When it comes to choosing flea and tick control pet meds for your cats and dogs, knowing which product is the most suitable for your pet's needs requires some consideration. One of the issues that many pet owners are concerned about when choosing flea control products is whether they are safe for their pets and if there are any side effects that they need to know about.

One well-known flea and tick control product is Frontline Plus. Frontline Plus is available over the counter and is designed to provide effective and long-lasting protection from parasites such as fleas and ticks. The active ingredient of Frontline Plus is Fipronil, a topical insecticide which destroys fleas, flea larvae, and ticks.

Fipronil is approved by the EPA as safe to use on your feline and canine companions, however, just like how you would take your own medicines, you should always read the instructions thoroughly to make sure that you are using the product correctly and avoid any problems.

Human and pet meds alike come with instructions which list side effects that may be experienced during use. Although reading about side effects may be scary, it is worth bearing in mind that they are only experienced by a small percentage of users.

The most commonly reported side effect of Frontline Plus is irritation or reddening of the skin in the area where the product was applied. The makers of Frontline Plus state that skin irritation is usually nothing to worry about and will quickly fade. However, if the irritation is severe or distressing to your pet, please do see a veterinarian for assistance.

In some cases irritation like this can be caused by allergy to the ingredients of Frontline Plus, which may mean looking for an alternative flea control product for your pet. In other cases, irritation at the application site of Frontline Plus can be due to overdose, dosage which is higher than necessary.

Side effects after using Frontline Plus have also been linked to interactions between any other medications or insecticides which have been used on your pet. Again, if you are unsure about this, talk to your pet's vet who will be able to give you the most up-to-date advice.

The key to avoiding side effects when using Frontline Plus on your pets is to follow the packaging instructions in the letter, and seek advice from a professional if you are unsure of the dosage to use on your pets. Overdose is the main reason why the side effects in using Frontline Plus tend to happen, so you need to be very careful with that aspect.

By ensuring that you only use the right type of Frontline Plus for your pet's species, weight and type, the likelihood of seeing side effects of Frontline Plus in your pets is reduced while keeping them properly protected from parasites.