It s always good to be prepared and knowledgeable of all possibilities in order to minimize and prevent unnecessary negative reactions.
Frontline plus side effects seizures.
The skin can become red and irritated causing itching and promoting your dog to lick or scratch at the site.
Certain pets do show symptoms of seizures after applying frontline plus.
A 2010 article in scientific american examined the safety of flea and tick medications like frontline and frontline plus.
Should the above symptoms continue to persist or worsen it is recommended to take your cat to the vet as soon as possible.
Dogs and cats treated with certain flea and tick products might be at an increased risk for neurologic events including seizures the u s.
Side effects and precautions for frontline.
Frontline plus is one of the top flea and tick medications because it s effective easy to use and non intrusive.
W hen used as directed d angerous side effects are rare.
Some of the more serious frontline plus for cats side effects or any frontline product may include uncoordinated movements seizure unresponsiveness coma or even death.
Among the commonly reported adverse reactions cited were rashes vomiting.
It is intended for use on kittens and puppies over 8 weeks of age and can be used on pregnant or lactating animals.
However a small minority of frontline users has reported side effects in their pets.
Food and drug administration said thursday.
Frontline is a tested and safe treatment for cats and dogs.
It can also cause less serious side effects in dogs such as irritation at the spot of application diarrhea vomiting and seizures.
Seizures occur as the sensitive pet may capture the neurotoxicity of fipronil.
The skin sensitizing effect of fipronil causes skin irritation redness soreness dermatitis and swelling of skin.