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Most of the liquid is on my dog's fur and not on the skin. Will it still work?

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It will go onto the skin.

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Does it have to be applied between the shoulder?

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Yes. Start between the shoulder blades and work your way down.

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How do I remove a tick from inside my dog's ear?

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You can use tweezers to firmly grasp the tick at the head, and just rip it out. You will probably need someone to hold your dog because it may hurt.

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Is it poisonous if one kitten licks this off my other one?

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It can be highly poisonous, but it will not in most cases kill the kitten. Just be careful.

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Should I give my dog a bath before applying Frontline?

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You don't need to.

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When I finish the box, should I continue treatment if there are no fleas on my dog?

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It's up to you. Frontline is also used as a preventative, so if you think there's a chance of your dog getting fleas again, feel free to reapply.

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Should I separate my two cats after treatment, and if so, for how long?

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It's not necessary to separate them. Only if the cats excessively lick off the treatment from each other would it be a problem for them to be together.

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Will it still work if my dog's fur was a little damp when I applied Frontline?

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Yes, just don't touch that area for a few days so the Frontline can sink in.

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It says to keep my cats separate from my dog after I apply the Frontline. Can they still be in the same room?

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Yes, but only if someone is supervising them.

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Is Frontline oily or greasy or does it leave the fur greasy?

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Yes, it will leave a wet spot on the fur. Because the liquid is oily the coat will remain greasy for a few days. If you feel the coat remains oily, wait for at least 48 hours after applying if you decide to wash the dog. Washing too frequently or with too harsh a shampoo can shorten the time Frontline will work.

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I just applied one application on my puppy. He moved a little bit and most of it got on the skin but his fur is wet. Is that normal?

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Yes, that's normal after applying the solution.

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What should I do if I think I applied Frontline too low on my puppy's back?

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It doesn’t really matter if you put it on the exact right spot, as long as your puppy can't reach to lick it off.

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The vials of my Frontline for cats only contain a quarter inch of liquid, is this normal?

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Yes, that is normal, as each vial contains just one dose, which is usually about a quarter inch of liquid.

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When is it safe to pet my cat after applying Frontline?

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You can pet them immediately, but to be safe, wash your hands afterwards for the first 24 hours.

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Will Frontline still work if I apply it two inches to the left of the shoulder blade?

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Yes it will work. The most important thing is that your pet does not lick it, so only put it where the pet cannot reach their mouth and tongue.

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What do I do if it seems like Frontline didn't work?

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Wait for 2 weeks to see if Frontline worked or not, first. If not, you can try to apply again or buy another brand. There are various ones on the market, so talk to your vet about the best ones for your pet.

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How do I know what dose of Frontline to give to my dog if I don't know my dog's exact weight?

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Weigh your dog. Then you will know the weight. If you can't weight the dog, then generally: very small dogs weigh less than 10kg. Medium sized dogs weigh 15-25 kg. Large dogs tend to weigh 30-40kg and XL big dogs will be 45kg+.

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