My cat is losing hair where I applied Frontline. Is this normal?

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Hello. Does frontline cause hair loss? I applied it on Tuesday and there seems to be hair loss near the site. She wouldn’t let me see much yet so I couldn’t see if there is any signs of other possibilities of hair loss. Thanks. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 21 years and 5 months old | 11 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. I have not ever seen Frontline cause hair loss. However, I have seen Frontline cause reactions on the skin. This is a topical product that you used and anytime a topical product is used it has the chance to cause a reaction or irritation which may include hair loss. You can try and wash the area where the front line was applied with a oatmeal based shampoo and rinse it very well or just wait and see if after 4 weeks the problem still persists. If it continues to spread or does not resolve then I would recommend having a veterinarian examine this so that the most appropriate Diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

My cat is losing hair where I applied Frontline. Is this normal?

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