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Unleashed Dog Tick Control with Fipronil

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Frontline Plus: Tick medication

The Frontline Plus range of products in terms of killing ticks are an effective, fast as well as convenient for of treatment and can be effectively used in dog and cats alike. They are even usable in puppies and kittens but they should be at least 8 weeks old. It effectively kills all sorts of ticks including the Lone Star tick, the American Dog tick, the Deer tick (is a carrier of Lyme Disease) and at the same time also prevents re-infestations. Ticks are considered to be more of a nuisance since they can infect your pets with some serious diseases.

The fact that Frontline Plus is so effective is due to the fact that it contains ingredients like fipronil and S-methoprene. Fipronil is a broad spectrum insecticide that collects in the oils of the skin as well as hair follicles, the skin and the coat. This results in effective tick control that provides a long-lasting activity against ticks.

 

The effective ingredients in Frontline Plus is waterproof. This is due to the fact that the active ingredients are stored in the oil glands which is found within the skin and from there it is continuously released into the dog's fur. After the application of Frontline, the ingredients remain waterproof for thirty days or even longer.

Frontline Plus: Benefits

  • Kills all ticks within twelve hours of application.
  • Kills all of tick as well as other parasitic invasions.
  • Is waterproof, so is great for pets that love to swim.
  • Aids in controlling sarcoptic mange infections.
  • Provides a full month of protection

It is so gentle that it is approved for usage in puppies and kittens that are at least weeks or older. Whats more, it can also be used breeding, pregnant and lactating dogs. If you want the best results, you need to apply Frontline Plus all year round. The product is meant for external usage on dogs and puppies, cats and kittens. But before using sort of pet medications that contains chemicals, you should always consult a veterinarian. At the same time, you should also be wary of using products such as these on debilitated or even old cats and dogs. In case, you suspect accidental ingestion, have the patient sip water but be careful not induce vomiting unless you are advised by a proper expert and if the patient is conscious.

So, these were some of the benefits as well as precautions of Frontline Plus in terms of killing ticks. If you use the according to proper instructions, there is no need for your pet to be attacked by fleas again.