Frontline Plus Directions

Consider Frontline Plus sort of like a bulletproof vest for Fido. Apply it to your dog, and about 12 hours later, fleas will die. About 48 hours later, ticks will die, too. A flea bite can inflict some swelling and general irritation, but most pets won't suffer more than that, according to research from the University of California, Davis. However, ticks can cause Lyme disease, which can damage a human's or pet's central nervous system. In some cases, Lyme disease has caused death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Frontline Plus can prevent your pet from attracting these pests and bringing them near you.

Instructions

    • 1

      Remove one Frontline Plus applicator from the box and peel away the foil from the applicator, exposing the tip.

    • 2

      Break open the applicator's tip, with the applicator pointing away from your face and body.

    • 3

      Have the dog lie down on a clean surface. Choose a spot on the animal to apply the Frontline Plus medication, usually between the shoulder blades.

    • 4

      Press the applicator tip to the spot on the dog and press down. Squeeze the medication onto the dog. Avoid touching the medication.

    • 5

      Let the dog stand up. Keep your hands away from the place on the dog where you applied the medication for rest of the day.