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Anything is possible.While as a rule they don't cause seizures,just like humans,certain dogs are going to experience non common side effects from medicine.So while it is possible,it is not probable.The Vet needs to be checking for other causes such as certain sicknesses as the cause of the seizures.
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I am not sure, the best thing to do would be to ask a vet
There was a segment on the news not too long ago that said that Frontline was causing puppies and kittens to have seizures.
Dogs have allergies just like you or me. Just like nuts is common among people flea stuff is common among dogs. And just like humans allergies can cause fits in dogs.
Some flea medications contain ingredients that could cause seizures in dogs and cats. I think Frontline is one of the safer products.
See http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1588&articleid=598
for an article on Ingredients in Tick & Flea Control Products: Mode of Action, Use, and Safety - there is a very helpful chart of all products and ingredients at the bottom.
Yes, it can cause seizures, I unfortunately know of a dog this happened to. If you applied it recently and the dog licked the fluid off his coat or somehow got it on his tongue, he could potentially react by seizing.
Generally Frontline is a harmless product, but as with anything else, there are precautions you need to take. The company the produces it is Merial, and they have a number you can call. It should be on the side of the box. But, you also need to inform your vet and take your dog in to be examined. Even if everything has settled and your dog is acting fine. There may be another reason for the seizing. www.vetinfo.com/dogseizure.htm... may help you further.
There is always a possibility that it could cause a seizure, if your pet is very sensitive. When applying Frontline, make sure to keep it away from the face area. Guard your pet as it (Frontline) dries up to stop him from licking it. It dries fairly quickly, so you won't be waiting long. Also, the target here is the skin not the hair, so spray against the hair growth to get to the skin, where those fleas/ticks thrive.
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