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Frontline has been around a long time now and I suspect there is some flea resistance to the product. I would recommend you use a different product like Program. Yes, you can do it now since it has been 2 weeks. ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Program-Suspension-Small-Kittens-1-10lbs/dp/B00KF2X1BI/ref=sr_1_16?keywords=flea+cat&qid=1564665823&s=gateway&sr=8-16 ) Also, you need to be sure to treat the house or the fleas will keep causing an issue. This is the best product. ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Virbac-Knockout-ES-Area-Treatment/dp/B00AT6FY6A/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=knockout+spray&qid=1564665743&s=gateway&sr=8-1 )
I like advantage better than Frontline. That said, some veterinary office will sell flea products one unit (one month) at a time. They only require a physical exam once a year most likely, so they can establish a patient client relationship. I really like revolution or Comfortis for flea medicine but if you have to pick between advantage and frontline I prefer advantage. You could also alternate advantage one month, frontline one month then go back to advantage. Thank you for using Boop by Petco.
Yes you can, strictly use the product recommended for cats. Other spot on may work better (like Stronghold), as fleas are getting resistant to frontline. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
Since both Sentry and Frontline use the same active ingredient (fipronil) it is unlikely that you will see better protection switching to the Frontline. You will need to choose a product with a different ingredient, like Advantage or Revolution or a Seresto collar. If you choose to use another topical, I would recommend bathing your kitty today to remove any remnants of the Sentry, and wait 3 days to apply the next topical. It is important to wait after bathing so that the natural body oils have time to coat the skin to ensure adequate absorption. You do not need to wait or bathe to use a Seresto collar.
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! In my opinion, the best two flea and tick preventative medications are Bravecto and Frontline plus. Any of those would be good options for him. Good luck and have a good night!