuff doesn't work and you end up buying loads and spending more than at the vet!
2007-10-06 02:16:13 · answer #4 · answered by CoolBabe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
spot on isnt worth buying. it does nothing. frontline is expensive but at least it works
2007-10-05 23:43:22 · answer #5 · answered by samiDEE 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i use the heartz spot on and a flea collar it seems to work fine they don't have any more flea any way and i have 8 cats and 1 dog and i vacuum the floores daily also i put the cut ends in vacuum bag at chaining time helps kill what ever it picks up
2007-10-06 00:08:17 · answer #6 · answered by Genesis A 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋