Why are there still fleas on my cat after frontline?

Why are there still fleas on my cat after frontline?

A. The active ingredient in FRONTLINE (fipronil) kills fleas by affecting their nervous system, making them hyperactive before dying. These dying fleas often rise to the top of your pet’s haircoat, so the presence of visible fleas after treating your pet, is a sign that the product is working.

Why is frontline not working on my cat?

If you suspect it is not controlling your pet’s fleas, you may, in certain cases, be able to reapply it in as little as two weeks and try again. Speak to your veterinarian about this first if your flea medicine is not working. One Frontline alternative is to switch to another topical product.

How can I get rid of fleas on my cat permanently?

Comb your cat with a fine-toothed metal flea comb from head to tail several times a day. This will skim off adult fleas and their eggs and ease their itching. Then, dip the comb in a mixture of warm to hot water and liquid dish detergent to kill the fleas.

Are fleas becoming resistant to frontline?

Frontline products (Frontline Plus, Frontline Gold) and the K9 Advantix line are two of the better-known brands of topical flea preventatives that are reported to be losing effectiveness. These products have been in use long enough that fleas have adapted and become resistant to them.

Why won’t my cats fleas go away?

Not Treating Often Enough Fleas go through a life cycle of egg, larvae, pupae, and adult. Most flea treatments just kill adult fleas, but fleas can continue to emerge for months after you think an infestation has ended. As soon as you finish rinsing the soap, more fleas will jump right back on (and more will hatch).

Why isn’t flea treatment working on my cat?

If you are experiencing problems with flea medication not working it may be due to the flea life cycle. These points are usually where the problem lies. Once an adult flea emerges from the pupae and finds a host, it will live on that host it’s entire life. Fleas don’t jump from one pet to another.

Can I treat my cat for fleas twice?

Is It Safe to Reapply a Flea Treatment Early? If you are finding fleas on your pet even after applying your pet’s topical flea treatment, you might consider reapplying it early. However, this solution is not always recommended and may lead to an overdose in some rare cases.

Why does my cat keep getting fleas?

Fleas aren’t just attracted to dogs and cats, they live and feed on many mammals. If your house has a mouse or rat problem, they may bring fleas in as well. Those fleas then jump off the rodents and onto your cats. If your cat scratches and bites on their fur often, there’s a good chance he might have fleas.

What do I do if flea treatment doesn’t work?

Your Flea Medication Has Become Ineffective While you can reapply flea treatment early in some cases, you should talk to your veterinarian to find the best and most effective flea treatment for your pet.

Why is my cat still scratching after frontline?

Treated fleas may become more active before they die The ingredient in FRONTLINE Spot On and FRONTLINE Plus that kills fleas makes them hyperactive before they die. So you may see fleas come to the surface of your pet’s coat and your pet might feel a bit more itchy than usual until those fleas are killed.

Can I use Frontline on my cat twice in one month?

If a pet still has fleas, many veterinarians will use the product more frequently than once monthly, sometimes as often as once every 2-3 weeks. However, this process is often considered to be “off label use,” and I would not use the product this way unless first speaking with your pet’s veterinarian.

Does frontline really work for fleas on cats?

Frontline spot on kills the fleas on your cat or dog because it contains a powerful insecticide known as Fipronil. When you apply it to the back of your pet’s neck, the natural oils in their skin work to spread it all around their body. Fipronil is bad news for fleas and it kills them very quickly.

How long do fleas live after using Revolution in cats?

In controlled laboratory studies, more than 98 percent of fleas were killed within a 36-hour period. Clinical field studies showed that monthly use of Revolution provided more than 90 percent control of flea infestations within 30 days of the application.

How soon can you safely reapply frontline on a cat?

The known safe answer is to wait the period of time the product is supposed to work, typically 30 days, before reapplying. An alternative is to bathe the pet in a detergent shampoo (meant to strip off skin oils) and reapply after 24 hours. How often can I frontline my cat? How often should I use FRONTLINE PLUS?

What is the treatment for fleas on cats?

Home remedies for fleas on cats. Conventional treatment for flea bites will usually involve topical creams and may include antihistamines. However these topical pesticides to control cat fleas may have side effects. Home remedies for cats are a safe and less expensive alternative to commercial cat flea products.

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