Will Frontline Kill the Fleas on My Dog?

Fleas can infest your dog and multiply in your home. Flea bites can irritate you and cause allergy dermatitis for your dog. Many products claim to alleviate flea problems, but Frontline guarantees its line of products. It is also highly recommended by veterinarians.

Types

Frontline, introduced by Merial in spray form in 1996, has three products to protect your dog. Frontline Spray kills fleas in 24 hours, works well for homes with multiple pets, and is gentle enough for puppies. Frontline Top Spot, introduced in 1997, is a topical solution that is easy to apply and has all the advantages of Frontline Spray. Frontline Plus, introduced in 2000, contains an ingredient called (S)-methoprene, which breaks the flea cycle by killing the eggs and larvae.

Effects

Frontline claims to kill 100 percent of fleas in a 24-hour period and continue to work for one month. Fipronil is the active ingredient stored in the pet's oil glands. When you apply the medication, it quickly spreads over the entire body, continuing to reapply itself through the skin and hair follicles. Frontline is waterproof.

Benefits

Compared to other flea products, Frontline Plus is a good choice because it breaks the cycle of fleas by killing the eggs and larvae. The rest of the products are highly recommended by veterinarians. Frontline Top Spot and Frontline Plus come with money-back guarantees if you buy a three-dose or six-dose package. To be eligible for the money-back guarantee, you must use the product for three months to complete the flea cycle.

Warning

Fleas and ticks can be a major health threat to your dog and yourself. Fleas can cause allergy dermatitis; ticks dig into the dog's skin, where it can transmit Lyme disease. Frontline products protect the dog from disease by killing the fleas, eggs, larvae and repelling ticks.

Expert Insight

Frontline is an expensive flea treatment, but is well worth the money. You can purchase it from your veterinarian or online. One eight hundred petmeds.com sells all the Frontline products for dogs at a discount price. If you find the same product elsewhere at a lower price, the company will match it. Just phone or e-mail them with the information. Vetshoponline.com is another discount website for Frontline products. Consider going to the Frontline website for coupons as well.

Resources

• Frontline Website
• Pet Med
• Vet Shop Online