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Is there an alternative to Frontline spot-on?Just want to ask advise from my knowledgeable Catsey friends - as you will know Merlin is old and frail and has had quite a few hiccups with his health recently. He seems OK at the moment and I know that fleas will soon be an issue here as it seems to be elsewhere. I have always used Frontline spot on to control the little b*****s, but wondered whether you would advise using anything else considering his health. Any advise, as always, gratefully received. Merlin sends purrrrrrrrs!
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I'm not sure about an alternative but I would think that if Merlin has been fine with the frontline up till now, that it'd be ok to carry on using it. Maybe some one else can shed a little more light on this one for you.  |
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How about just making sure you use stronghold in the house, and if Merlin doesn't go out hopefully he wont get fleas!! I don't routinely frontline mine as I simply don't like using chemicals on them unnecessarily. I know stronghold is a chemical, but at least it isn't being sprayed directly on Merlin! Just a thought. |
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Thanks for these tips - I have looked at Frontline contraindications on the link below and I think I will phone to ask the vets advice first. http://www.frontlinespotonkillsfleas...e_details.html It was exactly putting chemicals directly onto Merlin that I was worried about Kim although he never has had an adverse reaction to Frontline. |
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I can totally understand Angie, I don't like using chemicals either, unless totally necessary. It's the same with vaccinations too, none of mine have them now. It's personal choice really.  |
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Just to let you know that I did this deed this morning and gave Merlin his Frontline spot on. He had been scratching and I didn't want to take the risk. He seems non the worse for it - no reactions. Pheeeeew! |
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Glad he had no adverse reaction, bless him! A cuddle to the dear boy, please...... |
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That's good news Angie  |
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That's good Angie. If he did have fleas then they could cause him a lot of misery, so you didn't really have a choice. As I say, I'm not totally against frontline, just prefer not to give it unless necessary.... |
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Hiya! Just a query from me but I have an aunt who has had cats for years. She won't use direct applications like Frontline but swears by cat collars impregnanted by flea killer. To my mind both use chemicas but which is the most effective and does it matter if its a house cat (like Posh) or outdoor as to which is best ? |
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