Flea/tick spot-on treatment applied incorrectly

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Pollanhonnete4566 Icon representing the flag French

Hi everyone,

I applied an "Advocate 80mg + 8mg spot-on for large cats (approx. 9-18 lbs)" on my 13 lb black cat. I was sure I was right in the middle of his neck, but he moved just as I started parting his fur and applying the liquid. As a result, the product ended up more on his shoulder blade, which is an area he can reach to lick.

I immediately grabbed a wet flannel and some water to try and remove as much of it as possible without spreading it all over his coat. My cat licked the spot once and started drooling instantly; since then, I've been keeping a close eye on him to make sure he doesn't lick it again. It’s been 4 hours since it was applied and it's not totally dry yet (it still looks quite oily). My cat has tried to lick the area a few more times, and each time he drools a bit, but it stops very quickly. He’s playing, sleeping, eating, and drinking as normal.

Is this anything serious?? I’m trying to stop him from licking as much as possible, but he often does it the second I turn my head... I don’t think he’s swallowed a large amount of the product; I think he just got a "taste" of it from his fur.

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  • ProvetoJuniorConseil
    Provetojuniorconseil Icon representing the flag French
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    Hi,

    As a vet student, I completely understand your concern. Immediate salivation after licking a spot-on treatment is quite common, mainly due to the very bitter taste of the product. The fact that he is eating, drinking, playing, and behaving normally four hours later is very reassuring.

    However, since the product was applied to an area he can reach, it's best to prevent him from ingesting any more of it as much as possible. A cone might be useful temporarily, and I would advise against applying any other products to the area without consulting a vet. Keep a close eye out for repeated vomiting, tremors, an unsteady gait, extreme weakness, or any other changes in behaviour. If any of these signs appear, contact a vet immediately. In the event of significant ingestion, or if you're unsure how much he actually licked off, the safest course of action is to seek advice from your vet or a pet poison helpline, even if he isn't showing any symptoms.

    Kind regards,

    Romane

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