Frontline spot-on for puppies
Frontline makes spot-on flea and tick treatment that is applied to the skin at the back of a puppy's neck, where it cannot be easily licked off. It works on contact and kills fleas before they can bite, rather than needing to be swallowed. The pack itself sets the minimum age and weight for a puppy, and that is the instruction to follow rather than a guess.
How a spot-on treatment works
A spot-on is applied directly to the skin, usually in one or two spots between the shoulder blades, where a puppy cannot reach to lick or chew it. From there it spreads through the natural oils in the coat and skin, rather than being absorbed into the bloodstream the way a tablet is.
That is different from a flea collar or a shampoo, which work on contact only where they touch, or a tablet, which works from the inside. Each has its place, but a spot-on is usually the simplest to apply correctly at home.
Puppies specifically
Every spot-on product states a minimum age and a minimum weight on the packaging, because a very young or very small puppy is not always suitable for the same treatment as an adult dog. That instruction is there for a reason, and it is the one to follow exactly, rather than assuming a smaller dose of an adult product would do.
If your puppy falls under the stated age or weight, or you are at all unsure which size and strength is right, ask your vet before using anything rather than guessing at it.
The range we stock
We carry Frontline's spot-on pipettes in single packs and multipacks, sized for different dog weights so you can match the pack to your puppy rather than splitting an adult dose. As your puppy grows, the size band that fits them will change, so it is worth checking the weight range on the pack again at each repeat purchase rather than assuming the last one still applies.
Weight and age are the two figures to check every time you buy, not just the first time, since a puppy who fitted one size band a few months ago may need a different pack entirely by the next repeat order.
For this need
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Frontline Spot on Dog 3 Pipettes
Monthly fipronil spot-on flea and tick treatment for dogs, three pipettes
£30.49
Frontline Spot on Dog 1 Pipette
Monthly fipronil spot-on flea and tick treatment for dogs, single pipette
£11.35
Frontline Plus Dog 3 Pipettes
Frontline Plus spot-on flea and tick treatment for dogs, 3-pipette packs sized for medium or large
£34.89
Frontline Plus Small Dog - 1 Pipettes
Frontline Plus small-dog spot-on with fipronil and S-methoprene, for dogs weighing 2-10kg
£13.75
Frontline Plus Dog 1 Pipette
Frontline Plus spot-on for medium or large dogs, with fipronil and S-methoprene in size variants
£13.75
Frontline Plus Small Dog - 3 Pipette
A spot-on flea and tick treatment for small dogs, giving four weeks of protection per pipette
£34.89
Frontline Plus Large Dog - 6 Pipettes
6 pipettes of Frontline Plus spot-on for dogs 20-40kg, applied every 4 weeks
£57.59
Johnson's 4fleas Spot on Puppy
A 2-treatment spot-on flea pack for puppies and small dogs up to 4kg, over 8 weeks
£10.15
Frontline Spot on Dog Medium - 6 Pipettes
Monthly spot-on flea and tick protection for medium dogs, 6 pipettes per pack
£49.99
Frontline Wormer Dog
Frontline Wormer dog tablets in two weight-specific variants, with two tablets per pack
From£8.15
Fleasolve Spot on Flea Treatment Dog
Vet-strength Fipronil spot-on flea and tick treatment, sized for large, medium or small dogs
From£6.19
Beaphar Fiprotec Combo Spot on for Dogs
Spot-on flea and tick treatment for dogs 20–40kg, three treatments per pack
From£9.33
Common questions
- At what age can a puppy start using Frontline?
- It depends on the specific product, and the packaging states the minimum age clearly. Some spot-on treatments are suitable from eight weeks, others later, so check the pack in front of you rather than a different product's instructions, and ask your vet if you are unsure.
- How soon does a spot-on start working?
- Most spot-on flea treatments begin working within a day of application, though the exact timing varies by product and is stated on the pack. Fleas already established on a puppy will not vanish instantly, so do not be alarmed if you still see some in the first day or two.
- Can I bathe my puppy after applying it?
- Most spot-on products ask you to wait a period, often around 48 hours, before bathing so the treatment has time to spread through the coat and skin. The pack will give the exact timing, and it is worth following it rather than a general rule of thumb.
- Is Frontline safe to use alongside a wormer?
- Many owners use a flea treatment and a wormer as separate, routine products, but the honest answer to combining any two treatments is to check with your vet or the product's own guidance rather than assume it is automatically fine to layer them without checking.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.