How to Divide Large Tubes of Frontline
Frontline is a flea and tick preventative for dogs and cats applied to the back of the pet's neck for up to 30 days of protection. Frontline is commercially available in several different sized tubes for cats and dogs. Dividing larger sized tubes down into smaller doses treats multiple smaller animals more cheaply.
Instructions
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Consult your veterinarian to find out what the right dose of Frontline is for your pet. The dose for Frontline is determined based on the type and weight of the animal.
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Purchase the largest tube of Frontline, which is marked for dogs between 89 and 132 lbs and contains 4.02 ml of Frontline product.
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Empty the contents of the Frontline tube into a glass vial. Choose a glass vial with a secure lid to keep the unused product safe.
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Draw the proper dosage of product out of the vial with a syringe measuring in ml or cc, based on your veterinarian's recommendation. Consider that a smaller dose is always better than a larger one when administering flea preventatives.
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Separate the fur and apply the Frontline product directly to the skin on the back of the pet's neck. Apply the product where the pet cannot reach it so that they do not disturb it.
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Tips & Warnings
You may also consult the administration advice on the Frontline packaging for dosage instructions. The recommended dose for cats and kittens eight weeks or older is 0.5 ml. The dosage for dogs up to 22 lbs is 0.67 ml. The dosage for dogs between 23 and 44 pounds is 1.34 ml. The dosage for dogs between 45 and 88 pounds is 2.68 ml and the dosage for dogs between 89 and 132 pounds is 4.02 ml.
If you administer a dose greater than the recommended amount, a reaction to the medication may occur as a result according to Caroline Tanaka, a veterinarian in Austin, Texas. Dogs and cats can experience skin reactions and nervous system reactions to improper dosages of flea preventatives like Frontline.
References
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