Good morning everyone,

Has anyone had a bad experiance(sp) with this stuff, someone has told me never to use it, as it can cause dogs to be lethargic (sp) again). I had told someone that the vet had givin it to malki about 5 months ago, and he hasnt realy been to well since, what with kidney invections and such like. It can also cause hair loss and and their appitite is none existing. Can anyone please help, as im very worried now, as malki has had most of these simtimes (sp). Just woundering if this is true, if it is what else can i use instead? Thanks in advance.

kelly and malki x

Kelly, there are several types of spot on Flea control. I have used Frontline for three years on my cat with no adverse effects but some dogs/cats do react to the chemicals (not just in frontline). If you run a search on the word 'frontline' you will be given past threads on this subject :-) I use the spray for my dogs and not all the time, but never had a problem.

I have not used the spot on type flea control since the scare with the older phosphate types, I've used the Frontline hand pump spray for 5 years now on dogs, cats and ferrets with no health problems. Chris

Hi Kelly ,

When I do use it, I use frontLine hand pump spray on my 2 also.

I get a big bottle spray from Bill (The vet) for £25 which is really a good price for it

I don't use it all the time just when it is flea time and I only use half the recomended dose a I give my 2 garlic caplets eveyday and I think this helps.

Can't comment on reactions etc, not had any problems with the spray and is not single spot directed if you get my drift.

BFN Pam

Hi, a friend of mine's border collie had a very bad reaction to Frontline - she had used the spot one before going to bed and when she was upstairs heard crashing about - went to investigate - it was her collie having a fit - she rushed her dog to the vet - who gave an "antidote" and said she'd be fine and take her home and keep an eye on her - Well they put her in the back of the car in the vets carpark, and the dog collapsed unconscious - rushed back in and was kept in on a drip - lucky to have caught it immediately - She could have died - she had gone into anathalatic shock (sp . - I just cannot seem to spell anymore - all that money on private education too!!!) The Collie is fine now but she can never use these products anymore as the dog is obviously allergic , I have been told that they are not recommended for collies in particular! Now thousands of people use this with no worries at all - but thought I'd tell you of one I know personally that didn't - Julie:)

Thank you all for your comments, i will be in future using the pump on and not the direct on the neck one, the person that told me wasnt trying to frighten me, but i am now worried about the side afects it give, so will never use it again. Thanks so much again.

kelly and malki x

I used Bob Martins spot on on a yorky 3 year ago the -patch of hair where the spot was dropped fell out, it became a scab, which looked like a burn and the caot has never regroan

I have never used `spot on` flea treatments because as I have said in a previous post they are systemic. The very fact that it travels throughout the body via the tissues worries me,if your dog has an adverse reaction to it you can`t minimise the effect by bathing the dog as you could with a spray on treatment. The more I read about them the less I like the idea.
Regards Carole