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22-11-2009, 02:24 PM   #1

Alternative To Frontline


does anyone know a good safe alternative to frontline spot on, Tilly Mint one of our cats always seems to be itching even though treated with frontline .any suggestions welcomemonthlyhttp://www.catsey.com/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif



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22-11-2009, 02:35 PM   #2

Re: Alternative To Frontline


Hi!

My vet changed my cat's flea treatment last year from Frontline Spot-on to Advocate Spot-on as there have been so many complaints about the Frontline not doing its job.....


Pleased to say, I have no complaints with this brand



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22-11-2009, 03:09 PM   #3

Re: Alternative To Frontline


There are alternatives - my vet also had complaints about Frontline and now Kizzy has Stronghold and Pip has Advantage - both only available through vets.

I had a bad experience with Frontline not working, so I do appreciate your problems.



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22-11-2009, 05:26 PM   #4

Re: Alternative To Frontline


Revolution has worked well for me before too...I've only had good experiences with it



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22-11-2009, 05:58 PM   #5

Re: Alternative To Frontline


Is that frontline combo or just the frontline. I am limited what i can use because of guinness size as front sail it works for cats upto 6kg



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22-11-2009, 11:39 PM   #6

Re: Alternative To Frontline


I think frontline S/O is rubbish now & that's official!

Frontline spray does the trick though

Advantage / Stronghold would be a better alternative though



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23-11-2009, 11:34 PM   #7

Re: Alternative To Frontline


I think frontline cat is still so popular because ( I think I'm right in saying) its the only one that kills ticks.



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25-11-2009, 06:04 PM   #8

Re: Alternative To Frontline


I use Advogate i think it,s brilliant as it also contains a wormer



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25-11-2009, 09:21 PM   #9

Re: Alternative To Frontline


I to use Advocate on Maxi and Maisy, it works against a whole range of different things including ticks and earmites.



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25-11-2009, 10:19 PM   #10

Re: Alternative To Frontline


I use Advocate - it is available for bigger cats too! My cat is over 1 stone!! (Not over weight, just a big boy - says the vet).



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