Topic: Can "normal" frontline be used on a kitten? (Read 2243 times)

JackSpratt · « **Reply #20 on:** July 20, 2008, 12:19:21 PM »

OK, for anyone reading who's new.

Frontline spot on should NOT be used on kittens under eight weeks.

Now that's established can we all chill out a bit?

Millys Mum · « **Reply #19 on:** July 19, 2008, 21:14:31 PM »

Quote from: ccmacey on July 18, 2008, 21:56:35 PM

I would not recomend anyone to do so!

Dont post it on a public forum then, people always go by what others do,im sure your still reading.

ccmacey · « **Reply #18 on:** July 18, 2008, 21:56:35 PM »

Quote from: CC's Purry Furies on July 17, 2008, 02:16:36 AM

I was mearly pointing out the reason vets say why not to use Frontline under 8 weeks of age, which I agree with. I have never used Frontline on any other of my cats under this age because the were not riving with fleas. Ollie was in a bad way.

As I have said before, I know that Frontline should not be used on kittens under 8 weeks. I would not recomend anyone to do so!

And no I dont think its sad trying to educate people, what I was finding sad was you going on about what I had posted.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #17 on:** July 18, 2008, 19:43:25 PM »

Ummm....OK. Gotcha, it's safe for use on the Little Tyke. Thanks guys!

Millys Mum · « **Reply #16 on:** July 18, 2008, 17:39:56 PM »

Because its important for guests and those who dont know to find out how important it is to use the right dosage. Its not sad for trying to educate people.

ccmacey · « **Reply #15 on:** July 18, 2008, 02:44:13 AM »

Yes I know, my goodness why are we still going on about this, as it was over 4 years ago. Sad!

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #14 on:** July 17, 2008, 07:51:59 AM »

That is what Frontline spray is for CC, that can be used from 2 days to 8 weeks.

ccmacey · « **Reply #13 on:** July 17, 2008, 02:16:36 AM »

The reasons I Frontlined Ollie at 4 weeks have been stated, and I was mearly pointing out the reason vets say why not to use Frontline under 8 weeks of age, which I agree with. I have never used Frontline on any other of my cats under this age because the were not riving with fleas. Ollie was in a bad way.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #12 on:** July 13, 2008, 20:08:11 PM »

It never hurts to ask JS, better to be safe than sorry IMO

Kittens can react to flea and worm treatments, i can remember purrs kittens having trouble so i always double check dosage.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2008, 19:57:20 PM »

Thanks MM - can you tell I'm overly paranoid about these things?!

Will flea my mob this week then.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #10 on:** July 13, 2008, 19:37:52 PM »

At 12 weeks she should weigh over a kg but kittens do vary due to background and people lie about age to get rid of them. Didnt mean to put the wind up you JS, i was replying to CCs post because at 4 weeks he was overdosed which can cause damage.

Kirst, they can easily write you a prescription and you can buy online, weird they dont stock it

JackSpratt · « **Reply #9 on:** July 12, 2008, 23:33:00 PM »

I think she's over a kg now....although it is difficult to check because she's doesn't stay still!

She's well over eight weeks though at three months. That's an extra month so surely it's OK.

Kirst · « **Reply #8 on:** July 12, 2008, 22:57:30 PM »

IF you can find it.....................none of the vets seem to stock it around here!

Millys Mum · « **Reply #7 on:** July 12, 2008, 22:18:03 PM »

Quote from: CC's Purry Furies on July 11, 2008, 23:10:55 PM

It only says not to be given before 8 weeks because it has not been tested on younger.

Thats a good enough reason NOT to use it. Only frontline spray should be used on kittens under 1kg.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #6 on:** July 12, 2008, 10:35:18 AM »

Only a couple on Alisons thread. She's a dark torti and very rarely still so they all come out blurry!

ccmacey · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2008, 23:43:44 PM »

Aww thats nice

Have I missed the pics?

JackSpratt · « **Reply #4 on:** July 11, 2008, 23:22:31 PM »

A young whippersnapper called Astryd is currently in residence with us. (Sam kindly brought her from Notts for us.) She WAS supposed to be a foster but my partner has got extremely attached to her and the older cats are getting good at putting her in her place.

ccmacey · « **Reply #3 on:** July 11, 2008, 23:12:13 PM »

Who have you got Jack, what have I missed?

ccmacey · « **Reply #2 on:** July 11, 2008, 23:10:55 PM »

Yes, fine after 8 weeks.

When I got Ollie he was infested with fleas, he couldnt even sit still because of them. So I frontlined him at 4 weeks, because of the amount and also the discomfort it was causing him.

It only says not to be given before 8 weeks because it has not been tested on younger.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #1 on:** July 11, 2008, 23:05:33 PM »

She's approximately three months old - says over 8 weeks, but I just wanted to double check.

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