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Robert Simpson · 03-03-2009, 02:23 PM

Frontline is the same concentration in all dispensed packs right?
The price is nearly the same for all packs right? (+/- $3.00)
So........You know what I'm getting at......

Frontline had to market their product, so they took the average of weights and decided on a dosage amount per weight range. But really they found the dosage per pound necessary, and kept it from us.
They Say,"
Dogs 0-22lbs .67ml
Dogs 23-44lbs 1.33ml
Dogs 45-88lbs 2.67ml
Dogs 89lbs & more 4.0ml"

I say, there is a more accurate and more efficient method of dispensing the medication. The above dosing schedule has a minimum dosage of .0305ml per Lb. and a maximum dosing of .0593/lb; therefore, as an average .0448ml per pound. So, ....

(Your dog's weight in Lbs) * (.0448ml) = proper dose!

Example: 55 lb dog = 55*.0448ml = 2.46ml proper dose! Yes I know they recommend more for this size.

Now, go by the biggest package you can = 89lbs+, get a plastic needleless syringe, empty each dose into a convenient plastic vile. (At least 12ml tall) cap it and use the correct dose each time you apply each month for a savings! The smaller the dog, the bigger the savings!

Example: 22lb dog = 1ml; buy the 4.0ml size and use the 3 month package for 12 months. a savings of 75%!!

Seriously, can you say a dog 44lbs and a dog 88 lbs should get the same dosage, really? So, do it right.

Enjoy.

03-03-2009, 02:23 PM	#42
Robert Simpson YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: long beach Posts: 1	Split frontline into weight dependant dosages Frontline is the same concentration in all dispensed packs right? The price is nearly the same for all packs right? (+/- $3.00) So........You know what I'm getting at...... Frontline had to market their product, so they took the average of weights and decided on a dosage amount per weight range. But really they found the dosage per pound necessary, and kept it from us. They Say," Dogs 0-22lbs .67ml Dogs 23-44lbs 1.33ml Dogs 45-88lbs 2.67ml Dogs 89lbs & more 4.0ml" I say, there is a more accurate and more efficient method of dispensing the medication. The above dosing schedule has a minimum dosage of .0305ml per Lb. and a maximum dosing of .0593/lb; therefore, as an average .0448ml per pound. So, .... (Your dog's weight in Lbs) * (.0448ml) = proper dose! Example: 55 lb dog = 55*.0448ml = 2.46ml proper dose! Yes I know they recommend more for this size. Now, go by the biggest package you can = 89lbs+, get a plastic needleless syringe, empty each dose into a convenient plastic vile. (At least 12ml tall) cap it and use the correct dose each time you apply each month for a savings! The smaller the dog, the bigger the savings! Example: 22lb dog = 1ml; buy the 4.0ml size and use the 3 month package for 12 months. a savings of 75%!! Seriously, can you say a dog 44lbs and a dog 88 lbs should get the same dosage, really? So, do it right. Enjoy.