Applying spot-on flea & tick
medications
I'm a big fan of "spot-on" flea and
tick medications like Frontline (tm)
and Advantage (tm) (see Frontline
Flea Control or Advantage
Flea Control) but based on my own
experience it is fairly easy to misapply and
waste these expensive medications. The biggest
problem I've had is getting the liquid on our
dog's skin, rather than in her fur. The liquid
must come in contact with the skin to
work correctly.
The following steps outlined below
should help. Try to position the applicator
tip as shown. After application the fur around
the site can be a little oily, this is normal
but try not to touch the area until the
oiliness disappears in about a day.
It is also important to apply these
liquids where the pet can't lick them off
because if ingested they can make your
pets sick. The animal's natural reaction will
be to try to lick off the "offending" oily
liquid. The best spot is usually on the back,
at the base of the neck. Watch your pet
closely after the application to be sure it is
not getting to the spot.