frontline

I know this is an old message, but if someone else drops in here to get advice:

I'm a chemist and I have an incredibly good vet and both of us have done our research.   My veterinarian actually sells me Frontline PLUS for large dogs.  It was their idea as cost effective since I have four cats. The Vet recommended the following dosage:  1/2 cc (mL) per cat, unless the cat is huge. 

My Maine Coon (13+ lbs) gets 1 whole CC. 

We have been doing this for years with absolutely no ill effects.  Two of my cats suffer from flea allergies and I start buying this stuff in March and keep it on them till November.

The difference is that Frontline has the exact same ingredients whether it is for Cats or for Dogs.  OTHER FLEA TREATMENTS do not.  Advantix is a great example, containing a compound that is extremely poisonous to cats (causes seizures and can lead to death).

• Can Frontline for dogs be used on cats? - Would it hurt them?
  • NO NO NO - me
  • My cat veterinarian authorized us to use cat Frontline on our 5-pound tiny toy poodle - sm
  • Get Frontline for cats from that entirelypets.com - much cheaper - nm - xx
  • NO! NO! That is so weird. I literally just got off the - MQBummed
  • Yes, I agree. The risk is too high. Will purchase the cat flea repellant. - Thanks!
    • That is good. I would never take a chance sm - CATS
  • URGENT: I called Frontline myself and they said NO, sm - CATS
    • Of course they said that - Romey
      • P.S. - Romey
        • frontline - Sandra
        • Agree with Romey. I use dog Frontline - split one tube between my 4 cats. - Never had any problems
      • Permethrin and Imidacloprid are active ingredients in Advantix - Dog/Cat house
        • I thought we were talking about Frontline here. NM - Romey
  • The treatments are based on weight normally. - Yes and no
  • frontline - Romey
    • Cool thanks. Was worried they might lick a substance that would be poisonous to them mostly. - Thank you very much!

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Am short on cash right now and my two cats are needing treatment.  Don't want to make them sick and figure that is why cats cannot use dog flea remedies.  Wanted to see if anyone had ever done this.  I don't want to take any chances with Charles and Cali <meow>

Thanks !!!

they do not recommend using the dog formula on cats.  You have to use the cat formula.  In other words, they take no responsibility for off-label use as they call it.  Not using the product as directed.  Sorry to be a budinsky, but this is scary stuff.