Frontline Spray for Cats

Frontline Spray for Cats

How Does it Work?

The active ingredient in Frontline Spray for flea control is called "fipronil." It kills fleas and ticks in cats and kittens, including deer ticks, the major carrier of Lyme disease.

Fipronil works by killing newly hatched adult fleas before they have a chance to lay flea eggs. This breaks the flea life cycle and helps get rid of all fleas.

Frontline Spray continues to work even if your cat gets wet or is exposed to sunlight.

How Long Does it Take to Work?

Frontline kills fleas shortly after the flea comes into contact with your cat's skin. There's no need for the flea to bite your cat for the active ingredient to work.

Frontline kills fleas and ticks for at least one month.

How to Apply Frontline Spray Flea Control

These are the steps to properly apply this flea spray. The directions come directly from the manufacturer's instructions.

Wear household latex gloves.
Hold bottle in upright position.
Ruffle the animal's coat with one hand while applying spray mist to the animal’s back, sides, stomach, legs, shoulders, and neck.
For head and eye area, spray Frontline on a gloved hand and rub gently into animal's hair.
Do not get this product in your pet's eyes or mouth.
Apply spray mist until animal's hair is damp to thoroughly wet.
Approximately one to two pumps per pound of the animal's body weight will be required.
As with any flea control product wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water after use.

Do not reapply the flea spray for 30 days.

Safe for Kittens (but Be Careful)

According to the product label at the manufacturer's web site, Frontline Spray can be used on kittens 8 weeks and older. But be cautious here. There appear to be some unexplainable discrepancies in the product labels.
The manufacturer's web site says that Frontline Top Spot (with 9.7% of the active ingredient fipronil) should not be used on kittens under 12 weeks old.

The label for Frontline Plus (with 9.8% fipronil and 11.8% methoprene) says that that it should not be used on kittens under 8 weeks old.

Frontline Spray contains only 0.29% of the active ingredient fipronil.

It's probably safest to consult your veterinarian when using any Frontline product on kittens, or use Advantage Flea Control, which is safe for kittens as young as 8 weeks old.

Possible Dangers of Frontline Spray

According to the Frontline product label, "individual sensitivities, while rare, may occur after using any pesticide product for pets. If signs persist, or become more severe, consult a veterinarian immediately. Certain medications can interact with pesticides. Consult a veterinarian before using this product on medicated animals. Consult a veterinarian before using this product with other pesticides. This product may be harmful to debilitated, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. Consult a veterinarian before using."

No Prescription Required

Recently, Frontline flea control products have become available without a prescription. You can buy Frontline Spray in 250ml and 500ml bottles directly from many pet supplies stores and discount pet supplies stores online.

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