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#142684 - 05/23/2007 07:10 PM |
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I just applied Frontline to my GSDs for the first time...generally speaking, I hate using chemicals like this, so I was hestitant. However, we are going to be spending a lot of time at our place in Northern Michigan, where two family member's dogs got fleas last year.
Now, my question:
On Kira, who has just blown coat like crazy, the liquid seems to have rolled right down her hair, leaving a big (probably 2 inches by 1 inch) grease-like spot. I don't want to wash it off and cut down on the effectivness, but I don't want to leave it there either. I'm not sure what happened since I used the same method on both dogs and only her's looks this way.
Anyone ever have this happen?
Thank you, thank you!
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Re: Frontline Question
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#142685 - 05/23/2007 07:27 PM |
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I just applied Frontline to my GSDs for the first time...generally speaking, I hate using chemicals like this, so I was hestitant. However, we are going to be spending a lot of time at our place in Northern Michigan, where two family member's dogs got fleas last year.
Now, my question:
On Kira, who has just blown coat like crazy, the liquid seems to have rolled right down her hair, leaving a big (probably 2 inches by 1 inch) grease-like spot. I don't want to wash it off and cut down on the effectivness, but I don't want to leave it there either. I'm not sure what happened since I used the same method on both dogs and only her's looks this way.
Anyone ever have this happen?
Thank you, thank you!
It's the part that gets on the skin that does the job.....
I kind of part the fur and squirt it in the part.
But I have "missed" the same way with a guy who has a dense undercoat.
What I did was take a baby wipe (after 24 hours, so whatever part was going to go down the hair shafts would) and wipe the fur only.
From their site:
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How long after application can my pet be bathed or go swimming?
FRONTLINE Brand Products remain effective for 30 days, even if a pet swims or is bathed. After application, keep the dog or cat from getting wet until the application area appears dry, usually 24 hours. If a FRONTLINE Brand Product is to be applied after a bath, make sure the pet is completely dry before application. END
from http://frontline.us.merial.com/products/products_faqs.asp#q11
I'd think of the baby wipe as a very very mild form of bathing.
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Re: Frontline Question
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#142687 - 05/23/2007 07:29 PM |
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I use advantage on my dog and it does the same thing, it takes awhile for it to get absorbed so don't wash it off. It will dry and doesn't leave a grease spot on the dog.
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Re: Frontline Question
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#142688 - 05/23/2007 07:32 PM |
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Just for future reference...I have two dogs with dense undercoats, making putting the Frontline in one spot difficult (I end up with the same problem you just had). My vet told me to part multiple spots on the neck and between shoulder blades...basically anywhere the dog can't reach it to lick. It has worked really well, and made it so that more of the Frontline goes on the skin and less on the fur.
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Re: Frontline Question
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#142689 - 05/23/2007 07:34 PM |
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Thanks soooo much! I did put it right on the skin, but it seemed to slide right down her hair, in the wrong direction though! I'll leave it until tomorrow then and wipe any excess that is still there with a baby wipe.
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#142690 - 05/23/2007 07:34 PM |
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Thanks, Amber...I will try that next time.
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Re: Frontline Question
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#142704 - 05/23/2007 10:26 PM |
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Actually the correct application for large dogs is at least in 2 spots. One between shoulder blades and one above base of tail. Frontline does tend to leave more of a greasy residue for a day or two compared to Advantage, but if you are going in a tick area stick with Frontline.
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Re: Frontline Question
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#142705 - 05/24/2007 12:45 AM |
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If you do not want to use chemicals there is garlic. Some places make garlic chewables for dogs that some swear keep off the fleas, ticks etc....
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#142749 - 05/24/2007 11:33 AM |
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Garlic eating works for people too!
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Re: Frontline Question
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#142758 - 05/24/2007 12:05 PM |
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Note, though, that the whole allium family (garlic, onions, chives, scallions, leeks, etc.) is toxic to dogs in significant amounts.
My dogs have eaten it (onions, too) occasionally and suffered no ill effects, but I'd be reluctant to feed it as a regular preventive --- or a regular dose, period.
http://72.14.253.104/search?q=cache:9z7tVBZiHLcJ:www.aspca.org/site/DocServer/vetm0805_562-566.pdf%3FdocID%3D5602%26AddInterest%3D1101+dogs,+allium&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us
You'll find garlic and onions on all the pet-toxic lists.
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