Merial Frontline Plus Cat

Merial Frontline Spray

Bayer Advantage Cat

Bayer Advocate Cat

Revolution Cat

Active ingredients

Fipronil & methroprene

Fipronil

Imidacloprid

Imidacloprid & moxidectin

Selamectin

Action

Fipronil: kills adult fleas

Methroprene: kills flea eggs, larvae and prevents pupae development

Fipronil: kills adult fleas

Imidacloprid: Kills adult fleas & flea larvae

Imidacloprid: Kills adult fleas & flea larvae

Moxidectin: Kills hookworms, roundworms, heart worms (not found in NZ)ear mites, sarcoptic & demodectic mites and Lice

Selamectin: Kills adult fleas, larvae and eggs, ear mites, round worms and sarcoptic mites

Time to kill adult fleas

18 hours post application

100% by 24 hours, 95% after 2 hours

Kills adult fleas and larvae within 20 minutes of contact

98-100% of adult fleas and larvae killed within 12 hours of application

Within 24-36 hours

Earliest age for puppies

8 weeks

2 days

Any, although not necessary if treating mother of unweaned kittens

9 weeks

6 weeks

Dose

Every 6 weeks

Every 6 weeks

Every 4 weeks

Every 4 weeks

Every 4 weeks

Also effective against...

Ticks

Ticks

Kills flea larvae in pets environment

Other benefits

Safe to use with breeding, pregnant and lactating queens

Waterproof

Stops fleas biting in 3-5 minutes, kills on contact- they don't have to bite.

May be applied straight after shampooing

Safe to use with pregnant and lactating queens

Very effective against Flea Allergy Dermatitis, stops fleas biting in 3-5 minutes

Safe to use on pregnant and lactating queens.

Can have a bath 2 hours after application.

Dries on coat within 2 hours.

Pack sizes

3 pipettes pack

100ml and 250ml

4 or 6 pipette pack

3 or 6 pipette pack

3 or 6 pipette pack

Notes

Can be applied every 4 weeks if infestation severe

Massage the coat all over to make sure spray gets right down to the skin

Safety of use in pregnant or lactating queens has not been established.