What is Frontline Gold?
Frontline Gold is a topical monthly flea and tick preventative for dogs and cats. One dose of its triple-action formula kills fleas, flea eggs, larvae, chewing lice, and ticks for a full month. Frontline Gold has a new ingredient, pyriproxyfen, which helps kill the next generation of flea eggs and larvae before they have a chance to develop into adult fleas. Frontline Gold starts killing fleas in just 30 minutes.
For:
Dogs/Puppies (over 8 weeks of age) and Cats/Kittens (over 8 weeks of age, weighing 1.5 lbs or more)
Benefits:
- Fast-acting and long-lasting
- Kills fleas, flea eggs, larvae, chewing lice, and ticks for a month
- Kills next generation of flea eggs and larvae
- Starts killing fleas in 30 minutes
- Easy applicator
- Waterproof 24 hours after application
How does Frontline Gold work?
Frontline Gold contains fipronil, which kills adult fleas and ticks while storing itself in your pet's oil glands to work continuously for 1 month as it's released from the hair follicles onto the skin and coat. The other two ingredients, S-methoprene and pyriproxyfen, kill the next generation of flea eggs and larvae before they develop into adult fleas.
Cautions:
For external use only. Don't use on puppies under 8 weeks of age. Don't use on cats and kittens under 8 weeks of age or weighing under 1.5 lbs.
Brand Name:
Frontline Gold (Merial)
Generic Name:
Fipronil, S-methoprene, pyriproxyfen
What is the most important thing I should know about Frontline Gold?
1 dose of Frontline Gold effectively protects your pet from fleas and ticks for a full month. Frontline Gold is available in 3, 6, and 12 pack doses. Frontline Gold kills fleas, flea eggs, larvae, chewing lice, and ticks as well as prevents the next generation of flea eggs and larvae from developing into adults. Frontline Gold is an over-the-counter topical.
How should Frontline Gold be applied to my pet?
Use Frontline Gold for Dogs and Puppies on dogs and puppies over 8 weeks of age and weiging 5 lbs and up. Frontline Gold for Dogs and Puppies is available as 0.67 ml applicators for use on dogs and puppies 5-22 lbs, 1.34 ml applicators for use on dogs 23-44 lbs, 2.68 ml applicators for use on dogs 45-88 lbs, and 4.02 ml applicators for use on dogs 89-132 lbs. Use Frontline Gold for Cats and kittens on cats and kittens over 8 weeks of age and weighing 1.5 lbs and up. Frontline Gold for Cats and Kittens is available as 0.5 ml applicators for use on cats and kittens over 1.5 lbs. When applying Frontline Gold to dogs, evenly empty out the contents of the tube directly onto the skin starting between the shoulder blades down the back to the base of the tail. For cats, apply the entire contents of the tube onto the skin in a single spot between the shoulder blades. Use only one applicator per treatment. Wait 24 hours for topical to fully dry before allowing your pet to bathe or swim.
What are the potential side effects of Frontline Gold?
Side effects of Frontline Gold may include signs of skin irritation, such as redness, scratching, or other signs of discomfort. Vomiting or diarrhea have also been reported. If your pet experiences any of these or other side effects, consult your veterinarian.
What happens if I miss giving a dose of Frontline Gold to my pet?
Apply the next dose as soon as you remember and resume a monthly schedule.
What happens if I overdose my pet on Frontline Gold?
Contact your veterinarian immediately.
What should I avoid while giving Frontline Gold to my pet?
Do not use on puppies under 8 weeks of age. Don't use on cats and kittens under 8 weeks of age or weighing under 1.5 lbs. Consult with your veterinarian if your pet is elderly, pregnant, or lactating.
Frontline Gold Directions:
- Remove 1 applicator from the package and hold it in an upright position pointed away from your face.
- Push down and twist the top clockwise about 1/2 a turn to break the tube's seal. Don't remove the dispensing tip.
- For cats, position the dispensing tip on your cat's back between the shoulder blades. Use the tip to part your cat's hair so the topical is applied directly on the skin. Squeeze entire contents of the tube in one single spot.
- For dogs, position the dispensing tip on your dog's back between the shoulder blades. Use the tip to part your dog's hair so the topical is applied directly on the skin. As evenly as possible, squeeze out the contents of the tube in a line along your dog's back from the shoulder blades to the base of the tail.
For best results, use Frontline Gold as a part of a flea treatment plan, which includes treating the home, yard, and your pet.
Frontline Gold Dosage:
Weight | Dosage |
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>1.5 lbs | Apply contents of 1 applicator once a month (Green Box). |
Weight | Dosage |
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5-22 lbs | Apply contents of 1 applicator once a month (Orange Box). |
23-44 lbs | Apply contents of 1 applicator once a month (Blue Box). |
45-88 lbs | Apply contents of 1 applicator once a month (Purple Box). |
89-132 lbs | Apply contents of 1 applicator once a month (Red Box). |
Horses | Do not use! |
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Storage:
Store at room temperature.
Frontline Gold Ingredients:
Active Ingredients (per applicator) | Amount |
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Fipronil | 9.80% |
S-methoprene | 11.80% |
Pyriproxyfen | 0.25% |
Active Ingredients (per applicator) | Amount |
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Fipronil | 9.80% |
S-methoprene | 8.80% |
Pyriproxyfen | 0.25% |
Active Ingredients (per applicator) | Amount |
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Fipronil | 9.80% |
S-methoprene | 8.80% |
Pyriproxyfen | 0.25% |
Active Ingredients (per applicator) | Amount |
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Fipronil | 9.80% |
S-methoprene | 8.80% |
Pyriproxyfen | 0.25% |
Active Ingredients (per applicator) | Amount |
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Fipronil | 9.80% |
S-methoprene | 8.80% |
Pyriproxyfen | 0.25% |