How do I Use Frontline & Preventic Together for Ticks?
Ticks not only cause health problems for your pets, but they can also pose health risks for you and your family. Depending on where you live, your pet may be exposed to a higher level of ticks. There are numerous tick prevention and control products available, but some of these products may not provide enough protection for pets who live in certain parts of the country, are primarily outdoor pets or who are frequently in water. In situations such as these, you may need to use more than one tick prevention method.
Instructions
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Purchase a Preventic tick collar that is the appropriate size for your dog. Such collars are available in two sizes: one for dogs under 60 lbs. and one for dogs 60 lbs. or heavier.
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Remove the collar from its package, and place it around your dog's neck.
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Adjust the collar so that it fits snugly around your dog's neck. The collar must be in close contact with the dog's skin and coat so that the medicine within the collar can begin working.
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Cut off the excess collar so that your dog will not be able to chew on it.
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Purchase a Frontline Plus product. Products vary according to the weight of your dog.
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Open the Frontline Plus applicator according to the product's label, and apply the contents of the applicator directly on your pet's skin between her shoulder blades. Make sure the applicator is completely empty. There is no need to spread the medicine around because it self-distributes through your pet's hair follicles.
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Tips & Warnings
Preventic collars are most effective when they are not frequently and unnecessarily wet. For this reason, you should avoid bathing your dog while he is wearing the collar.
Never use Preventic products on cats.
As with humans, dogs can have allergic reactions. Keep a close eye on your dog after applying these products. Report any abnormalities to your veterinarian.
People and other animals should avoid direct, prolonged contact with a Preventic collar because of the active ingredients it contains.
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