Frontline Gold for Dogs

Despite coming from the same manufacturer, Frontline, the Plus, and the Gold have some notable differences. Firstly, there is a difference in the sizes of the applicator tubes. The Plus provides long tubes containing the medication. Gold, on the other hand, provides much shorter tubes. That makes the Gold applicator easier to use. Secondly, Fipronil and (S)-Methoprene are two chemicals used as active ingredients in both Frontline Gold as well as Plus. However, Gold has another key ingredient – Pyriproxyfen. While the two common chemicals can kill adult fleas, the Pyriproxyfen targets flea eggs and larvae. So while Frontline Plus is effective against Fleas, the Gold can deal with the eggs and larvae as well.

Yes, Frontline Gold is safe for dogs. There are three key ingredients in Frontline Gold, one of which is fipronil. This chemical component of Frontline Gold targets adult fleas. Fipronil is a toxic material, which is why it may seem concerning to many that it is being used in this dog medication. However, rest assured that Frontline Gold is safe. The toxicity is maintained at a safe level. This will not lead to any harm on dogs with healthy skin. However, you have to be careful while using Frontline Gold on dogs with unhealthy, sensitive, or damaged skin. In these cases, the toxicity might lead to health problems. It will be best to consult your vet before applying Frontline Gold on these dogs. Also, maintain all precautions while applying. Use it on dogs that are at least 8 weeks or older.

Frontline Gold starts work instantaneously. After just 30 minutes of application, it starts killing fleas on your dog. Within 12 hours, Frontline Gold will have killed all the adult fleas. And within 48 hours of application, it will have killed all the ticks and lice. This medication is very effective and deadly against fleas, ticks, as well as lice.

Yes, Frontline Gold requires a prescription. Some websites may claim that you can buy Frontline Gold without any prescription. However, that is false. This medication can only be purchased after it is recommended by a licensed professional. The guideline is provided by the FDA and is to be followed accordingly.

Yes, like most dog or pet medication, Frontline has side effects too. Some of the common side effects that using Frontline can have include skin irritation, reddening of the skin, continuous scratching, diarrhea, and vomiting. Consult your veterinarian if you notice these or any other side effects.

Dogs and puppies might still have fleas and ticks after Frontline treatment probably because they caught them from someplace else. While Frontline Gold helps kill adult fleas, and can effectively get rid of flea eggs and larvae, it cannot keep them away from your pet forever. Flea infestations can always return. Your dog may still have fleas or ticks even after receiving medication because they caught them from other dogs or animals, or perhaps from another flea infestation inside the house. To effectively deal with fleas, it is best to check for infestations twice every week. Shampoo baths are a must for your dog. Regular and thorough washing can help control the flea situation to a great extent.

Fleas are killed within 12 hours of Frontline Gold treatment. Frontline Gold is very effective when it comes to killing fleas. The medication starts taking effect just 30 minutes after you apply it. It can kill almost all adult fleas within 12 hours of application. 48 hours after application, it will have killed all the ticks and lice as well.

Fleas die after you apply Frontline. Thanks to its active ingredients, Frontline Gold manages to kill all adult fleas within 12 hours of application.

You can apply Frontline Gold once every month. To apply the Frontline Gold, you must part the dog’s hair between its shoulder blades. Then, you simply place the applicator’s tip on the exposed skin and release the contents of the small tube on the exposed skin. Apply similarly along the dog’s back, and the base of the tail. Applying on the hair of the dog will do no good. So you must expose the skin by parting the hair sideways.

FRONTLINE® Gold for Dogs contains fipronil, which kills adult fleas and all biting stages of ticks, and the insect growth regulators (S)-methoprene and pyriproxyfen, which kills flea eggs and larvae to help prevent future re-infestations. After FRONTLINE® Gold for Dogs is applied, fipronil collects in the oils of the skin and hair follicles and continues to be released from hair follicles onto the skin and coat, resulting in activity against fleas, ticks and chewing lice. 

There are two main reasons: Fleas can jump onto your dog at any time, and these are not killed instantly. FRONTLINE® Gold for Dogs kills these newly emerged fleas before they can lay eggs. FRONTLINE® Gold for Dogs kills fleas by overstimulating the flea nervous system, and hyperexcited fleas may move to the top of the haircoat before they die. So, seeing fleas on top of the haircoat after applying FRONTLINE® Gold for Dogs can be an indication that the product is working. 

Absolutely. If you don’t treat every dog and cat, the untreated pets can continue to harbor fleas that will lay eggs, preventing the infestation from being cleared. Even if the dog or cat never goes outdoors, people may bring fleas into the home. 

For continuous protection, apply an appropriate FRONTLINE® Gold brand product every 30 days as directed. Consistency is key. 

Yes. FRONTLINE® Gold brand products remain effective after bathing or exposure to water. You may bathe your pet 48 hours after application. ONLY use a shampoo formulated for your pet and recommended by your veterinarian. 

Numerous hosts (including feral cats, opossums, raccoons, and other wildlife species) leave behind flea eggs wherever they go, including your yard. These outdoor flea infestations are often the primary source of the fleas that your pets pick up. Outdoors, developing flea stages can be found in areas protected from sunlight, so some of their favorite places include: Sheds, Garages, Under porches or decks. 

Flea eggs, larvae, and pupae in the environment continue to develop and emerge as new fleas (even after your pet has been treated with a flea control product). It can take weeks to months for an established infestation to be controlled. 

Regular use of an appropriate FRONTLINE® Gold brand product on your dog may reduce flea infestations in the home. For best results, use FRONTLINE® Gold brand products as part of a comprehensive flea treatment plan, which includes coordinated treatment of the home, yard and pet. Vacuum floors, carpets and furniture – especially in areas where an infested pet has spent a lot of time, because that is often where many flea eggs will be found. Wash pet bedding and other fabrics in hot water. 

FRONTLINE® Gold for Dogs spreads from the stripe-on application, rapidly covering the entire dog and localizing in the hair, on the surface of the skin and in the sebaceous glands. These glands act as a reservoir, continuously replenishing FRONTLINE® Gold for Dogs onto the skin and hair coat, so it keeps working even if the dog gets wet.

FRONTLINE® Gold for Dogs should be applied once per month to protect against fleas and ticks. Year-round application is essential for pets in many parts of the country.

No, FRONTLINE® Gold for Dogs is an effective treatment against fleas and ticks that works for a full month. If applied correctly and on a regular monthly basis, you do not need to use any other treatments while using FRONTLINE® Gold for Dogs.

You are likely seeing new fleas on your pet, which are jumping on your pet as it moves through infested areas in and around your home. Depending on the severity of the existing infestation, you may continue to see new fleas jumping on your pet for three months or more.

Using the correct pack size ensures your dog receives the optimum dose for which the product has been shown to be effective.

Your dog needs to be dry at the time FRONTLINE® Gold for Dogs is applied and remain dry 48 hours after application.

FRONTLINE® Gold for Dogs has no expiration date.

Anyone concerned about the efficacy or authenticity of FRONTLINE® Gold for Dogs product they have purchased is encouraged to contact our Veterinary Technical Solutions Team at 1-888-637-4251. The integrity of our products and the health of your pet are Boehringer Ingelheim’s top priority

Read entire label and enclosed directions before each use.

Keep cats away from treated dogs for 24 hours or until product has dried. If applied to a cat or ingested by a cat, contact your veterinarian immediately.

If you have any additional questions about FRONTLINE® Gold for Dogs, feel free to reach out to the Veterinary Technical Solutions Team at 1-888-637-4251.