Questions about applying Frontline..

[BubblPopElectrc]

After I apply Frontline, can I blow dry the air so that it won't be so wet/oily, or does that effect the Frontline working?

Also, the vet says to wait at least 2 days before and after applying Frontline to wash the dogs.. Is that true? Can I still wash them weekly?

Since I am applying it to two dogs, should I do anything special to prevent them from getting into each others neck areas?

Thanks!

[RLC12345678]

Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

After I apply Frontline, can I blow dry the air so that it won't be so wet/oily, or does that effect the Frontline working?

Also, the vet says to wait at least 2 days before and after applying Frontline to wash the dogs.. Is that true? Can I still wash them weekly?

Since I am applying it to two dogs, should I do anything special to prevent them from getting into each others neck areas?

Thanks!

I would not blow dry them. That might cause the medicine to evaporate and it needs to get to their skin. Yes, you do need to wait 2 days before and after applying Frontline for a bath. You could give your dog a bath, wait 2 days, apply frontline, then give him another bath 2 days after that. That is 6 days, so you can still give him his weekly bath. I would watch your dogs and make sure they don't lick each other's neck area or anything. Otherwise, no special precautionary measures should be taken.

[BubblPopElectrc]

OK, thanks.

[Dawn125]

I found this on the Frontline website:

8. 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.

I don't know why a vet would say wait 2 days after bathing to apply the frontline. I couldn't find anything about blow drying but I agree with RLC12345678 that it might cause it to evaporate it too fast for it to be absorbed. I also couldn't find anything about the dogs licking it off each other but I would just keep an eye on them after you apply it and seperate them for a few hours if it becomes a problem.

[BubblPopElectrc]

Originally Posted by Dawn125

I found this on the Frontline website:



I don't know why a vet would say wait 2 days after bathing to apply the frontline. I couldn't find anything about blow drying but I agree with RLC12345678 that it might cause it to evaporate it too fast for it to be absorbed. I also couldn't find anything about the dogs licking it off each other but I would just keep an eye on them after you apply it and seperate them for a few hours if it becomes a problem.

Yeah, I thought it was a little odd how they recommended that. Thanks for the info.

[Sadie's Mom]

That is strange. My vet recommends that too

[ARCHIE]

I find that if you apply the oil going upward instead of downward between
the dogs shoulders you will get more in the skin than on the hair. I read that
somewhere and found it really worked!

[windsor'smom]

I've always understood that you should wait two days after bathing, something to do with the natural oils on the skin helping to absorb the medication. And after I would think so that it has enough time to completely absorb before being washed away.