How to apply Frontline to your dog

Frontline helps protect your dog from fleas, ticks and other pests.

Frontline provides long-term protection against fleas, ticks and other pests if applied monthly to your dog's skin. This product usually kills 100 percent of fleas in the first day of application, according to its manufacturer. Frontline prevents the eggs of fleas from hatching and causing future problems. The active ingredient, fipronil, is stored under your dog's skin and is distributed steadily to other parts of the skin and hair from its initial application between the shoulder blades.

Things You'll Need

• A box of frontline from your veterinarian; make sure it's the right strength for your dog. A pair of scissors. Paper towels to dispose of the tube.

Instructions

1. Open the package and remove an applicator package. Lift off or cut the plastic tab so that you can see the foil. Peel this down to access the applicator.

2. Bend down the tip of the applicator as you hold it upright. You should bend the tip away from your body so that you do not accidentally splatter any of the solution on you.

3. Smooth out a spot on your dog's hair between the shoulder blades so that you can see the skin. Place the tip of the applicator in this location.

4. Squeeze the applicator. Apply all of the solution onto your dog's skin in this one spot.

5. Dispose of the empty tube in the garbage can, and allow the dog's skin to dry for a few hours before touching the area where the Frontline was applied as it can be toxic to humans.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not apply anywhere on the dog except between the shoulder blades.

• Ask the vet for direction if you have any questions -- be sure to be safe.

• Do not use at the same time as other flea and tick products.

• Do not ever put the fluid where the dog can lick it off and ingest it.

• Always wash your hands well after applying to the dog.

• Do not use Frontline for dogs on cats.

References

• Frontline: How to Apply Frontline