My pug is 21 pounds. I can only advise to get the treatment that correctly corresponds to her weight. Advising off-label use is against the law. My dog weighs around 20lbs but my mother bought it for 45lbslbs and put the medicine on her, is my dog in danger? Yes, this could result in toxicity issues.
My dog is 5 months and only weighs 4 pounds and since the frontline plus is for pounds, I decided to give my dog a half dose thinking it would be fine.
Is there something I can give him that is safe? It has only been 8 days since I have had him on frontline. Can I just give him the rest of the dose? As these stages mature and emerge, they will jump onto the treated dog. Hi, and thanks in advance. I have a 23 pound Bichon Frise. He is 9 years old and in good health. Douglas, I am not a veterinary professional, so I can only advise to follow the labeled instructions.
However, your dog is right on the borderline. My almost 5 month old puppy was Do you happen to know if that is safe or should I hold out until the 30 day mark hits? Advantage II for Dogs and K9 Advantix II both have it written on their product labels and directions that you can retreat early if necessary. I apologize. This is probably another question only a licensed veterinarian can answer. It would be best to contact your veterinarian for treatment advise.
I would recommend contacting your veterinarian. Frontline Plus for Dogs Dosage. Summary Frontline Plus for dogs and puppies is available in four products, each corresponding with a specific weight range of dogs. Related page: Generic Frontline Plus for Dogs has the same active ingredients at less than half the cost.
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Risk of resistance? YES , low to moderate in:. So far there are only very few confirmed reports on flea resistance to fipronil , 25 years after its introduction for flea control. But there are rumors that the number of product failures is increasing, mainly in the US. Fleas have developed resistance to several other insecticides e. Experience shows that prolonged and uninterrupted use of any insecticide on fleas including fripronil bears the risk of resistance development.
There are no reports on resistance of brown dog ticks to fipronil, but moderate resistance to pyrethroids has been reported in several countries e. These alternative products may not be available in all countries, or may not be available as spot-ons. Resistance of fleas and brown dog ticks to carbamates, organophosphates and pyrethroids is not uncommon in several countries, including the USA. Learn more about resistance and how it develops. YES , by the dozens, with a more or less comparable composition.
Frontline Plus comes in four different boxes that are differentiated by weight. If your dog weighs 22 pounds or less, then buy the 5 to 22 lb. The basic 5 to 22 pound box comes with three. Only use one applicator per application. There are also 6 and 12 pack boxes available.
These come with 6 or The lb. If your dog weighs 45 to 88 pounds, then buy the lb. If your dog weighs 89 to pounds, then buy the lb. Choose the lower amount. In other words, round down instead of rounding up.
It is always better to use less rather than more in order to prevent an overdose. Combine products. If your dog weighs more than pounds, you will need to combine products in order to get the correct dosage. This means you will need to buy more than one box. You will need to buy the lb. The additional box you use depends on how many pounds of your dog's weight exceed the limit.
However, if your dog is 30 pounds over, i. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Related wikiHows How to. How to. About This Article. Co-authored by:. Co-authors: 7. Updated: April 27, Categories: Flea and Tick Treatment for Dogs. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 40, times. My Cocker Spaniel passed away last year and I now have a 15 lb.
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