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Stinky The Clown

(67,697 posts)
Fri Apr 12, 2013, 05:48 AM Apr 2013

I screwed up the Frontline dosing on the little dog.

We have three sizes of Frontline. Up to 22lbs, 45 to 88 lbs, and 89 to 135 lbs.

I accidentally gave the middle size dose to the little dog. When we noticed, I scraped off what I could and Sparkly wiped off more.

We dosed the middle sized dog properly, but now I'm worried about the little one. We have a lot of deer out here, a number of foxes, lots of little critters, and who knows what else. This is rural where have been suburban before.

On the one hand, we may have under dosed her by wiping it off. On the other hand we may have over dosed her by not wiping enough.

All of them seem just fine thankyewverymuch tonight.

Is there anything to watch for, symptomaticly, now and a few days down the road?

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I screwed up the Frontline dosing on the little dog. (Original Post) Stinky The Clown Apr 2013 OP
I don't know if this will help... Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #1
I would call your vet and ask... Rhiannon12866 Apr 2013 #2
For what it's worth, my vet told me it's very hard to overdose with this stuff. Silver Gaia Apr 2013 #3
I doubt that you will have overdose problems. Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #4
Thanks everyone! I appreciate all the info. Stinky The Clown Apr 2013 #5
I think the advise to talk to the Vet is the best. But if you are worried... Walk away Apr 2013 #6

Behind the Aegis

(53,833 posts)
1. I don't know if this will help...
Fri Apr 12, 2013, 06:21 AM
Apr 2013
http://www.petplace.com/drug-library/fipronil-frontline/page1.aspx

Precautions and Side Effects


• While generally safe and effective when prescribed by a veterinarian, fipronil can cause side effects in some animals.

• Fipronil should not be used in animals with known hypersensitivity or allergy to the drug.

• "Frontline Top Spot" is not recommended for use in debilitated or geriatric animals.

• "Frontline Spray Treatment" is not recommended for use in pregnant, debilitated, geriatric or nursing animals.

• Fipronil is not recommended for use in kittens and puppies less than 8 weeks of age.

• Fipronil may interact with other medications. Consult with your veterinarian to determine if other drugs your pet is receiving could interact with fipronil.

• Fipronil is a topical agent and temporary irritation at the site of application is possible.

• Spotted areas may appear wet or oily for up to 24 hours.

• Overdose is rare and no adverse effects have been reported even up to 5 times the dose.



But, as always, watch your dog, and when in doubt, call your vet and see what s/he recommends.

Silver Gaia

(4,514 posts)
3. For what it's worth, my vet told me it's very hard to overdose with this stuff.
Fri Apr 12, 2013, 08:11 AM
Apr 2013

I did something similar with a cat one time. There were no problems. Hope that helps some!

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)
4. I doubt that you will have overdose problems.
Fri Apr 12, 2013, 06:26 PM
Apr 2013

If you are worried about getting too much off and there is now an underdose, just watch more closely than usual for any uninvited guests on your dog. If you find a flea or tick, you will know to retreat the dog.

Stinky The Clown

(67,697 posts)
5. Thanks everyone! I appreciate all the info.
Fri Apr 12, 2013, 07:16 PM
Apr 2013

Given that an overdose isn't particularly harmful, and given that we may have washed too much off. I'll probably just re-treat her in a week or two.

Walk away

(9,494 posts)
6. I think the advise to talk to the Vet is the best. But if you are worried...
Fri Apr 12, 2013, 08:38 PM
Apr 2013

about under dosing, why not try something holistic on the little dog or anything that won't cause a reaction when coupled with Frontline. At least for the month.

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