Frontline flea treatment contains Fipronil. It remains effective even after bathing or swimming. Frontline Top Spot kills most fleas before they bite, which is great for pets suffering from flea allergies. Frontline also kills ticks. Applied between the shoulder blades, Frontline kills fleas and ticks for 30 days or more. Safe to use on puppies at ten weeks and kittens at 12 weeks of age, when used as directed.

Fipronil, the powerful active ingredient in Frontline flea treatment, collects naturally in the hair follicles and oil-producing glands of the skin, where it remains protected from removal by shampooing or swimming. Then it continually reapplies itself to the hair, providing long lasting control for a month or more.

Brand Name

Frontline Top Spot (Merial)

Active Ingredient(s)

Fipronil

What is this product used for

Frontline TopSpot provides convenient and effective flea and tick control for dogs and cats, puppies and kittens. It is effective against all stages of the brown dog tick, the American dog tick, lone star tick and deer ticks (the major carrier of Lyme disease).

Availability

Frontline TopSpot is a non-prescription (OTC) product.

How this product should be used

Use Frontline TopSpot for Dogs on dogs and puppies 10 weeks or older. Use Frontline TopSpot for Cats on cats and kittens 12 weeks or older. Place the applicator tip through the animal’s hair to the skin level between the shoulder blades. Apply the entire contents of the applicator in a single spot to the animal’s skin. Use only one applicator per treatment. This product packaged for use on cats and kittens. It is also packaged for use on dogs and puppies 2 to 22 lbs, dogs 23-44 lbs, dogs 45-88 lbs and dogs 89-132 lbs. Do not reapply for 30 days.

What are the side effects

Pets may experience some temporary irritation at the site of product application. If signs persist or become more severe within a few days of application, consult a veterinarian immediately.

What special precautions are there

This product is for external use on dogs and puppies 10 weeks or older and cats and kittens 12 weeks or older. Consult a veterinarian before using on medicated animals, animals using this product with other pesticides, and debilitated, aged, pregnant or nursing animals. This product is flammable. Keep away from heat and open flame. This product is harmful to humans if swallowed. Call a physician or poison control center. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and induce vomiting unless patient is unconscious. This product can cause eye injury. Flush eyes with plenty of water. Call a physician if irritation persists. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.

In the event of overdose