"Get Rid of the Itchies"

Frontline Application

By  Terry

Measuring Frontline Top Spot :

There are about 4 cc's in a container marked for dogs 132 pounds. This is, by far, the most economical size to use. We have found that the containers are not always exact in content amount.

I dump the entire contents of three 132 pound size packages into a 20 cc syringe (removing the plunger, and firmly holding the syringe upright in one hand, with a capped needle secured over the bottom opening). Then I carefully replace the plunger, turn the syringe upside down, remove the needle (this was just to keep the Frontline from spilling out of the bottom of the syringe) and carefully plunge the air out of the syringe so that I can accurately measure the amount of Frontline.

I can now easily dispense the exact amount of Frontline I wish to use from the 20 cc syringe into a 3 cc syringe, using the same method of "capping off" the bottom of the 3 cc syringe with a needle so as not to have spilling thru the bottom opening. If too much Frontline is dispensed from the 20 cc syringe to the 3 cc syringe, it can easily be drawn back into the 20 cc syringe with a needle.

MAKE SURE TO REMOVE THE NEEDLE FROM THE 3 CC SYRINGE BEFORE DISPENSING FRONTLINE DIRECTLY ONTO THE DOG!!!!

It is very easy to dispense the pre-measured Frontline from the 3 cc syringe directly onto the dog -- easier, in fact, than using the original package -- which can spill out unexpectedly when the dog moves or jumps, or you "loose the line" you've separated in the fur to expose the skin over his shoulder area.

Measuring:

2 cc's would be enough for a 66 pound dog For a dog in the 50 to 80 lb range, you may want to measure this amount, then add or subtract one "line" - (marked for 1/10th cc) for each 3.3 pounds of weight.

1 cc would be enough for a 33 pound dog Again, add or subtract one "line" (1/10 cc) for each 3.3 pounds under or over 33 pounds.

1/2 cc would be enough for a 16.5 pound dog.

For smaller dogs, count each line on the syringe (1/10 cc) for 3.3 pounds.

Remember, This is a MUCH more precise measurement than the package label offers, allowing the very LEAST amount of Frontline per the very MOST amount of body weight. The package label allows using the SAME AMOUNT for dogs within a full 25 pound range! So when you're doing you're weighing and measuring, don't worry if you may be a tiny bit "off". You're still being a LOT more cautious than the product manufacture intends for you to be! You're being careful not to use more chemical product on your dog than is necessary, AND you're saving money!

Note: Needles and syringes can be purchased from any pet supply company -- Revival, Foster & Smith, KV Vet, etc. All can be found on line......

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