Certain flea and tick medications isoxazoline class drugs have the potential to cause.
Frontline side effects seizures.
Should the above symptoms continue to persist or worsen it is recommended to take your cat to the vet as soon as possible.
Focal seizures without loss of consciousness.
Food and drug administration put out a frightening warning for pet owners and vets.
The skin can become red and irritated causing itching and promoting your dog to lick or scratch at the site.
The only potential side effect listed for frontline products is skin reactions at the site of application.
W hen used as directed d angerous side effects are rare.
Frontline a common flea preventative that disrupts flea neural receptors is a suspected carcinogen and endocrine disruptor that can be toxic to the nervous system if ingested.
These seizures may alter emotions or change the way things look smell feel taste or sound but you don t lose consciousness.
It is intended for use on kittens and puppies over 8 weeks of age and can be used on pregnant or lactating animals.
Food and drug administration said thursday.
Last week the u s.
Seizures occur as the sensitive pet may capture the neurotoxicity of fipronil.
Dogs and cats treated with certain flea and tick products might be at an increased risk for neurologic events including seizures the u s.
Frontline is a tested and safe treatment for cats and dogs.
Certain pets do show symptoms of seizures after applying frontline plus.
It can also cause less serious side effects in dogs such as irritation at the spot of application diarrhea vomiting and seizures.
If irritation lasts for several days you should consult your veterinarian.