Re: Frontline plus in General Questions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20825582 en Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:09:39 EDT Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:09:39 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20871102 Maccawolf : I ONCE had a problem that I wasn't sure if Crockett actually ATE the interceptor (sometimes he'd take it, and spit it out a few mins later...LOL) so I called the vet to ask what I should do, and they said wait about 5 days before giving him a second dose....
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Second time... shot gunned down the throat... but didn't hold on long enough... guess they don't taste real good (You'd think they would meat flavor them or something) ended up on the floor (Thankfully tile not carpet)

Finally got to the launch them and hold snout vertical and massaging/stroking his neck until he finally swallows. Not choking, coughing or anything just finally giving in... again the pack leader thing... like it or not you need to do it... or maybe you go start fending for yourself? Think NOT! ;) Lazing around and being feed without hunting is too nice, even if it does have some limits of unpleasantness once a month or so.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20870995 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:21:34 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20870944 gimme5 :
said by Hayward See Profile :

said by gimme5 See Profile :

A slice of pepperoni with some Ivermectin inside every morning sounded like a better option :)
My dog is too smart for that... he will pick pills out of anything...
Oh yeah, my dog won't eat pills either, they'd have to be crushed, and mixed with wet food. But for the Ivermectin, she had no choice, it's a paste (you know, the horse wormer paste that comes in those plastic syringe things?). So if she wants to eat the slice of pepperoni, she has to eat the Ivermectin.

After a while, she wasn't interested in the pepperoni that much anymore. So what I did was mix the Ivermectin paste with a little bit of eggnog. And well, eggnog was just too hard to pass up.

Regarding the canex, at first I made the mistake of giving her one pill just like that, hoping it would be tasty enough that she would just eat it like a treat. She dropped it on the carpet and just licked it while it was on the floor. Result: a nice bright pink streak on the carpet (thank goodness for Oxy-clean).

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20870944 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:22 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20870616 Maccawolf : Hmmmm... never heard of it.....

THen again, there's LOTS of stuff I've never heard of.
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They look like Pepto Bismol chewable tablets.(pink and about the same shape/size though much differently marked)
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20870591 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:53:47 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20870590 Maccawolf : What is Cannex?

THe only way I was ever able to HIDE stuff to get Crocky to eat it was in canned food. (HAND FED). If I just mixed it in his bowl it would be left, but if I hand fed him, he'd eat it... :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20870590 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:51:57 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20870521 Hayward :
said by gimme5 See Profile :

A slice of pepperoni with some Ivermectin inside every morning sounded like a better option :)
My dog is too smart for that... he will pick pills out of anything... only option is jaw hinge hold his mouth open and try and pitch them down (what I have to do with the Cannex) then hold his mouth shut and vertical until he fully swallows them.

One situation where a big dog can be easier... little dog small jaw, hard to get fingers in and pry open and litle sharp teeth, as well as more likely to fight back/squirm.

Makes me think of a side note... I have been told I am nuts to grab his snout and shove his nose to mine, eye to eye (confrontational), gentlty shaking his and my head and tell him NO about something, vs hitting him or something. And yes he is a large 3ft high 4+ft long 95+ lbs all muscle dog.

And its a dog that knows (since it was 7 weeks just weaned) and loves me. (not a strange or even late adopted)

B Like an allegator... big clamp power, near zero opening power. (not that he would bite particulary me, to begin with... at worst he has nipped back and run from other dogs)

Jaw thing true physics of all animals... including the human one... though short jaws tend to have a bit more open power than long ones.... heck Pugs don't even have a snout to grab ;)

C He instantly gets it.

And the key difference is familiarity...(would never attept that on an unknown dog)... even if not well comand trained you should be the pack leader not the dog... even an alpha tendancy dog, (Been told mine can be by dog owner that took him on while away) it is actually looking to you for guidance... a big mistake many fu fu dog owners often make spoiling them and letting them rule the roost.

And dogs are the one animal we NEVER domesticated... they adopted/domesticated us... first from our convenient garbage supplies once we settled and stooped being nomadic hunter gathers... easy meals, water and we can just sleep all day...might have to bark at, scare someone/threatening (but not hunt kill it) animal off... wouldn't you too if someone offered you that as a livelyhood, vs starving and hunting your butt off? ;)

Not as much as when all dogs were working dogs as well... but it all still comes down to the same thing but for those that just spoil/pamper them.
(sadly likely just as misbehaved kids too) Everyone should have a dog before they every have a kid... that doesn't work... forget kids.

Sorry for the stray OT.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20870521 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:45:14 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20864093 gimme5 : Yeah, I heard that if you do the dips, it's gonna smell bad, the dog's not gonna like it, and if you miss a spot, it's as good as not doing the dip at all.

A slice of pepperoni with some Ivermectin inside every morning sounded like a better option :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20864093 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:12:48 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20863410 Maccawolf : I don't remember what we put on him,(it was a LOOOONNNGGGGG time ago Thank G*D), but if I remember correctly, it smelled pretty funky too....
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Yes, that's terrible to see your dog like that, suffering. We gave her a bath once, she shook to get rid of the water, and pieces of flesh and hair started flying all over the place. My dog jumped on them and ate the bits of her own flesh in a couple of seconds. I don't know if she was embarrassed or what, but that's something I won't forget.

We gave her Ivermectin instead of the dips (there was a test to do because she's part collie and not all collies can take Ivermectin). That was easier on her and on us.

I'm just glad she got over that whole mange thing.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20863287 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:26:29 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20863096 Maccawolf : We had a COLLIE with Demodactic mange. He looked so sad when we had to keep shaving him to put the ointment on him. We finally got rid of it and then he was fine, but it was soo heartwrenching.....
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Now, if she has an itch somewhere, like some tangled hairs on her ear, she won't scratch it, the paw starts moving, but she just resists and instead opts for rubbing her ear against the carpet, or my pant leg :).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20862811 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:56:24 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20862165 Hayward :
said by gimme5 See Profile :

My dog has not scratched herself for a year and a half. I am not even exaggerating. She had mange as a puppy and she learned that scratching could be painful.
Well that as well as HW are things that Revolution also treats, the others don't. So likely not just the learning it painful.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20862165 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:33:08 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20860172 Maccawolf : It was probably a good 5-10 years ago that AU refused to ship us Interceptor. (and that was WITH a script.)
I haven't tried since. I just go with the cheapest in the US....
Lately that's been fosters and smith.
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I haven't seen any signs of fleas since I started using Revolution. No HW either, thankfully.

My dog has not scratched herself for a year and a half. I am not even exaggerating. She had mange as a puppy and she learned that scratching could be painful.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20859765 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:47:14 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20858710 Hayward :
said by gimme5 See Profile :

I've never heard of Frontline requiring a prescription.

Like Hayward, I use Revolution on my dog, instead of frontline + heartguard, no complaints here.
And because REVOLUTION does treat HW, is is a scrip med in the US.... but despite another poster say AU doesn't do it anymore yes some do.

And honestly went to my vet and they asked are you treating him for HW... I said yes with REV... but the never question well we didn't give you the scrip,,, where you getting it from... just glad the dog was being treated, and they respected the quality/effectiveness of REVOLUTION.

And year after year they tell me happiest fittest dog they have seen in a long time or all year.

Sure they might like to have the pharmacist fee as well, but they see and know how healthy the dog is, and glad its just being treated. And also NEVER given me any warnings about off shore REVOLUTION... again maybe made in different counties but it is all still the same Pfizer formula/medicine, just not as anally regulated as here... monney to GOV no benifit particually for the consummer... at least if you can read and understand SIMPLE directions, and not sue the pants of of whoever because you were simply to dumb to, and not simply ask questions/THINK first.

And not sure if this thread or the other, but as to the BIOSPOT overdose... one thing I don;t have to worry about with a large dog... though maybe not quite enough... but he has stayed pretty stable at the REV max dose of 40kg..... maybe 7lbs under dosed but still effective.... though does scratch a little sometimes at end of month in warm/rainy seasom.


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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20858710 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:00:23 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20858617 Hayward : OOPS read to fast :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20858617 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:34:59 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20858603 gimme5 :
said by Hayward See Profile :

said by gimme5 See Profile :

I've never heard of Frontline requiring a prescription.

Like Hayward, I use Revolution on my dog, instead of frontline + heartguard, no complaints here.
Why would you use Heart Guard as well??? As REVOLUTION is also HW effective as long as you do it year round????
No...I said I use Revolution, instead of Frontline + Heartguard. I do not use Revolution + Heartguard. :)

edit: typo]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20858603 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:32:04 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20858581 Hayward :
said by gimme5 See Profile :

I've never heard of Frontline requiring a prescription.

Like Hayward, I use Revolution on my dog, instead of frontline + heartguard, no complaints here.
Why would you use Heart Guard as well??? As REVOLUTION is also HW effective as long as you do it year round????
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20858581 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:27:37 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20855677 Maccawolf :
said by Hayward See Profile :

there is no reason for ANNUAL Rabies shots, but it is law in FL..
Law here too. You also have to register the dog with the town (like $8.00 a year for a spayed/neutered dog).
They also need proof of Rabies shot, and if it expires in the middle of the year, you have to get it done again or they won't register......

FORTUNATELY, rabies shots are given free in MOST towns around here on a Sat in Jan, so you can do it FREE....

(there's $50.00 I don't have to spend every year.
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said by Maccawolf See Profile :

HAHAHAHAH.

My vet's answer to that is "WE GARANTEE OUR PRODUCT."

that's all they will say on the issue.....

That's the one thing I really don't like about my vet, That;s the problem when you go to an animal medical center. PRIVATELY, my personal vet has said things to me that he shouldn't, but that's very rare.
Mine has too like that there is no reason for ANNUAL Rabies shots, but it is law in FL.. where as many states are the 2-3 years its actually needs to be to stay needed resistance. But because it is law, you sort of have to vs the problems if dog caught with out off date tag after a problem.


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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20855244 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:46:12 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20855234 Hayward :
said by jack b See Profile :

Keep in mind, cheaper is not always better. Many pet flea and tick products purchased cheaply online are manufactured for sale overseas, and may not meet the same quality standards for purity that these products are required to have for retail US sales.
Check with your vet, many times they will match reasonable online prices. Mine does.
Depends if it is a knock off or not... not spelled correctly sound alike, etc.

However the Revolution from Austrailia is still made by Pfizer, marked virtually the same (but country of manufacture), and ingredients the EXACTLY the same.... but far cheaper than US sources especially, VETS.

And again my dog was young enough (and HW not real common in the Keys), I felt safe in foregoing the test, not so much for cost but just the inconvenience as well.

And yes he is on it year round, as there in no real off season for fleas and ticks in the Keys, except maybe Jan/Feb/early March.... but it also takes time for the dose to reach normal level if you do stop for a few months, rather than maintaining, which might makes sense for 6mo or more off seasons... but again you better start again at least month before any expected problem, not when you notice it.

And actually past several years he has been HW teasted, as it is much cheaper when all part of the annual shots/exam routine, than a separate test.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20855234 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:43:12 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20854812 La Luna :
said by Hayward See Profile :

said by jack b See Profile :

Keep in mind, cheaper is not always better. Many pet flea and tick products purchased cheaply online are manufactured for sale overseas, and may not meet the same quality standards for purity that these products are required to have for retail US sales.
Check with your vet, many times they will match reasonable online prices. Mine does.
That is largely a BIG load O CRAP....

Uhh, no it's not a "load of crap". Flea/tick products for animals are not regulated like medications for people. They are known to sometimes be manufactured in other countries for cheap(er) online sales under the same product name. The quality control is unknown. As I said, buy online at your own risk.
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Like Hayward, I use Revolution on my dog, instead of frontline + heartguard, no complaints here.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20851533 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:58:41 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20851390 Tev41 : Also, since veterinary medicines are regulated by the FDA, the manufacturing sites must follow good manufacturing practices.

That might be true if Frontline was regulated by the FDA, but it isn't. It's regulated by the EPA, as are all pesticides. That is the reason no script is required. I think the labeling is the main difference between foreign and domestic products.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20851390 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 07:18:42 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20850786 Hayward : I have never used Advantix myself, but had it recommended, but now that I think about it as well as other froducts...makes the flea/ticks just flea vs killing them...as much as repelant as poison
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So if dog gets inside, shortly after the flea/tick coming on baord may just crawl/jump off and you find them. But never found them rooted/attached to the dog. To thats degree ineffective... human annoying, but not the pet.

I still say Revolution is the best thing I've found... though likely as with most frugs and the bugs will sooner or later become resistant and some new variation or substance will need to be found.

But next to generic grocery store Hartz stuff (which worked pretty well for about 6-9 months). But so then went for the pet store onlystuff, and Frontline, next and it was about least effective, and dropped using it after first 3 mo package.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20850786 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:06:39 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20848790 Razzy : We are using Frontline plus for the longest time and my dog, Autumn never had any fleas/ticks. She was living in boonies, running around the woods.

Same thing with my cats.

Advantix? My boss's dogs got ticks with it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20848790 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:27:43 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20846045 Hayward :
said by jack b See Profile :

Keep in mind, cheaper is not always better. Many pet flea and tick products purchased cheaply online are manufactured for sale overseas, and may not meet the same quality standards for purity that these products are required to have for retail US sales.
Check with your vet, many times they will match reasonable online prices. Mine does.
That is largely a BIG load O CRAP....

Much for ABSURD LIABILITY potental in a LITIGEOUS country, and VET wanting that FED REG MANDATED money for scrips.

The products by same drug company are the same....

As I said earlier, my dog was young enough (and not common here) that he didn't already have heartworm.

I took the risk and its been fine, and again vet every year says fittest happiest dog we have seen in a long time... no question of where I was getting the Revolution from... they were still getting their $150 for the annual/shots/tests visit, though might prefer the .
scrip/markup for product too.
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Had the dog gotten sick or died ( again very unlikely at the age started, HW infected) I would not sue the vet or drug company, as many in this country would out of hand... even if prescribed... and in fact likely much more so.

Medicine and surgery is not money back guarantee... there are always risks.


, and gov regs are no further assurance of not... JUST COST

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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20846045 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:50:32 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20845696 NS4683 :
said by jack b See Profile :

Keep in mind, cheaper is not always better. Many pet flea and tick products purchased cheaply online are manufactured for sale overseas, and may not meet the same quality standards for purity that these products are required to have for retail US sales.
Check with your vet, many times they will match reasonable online prices. Mine does.
I don't think that's totally true. I work for a pharmaceutical company and we have an animal health care division too. Our products are 99% of the time made in one location and just shipped to other states/countries. Also, since veterinary medicines are regulated by the FDA, the manufacturing sites must follow good manufacturing practices. Pharma companies have to follow pretty much the same steps for filing new drugs or bio-equivalent drugs for animals as they do for humans.

So if you want to save a few bucks by using 1800petmeds or something similar, go ahead. You won't be getting an inferior product.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20845696 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:12:27 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20845627 La Luna :
said by jack b See Profile :

Keep in mind, cheaper is not always better. Many pet flea and tick products purchased cheaply online are manufactured for sale overseas, and may not meet the same quality standards for purity that these products are required to have for retail US sales....

I wasn't going to bring that up as it wasn't the question, but that is exactly right, even though the products have the same name. We were just discussing this at work the other day. That's how they sell them cheaper. It may not apply to every product but the consumer has no way of knowing. Buy at your own risk.
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My vet's answer to that is "WE GARANTEE OUR PRODUCT."

that's all they will say on the issue.....

That's the one thing I really don't like about my vet, That;s the problem when you go to an animal medical center. PRIVATELY, my personal vet has said things to me that he shouldn't, but that's very rare.
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Check with your vet, many times they will match reasonable online prices. Mine does.
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said by jadinolf See Profile :

I think that has already been shown.
Thank you, Captain Obvious. You've done your duty and anyone reading this forum owes you a beer for your ever vigilant endeavors in reminding people what has and has not been previously discussed. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20842000 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:29:00 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20838742 jadinolf :
said by SilverSurfer See Profile :

Frontline Plus does not require a 'script. I have ordered it frequently from online vendors.
I think that has already been shown.
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there were TWO main reasons I brought Desmond to the vet the day after I got him. ONE was just a general check to make sure he was OK, and two was for the heartworm tests....

I had a dog DIE of heartworm back in the 70s, so I am well aware of the potential.

THANKS all. I thought they were crazy when they said that.....
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said by Maccawolf See Profile :

That still doesn't answer the original question though. DOES Frontline Plus require a script?

I generally have no problems GETTING one from them, they will even MAIL them to me, I'm just wondering if I NEED one for this.
I work for a vet. Frontline Plus does not need a script, although they will probably need to create an account for you for billing purposes if it's a vet you've never been to.

Inteceptor (and all heartworm preventatives I believe) does indeed need a script. Any decent vet will do a HW test before prescribing as giving HW preventative to a dog who has an active HW infestation can be fatal. If they are willing to sell it without the test, run, do not walk, out the door. The only dogs they *may* prescribe HW prevative for without the blood test are those who are on HW preventative all year round.
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It been several or more years now and still just as effective.... the only other I have heard comes close is ADVANTIX (NOT Advantage) and it doesn't treat heartworm, as REVOLUTION does.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20829316 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:48:55 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20829281 madylarian :
said by Hayward See Profile :

Not sure I ever tried PLUS, but IMHO Frontline is CRAP
No, Frontline does not require a prescription but since this is prime flea season it might take a bit longer. That said, we also found Frontline Plus less than effective. Even though we applied it regularly we still had a bad enough flea problem that we had to spray and bomb the whole house. Our vet suggested we switch to Advantage and it's worked much better. I've ordered both from Foster&Smith with no problem. I suggest that you order in bulk in the winter when they go on sale.

mady
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said by Maccawolf See Profile :

Since THIS thread is too old to update,»Calling all doggie owners (where pooch is over 50 LBS) I'd like to throw something out to all the people who use FRONTLINE PLUS for their doggies..
Not sure I ever tried PLUS, but IMHO Frontline is CRAP

I use REVOLUTION, which both hearworm.flea/tick all combined, and very effective while I hear other dog owners complaining about various things.

I believe in FL it would be Vet perscription, but Internet order it from AU, here in under a week, and $15 less for 6 mo supply, which also comes wiith free supplimental worm medicine (Cannex) »:petshed.com

DISCLAIMER.... if dog does have heartworm already, medicine can be detrimental possibly fatal... why many states/vets require testing before prescribing. This is why it is often considered scrip medicine.

My dog at the time was youg enough and actually heartworm not big in the Keys, I felt safe circumventing without testing him first.
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said by Rob See Profile :

Unless they changed the law, I have never needed a prescription. For heartguard, I have, but not frontline.
And of course like many things this varies state to state.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20828991 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:44:23 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20828611 CtrlAltDel : Frontline and Heartguard with no script from:

»www.petshed.com/products/category9.asp]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20828611 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:18:19 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20826638 jadinolf : »marketplace.meritline.com/shop.p···_6_Month
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This post printed on 100% recycled bytes]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20826638 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:15:24 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20826609 Maccawolf : I've always used Interceptor myself,(well, not for ME, for my doggies... :)) and that requires a script]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20826609 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:10:15 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20826593 lilhurricane :
said by DataDoc See Profile :

Heartguard Plus requires a prescription, tick and flea doesn't.
Yup. Can buy Frontline Plus anywhere here w/o Rx
HeartGuard requires one - flea & Tick does not]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20826593 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:06:21 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20826587 Maccawolf : I don't really know if it's avail around here.
I know PETSMART doesn't carry that line, and I have never even looked in Petco cos they're just SOOOOOOOO expensive for everything comparatively, and I've never used ANYTHING before but from the look I got from the vet when I told her I didn't want a script I would assume THEY carry it as well.

Thanks for the info folks!
I thought they were full of it when they said I needed a scipt for it.....
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Mom and Crockett...... I miss you both!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20826587 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:05:37 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20826480 Portmonkey : I've never tried ordering Frontline Plus online and don't remember seeing it in any of the pet stores around here. I've never been able to get it except from the veterinary clinic. When it runs out, I go in and the lady at the counter hands me another bottle without having to consult one of the vets. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20826480 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:46:12 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20825582 cocothebean : I went over to 1-800-PetMeds and they didn't ask for a script!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20825582 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:20:05 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20825315 DataDoc : Heartguard Plus requires a prescription, tick and flea doesn't.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20825315 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:39:10 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20825272 Maccawolf : That still doesn't answer the original question though. DOES Frontline Plus require a script?

I generally have no problems GETTING one from them, they will even MAIL them to me, I'm just wondering if I NEED one for this.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20825272 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:31:43 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20825223 DataDoc : I hear you. We always take our dogs to the same vet, but they did cooperate and we can save $30 per refill. Maybe you could call around and after one visit they would fax it in. Might be worth a few phone calls. Or maybe someone here can help out by suggesting a vet that will prescribe.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20825223 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:24:02 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20825181 Rob : Unless they changed the law, I have never needed a prescription. For heartguard, I have, but not frontline.
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I use the local animal medical center for my dogs. it's close and they seem to be well versed in all manner of animal illness. They may be a LITTLE more expensive for appts., but the difference is more than made up for by the fact that if I need them in the middle of the night. (which I have from time to time), they already know the dog and already have all his records (it's where every other vet sends you if you have an emergency after office hours.)
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Mom and Crockett...... I miss you both!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20825180 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:17:05 EDT Re: Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20825154 DataDoc : I use »https://www.petcarerx.com and they do the legwork of contacting the vet. They also have a database of vets that you can search. Maybe you should switch vets.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20825154 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:10:34 EDT Frontline plus http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20825071 Maccawolf : Since THIS thread is too old to update,»Calling all doggie owners (where pooch is over 50 LBS) I'd like to throw something out to all the people who use FRONTLINE PLUS for their doggies...

I was in Petsmart on Sat when I noticed the woman in front of me buying Biosopt (which she said she has used SEVERAL times before with no problems.) ANYWAY, she said (and the cashier agreed) that FRONTLINE PLUS is prescription?????

This isn't so, is it? Is that why my order at drsfosterandsmith.com is taking so long? I also figured that if that IS the case, the very least they could do is call or email me and tell me.
(I know for a fact that my vet won't fax to them.)
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Mom and Crockett...... I miss you both!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20825071 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:56:33 EDT