Is my cat going to be okay if she licked the medication front line off of herself?

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

That has been taken into account- however, don't reapply the medicine, thinking your cat has licked it all off. Follow the directions. It's a topical, and has already sunk into her skin. If you double up the dose, you run the risk of overdosing your cat.

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

Yes. Since it absorbs, it probably got well set in there before she went at it, and will still be efficacious. The proof will be if she gets fleas. However, I really hope you keep your cat inside- they live much longer, happier lives.

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

Thousands of cats are treated with Frontline for fleas. Every cat will lick itself or other cats. About the most the Frontline will do is to leave an awful taste. If it were unsafe, many cats would have died by now.

Answer by  galaga6846 (66)

Cats are natural born groomers, and if something is on their fur they are going to lick at it. Medications such as Frontline are made with this in mind, so there is no need to worry. The cat will taste the medicine, and not want to taste that area again. The best thing is that your cat is treated.

Answer by  Valentine62 (2131)

Frontline can be dangerous to cats if applied wrong and the cat has ingested too much of it. Watch for signs of lethargy, not eating, and sleeping a lot.

Answer by  october (178)

kitty will be OK as long as you supply her plenty of fluids. If you see any abnormality I suggest you take her/him to a veterinarian just to be safe

Answer by  katharine (3981)

It depends how much she licked off. If she ingested too much it could make her sick. Frontline isn't meant to be consumed.