Drops Frontline from fleas for cats

Each owner of a domestic cat is required to pay attention to the health of his pet: comb, bathe, give balanced food, treat in case of illness and do prophylaxis so that the animal remains healthy. Often have to deal with insects such as fleas, ticks and helminths. French manufacturers Merial S.A.S. have developed Front Line flea drops for cats. They are an effective and high-quality external product, as evidenced by customer reviews and comments. Frontline recommendations will be given below.

Total information

A series of drugs Frontline is produced by the manufacturer in the form of a spray or drops that contain the active substance - a new generation pesticide called fipronil. Its dosage is from 0.25 to 10%. In addition, excipients as well as high-quality solvents are included.

Drops Frontline from cat fleas are a popular and effective tool that help get rid of parasites. They are packaged in polyethylene pipettes and placed individually in blisters in a dosage of 0.5 to 4.02 ml.

Drops used for pest control are transported and stored in the manufacturer’s packaging in a closed form, in a dark place. Storage temperature should range from 0 to 30 ° C.

Subject to proper storage conditions, they can be effective for up to three years from the date of manufacture. Expired Front Line is strictly prohibited for the treatment and prevention of cats and dogs.

Operating principle

The front line of fleas for cats is not a repellent, but refers to effective insecticide and acaricidal drugs, so you can’t immediately get rid of fleas, ticks and worms. During the day, it is evenly distributed throughout the body, does not enter the bloodstream and accumulates in the upper layers of the skin and sebaceous glands.

Fipronil (the main active substance) is used to cause paralysis and death of parasites. This is due to the fact that the transmission of impulses from pests is blocked by this active substance. Frontline drops are effective in fighting not only fleas, they are able to destroy ixodid and scabies ticks, mosquitoes and lice.

If the cat is treated only once, within one to two days the ticks and fleas will die.

On a note!

The protective properties against ticks and fleas can last up to four weeks, and for other insects they increase up to a month and a half. To avoid re-infection of the pet from fleas and other parasites, it is necessary to regularly clean the room where the animal is kept, to wash the litter on which the cat sleeps.

Frontline Drops are moderately hazardous substances. According to GOST 12.1.007-76, they belong to the third safety class. If you comply with the dosage recommended by the manufacturer, they are not able to cause irritation of the skin of the animal and do not have toxic effects. A cat may have a slight irritation if drops fall on the mucous membrane of the eyes, which is removed by washing with a large amount of water.

Mode of application

To treat a sick pet with Front Line drops, it is necessary to break off the tip of the pipette, push the cat's hair in the withers and apply them at one point in a dosage corresponding to the weight of the animal.

Drops are applied to a dry, clean, without damage to the cat's hair. Before using them, you need to weigh the animal in order to know exactly what dose is required for its treatment or prevention. With a cat weighing up to 5 kg, one pipette containing 0.5 ml drops is sufficient. If the weight exceeds 5 kg, Frontline should be used in a larger dosage - from 0.7 to 1 ml.

Important!

As soon as the treatment is carried out, you should not touch the animal’s hair during the day, nor can you bathe it for 2 days. It is necessary to ensure that the cat does not lick itself, since when ingested, although the drops are safe, they can cause an unexpected salivation reaction in case of intolerance to one of the components contained in them. But this phenomenon disappears after a few hours.

After treating your pet with Front Line drops, wash your hands with soap. If they are used to treat ear scabies, then a few drops of the solution are recommended to be instilled directly into the ear. The dosage should be calculated by the veterinarian. For the purpose of prevention, cats should be re-treated after 60 days, and dogs after 3 months.

Contraindications

Despite the fact that the drops are not toxic, there are certain conditions when their use is prohibited:

• individual intolerance to one of the components of the drug;
• sick, weakened, recovering animals;
• animals whose age has not reached eight weeks;
• cats weighing less than one kilogram and dogs weigh no more than two kg.

Benefits

Medicinal drops for fleas are certified in Russia, they have passed clinical trials. Frontline droplet reviews can be read on the manufacturer’s website or on forums on the Internet. The opinions of customers are mostly positive and they talk about the advantages of this drug over other similar means, namely:

• one of the most effective drugs with 98–100% result;
• it is safe for a person and a beloved pet even if the product gets inside, since there are no any side effects;
• Front Line does not cause dermatitis or allergies in cats and is used to treat these diseases;
• has a very wide range of action, effective even in combating scabies mites;
• a simple method of use by applying to the withers of an animal;
• acts even after four to six baths using special detergents, and the protection is quickly restored;
• long residual validity;
• it is convenient when treating several pets at the same time: although the product may get into the stomach of kittens or puppies during biting or licking each other, you can not be afraid of the health and condition of your favorite pets with Front Line;
• it is allowed to be used for lactating and pregnant cats, since the drops do not enter the bloodstream and cannot harm the developing fetus, and the active active substance does not penetrate into milk.

Precautionary measures

Frontline flea remedy is declared by the manufacturer as safe for use, but since the composition of the drug includes active chemical components, it is necessary to work with it, observing the following precautions:

• treat the cat with gloves;
• do not store near food;
• Keep the packaging out of the reach of children.

Frontline drops of the French manufacturer are distinguished by proven quality, proven effectiveness, uniqueness, since all the features of cats are taken into account in their development. Instructions for use, which is attached to the drug, give clear instructions on how and at what dosage the drug should be administered to achieve a therapeutic or prophylactic effect.Some buyers believe that the price of Front Line is somewhat high, but any other low-quality product, giving side effects, can seriously affect the health of a pet and do more harm than good.

On a note!

Since drops are very effective, their popularity is growing rapidly, which in turn provokes the appearance of low quality fakes on the market. Front line is quite an expensive drug. Low price should make you doubt the originality of the proposed product.

Frontline drops are sold throughout Russia. When purchasing products, the pet owner should ask for a certificate confirming its country of manufacture. When placing an order via the Internet, it is better to go to the official website of the company representatives.

If Front Line still takes a place in your home, you can be sure that it will always quickly and effectively help your pet cope with any parasites. There are many other drops on sale, including a domestic manufacturer. They are commercially available. If for some reason Front Line does not fit, it is recommended to choose from the following drip drugs:

• Barrier;
• Dana Ultra Neo;
• Blokhnet;
• Celandine;
• 4 with a ponytail;
• Rolf Club 3D;
• Stronhold;
• Advantage;
• Inspector;
• Delix;
• Leopard;
• Helmintal.