Frontline Flea Spot On for Dogs 3 pipettes of 2.68 ml - Large Dog 20-40KG

Description

Frontline Large Dog treats flea and tick infestations in dogs weighing over 20kg and up to 40kg, and also controls biting lice. This pack contains three individually sealed 2.68ml pipettes, each holding 268mg of fipronil. The liquid is applied to the skin, making it a useful choice when giving an oral parasite treatment is difficult. Fleas are more than an unwelcome sight in the coat: their bites can cause repeated scratching, disturbed rest and sore areas where a dog chews at its skin. Ticks are a different type of parasite, attaching firmly to feed, often after a walk through vegetation. Frontline Large Dog brings treatment for these external parasites together in one familiar spot-on format, with a complete measured application inside each pipette.

The active ingredient in Frontline Large Dog interferes with the normal transmission of nerve signals in susceptible parasites. This produces uncontrolled nervous activity and kills the flea, tick or louse. After application, fipronil spreads across the skin and coat rather than relying on a swallowed tablet. Parasites come into contact with the treated surface, and the product kills newly arriving fleas within 24 hours; ticks and biting lice are killed within 48 hours. Frontline Large Dog is a treatment rather than a tick repellent, so a tick may still attach before it dies. Checking the coat after walks remains useful, particularly around the ears, head, neck and between the toes, where an attached tick can be difficult to spot beneath the hair.

Flea problems can continue even when only a few adult fleas are visible on the dog. Eggs fall from an infested animal into bedding, carpets and other resting places, where immature stages develop out of sight. Newly emerged adults can then jump back onto an animal, giving the impression that an infestation has returned suddenly. Frontline Large Dog kills adult fleas on the treated dog, but this standard Spot On formulation does not contain the additional insect growth regulator found in Frontline Plus. Treating an established household problem therefore also involves regular vacuuming, washing suitable bedding and using an appropriate environmental product where needed. Frontline Large Dog is one part of that process; other animals in the home need their own species-appropriate treatment to reduce opportunities for fleas to continue breeding.

For application, hold a Frontline Large Dog pipette upright, tap the narrow end so the liquid moves into the main body, then snap the tip at the marked line. Part the coat between the shoulder blades until the skin is visible and empty the liquid onto the skin at the base of the skull and a second point a few centimetres further back. Applying it to exposed skin, rather than leaving it on the surface of a thick coat, helps deliver the full contents where intended. Frontline Large Dog should be placed where the dog cannot lick it, and treated animals should not groom one another until the site is dry. Avoid bathing or water immersion for two days after treatment, and keep the dog out of watercourses during that period.

Applications must be at least four weeks apart. These are different protection periods, so three pipettes should not be described as three months of uninterrupted tick cover. The large-dog weight band is also precise: it starts above 20kg and includes dogs weighing 40kg. A dog weighing exactly 20kg belongs in the medium-dog band. Frontline Large Dog contains a different volume from the smaller and extra-large dog presentations, even though all contain fipronil. Keeping the correct size of pipette for each dog makes the choice clear in households with animals of different weights and prevents confusion between otherwise similar-looking cartons.

Frontline Large Dog is intended for dogs and must not be used on rabbits or substituted for a cat-specific product. It is unsuitable for puppies under eight weeks old or weighing less than 2kg, and should not be used on sick or recovering animals. Temporary irritation or hair changes can occasionally occur at the application site; excessive licking may cause drooling. Dogs with flea allergy dermatitis can be particularly uncomfortable because their immune system reacts to flea saliva, so even a small number of bites may provoke considerable itching. Consistent flea control helps reduce that exposure. Keep Frontline Large Dog in its original packaging below 25°C, protected from moisture, and leave each pipette sealed until it is needed. The dry application site can then be handled normally without spreading the liquid onto hands or furnishings.

What weight of dog is Frontline Large Dog suitable for?

This presentation is for dogs weighing over 20kg and up to 40kg. A dog weighing exactly 20kg belongs in the medium-dog band. Each large-dog pipette contains 2.68ml, so choosing by current bodyweight ensures the appropriate complete pipette is used each time.

How quickly does Frontline Large Dog kill fleas?

The product information states that newly arriving fleas are killed within 24 hours. Fleas may still emerge from eggs and immature stages already present in the home, so treating bedding and other resting areas is important when tackling an established household infestation.

How long does Frontline Large Dog protect against fleas and ticks?

The current UK indication gives four weeks of persistent activity against new adult fleas and up to two weeks against ticks. These periods differ, and applications must be at least four weeks apart. Use the leaflet supplied with the current pack for its directions.

Where should I apply Frontline Large Dog?

Part the hair between the shoulder blades so the skin is visible, then apply at the base of the skull and a second point a few centimetres further back. Empty the whole pipette onto the skin, rather than coating only the outer hairs.

Can my dog swim after Frontline treatment?

Avoid bathing and water immersion for two days after application, and keep the dog out of watercourses during that period. This allows the topical treatment to settle and reduces environmental exposure. Follow the current pack leaflet for any further bathing or shampooing instructions.

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