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Pet Medication Home -> Preventing the Spread of West Nile Virus
Frontline KillS 98-100% Of
Adult Fleas On Your Dog Within 24 Hours, AND Contains A Special
Ingredient That Kills Flea Eggs And Larvae, Too
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and the American Veterinary
Medical Association offer safety tips for pet owners during mosquito
spraying to prevent spread of West Nile virus
New York, NY and Schaumburg, IL - As more cases of West Nile virus-associated
illness have been diagnosed in people and horses, communities have
taken steps to prevent spread of the virus. Mosquito control is
the most effective means of preventing spread of the West Nile virus
and many communities are including spray application of pesticides
in their control programs. Although approved pesticides for mosquito
control pose minimal risk when used by professionals, the ASPCA
Animal Poison Control Center and the American Veterinary Medical
Association offer the following tips to help pet owners limit their
pets' exposure to these pesticides:
Steps to Reduce Pet Exposure to Pesticides Used for Mosquito Control
- Know when pesticides will be sprayed in your community.
- Keep pets indoors during times when pesticides are being sprayed.
Elderly or debilitated animals or those with preexisting health
conditions, such as heart disease or asthma, may be more sensitive
to airborne pesticides and chemicals.
- Close windows and turn off window-unit air conditioners when
spraying is taking place in the immediate area.
- Bring pet dishes, toys, and other items inside while pesticides
are being sprayed. If these items have been accidentally exposed
to the spray, wash the items with soap and water and rinse well
before reintroducing the items to your pets.
- Horses should be kept in their stalls or in a lean-to during
spraying.
- Cover water troughs and water buckets.
- Cover fishponds during spraying, as fish can be sensitive to
certain pesticides.
- If you suspect that your pet is experiencing difficulties, contact
your veterinarian immediately.
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West Nile viral encephalitis is a mosquito-borne infection of the
brain caused by the West Nile virus. West Nile virus is spread by
the bite of an infected mosquito, and can infect people and animals.
Wild birds, horses, and humans are the species most often affected;
however, the virus has also been identified in cats, dogs, bats,
chipmunks, skunks, squirrels and domestic rabbits. Although these
latter species may become infected, they usually do not develop
clinical signs of disease.
Risk of contracting West Nile virus is low. In areas where mosquitoes
carry the virus, less than 1% are actually infected. Even if mosquitoes
are infected, less than 1% of people bitten and infected by those
mosquitoes become severely ill.
Most infections in humans are relatively mild, with flu-like symptoms
including fever, headache, body aches and, in some cases, skin rash
and swollen lymph glands. Signs of more severe infections include
high fever, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, convulsions and paralysis.
Death rates associated with severe infection range from 3% to 15%
and are highest among the elderly.
What the vet says
Tick borne diseases are on the rise. It is important to protect
your dog from these serious illnesses. Frontline
is an excellent control product. |
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Prevents Re-infestations. Convenient To Use. Controls Fleas Which
May Cause Flea Allergy Dermatitis. Kills All Stages Of 4 Major Ticks,
Including Those That May Carry Lyme Disease. Use On Puppies 8 Weeks
And Older. 6 Topical Monthy Treatments.
Frontline FAQ
What is Frontline
used for?
Frontline provides convenient and effective flea and tick control
for dogs and puppies. It is effective against all stages of the
brown dog tick, the American dog tick, lone star tick and deer ticks
(the major carrier of Lyme disease).
Availability
Frontline is a non-prescription (OTC) product. Click here for details.
Directions
To kill fleas and all stages of brown dog ticks, American dog ticks,
lone star ticks , and deer ticks, apply to dogs and puppies (10
weeks or older) as follows: Hold applicator upright and snap applicator
tip away from face and body. Place applicator tip through animals
hair to the skin level between the shoulder blades. Squeeze applicator,
applying entire contents in a single spot to the animal's skin.
Avoid superficial application to the animal's hair. APPLY ONCE A
MONTH USING ONE APPLICATOR PER MONTH.
What are the side effects
Pets may experience some temporary irritation at the site of the
Frontline product application. If signs persist or become more severe
within a few days of application, consult a veterinarian immediately.
What special precautions are there
Frontline is for external use on dogs and puppies 10 weeks or older.
Consult a veterinarian before using on medicated animals, animals
using this product with other pesticides, and debilitated, aged,
pregnant or nursing animals. This product is flammable. Keep away
from heat and open flame. This product is harmful to humans if swallowed.
Call a physician or poison control center. Drink 1 or 2 glasses
of water and induce vomiting unless patient is unconscious. This
product can cause eye injury. Flush eyes with plenty of water. Call
a physician if irritation persists. Avoid contact with skin, eyesor
clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
In the event of overdose
Contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room.
How should I store Frontline?
Store this product at room temperature. Store in the original container
only. To dispose wrap original container in several layers of newspaper
and discard in trash. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
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