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Osso · 11-06-2008, 12:56 PM

Hi All,
I read on Frontline's site that the flea medicine last for up to three months, and one month for tick protection. Since I don't have to worry about ticks, do you guys think it's safe to just give Simon and Nigel Frontline every other month? Have any of you guys done this with success, ie, no fleas even if giving Frontline every other month during the winter months?

Thanks,
Martha

Jessbell · 11-06-2008, 01:07 PM

Hi Martha,

I have successfully done pretty much that the whole time I've had my Chi, Ellie (she'll be 3 in December). I only dose her (and will now do the same with Maisie too) when I spot a flea/tick. It's such a harsh chemical that I am reluctant to use it unless I really need to. That said, I would not hesitate to use it for even a second if I thought my dogs had fleas/ticks. It's a strong chemical but effective.

Jess

Dara311 · 11-06-2008, 01:17 PM

I have been dealing with Fleas since late sept. and Fiona still had some crawling on her the other day- i would tell you to keep frontline on year round since the weather has been so up and down! Fleas have been just HORRIBLE this year it seems...IVE NEVER had a problem with fleas until Fiona!

11-06-2008, 12:56 PM	#1
Osso Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 136	Frontline plus and fleas. Hi All, I read on Frontline's site that the flea medicine last for up to three months, and one month for tick protection. Since I don't have to worry about ticks, do you guys think it's safe to just give Simon and Nigel Frontline every other month? Have any of you guys done this with success, ie, no fleas even if giving Frontline every other month during the winter months? Thanks, Martha

11-06-2008, 01:17 PM	#3
Dara311 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,515	I have been dealing with Fleas since late sept. and Fiona still had some crawling on her the other day- i would tell you to keep frontline on year round since the weather has been so up and down! Fleas have been just HORRIBLE this year it seems...IVE NEVER had a problem with fleas until Fiona! __________________ Mom to Fiona Marie

11-06-2008, 01:07 PM	#2
Jessbell YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dartmoor, Devon, UK Posts: 468	Hi Martha, I have successfully done pretty much that the whole time I've had my Chi, Ellie (she'll be 3 in December). I only dose her (and will now do the same with Maisie too) when I spot a flea/tick. It's such a harsh chemical that I am reluctant to use it unless I really need to. That said, I would not hesitate to use it for even a second if I thought my dogs had fleas/ticks. It's a strong chemical but effective. Jess