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What is the generic for Frontline?
Firstect Plus
Firstect Plus is the generic equivalent to Frontline Plus® for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens 8 weeks and older, Firstect Plus contains Fipronil and (s)-methoprene – the active ingredients used in Frontline Plus® for cats. Kills fleas, & Flea Eggs up to three months and ticks for one month.
Is there an alternative to Frontline?
PetAction Plus for Dogs is another generic fipronil and methoprene treatment for dogs. It is equivalent to Frontline Plus in terms of active ingredient formulation. PetAction Plus comes in 4 products, which correspond to dogs of specific weights. It shouldn’t be used on dogs under 8 weeks of age.
Is generic Frontline effective?
Generic Frontline Plus provides fast, effective and convenient treatment and control of fleas, ticks, and chewing lice. Generic Frontline Plus also prevents the development of flea eggs, larvae and pupae produced by adult fleas in 3 months after treatment.
Is Fipronil the same as Frontline?
Fipronil (brand names: Frontline®, Barricade®, Easyspot®, Effipro®, Sentry Fiproguard®, Parastar®, PetArmor®, Pronyl OTC®, Spectra Sure®, and many others) is a topical medication used to treat fleas, ticks, and chewing lice infestations in dogs and cats.
Which is better Frontline or Advantage?
Frontline Plus is slightly less expensive than Advantage II and protects both against fleas (in their various stages) and ticks (whereas Advantage only treats fleas and is more costly).
Does Frontline Plus require a prescription?
Available without a prescription, Frontline Plus for Dogs kills adult fleas, flea eggs, flea larvae, ticks, and chewing lice on contact.
Is Advantage or Frontline better?
FRONTLINE Plus and Advantage II are both effective in eliminating fleas in all life stages. Both products feature three-way prevention that lasts up to a month. But when it comes to severe infestations and broad-spectrum protection, FRONTLINE is a better choice between the two.
Whats the difference between Frontline and Frontline Plus?
Frontline Original will protect your dog against Adult fleas only, protect against flea allergy dermatitis, Ticks (including paralysis ticks and brown dog ticks) and biting lice. Frontline Plus however contains an extra ingredient: Methoprene that kills all stages of the flea lifecycle.
Do you have to have a prescription for Frontline Plus for Dogs?
With just one easy monthly application, Advantage Multi for Dogs treats, controls, and prevents more parasites than any other topical product. Available without a prescription, Frontline Plus for Dogs kills adult fleas, flea eggs, flea larvae, ticks, and chewing lice on contact.
Is Frontline Plus toxic to humans?
Frontline, a flea preventative, can have adverse side effects for both humans and people. Frontline, a common flea preventative that disrupts flea neural receptors, is a suspected carcinogen and endocrine disruptor that can be toxic to the nervous system if ingested.
How much fipronil do I put in frontline?
Other veterinary formulations: Fipronil is an ingredient in Frontline Plus® where it is dispensed in a product that contains 9.8% fipronil and 8.8% methoprene.
Which flea treatment do vets use?
Tablets/Chews:
| Product | Comment |
|---|---|
| NexGard Spectra | A tasty once-monthly chew that works against fleas, ticks, heartworm and some common worms. Available from vet clinics. |
| Bravecto | One oral dose of Bravecto for dogs can kills fleas and ticks for 2–3 months. Available from vet clinics. |
What do you need to know about Frontline Plus for dogs?
Frontline Plus is a top selling product for treating and controlling fleas and ticks on dogs. This unique topical formulation eliminates adult fleas, ticks, flea eggs, larvae and pupae. Moreover, it also controls reinfestation. Frontline Plus is a monthly treatment which effectively eradicates fleas and ticks from your dog’s body.
How long does Frontline Plus last for fleas?
Generic Frontline Plus also prevents the development of flea eggs, larvae and pupae produced by adult fleas in 3 months after treatment. It controls brown ticks up to one month and paralysis ticks for up to two weeks after application.
Is there a generic frontline for ticks and lice?
Generic Frontline Plus provides fast, effective and convenient treatment and control of fleas, ticks, and chewing lice. Treatment and prevention of flea infestation (Ctenocephalides spp) and control of ticks (Rhipicephalussanguineus), paralysis tick (Ixodes holocyclus) and biting lice (Trichodectes canis).
What’s the difference between Frontline Plus and fipronil?
Contains exactly the same active ingredients as Frontline Plus. You get the same fast, effective and convenient treatment and control of fleas, ticks and chewing lice at half the price of the brand name Frontline Plus! Treats and prevents flea infestation and biting lice.