Swelling after Frontline PLUS?

Mooch · 01-27-2013, 01:08 AM

Hi all

Has anyone had any issues with swellings after using frontline plus?
I put a vial on both dogs last night and this morning I noticed a lump on mojo's back on the side of her withers just behind where the stuff was applied.
There's no redness or any other irritation just a lump under the skin.

So now I'm worried it may be another tumour

I didn't notice it before and she had a bath and blow dry on Thursday so I'm sure I would have noticed it then, I always feel them for any irregularities while grooming or petting.
If it hasn't changed by tomorrow i'll be taking her to the vet but I was just wondering if anyone else had a similar experience?

Cheers

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huntergreen · 01-27-2013, 01:34 AM

my guess is that it is unrelated to the frontline. the lump could have been forming before the frontline, but was undetectable. have you used this product before ?

Mooch · 01-27-2013, 01:47 AM

I think you're right but thought I'd ask.

I have used frontline before but I don't use it regularly every month / that stuff is so darn toxic.

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huntergreen · 01-27-2013, 01:55 AM

you are right, it is toxic, but the alternatives such as fleas and tick bites seem to be a worse trade off.

DollBaby · 01-27-2013, 09:22 AM

Doubt it's the Frontline. Frontline (if I'm remembering correctly) doesn't absorb.. stays above skin, unlike Advantage, Revolution etc, which does absorb in to the bloodstream

Jax08 · 01-27-2013, 10:23 AM

Dogs can have a reaction to Frontline. If you do a google search, you will find many posts about dogs developing lumps after application.

So, I would evaluate how large the lump is. How many. Does it go away with benadryl (an anti histamine will help allergic reaction). and I would call your vet tomorrow morning to verify and discuss.

Mooch · 01-29-2013, 02:38 AM

Great relief, took her to the Vet, she thinks its a injection site reaction from the surgery she had a couple of weeks ago.
The vets wants to see her again in a couple of weeks just to double check

julie87 · 01-29-2013, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mooch

Great relief, took her to the Vet, she thinks its a injection site reaction from the surgery she had a couple of weeks ago.
The vets wants to see her again in a couple of weeks just to double check

Oh my goodness the girl just can't catch a break

My 9 month old will always get super sleepy for couple of hours after using Frontline. Although before she wouldn't only with this new package I just opened happened twice already, maybe they changed the formula?... I really hope the lump magically disappears and she feels great again...

Mooch · 01-29-2013, 04:10 AM

Yeah I think I'll go for a different brand next time - just in case

huntergreen · 01-29-2013, 01:51 PM

there are a few members that have a natural home made spray. hopefully they will be along to post up the recipe again.

01-27-2013, 01:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mooch Master Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 862	Swelling after Frontline PLUS? Hi all Has anyone had any issues with swellings after using frontline plus? I put a vial on both dogs last night and this morning I noticed a lump on mojo's back on the side of her withers just behind where the stuff was applied. There's no redness or any other irritation just a lump under the skin. So now I'm worried it may be another tumour I didn't notice it before and she had a bath and blow dry on Thursday so I'm sure I would have noticed it then, I always feel them for any irregularities while grooming or petting. If it hasn't changed by tomorrow i'll be taking her to the vet but I was just wondering if anyone else had a similar experience? Cheers Sent from Petguide.com Free App

01-27-2013, 01:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mooch Master Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 862	Swelling after Frontline PLUS? I think you're right but thought I'd ask. I have used frontline before but I don't use it regularly every month / that stuff is so darn toxic. Sent from Petguide.com Free App

01-27-2013, 10:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 18,991	Dogs can have a reaction to Frontline. If you do a google search, you will find many posts about dogs developing lumps after application. So, I would evaluate how large the lump is. How many. Does it go away with benadryl (an anti histamine will help allergic reaction). and I would call your vet tomorrow morning to verify and discuss. __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

01-27-2013, 01:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
huntergreen Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,197	my guess is that it is unrelated to the frontline. the lump could have been forming before the frontline, but was undetectable. have you used this product before ?

01-27-2013, 01:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
huntergreen Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,197	you are right, it is toxic, but the alternatives such as fleas and tick bites seem to be a worse trade off.

01-27-2013, 09:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
DollBaby Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 81	Doubt it's the Frontline. Frontline (if I'm remembering correctly) doesn't absorb.. stays above skin, unlike Advantage, Revolution etc, which does absorb in to the bloodstream

01-29-2013, 02:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mooch Master Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 862	Great relief, took her to the Vet, she thinks its a injection site reaction from the surgery she had a couple of weeks ago. The vets wants to see her again in a couple of weeks just to double check

01-29-2013, 04:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mooch Master Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 862	Yeah I think I'll go for a different brand next time - just in case

01-29-2013, 01:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
huntergreen Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,197	there are a few members that have a natural home made spray. hopefully they will be along to post up the recipe again.

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