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Princessmum · 09-02-2008, 09:59 PM

Hi, everyone. Today for the first time I applied Frontline plus on Princess. My question is that the instructions state to avoid getting into hair, but as I was aplying the little stinker moved

and some got into her hair, still on top of the shoulder blade area but it is on the hair. I did wipe her hair for excess, but I'm just concerned. Also when can I give her a bath?

Ellie May · 09-03-2008, 05:11 AM

I'm bumping this up because I don't use Frontline but I'm surprised that it says not to get it in their hair. I mean, that is kind of impossible with a Yorkie.

Mom to Hot Rod · 09-03-2008, 05:15 AM

I think it will alright. It means that you should apply to skin and not topically on hair. There is no way to not get it elsewhere. You don't want to apply to hair because it will not be absorbed and spread out and they could lick at it. Also, you should apply in one spot, not down his/her back.

You should wait at least 24 hours before bathing. I try to bath prior to putting it on so I don't have to bath for awhile after applying.

MeganJ · 09-03-2008, 05:21 AM

Hi!

Just passing some info on that my vet told me. Don't bath 3 days before or 3 days after you apply the frontline. Only because there natural skin oils absorb the frontline into there skin better, so bathing right before or right after is not the best idea. This has always worked for me and I have never had a problem with fleas or ticks.

Knock on wood!!!

blabbyb · 09-03-2008, 05:39 AM

My vet won't let me use frontline yet and Pita really needs it! He says that she has to way 4#s first. I'm surprised though b/c on frontlines site it doesn't say that. How much do your dogs weigh? I'm just curious if it's just my vet that won't let me use it or if it is unsafe??

Mom to Hot Rod · 09-03-2008, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by blabbyb

My vet won't let me use frontline yet and Pita really needs it! He says that she has to way 4#s first. I'm surprised though b/c on frontlines site it doesn't say that. How much do your dogs weigh? I'm just curious if it's just my vet that won't let me use it or if it is unsafe??

My vet said I could use the frontline for cats. It is a smaller dosage although the dog one could be used as well. Hot Rod is just about 3 1/2 and Maggie is 2 3/4 lbs. They make the dog one for smaller dogs, I think up to 22lbs.

mscat · 09-03-2008, 06:01 AM

Yes, they do have one for smaller dogs. I do not know if Frontline carries it though. My vet gave me one for Suzi , and i do not remember the name ,

But, you can call yours and ask.

maxmom · 09-03-2008, 06:10 AM

It wont do any harm if you apply it to their hair, it is just because in order to work, it needs to be on their skin, that's all, so don't worry about it.

jennylee333 · 09-03-2008, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod

My vet said I could use the frontline for cats. It is a smaller dosage although the dog one could be used as well. Hot Rod is just about 3 1/2 and Maggie is 2 3/4 lbs. They make the dog one for smaller dogs, I think up to 22lbs.

Frontline for dogs and cats is exactly the same.....just different price and package!!!

Ask the groomer!

Ladymom · 09-03-2008, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jennylee333

Frontline for dogs and cats is exactly the same.....just different price and package!!!

Ask the groomer!

For the tiny ones and multiple pet households, get the Frontline spray. You can customize the dose by pound and it's much cheaper that the spot on. I just put it on a cosmetic puff (not a cotton ball - too absorbent) and rub it on.

Frontline flea Spray Kills Fleas & Ticks

Mom to Hot Rod · 09-03-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jennylee333

Frontline for dogs and cats is exactly the same.....just different price and package!!!

Ask the groomer!

That is what my vet said...the application is less than what a dogs would be. You could still use the dog application but the amount in the cat one is sufficient.

Princessmum · 09-03-2008, 11:05 PM

Thank you to evreyone that responded. I feel much relief now that I know its ok to get some on the hair during application especially because Yorkies have so much hair its impossible. Also I did not know I could use the cat frontline instead since its less expensive. I did purchase the one for small dogs up to 22lbs, so far Princess seems to be doing ok and has had no reactions to the Frontline.

BamaFan121s · 09-04-2008, 04:52 AM

I've only had to use flea treatment with mine once. (And then I only put it on one of them and it worked for both.

) I parted the hair on the back a *little* off centered and cut the hair as short as I could--a small spot not even as big as a pea--and applied it very slowly. It seemed to keep if from soaking up into the hair. I suppose it worked as all the fleas magically disapoofed.

cpuff35 · 09-07-2008, 01:25 PM

I've applied Frontline when Cassi was 14 weeks and weighing a little under 2 lbs. I've used the Frontline for smaller dogs (less than 22 lbs) and have not had any problem. Once I apply it, I usually do not brush her until 24 hours later and bath her at least 2-3 days later.

09-02-2008, 09:59 PM	#1
Princessmum Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 91	Frontline plus Application ? Hi, everyone. Today for the first time I applied Frontline plus on Princess. My question is that the instructions state to avoid getting into hair, but as I was aplying the little stinker moved and some got into her hair, still on top of the shoulder blade area but it is on the hair. I did wipe her hair for excess, but I'm just concerned. Also when can I give her a bath?

09-03-2008, 05:11 AM	#2
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I'm bumping this up because I don't use Frontline but I'm surprised that it says not to get it in their hair. I mean, that is kind of impossible with a Yorkie. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

09-03-2008, 05:15 AM	#3
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	I think it will alright. It means that you should apply to skin and not topically on hair. There is no way to not get it elsewhere. You don't want to apply to hair because it will not be absorbed and spread out and they could lick at it. Also, you should apply in one spot, not down his/her back. You should wait at least 24 hours before bathing. I try to bath prior to putting it on so I don't have to bath for awhile after applying. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

09-03-2008, 05:21 AM	#4
MeganJ Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 378	Hi! Just passing some info on that my vet told me. Don't bath 3 days before or 3 days after you apply the frontline. Only because there natural skin oils absorb the frontline into there skin better, so bathing right before or right after is not the best idea. This has always worked for me and I have never had a problem with fleas or ticks. Knock on wood!!! __________________ Megan, Mommy to.....Carly ,& Cindy Yorkies are Angels with Paws!

09-03-2008, 06:01 AM	#7
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	Yes, they do have one for smaller dogs. I do not know if Frontline carries it though. My vet gave me one for Suzi , and i do not remember the name , But, you can call yours and ask. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

09-03-2008, 05:39 AM	#5
blabbyb Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 81	My vet won't let me use frontline yet and Pita really needs it! He says that she has to way 4#s first. I'm surprised though b/c on frontlines site it doesn't say that. How much do your dogs weigh? I'm just curious if it's just my vet that won't let me use it or if it is unsafe??

09-03-2008, 06:10 AM	#8
maxmom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,307 Blog Entries: 1	It wont do any harm if you apply it to their hair, it is just because in order to work, it needs to be on their skin, that's all, so don't worry about it. __________________ maxmom My belongs to Max and Sophie Mei

09-03-2008, 11:05 PM	#12
Princessmum Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 91	Thank you to evreyone that responded. I feel much relief now that I know its ok to get some on the hair during application especially because Yorkies have so much hair its impossible. Also I did not know I could use the cat frontline instead since its less expensive. I did purchase the one for small dogs up to 22lbs, so far Princess seems to be doing ok and has had no reactions to the Frontline.

09-04-2008, 04:52 AM	#13
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	I've only had to use flea treatment with mine once. (And then I only put it on one of them and it worked for both.) I parted the hair on the back a little off centered and cut the hair as short as I could--a small spot not even as big as a pea--and applied it very slowly. It seemed to keep if from soaking up into the hair. I suppose it worked as all the fleas magically disapoofed.

09-07-2008, 01:25 PM	#14
cpuff35 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cresskill, NJ, USA Posts: 1,030	I've applied Frontline when Cassi was 14 weeks and weighing a little under 2 lbs. I've used the Frontline for smaller dogs (less than 22 lbs) and have not had any problem. Once I apply it, I usually do not brush her until 24 hours later and bath her at least 2-3 days later. __________________ Evelyn, mommy to Cassiopia Titus Orion