subject: Frontline - Killing Fleas and Keeping Your Dog From Being Reinfested [print this page] Frontline - Killing Fleas and Keeping Your Dog From Being Reinfested
Frontline is considered to be the number one flea and tick protection treatment in the nation. It touts its claim of being the number one choice of vets and rightfully so. When you are choosing a treatment to bring your four-legged friend much relief you want to make sure that you get the best right? So how does it work and what are the pros and cons of using this innovative treatment.
Frontline is a topical treatment that you apply once a month to your dog's back. Unlike some topical flea and tick treatments you don't draw the applicator in a line down your pooch's back. Locate a spot in between your dog's shoulders and push the fur apart until you see skin. Then simply unload the entire dose in that spot. The surrounding fur may look a little wet or greasy for a couple of days but you don't have to worry, if your dog is super flexible and bites that area there is nothing to worry about. You also don't have to worry about him rolling around getting it everywhere. While it may look greasy it's not as transferrable as you think.
Frontline works because of the active ingredient found in the treatment. Fipronil, the active ingredient, is stored in the oil glands that are found under your pet's skin. This gives it a constant distribution to your pet's skin and hair. This active ingredient is fast acting and kills all of the fleas within 12 hours of initial application, which means quick relief for your dog. This treatment is also known to break the life cycle of the flea to help prevent recurring infestation.
When you are using Frontline flea treatment on your pet you will be protecting them against fleas, ticks and chewing lice. It does not kill mosquitoes or biting flies, unfortunately. But it is water proof. That means that you don't have to worry about your dog enjoying a swim in the pool or lake or having to let him stink to high heavens because you can't bathe him. Unlike the leading competitor there is no restriction on what type of shampoo you use either. You can use shampoo with detergent in it if you like, so many of us have found that Ivory dish soap is the best way to rid them of fleas that we just use it for every bath.
