A bad reaction to Frontline! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

chloeandj · 08-06-2005, 09:51 PM

I have always used advantage for fleas, but it has not been working so well. So I decided to try Frontline. Well I put a half of one on Tinkerbell who is 5 lbs and then put a whole one on my maltese Chloe who is about 7. Well Chloe's skin is red and raw and bleeding a bit and she is scratching it terribly! Has anyone had this happen with Frontline???

xtine · 08-06-2005, 10:06 PM

I personally haven't had any experience with neither so i'm not much help. I do hope that Chloe gets better!

I can't find the thread right now, but there was one regarding Frontline, you might want to type it in the search and see what you find.

Good luck, best wishes, and I hope Chloe is ok!

miezzi · 08-06-2005, 10:12 PM

I am soo sorry I can't be of more help to you. But I do want to say I hope she is OK. Poor little thing. Do you have an emergency vet you can call and see what they think? I would do that asap! Just to be safe! I hope she feels better.

RMKC · 08-07-2005, 12:23 AM

Been useing Frontline Plus since Rosi was 8 weeks old , now 5 month and she is about 3 1/2 pounds and no probs, hope your baby feels better real soon !

jwash · 08-07-2005, 04:08 AM

Mine have been on Frontline Plus for over a year and never have had this experience. If there's an 800 number on the box, I'd call them, otherwise, call you vet.

red98vett · 08-07-2005, 04:30 AM

I think I'd call the vet too - something sounds off about that and maybe she could be allergic or something ? Hope you find out - that's no fun at all

diva pup · 08-07-2005, 06:52 AM

Yes Rio had a bad skin reaction to the frontline plus. His skin was very red and raw looking like he had been burned. They can maybe give you something to stop the itching but thats probably about it.
I would bathe your baby in some oatmeal or teatree oil shampoo and see if that helps.You can put teatree oil on the raw spots too.
If you used the Plus and had this reaction like I did, I switched to just the Top Spot and haven't had any probs with that.

chloeandj · 08-07-2005, 06:58 AM

Thank you for the responses about this. Her skin looked like it had a chemical burn last night. But this morning it is practically all better. She must have been allergic to it. Won't use that again!

diva pup · 08-07-2005, 07:54 AM

Jodi, just out of curiosity, did you use the top spot or the plus?

topknot · 08-07-2005, 08:23 AM

About a week ago, someone on here said not to use Frontline plus since it is too strong for our yorkies. You never know which one (yorkies) could have a reaction. I try to be so careful now and don't even change their food since Mickey had his reaction. He is back to his normal self. TG! Many here have said to just use the Advantage. Best of luck to you. Try washing him with regular shampoo too, this will help get rid of some of the extra left on still and you might still want to call your vet to make sure. Let us know how it goes.
T.

princessgracie · 08-07-2005, 08:35 AM

Oh No! Poor baby... I would definitely call a vet. Please keep us posted on how she is doing.

chachi · 08-07-2005, 08:41 AM

I would call the vet also. It sounds like shes had a reaction. I don't know about frontline I only use advantage. Ive had no problems with it.

chloeandj · 08-07-2005, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diva pup

Jodi, just out of curiosity, did you use the top spot or the plus?

I used the plus. I actually used it on 4 dogs (my mom's two maltese are staying with me this week). Nobody had a reaction but Chloe, although I did put the entire tube on her and the others I halfed a tube, figuring since they are all around 5 lbs maybe that would be ok. Chloe is bigger and I thought she might be ok getting the whole tube. Maybe I should have split just one on all of them.

shireyak · 08-07-2005, 09:01 AM

Poor baby...........Don't think I would use it again till I spoke with my vet. I have always used Frontline, NOT Frontline PLUS, and have never had a problem with my Yorkie's , cats, or other dogs..............I know she was so miserable, please keep us updated and please call your vet!!!!!!!!!!!11

countrygirl2829 · 08-07-2005, 09:35 AM

hiya jodi ya the front line is more stronger then the advantage.. And whats the range in pounds on the box u bought i think a whole tube of that was way to much for her..

08-06-2005, 09:51 PM	#1
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	A bad reaction to Frontline! I have always used advantage for fleas, but it has not been working so well. So I decided to try Frontline. Well I put a half of one on Tinkerbell who is 5 lbs and then put a whole one on my maltese Chloe who is about 7. Well Chloe's skin is red and raw and bleeding a bit and she is scratching it terribly! Has anyone had this happen with Frontline???

08-06-2005, 10:12 PM	#3
miezzi I Love My 3 Lovebugs! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: north east ohio Posts: 4,776	I am soo sorry I can't be of more help to you. But I do want to say I hope she is OK. Poor little thing. Do you have an emergency vet you can call and see what they think? I would do that asap! Just to be safe! I hope she feels better. __________________ ~Mandy~Proud Mommie to Luigi, Brasco & Livi

08-07-2005, 04:30 AM	#6
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	I think I'd call the vet too - something sounds off about that and maybe she could be allergic or something ? Hope you find out - that's no fun at all __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

08-07-2005, 08:35 AM	#11
princessgracie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 655	Oh No! Poor baby... I would definitely call a vet. Please keep us posted on how she is doing. __________________ Marie

08-07-2005, 08:41 AM	#12
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I would call the vet also. It sounds like shes had a reaction. I don't know about frontline I only use advantage. Ive had no problems with it. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

08-06-2005, 10:06 PM	#2
xtine Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,406	I personally haven't had any experience with neither so i'm not much help. I do hope that Chloe gets better! I can't find the thread right now, but there was one regarding Frontline, you might want to type it in the search and see what you find. Good luck, best wishes, and I hope Chloe is ok!

08-07-2005, 12:23 AM	#4
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,428	Been useing Frontline Plus since Rosi was 8 weeks old , now 5 month and she is about 3 1/2 pounds and no probs, hope your baby feels better real soon !

08-07-2005, 04:08 AM	#5
jwash YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 723	Mine have been on Frontline Plus for over a year and never have had this experience. If there's an 800 number on the box, I'd call them, otherwise, call you vet.

08-07-2005, 06:52 AM	#7
diva pup BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,139	Yes Rio had a bad skin reaction to the frontline plus. His skin was very red and raw looking like he had been burned. They can maybe give you something to stop the itching but thats probably about it. I would bathe your baby in some oatmeal or teatree oil shampoo and see if that helps.You can put teatree oil on the raw spots too. If you used the Plus and had this reaction like I did, I switched to just the Top Spot and haven't had any probs with that.

08-07-2005, 06:58 AM	#8
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	Thank you for the responses about this. Her skin looked like it had a chemical burn last night. But this morning it is practically all better. She must have been allergic to it. Won't use that again!

08-07-2005, 07:54 AM	#9
diva pup BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,139	Jodi, just out of curiosity, did you use the top spot or the plus?

08-07-2005, 08:23 AM	#10
topknot Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 3,787	About a week ago, someone on here said not to use Frontline plus since it is too strong for our yorkies. You never know which one (yorkies) could have a reaction. I try to be so careful now and don't even change their food since Mickey had his reaction. He is back to his normal self. TG! Many here have said to just use the Advantage. Best of luck to you. Try washing him with regular shampoo too, this will help get rid of some of the extra left on still and you might still want to call your vet to make sure. Let us know how it goes. T.

08-07-2005, 09:01 AM	#14
shireyak YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 323	Poor baby...........Don't think I would use it again till I spoke with my vet. I have always used Frontline, NOT Frontline PLUS, and have never had a problem with my Yorkie's , cats, or other dogs..............I know she was so miserable, please keep us updated and please call your vet!!!!!!!!!!!11

08-07-2005, 09:35 AM	#15
countrygirl2829 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: california Posts: 105	hiya jodi ya the front line is more stronger then the advantage.. And whats the range in pounds on the box u bought i think a whole tube of that was way to much for her..