
Can Humans Get Fleas from Dogs and Cats?
Many pet owners wonder if the tiny pests bothering their dog or cat can make the jump to them. The short answer is yes, fleas from your pet will happily bite a human, but they can’t actually live on you.
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FRONTLINE TRI-ACT® is a spot-on solution with a triple-action formula that kills newly arriving fleas and ticks within 6 hours. It also repels flying insects for up to 5 weeks and is available in convenient 3-dose packs. We offer a full range of sizes for dogs weighing 5 kg and above, with a guide for dogs over 40 kg.
This item requires a current prescription from your vet before we can dispatch it. The good news? Sorting it out is simple and only takes a moment.
As soon as your prescription reaches us, our team will verify the details and get your pet’s treatment posted out to you.
FRONTLINE TRI-ACT® is a spot-on solution with a triple-action formula that kills newly arriving fleas and ticks within 6 hours. It also repels flying insects for up to 5 weeks and is available in convenient 3-dose packs. We offer a full range of sizes for dogs weighing 5 kg and above, with a guide for dogs over 40 kg.
FRONTLINE TRI-ACT® Spot-On Solution for Dogs – 3-Dose Pack
FRONTLINE TRI-ACT® is a spot-on treatment for dogs that protects them from fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, biting flies, and sandflies. It contains fipronil and permethrin, working quickly to keep your dog safe and comfortable.
It kills newly arriving fleas and ticks within 6 hours from 2 days after treatment. It also repels ticks for 4 weeks and flying insects for up to 5 weeks, helping prevent bites. When used every 4 weeks, it stops flea infestations in the home by killing fleas before they can lay eggs.
FRONTLINE TRI-ACT® gives your dog fast, long-lasting protection, so they can enjoy playtime and outdoor adventures without the worry of fleas, ticks, or biting insects.
It’s available in 3-dose packs.Treat carpets and furnishings too with Frontline Homegard Flea Spray, and see our guide on how to check your dog for fleas.
Please remember it’s always best to treat the dog according to their lifestyle. For example, dogs who go to
areas where wildlife such as hedgehogs, foxes or other animals can roam will be at higher risk of picking up fleas and ticks than those who don’t.
There are 3 different pack sizes available for dogs:
For dogs above 40 kg bodyweight, use the appropriate combination of two pipette sizes that most closely matches the bodyweight.
The active ingredients in FRONTLINE TRI-ACT are fipronil and permethrin.
No prescription needed for this item. A vet, pharmacist or SQP checks every order before it’s supplied.
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