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I use it on Sophie by Vet recommendation due to the area I live in. I started it when she was around 6.5 lbs. and she is now 10 lbs. and does very well with it. I just put her dose on last night. Other than a little scratching (it does make their skin tingle a bit) she does fine. I understand the fear of the pesticides, as I have the same fear. But here in PA, ticks are really bad and I am surrounded by a wooded area and actually have deer tracks in the snow in my yard in the winter. I have to weigh the options of lyme disease. Although she gets a shot to prevent that, they are not full proof. It's a tough call. You have to go with what feels best for you as this sight will give you many different opinions and you may walk away more confused than before. My favorite suggestion I've read so far is using 1/2 the dose and a few days or weeks later, putting the other half on. If you are concerned, this is maybe a good option for you. Since I know already that Sophie tolerates the whole dose, I just go with that. Good luck! |
I'll remember that for next month! Thanks! |
FrontLine I am having a HUGE problem with ticks!! I mean I find a couple a day on my baby boy. Quite frankly, I don't know what to do. He has to go and do his business, but then I feel all creepy because I found one on me two nights ago, than one on my sheets before we went to sleep. UGH!!! Gross! I've never experienced this, as I got JC only 3 months ago and I'm flummoxed! I've been told to get him on FrontLine immediately, but I just read replies to the thread and I'm afraid to use it now. I need help because I'm freaking out. Thanks! |
I live in southern Texas and ticks and fleas are a huge issue down here. I do use the frontline on Scruffy and don't see any fleas, ticks, etc. He never scratches or has irritation. The only problem I have with it right now is that he is uncomfortable when I put it on him. He just doesn't like the wet spot where he can't reach. But it doesn't hurt to take into consideration the other comments about the chemicals in frontline. |
I had concerns with Frontline Plus, because of the dosage being 22lbs and under. I talked with our Vet about my concerns, and possibly lowering the dosage. He explained to me that the formulas have been revised in recent years, they do not penetrate the fatty layer and therefore never reach the bloodstream to cause organ damage. He also said that reducing the dosage would only cut the effectiveness of the product. He recommended that I use frontline spray if I still wasn't comfortable putting on our babies and adults that are under 5 lbs. He said that the frontline spray is great because it is one pump per 2lbs. and if it needs to be reapplied before the 4 weeks you can. We have a terrible problem with sand fleas. He have 5 acres and about 20 ferrel cats out here. So even with spraying the yards we just cant get them under control. |
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I have tried Advantix (or advantage whatever) and the flea pill (which sucked) but nothing has been as good as frontline. I believe they are the best. I have never had a problem with it, and Emmett doesn't seem to have any problems with it either. |
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I wouldn't risk the ticks on my pup, on my, or in my house. They're gross and spread disease. better safe then sorry i say. |
Ticks Thank you for your opinions. I am going to try the Frontline. Let's hope it works! :) |
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