Frontline Top Spot For Cats

Parasites can never part with our pets. They thrive on our cat and dog’s blood and in turn lend a host of health problems that are extremely debilitating. Thus, it is imperative to prevent and treat them before they cause havoc in your furry kid’s life. Well, people think that dogs are more prone to parasitic infestations than cats because they are naturally clean and thus don’t pay much attention when it comes to their kitties. Though it is true to a certain extent, cats do get parasitic infestations like fleas and ticks which can seriously hamper their health. Thus, do not ignore your cat’s health.

Frontline Top Spot as we know is a renowned treatment and is highly effective in treating parasites. However, before treating your feline with it you must have complete knowledge about the product. And it is strictly prohibited to treat your cat with a dog’s product because of the different concentration of ingredients so here is what you need to know before you treat your cat with this topical treatment.

Frontline is a monthly spot-on treatment that treats cats of fleas, ticks, and chewing lice. This quick-acting product kills adult fleas within 24 hours and controls the infestation for next one month by constantly killing adult fleas before they can reproduce. Moreover, this easy to apply spot-on also acts as an effective treatment strategy for Flea Allergy Dermatitis. Its powerful ingredients also eliminate brown dog ticks, lone star ticks, American dog ticks, and deer ticks. And hence, Frontline Top Spot is also touted as very potent prevention for tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, etc.

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Mechanism Of Frontline

Frontline contains Fipronil which is a powerful insecticide. It acts on the ligand-gated chloride channels like GABA, which are responsible for inhibiting exciting membranes. Fipronil blocks these chloride channels, which in turn, leads to hyper-excitation of the central nervous system. Hyperexcitation of the nervous system leads to the death of the critter.

Benefits Of Frontline

Eliminates adult fleas within 24 hours
It is a water-resistant formula
Can be used on cats 8 weeks of age or older
Helps in the treatment strategy for Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD)
It is a 30-day lasting treating

Directions To Use of Frontline

Frontline is an easy to administer topical treatment. All you need to do is – remove the applicator from the package. Hold the applicator in an upright position and snap the tip. Now part the hair of the pet to the skin level in the middle of the shoulder blades and squeeze the entire content on a single spot.

The frontline top spot is a safe treatment for the control of fleas, ticks, and lice even in pregnant, breeding or lactating queens.

Storage

Store the product in its original pack and must be strictly kept away from the reach of children and other pets.

Precautionary measures

Wash hands after handling the product.
Consult a vet if any adverse reactions are noted.
You must also keep the product away from pet feeds and other eatables.
If the product is accidentally swallowed or comes in touch with the pet’s eyes, you must contact a vet immediately.

This product is highly effective when used as per the directions on the product label. And, it is also safe for use on all the cats. So, make sure Frontline is your first preference when you have to get rid of those nasty critters.