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Information
about Advantage®
Advantage kills fleas on dogs,
cats, puppies, kittens
Applied to the back of the neck
on cats and between the shoulder blades on dogs, this topical solution
spreads naturally on the skin surface at the hair follicle level. Advantage
flea control treatment continues to kill fleas and their larvae even after a
shampooing, swimming, rain or exposure to sunlight. Under normal conditions,
one Advantage treatment will provide at least one month flea control on dogs
and up to one month control on cats. In the event the
pet swims more than once weekly, re-treatment may be necessary. The pet may
be treated as often as once weekly!
Advantage is so gentle it can be
used on puppies as young as seven weeks and kittens as young as eight weeks.
Advantage is also used on older cats and dogs. Simply "being geriatric"
would not preclude the use of Advantage on a dog or cat. As with any
product, pet owners with specific concerns (pregnant, nursing, sick, etc.)
should consult their veterinarian prior to use.
For best results, clean and dry
your pet before applying Advantage. Once Advantage flea control is applied
to your pet (to the back of the neck on cats and between the shoulder blades
on dogs,) it spreads on the surface of the skin at the hair root level,
aided by body movement, to provide whole body coverage. Advantage topical
flea treatment causes the flea’s nervous system to become impaired, and the
flea dies.
Order Advantage:
Each Advantage package includes
four pre-measured tubes, each tube is a once-a-month application. Advantage
is available in two sizes for kittens/cats and four sizes for puppies/dogs,
based on weight.
Brand Name
Advantage (Bayer)
Active Ingredient(s)
Imidacloprid (9.1%), Inert
ingredients (90.9%)
What is this product used for
Advantage is a once a month
topical flea treatment for cats and kittens over 8 weeks or older and dogs
and puppies 7 weeks or older. This product kills 98-100% of the fleas on
cats and dogs within 12 hours.
Availability
Advantage, a once a month topical
flea treatment, is a non-prescription (OTC) product.
How this product should be
used
Advantage is available in
applicators for cats 1-9 lbs and cats 10 lbs and over. Advantage is
available in applicators for dogs 1-10 lbs, 11-20 lbs, 21-55 lbs and 55 lbs
and over. To apply, place the applicator tip through the animal’s hair to
the skin level. On cats, apply to skin on neck at the base of the skull. For
dogs up to 20 lbs, apply to skin on back between the shoulder blades. For
dogs 21 lbs or over apply the contents of one tube to 3 or 4 spots along the
skin on back from the shoulder to the tail. Do not get this product in the
pet’s eyes or mouth.
What are the side effects
Individual sensitivities, while
rare, may occur after using any pesticide product for pets. If signs
persist, or become more severe, consult a veterinarian immediately.
What special precautions are
there
Advantage is for external use on
dogs 7 weeks or older and cats 8 weeks or older. Consult a veterinarian
before using on medicated animals, animals using this product with other
pesticides, and debilitated, aged, pregnant or nursing animals. This product
causes eye irritation in humans and is harmful if swallowed. Avoid contact
with skin. Call poison control center if swallowed. If on skin, wash with
plenty of soap and water. If in eyes, flush with plenty of water.
In the event of overdose
Contact your veterinarian or
veterinary emergency room.
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