The UK's No 1 Flea & Tick Treatment 
FRONTLINE Spot On is the market leading treatment for both cats and dogs that provides long-lasting protection against fleas and ticks, and controls biting lice.
The active ingredient in FRONTLINE Spot On is fipronil, which is an adulticide that kills the adult flea on the pet
How does Frontline Spot On work? FRONTLINE Spot On acts by direct contact with parasites, not via your pet’s bloodstream. It kills fleas within 24 hours and ticks within 48 hours. It is applied to your pet’s skin on the back of the neck where the active ingredient quickly dissolves into the natural oils (sebum) of your pet’s skin and coat. It then disperses over the entire body surface within 24 hours and concentrates in the skin’s oil glands to form a reservoir.
Fipronil is then secreted with the sebum, continuously coating your pet’s skin and hair for several weeks after application. It is the longest-lasting spot on flea and tick treatment available without prescription.
Hold the pipette upright and tap the neck of the pipette to ensure all the liquid is in the body of the pipette. Snap off the top of the pipette along the scored line. Part your pet’s coat between the shoulder blades until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the pipette on the skin and squeeze gently to empty its contents onto the skin at one or two spots where the animal cannot lick it off.
How often should I use Frontline Spot On?
Your pet can be bathed or swim as usual from 48 hours after application without affecting the efficacy of FRONTLINE Spot On. It can be applied after bathing as soon as the coat is completely dry
Why should you treat your dog or cat for fleas? Fleas can be irritating and painful for your pet and your family, but they can also cause more serious problems:
Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) – a skin condition caused by an allergy to flea saliva or faeces that needs to be diagnosed by a vet
Transmission of tapeworm
Blood loss and anaemia in puppies and kittens
Transmission of other blood-borne diseases – some of which can rarely affect humans
How to check your pet for fleas By the time your pet starts scratching, there could already be an infestation in your home – and infestations can be hard to resolve. Preventing the event with FRONTLINE® Spot On is the best solution, but if you’ve not been routinely treating your pet and are worried they might be suffering from fleas, you can check if there’s a problem in these ways:
Looking for fleas
You might be able to spot fleas in your pet's coat by gently parting the fur around the neck or base of the tail.
Looking for flea dirt
Fleas are often difficult to find, so the best way to check is to look for 'flea dirt' – small black specks in the pet's coat, which consist of your pet’s dried blood excreted by the fleas.
Comb through your pet's coat and collect any debris onto a wet piece of white paper or cotton wool.
If the specks that fall onto the wet surface dissolve to give red/brown swirls or patches, then your pet has fleas.
Information on Ticks Wherever you live in the UK, your pet can pick up ticks – from your garden, urban parks or rural areas.
Ticks are a member of the spider family.
Ticks are blood-sucking parasites that pierce your pet’s skin with their mouthparts and cement themselves into position to prevent easy removal.
Due to the method of attachment and their blood-feeding process, ticks can cause several different problems for your pet – including potentially life-threatening diseases.
Why you should use Frontline to prevent Tick Infestations Ticks are uncomfortable and annoying for your pet which leads to your cat or dog trying to rub or scratch the tick off. But these are minor irritations compared to the other problems ticks can cause:
Ticks often cause skin reactions because of the way they attach to your pet
If a live tick is removed there’s a risk of leaving their mouthparts in place – the embedded mouthparts act as a foreign body and can cause a granuloma (benign lump) or an abscess
Ticks are second only to mosquitoes in their ability to transmit diseases to humans and animals.
A guide to controlling ticks in your pet Examine your pet regularly and particularly after they’ve been in areas that are likely to be tick infested, such as parkland, moorland and woodland.
Apply FRONTLINE® Spot On monthly to kill ticks.
Once dead, many ticks will drop off naturally but if they don't simply remove them with a gentle pull – preferably with tweezers. If you require assistance, consult your vet.
All year round protection with Frontline Spot On Some people think that fleas, ticks and lice are just a problem in the summer. They’re wrong. Your pet needs to be protected regularly whatever the season or it will be susceptible to the irritation – and more serious problems – that these bugs can bring.
Spring
As the weather warms up, fleas and ticks start to breed quicker and quicker.
Summer
The summer months are when your pet is at the most risk. The temperature and humidity can quickly lead to huge flea infestations and massive problems for your pet and your family.
Autumn
This is the time of year when it’s particularly important to guard against tick infestations and the re-emergence of fleas – especially when you turn on the central heating.
Winter
It might be cold outside but your warm home makes an ideal breeding ground for fleas – the risk to your pet never goes away.
That’s why it’s so important to keep up regular treatment, whatever the time of year.
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