Merial Frontline Plus for Dogs, 45-88 lbs. - 12-Pack

by Merial

Product Features

• Kills 98-100% of fleas within 24 hours
• Effective for ticks and lice
• Easy to apply
• Safe for pregnant and lactating queens
• Kills all stages of fleas

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 2.8 x 4.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0051QJS9M
• Item model number: DOG+45-88-4
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #705 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
  • #19 in Pet Supplies > Dogs > Health Supplies > Flea, Lice & Tick Control > Flea Drops

Product Description

Frontline Plus for Dogs 45-88 pounds, 12-month supply. Frontline Plus effectively targets all stages of fleas. Fipronil collects in the oils of the skin and hair follicles and continues to be released from hair follicles onto the skin and coat resulting in long-lasting activity against fleas and ticks. By effectively stopping the development of new fleas, Frontline Plus completely breaks the flea life cycle.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Effective but a bit expensive, September 30, 2008

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A. Dent "Aragorn" (Minas Anor, GD) - See all my reviews
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Our 2 puppies got it this year and, as far as I can tell, they are bug-free so far. I can't say whether this is because of Frontline or because there are no fleas in surroundings but, until evidence to the contrary emerges, I will give Frontline the credit.

The makers claim that Frontline Plus kills all fleas and prevents re-infestation for up to one month. For 'paralysis tick' protection, bi-weekly application is recommended but results are not guaranteed.

The product comes in a number of 'pipettes' that contain an oily-sticky liquid that is applied on the back of the dog's neck's, on the skin (must part the coat until the skin is visible). The makers recommend monthly applications.

I found it easy to treat the dogs. Given the relatively high price of this product, I've been using one pipette for our 2 puppies. As they are now big, this may no longer be an option but I can see how this option could be a money saver for anyone who has 2 'not so large' dogs.

I am taking one star away because of the ridiculously high price.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Expensive and Useless, July 8, 2011

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Dana Carpender (Bloomington, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Merial Frontline Plus for Dogs, 45-88 lbs. - 12-Pack (Misc.)

We put Frontline on both our dogs and our cat (the feline version, of course.) We flea-bathed them first. We vacuumed well, and washed bedding. Two weeks later, they all still have fleas, and I'm still getting bitten around the house. I tried their 800 number, on the packaging, but only got very elaborate multi-level voice mail, which is maddening. I tried their website, and again, there's no way to communicate with a live person, not by email, nor by chat. Apparently they're doing their best to dodge consumer feedback.

I did go through their online "why do we still have fleas" quiz. According to that, we still have fleas because -- shock, surprise -- there are still fleas outside. Apparently you have to somehow magically be transported to a flea-free environment, or never let your animals outside, not even for a walk, for Frontline to be effective. It seems to me that a flea treatment that doesn't work where there are fleas is worthless garbage.

I'm particularly irritated because, like most people, we are on a painfully tight budget these days. Paying this sort of money for a product that simply doesn't work, and has zero customer service, is maddening. Worse, I'm going to need to spend even more money on something else. I sure as heck won't ever buy Frontline again.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Deceptive advertising/ labeling, June 16, 2010

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dan - See all my reviews

I've been using frontline plus for awhile now (bought it straight from the vet). After spending time in the woods or camping I've found many ticks on my dogs; most of which have been bit into the skin.

I called frontline customer line and told them this. The woman said that this was perfectly normal, and that frontline is not a preventative tick medicine. Frontline works by killing ticks within 24-48 hours of biting into the dog!!! Doing a little research online I found that 36hrs is the average time that a Tick could potentially begin to transmit Lyme disease. Some ticks begin transmitting the disease immediately.


Dog owners need to know that frontline is better than nothing, and will kill ticks, but not necessarily before they are able to transmit disease to your dog.... This fact was confirmed by frontline's customer support line.