I administered Frontline plus to my dog (11 lbs) first treatment, three days ago, he has been to the vet twice with diarrea/vomitting, red spots.
The vomiting has stopped still has diarrhea and now he will not eat and just lays around tail down.
My dog was prescribed Metoclopramide 5mg w tablets twice daily and Amforol #3 1/2 tablet twice a day.
I really don’t know if I should give him more medicine, he has had so much already.
Do you have any other advice for me?
Karen
Tags: Frontline plus problems, one-spot flea treatment problems
Hi Karen,
Unfortunately, some dogs (and cats) have a bad reaction to one spot flea medication. We have several posts from other pet owners about this, so my suggestion is, while continuing to keep your dog’s current vet informed of your dogs condition, read the posts to see if there is advice there you find useful.
I would also let your vet know of your concern on overmedicating your dog. Most vets will be able to explain why your dog needs it (it will save his life is a good reason) or they will understand and tell you what else you can do without more medicine.
If you feel your dog needs care and you don’t feel your vet and you are working well together to solve your dog’s problem, then I’d suggest calling and speaking with other vets in your area to see if you can find one that you feel comfortable with.
Our best wishes,
Taylor
Blog Administrator
http://www.vetlocator.com
How is your pet doing now? General rule of thumb for vomiting and diarrhea is no to “feed it”. Meaning maybe fast him from a day. No food or water. Hope this helps in the future
My vet always recommends the bland diet for a while, sometimes up to 2 weeks…. steamed white rice, boiled skinless chicken, cottage cheese…. no frills, just gentle substance.
This has always helpd my dogs when they are having stomach issues of any kind (from meds, a reaction, bad food, etc.)
My dogs also kind of see it like a treat since it is something they rarely get to have.
I will never apply Frontline again. I applied a dose between the shoulder blades of my 6 yr old maltese beagle. He does not like frontline. He usually runs away when he sees it in my hand. Within an hour of giving it , he appeared very sad and quiet. Thinking he would like a walk , my son took him and he was hunched and barely able to walk. He then was unable to walk and had to be carried into the house. He was panting and having tremors of his legs I called the vet and told them that I thought it was a Frontline reaction. They disagreed but advised me to use dish soap to remove it. They said to watch him and use emergency vet care as needed. Over 4 hours of watching him the panting decreased but he still would not walk. Upon putting his leash on to go to emergency vet he began walking normal. It was very strange. I almost did not take him into the vet . I told the e.r. Vet my story. She also said it was not the Frontline. She felt he was having back pain. She gave him IV hydromorphone and a shot of steroids. He was sent home on tramidol and prednisone He again will not walk and is not eating or drinking . I am very worried. He is just lying here!! This is Crazy. I believe it is from the Frontline!!! I am praying he is better in the morning.
Your dog is smart. He know that these meds are harmful. Whatever you do do not give him tramidol, he can die. Prednisone is also to be used with caution, it has side effects in dogs as well as humans. I would go to a holistic website to find a safe way to treat your dog.
I too was using Frontline but have stopped using it because of reactions.
My cat has chewing lice but frontline plus removes them very nicely without any harm this is really good product.