Chica
02-27-2006, 06:08 PM
Chica saw the Vet today. He prescribed Prednisone for a few days to get rid of the itching. I have a topical spray also to stop itching. Chica had a bad reaction to the K9Advantix.
I was on the net looking up permethrin, and all I got was prices for Advantix, no explanation on side effects. When I looked up Fipronil, which is in Frontline, I got this, pet products carry a signal word"Caution". Product is not absorbed through the skin. But may cause some skin irritation at the application site. They have low toxicity if ingested. At least they say something about the product Frontline. Chica can't use K9Advantix at all! My vet said not to use anything for a while until Chica recovers.I have to call the vet in 2 weeks on her condition. Evidently the K9Advantix is really harsh on Chica's skin!My vet did say I will have to try Frontline later and see if Chica has the same reaction! He also said we will have to try other products until we find one that will agree with Chica, and not irritate her skin.
I was on the net looking up permethrin, and all I got was prices for Advantix, no explanation on side effects. When I looked up Fipronil, which is in Frontline, I got this, pet products carry a signal word"Caution". Product is not absorbed through the skin. But may cause some skin irritation at the application site. They have low toxicity if ingested. At least they say something about the product Frontline. Chica can't use K9Advantix at all! My vet said not to use anything for a while until Chica recovers.I have to call the vet in 2 weeks on her condition. Evidently the K9Advantix is really harsh on Chica's skin!My vet did say I will have to try Frontline later and see if Chica has the same reaction! He also said we will have to try other products until we find one that will agree with Chica, and not irritate her skin.