Fipronil flea treatments and small pets
Each animal is checked separately. An answer for one species never stands in for another.
Also called: fipronil, frontline, flea treatment, flea drops, spot on flea treatment
| Animal | Verdict | Short answer |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbits | Toxic | Never use fipronil flea products on rabbits. Merck says fipronil can cause severe nervous system problems and death in rabbits, and Pet Poison Helpline and House Rabbit Society warn against it. |
| Guinea pigs | Not verified | We haven't verified this for guinea pigs yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your guinea pig has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |
| Hamsters | Not verified | We haven't verified this for hamsters yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your hamster has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |
| Gerbils | Not verified | We haven't verified this for gerbils yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your gerbil has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |
| Rats | Not verified | We haven't verified this for rats yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your rat has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |
| Mice | Not verified | We haven't verified this for mice yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your mouse has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |
| Ferrets | Not verified | We haven't verified this for ferrets yet. That doesn't mean it's safe. If your ferret has eaten it, contact a vet who treats small mammals. |