What are the dangers of Frontline for cats?
Frontline is a flea and tick control product made by Merial, which uses the active ingredient fipronil to kill fleas and ticks and prevent re-infestation.How Frontline WorksAccording to the manufacturer’s web site, when you apply Frontline to a small area (usually between the cat’s shoulder blades), the product spreads over the body by a process called translocation. When applied, these products are gradually dispersed by the pet’s natural oils. It is then “wicked” onto the hair over the next 30 days. The translocation process can take up to 24 hours to complete.DroolingIf your cat licks its fur after Frontline is applied, it might drool excessively. This is because the product has a bitter taste, not because of toxicity. Applying Frontline between the shoulder blades makes it more difficult for the cat to lick the area after application.Skin IrritationAccording to Merial, Frontline can cause temporary irritation at the application site. There has been anecdotal evidence of hair loss o
