Mel (& Paul) Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 We need to get some more frontline for our dogs. Anyone know a good website with cheaper products than our vets? Thanks Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I've used these people before http://www.bestpetpharmacy.co.uk/search_results.asp?sec=230&category=**Flea,_Worm_&_Dental HTH Jayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Chemists sell it now too Mel:D Buffie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I've used frontline for years but this year it doesn't seem to be working. Used it on our spaniels on 5th Sept and they have still be riddled with fleas - had to resort to flea comb to stop the dogs scratching. It's been a very bad year for fleas apparently. I've been told that there is another frontline (frontline combi????? or something similar) which is better. Hope you have better luck than we have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I've used these recently http://www.wormers.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2ewormers%2eco%2euk%2facatalog%2fWormers_Easy_Pick%2ehtml&WD=flubenvet&SHOP=%20&PN=Online_Catalogue_Pigeon___Poultry_18%2ehtml%23aFLU004#aFLU004 sorry cant remember how to do that linky thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 This might be useful for you too: http://www.petmeds.co.uk/nsearch.aspx?keywords=frontline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I've used frontline for years but this year it doesn't seem to be working. Used it on our spaniels on 5th Sept and they have still be riddled with fleas - had to resort to flea comb to stop the dogs scratching. It's been a very bad year for fleas apparently.I've been told that there is another frontline (frontline combi????? or something similar) which is better. Hope you have better luck than we have. Ditto with the frontline, have been trying to rid both cat and dog of fleas since mid Aug and still finding them. I also bought the spray for the house and yesterday, in desparation, phoned the council, who quoted £125.00 to come out and rid me of my little problem The vet has suggested Stronghold Combo, but we have to wait a week as have just re-treated them with Frontline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Just a warning re some of the websites used for Frontline..... My Mum volunteers for the Cats Protection League and they have recently been asked numerous questions from members of the public, re the Frontline not working on their cats. It appears that some websites are selling a form of Frontline, using all the same packaging and signage for the flea juice, but its been imported from abroad and its not the same ingredients (ie watered down). The way to tell if you have a dodgy pack is there are orange stripes across the plastic packaging inside with a sentence in French written across the orange bands. I'm not saying all the websites are doing this, but those are the complaints that the CPL have received. CPL advise owners to go to a pet shop, ie Pets at Home Ltd, and they have a full range of pipettes,sprays etc and loads of advice. Hope this helps (unsure if it applies to doggies too). Kimmy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Frontline Combo is the other frontline for fleas and ticks. Advantix is for fleas and ticks too but is toxic to cats so use in non cat families only. It should be available from your vet singly if you need it - we sell it like that but you need a house spray to kill the blighters in the house - ask the vet for Indorex or staykill spray and read the instructions especially if you have fish and other pets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 , in desparation, phoned the council, who quoted £125.00 to come out and rid me of my little problem. EEEK! Thats pricey. Our council only charged us £30 about 8 weeks ago. I think we may have got it slightly cheaper because Mum is an OAP BUT they asked on the phone how many beds we had and Mum said 5 - she failed to mention it's really 2 houses. She paid over the phone but the bloke had to use 3 lots of the spray stuff - he said it didn't matter as we'd already paid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Just checked the back of my two frontline packs and yes, they have french writing on the orange strips. NOT happy as they cost me over £40. Does anyone know if we can complain and get money back from supplier?? Merry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 checked mine and they have orange strips but with english writing. phew! not that I can use one set yet, as Suzi is not heavy enough.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 It's Merry AGAIN! I've looked again at the packaging on the back of the frontline pipettes. The writing on the orange strip says - AD US. VET - USAGE VETERINAIRE - FOR VETERINARY USE - Loopyloo, is that the same as yours as only some of the writing on mine is french and some english. Very confused. Thought I'd better check before I ring the supplier tomorrow and give them a mouthful! Merry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Merry I have just checked both cat and dog packets and they have the same writing as yours - both in french and english. I got them from my Vet and neither packets seem to be working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 yes that seems to be what's on mine, looking at them again, funny I didn't see that before as it's clearly in English as well, usage veterinairre - for veterinary use - ad us.vet acrosee the orange strips. going to open the other pack to check that now aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I think I will be calling the supplier tomorrow I found this telling you how to tell whether it is counterfeit... tut tut, they will be sending my money back me think. http://frontline.us.merial.com/news/news_030404.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 thanks guys goodness what a minefield! may just bite the bullet and get the stuff from the vets - may cost a bit more but should be the real mccoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Thanks for the info re counterfeits; I will check the cats' Frontline when I get home. Mel, they do this one In our local pharmacy fro £22.69; if it helps, I can get you some and post it to you. I use the Frontline Combo on the cats to prevent fleas breeding in the house, but I understand that the same thing isn't available in a dog version yet - you still need to use Frontline plus Program. has anyone heard otherwise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I jsut called the manufacturer who assures me they ARE NOT counterfeit and that if bought from a UK coumpany and not ebay you will be fine. They checked my batch numbers to convince me they are fine fine fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Phew, thanks for that Loopyloo, I checked mine at home and found that they had the same orange band and French wording as you describe, but I guess that they are OK then. I bought mine from the vet though, so they ought to be OK. The article linked above is aimed at the US market, and the do have quite different licensing laws regarding medicines and packaging from us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 yes they will be fine I am sure of it. I have just re-read my post above... I seriously need to check my posts before hitting submit, my tremor has been bad since losing Poppy..I will have to check more me thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 That's OK Loopy. I just found this guidance online: The only way to determine a legitimate Frontline Plus or Advantix product from a counterfeit product is by examining the actual applicator tubes that are inside the carton. Since the directions for use on the retail carton (outer box) and instruction leaflet of the legitimate product and the counterfeit product are identical, check the language that is printed on the applicator tubes. The legitimate Advantage products all contain applicator tubes that are printed in English. The most obvious sign of a counterfeit product is that the applicator tubes are printed in a foreign language (most likely German or French). The legitimate applicator tubes include EPA Registration Number, the signal word WARNING, and the child hazard warning (Keep Out of Reach of Children). Counterfeit applicator tubes may lack this information. Legitimate applicator tubes will also include a reference statement that refers users to the main labeling for directions for use and will include the manufacturing company’s name (Bayer). Counterfeit applicator tubes may lack this information although it's hard to tell nowadays. Legitimate applicator tubes will contain an active ingredient statement that agrees with the active ingredient statement on the retail carton (9.1% imidacloprid). A counterfeit product may have an active ingredient statement that differs (such as 10%). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 if in doubt ring the manufacturer and ask them to check your batch numbers.. I did, they were really lovely and helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 May I ask which number you rang Loopy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 this number on their contact page http://uk.merial.com/corporate_content/contact_us/index.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
