The ongoing battle against fleas is something most pet owners are all too familiar with. One of the most popular flea treatments is Frontline, which is a topical flea treatment for both cats and dogs and uses the active ingredients fipronyl and S-Methoprene, respectively (see Reference 1).
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Function
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The ingredients in Frontline make it an effective eliminator of ticks, fleas, flea larvae and flea eggs (see Reference 1).
Effects
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The ingredients in Frontline are safe when used bi-monthly for fleas, posing almost no risk of side effects (see Reference 3).
Considerations
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The active ingredients in Frontline are proven to be of low to moderate toxicity, but they are considered safe by the World Health Organization, or WHO (see References 2 and 4). According to the WHO, a pet consuming an entire case of fipronyl would suffer no adverse effects (see Reference 3).
Benefits
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Frontline kills 100 percent of fleas and ticks within 18 to 48 hours of application (see Reference 1).
Warning
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Although the active ingredients in Frontline are considered safe, imitation products might contain ingredients toxic to your pet (see Reference 3).
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