Frontline cat and dog flea control

roddydogs

The_Old_Bag wrote: »

Glad someone brought up the question of effectiveness.
I use frontline - as recommended and purchased from the Vet, but cannot honestly say it has stopped my cat scratching completely - and seen the little beggers as well, so I know he has fleas - making me itch just typing this.:eek:
I will have to check if I use the combo or other one. Maybe need to check with the vet to see if there is anything stronger.
We also live near fields, so maybe I need to take that into account.

You need to use a Spray killer as well to break the cycle (indorex spray), spray the rooms not the cat!:eek:

blue_monkey_2

I was in the vets the other day and overheard a lady telling the vet her Frontline seemed not to be working so well - they recomended her changing to Advantage. I use Frontline but mine seem OK and not noticed any nasties in the house or the cats scratching unduly. I've been buying them online for £20 so pleased to find this thread as I have 5 cats. I thought I was getting a good deal at £20.

SuiDreams

I use wormers.co.uk for the dogs small dog is £35.16 for 12, £19.53 for 6 and £12.00 for 3 free P&P.

Fo cats its £28.03, £15.57 and £9.35

http://www.wormers.co.uk/acatalog/Cat.html

Plus Free delivery

saffiedale_2

lou26chris wrote: »

Been reccommended this site from a friend.
http://www.petsensedirect.co.uk/

Pack of 6 frontline are £16.40 for 1 packet or drops to £16.10 if buying 2-4 pack's ! Wow what a bargain it's free p&p aswell.
Our vets charge us £22.00 approx !

A nice little saving of about £6.00 !;)

lou x

thing is the vets are frontline, combo, iv been into it all

Amarillo

We have always used the pipettes but DH took the cat to the vets the other day and came back with a spray bottle and a plastic syringe (the type you use to give medicine to children)

The vet said that it worked out much cheaper with the bottle as there were more doses in it than you get with the pipette packs. I'm not sure how much exactly the bottle was but a consultation, anti inflammatory injection and the frontline came to £35, so I don't think it was a huge amount.

The lid is hard to get off, we needed a mole wrench. But then you can work out the exact dosage for your cat, which depends on its weight. And the small end of the syringe makes it easier to apply it through the fur directly onto the skin.

emsywoo123

Ah ha I knew that one day me being a vet nurse would pay off! At last!
Basically, the reason you are still seeing fleas is due to the common misconception that vets portray (well, giving them the benefit of doubt there, lets hope they are not after ya money that much!) that single flea treatment will get rid of them. Essentially the general treatments will sterilize the fleas, and therefore be unable to reproduce, i.e cut numbers down eventually, but only work if your animal never goes outside again to pick up more!!
Sprays are no more effective than spot ons, and a pain in the **** to deliver, (if you miss a bit, the fleas will hide on there!) so your best bet is regualr spot on treatment.
Additionally, room treatment should only be needed in extreme cases of infestation, as the natural skin debris from a treated animal falling onto the floor is still effective at illing the fleas / larvae!
hope this hleps,
Em xx

beadysam

I have found that twice when I have bought Frontline from overseas it has been less effective than the stuff I have bought in the UK... no idea why though!

brix_2

I've found Frontline to be ineffective on my cats. If it has worked, the effects have only lasted 2 or 3 weeks, then I've had to deflea them again.

Advantage is more expensive, but works very well. It's suitable for nursing cats (so any kittens under 6 weeks are treated via the mother) and it kills ticks too.

scat

I've found that the spot-on is excellent for my older two cats ( which both live outdoors virtually 24/7 ) but not so effective for my kitten ( which is on house arrest until her vaccinations are fully effective and we have had her chipped. ) I have no doubt this is because we have fleas/flea eggs in the house. All I do is comb her daily with a flea comb and remove them as I find them. In all cases the fleas have been immature and many seem woosy and easy to catch. I suspect that provided I maintain the frontline treatment we'll eventually elimate them as they can't survive on her and can't live without her!

wolvesinwales

My Neice is a vet and recommends using Frontline but importantly using it all year round to prevent the breeding sequence starting. I have had no problems since following this advice.