Adverse Reactions in Cats From Frontline Topical
Merial's Frontline topical flea and tick control product contains the active ingredient Fipronil, an insecticide which may cause mild to severe reactions in cats. Some effects, after even one-time use, have included skin reactions, neurological damage, and in some cases, death. Having previously used Frontline Topical on your cat is also no guarantee that adverse side effects will not occur.
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What is Fipronil
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Fipronil is an insecticide that has been registered for use by the EPA in the U.S. since 1996. It is used to ward off fleas, ticks and other insects
How Does Fipronil Work
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Fipronil stops regular nerve function by blocking gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors in the central nervous system. This GABA receptor neural system helps prevent over-stimulation of the nerves by blocking some neural activity. When Frontline containing Fipronil is applied topically to your cat, it is stored under your cat's skin in the oil glands. This makes Frontline waterproof as it continuously releases the Fipronil through your cat's hair follicles.
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Common Adverse Reactions in Cats
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Common adverse reactions in cats from Frontline containing Fipronil, are chemical burns to the site where the topical was applied, hair loss, lethargy, behaviors such as running in circles, hiding, agitation, crying and excessive grooming.
Moderate Adverse Reactions in Cats
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Moderate adverse reactions in cats can include tremors, impaired gait, gastrointestinal upset, excessive thirst, foaming at the mouth, coughing and gagging. Some cats have experienced unsteady gait, ulcerations, and loss of appetite.
Severe Adverse Reactions in Cats
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Severe adverse reactions can include respiratory problems, kidney enlargement and failure, thyroid problems, seizures and lower kitten litter sizes and weights and higher fetus mortality. In some instances, death has occurred to adult cats receiving Frontline Topical.
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sexythelma
Jun 13, 2009
I THINK MORE INFORMATION NEEDS TO BE ON THE LABEL IN BOLD PRINT SO OTHERS KNOW WHAT COULD AND WILL HAPPEN. I AM SENDING A COPY OF THIS TO FRONT LINE JUST TO SHOW THEM THAT I AMONG OTHERS WILL NO LONGER USE THEIR PRODUCTS.AND IS NOT UP AND MOVING AROUNDAdverse Reactions in Cats From Frontline TopicalBy Constance Lang, eHow EditorRate: (3 Ratings)Merial's Front line topical flea and tick control product contains the active ingredient Fipronil, an insecticide which may cause mild to severe reactions in cats. Some effects, after even one-time use, have included skin reactions, neurological damage, and in some cases, death. Having previously used Frontline Topical on your cat is also no guarantee that adverse side effects will not occur. * Email * Send to Phone * Print Article * Add to Favorites * Flag Article * Bookmark and Share What is Fipronil 1. Fipronil is ... -
sexythelma
Jun 13, 2009
TANGY WAS TREATED ON SUNDAY AND HE WAS NEAR DEATH. I WANT ALL OF YOU WITH PETS TO READ THIS AND BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR PETS, THE ONLY THING THAT SAVED TANGY SO FAR WAS I SHAVED HIM FROM NECK TO TAIL AND THAT WAS NOT A EASY JOB. HE HAS BEEN BATH THREE TIMES I WILL BATH HIM EVERY DAY IF THAT WHAT IT TAKES. I AM JUST SO UPSET MY CAT IS A FAMILY MEMBER NOT A ANIMAL TO ME I LOVE HIM JUST AS I WOULD A PERSON IF ANY OF YOU HAVE PETS YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN. I HAD TO GET THIS OFF OF HIM OR HE WOULD HAVE NOT MADE IT, HE IS DOING BETTER HE ATE HIS FIRST MEAL ON FRIDAY YESTERDAY SO THAT WAS 5 DAYS WITH NO FOOD. HE HAD MOST OF THE SYMPTOMS , THE THING IS HE IS A HOUSE CAT AND HAD NEVER NEEDED THIS TREATMENT BUT MAYBE TWICE IN HIS LIFETIME. ONCE AS A KITTEN AND AGAIN ABOUT 9YEARS AGO BUT I USED THE MEDICATION FROM MY VET AND HAD NO PROBLEM, I LET HIM KNOW TANGY HAD A ALLERGIC REACTION TO I...
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sexythelma
Jun 13, 2009
TANGY I AM STILL WORRIED HE MAY NOT MAKE IT HE HAS THE SICK LOOK IN HIS EYES TANGY IS ABOUT 10 YEARS OLD VERY HEALTHY NEVER BEEN SICK . I THINK MORE INFORMATION NEEDS TO BE ON THE LABEL IN BOLD PRINT SO OTHERS KNOW WHAT COULD AND WILL HAPPEN. I AM SENDING A COPY OF THIS TO FRONT LINE JUST TO SHOW THEM THAT I AMONG OTHERS WILL NO LONGER USE THEIR PRODUCTS.Merial's Front line topical flea and tick control product contains the active ingredient Fipronil, an insecticide which may cause mild to severe reactions in cats. Some effects, after even one-time use, have included skin reactions, neurological damage, and in some cases, death. Having previously used Frontline What is Fipronil 1. Fipronil is an insecticide that has been registered for use by the EPA in the U.S. since 1996. It is used to ward off fleas, ticks and other insects How Does Fipronil Work 2. Fipronil stop...
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sexythelma
Jun 13, 2009
TANGY WAS TREATED ON SUNDAY AND HE WAS NEAR DEATH. I WANT ALL OF YOU WITH PETS TO READ THIS AND BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR PETS, THE ONLY THING THAT SAVED TANGY SO FAR WAS I SHAVED HIM FROM NECK TO TAIL AND THAT WAS NOT A EASY JOB. HE HAS BEEN BATH THREE TIMES I WILL BATH HIM EVERY DAY IF THAT WHAT IT TAKES. I AM JUST SO UPSET MY CAT IS A FAMILY MEMBER NOT A ANIMAL TO ME I LOVE HIM JUST AS I WOULD A PERSON IF ANY OF YOU HAVE PETS YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN. I HAD TO GET THIS OFF OF HIM OR HE WOULD HAVE NOT MADE IT, HE IS DOING BETTER HE ATE HIS FIRST MEAL ON FRIDAY YESTERDAY SO THAT WAS 5 DAYS WITH NO FOOD. HE HAD MOST OF THE SYMPTOMS , THE THING IS HE IS A HOUSE CAT AND HAD NEVER NEEDED THIS TREATMENT BUT MAYBE TWICE IN HIS LIFETIME. ONCE AS A KITTEN AND AGAIN ABOUT 9YEARS AGO BUT I USED THE MEDICATION FROM MY VET AND HAD NO PROBLEM, I LET HIM KNOW TANGY HAD A ALLERGIC REACTION TO I...
