Re: Frontline
Hi Everyone- I was told by my holistic vet last year, that Frontline is the only tick product that does not work systemically. In other words...it does not enter the bloodstream and infect the internal organs of the pets. It only works from the hair follicle level. From what I understand, the tick does not have to bite the dog...it only needs to have contact with the skin/hair. Applying the product correctly is crucial. A pharmaceutical rep recommended to me that we instruct clients to remove leather and nylon collars prior to applying the product, so it can travel to the skin on the dog's head without getting absorbed by the collar. It is also important to get the full amount inside the vial onto the pet's skin...not the hair around the application site. The product is wasted if it is only emptied onto the hair itself. Another important step is to not bathe the dog (or cat) at least 2 days either before or after the Frontline application. An oily haircoat helps the product work most effectively. As other listers have stated...remember, Frontline (and other products such as BioSpot, PrevenTic Collars, etc) are not 'repellants'...you WILL find ticks on your pet. The objective is to make them neurologic and kill them before they have the opportunity to transmit disease...OR crawl off the dog or cat and climb on you instead. Take care, Jennie Hoffnagle Glenmoore, PA
Ang: Re: Frontline/BIOSPOT
Hi, I used Biospot 2 summers ago to my Vincent. I called Bayers in Sweden and they did not like to tell me what Biospot contains of, it was a secret. They said, maybe ecalyptus - but no real answer. I saw ads - how natural Biospot would be. Biospot didn´t work and it also hurt the skin. Meaning I just used it once and not again. Think I will try garlic this summer. Margareta Strand Stockholm I was looking into a product called " Biospot " that I saw in the Drs Foster and Smith catalogue. It's supposed to kill fleas, ticks AND mosquitos. Well, maybe they mean repellent in the case of the mosquitos. Has anyone used this to any effect ?? It's also a LOT more affordable than Frontline. I always use Frontline , and haven't seen a flea in years. On the tick side of things , I've been lucky with the dogs. Lyme is a BIG concern in my area. I've had it and wouldn't wish it on a dog :-(. Any opinions on this brand , Biospot ???Thanks !! Laurie Montoya S. Central PA.
Re: Frontline
Here in tick country USA (aka the Sierra Nevada foothills) I use a product called Preven-tic. Its a collar that looks like a flea collar and has been very successful. Its specific for ticks. I write the date I first use it on the collar so I don't forget to change it as its only good for 3-4 months. It can be ordered from some catalogs or bought at the vets office. Marjie -missing Dunbar
Re: Frontline
Laurie, The active ingredients in BioSpot is: 45% Permethrin 5% Pyriproxyfen The down side to the permethrins that I've found by doing a quick scan are: it is toxic to cats in the quantity needed to be effective on dogs it is not waterproof and will wash off it has been in use for 20 years and many fleas are now resistant I believe the pyriproxyfen is an insect growth regulator? Pat Long (& Luther) Berwyn PA _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Re: Frontline
I was looking into a product called " Biospot " that I saw in the Drs Foster and Smith catalogue. It's supposed to kill fleas, ticks AND mosquitos. Well, maybe they mean repellent in the case of the mosquitos. Has anyone used this to any effect ?? It's also a LOT more affordable than Frontline. I always use Frontline , and haven't seen a flea in years. On the tick side of things , I've been lucky with the dogs. Lyme is a BIG concern in my area. I've had it and wouldn't wish it on a dog :-(. Any opinions on this brand , Biospot ???Thanks !! Laurie Montoya S. Central PA. > Maria, > > Unlike most of the topical solutions, Frontline's TopSpot does not need the > tick or flea to bite in order to die. The Fipronil is stored under the skin > and in the oil glands - it is NOT systemic for the dog. > > Pat Long (& Luther) > Berwyn PA
Re: Frontline
Maria, Unlike most of the topical solutions, Frontline's TopSpot does not need the tick or flea to bite in order to die. The Fipronil is stored under the skin and in the oil glands - it is NOT systemic for the dog. Pat Long (& Luther) Berwyn PA _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Re: Frontline
Pat, Correct me if I'm wrong, but the tick has to bite the dog in order to die. Also, the tick must be removed within 24 hours or can impart whatever it is infected with --??? Am I right? I use Frontline Plus but will be using Frontline (without the Plus) since it showed no added benefits. I do not put it on once a month. The ticks I pull off are either dead or sluggish. When they are a tad livelier, I reapply Frontline so I'm putting it on about every 6-8 weeks, not 4 weeks. Right now I have about 25% snow which will probably disappear today. Everything is thick and muddy and oozy. I am anticipating a difficult tick/flea/mosquito filled Spring. Sigh. No one has mentioned a spray deterrent. They don't work?? Maria Crifasi Home of Daisy and The Budman Catoctin Mountains, Maryland - Original Message - From: "Pat Long & Paul Dangel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2003 5:39 AM Subject: RE: Frontline > Rhona, > > I've been using Frontline TopSpot for years now, it's the best tick > product that I've ever found. Maybe it's only designed for American > ticks? It's not a repellant, but it is supposed to kill the vermin > within 18 hours of their getting onto the dog. I've always found it to > be very effective. > > Pat Long (& Luther) > Berwyn PA > >
RE: Frontline
Rhona, I've been using Frontline TopSpot for years now, it's the best tick product that I've ever found. Maybe it's only designed for American ticks? It's not a repellant, but it is supposed to kill the vermin within 18 hours of their getting onto the dog. I've always found it to be very effective. Pat Long (& Luther) Berwyn PA
RE: Frontline Allergic Reaction
Hi Kaethy, Sounds like Ginger found the Frontline irritating and scratched and in doing so set herself a nice "hotspot". Here's my recommendation:-) Trim the fur from the affected areas with a one inch margin and bathe gently with Hibitaine Soap, rinse and pat dry with paper towel. Do not rub or use a heated dryer but you can use the dryer with a cool setting but shouldn't be necessary. Ask the vet for a corticosteroid topical spray, I use Topagen, and spritz twice a day. DO NOT use polysporin as it has a greasy base and hot spots need air to heal. If the area spreads and looks particularly nasty or she raises a temperature (normal is 38.5C) then she needs antibiotics. You can also give Benedryl or other antihistimine and your vet can prescribe dosage. Keep her from scratching further and if necessary put an old cotton T-Shirt on her. Rose T.
RE: Frontline Allergic Reaction
HELP!! Our 14 month old, "Ginger" was given Frontline a week and a half ago, after visiting a friends house that had a serious flea infestation. (I wouldn't have taken the dogs over there had I known, as our own house has been fairly flea free for quite some time.) Anyhow, I applied Frontline to her shoulder blades. I didn't notice anything strange at first, and then the following week she started itching a lot. By the time we checked to see what she was scratching, the skin had bubbled, scabbed and was oozing in some places. This all happened in the path and the exact places the Frontline had been applied! I've applied Neosporin to the scabbed areas, and cleaned off the oozing skin. Our vet recommended we try Desenex Baby Powder on the oozing skin, and she would see us in a week if it didn't get better. I've never applied baby powder when I have an oozing skin condition, so this didn't seem the correct recommendation. (?) Does anyone have a similar experience or any advice as to how to proceed? We were afraid to give her a bath, but I'm thinking I should bathe her with some gentle antibacterial soap, and then let the skin "air out" before re-applying some Neosporin to the scabby areas. We felt that giving her a bath would also help relieve the skin from the Frontline that is probably still on there. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated! Thank you thank you thank you!!! Kaethy and a Very Uncomfortable Ginger - "Mom, are you SURE you know what you are doing?"
Re: Frontline
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