Advantage will be effective for about 4 weeks. It should be reapplied every month to keep your dog safe from fleas and ticks. Always mark the date when you apply Advantage so you know when to safely apply it again.
How often do you apply Advantage flea control?
Under normal conditions this product is effective for one month. However, in cases of severe flea infestation, retreatment may be necessary earlier than 4 weeks. Do not retreat more often than
once every 14 days for kittens or once every 7 days for small and large cats
.
How long does advantage last on a dog?
How long does Advantage
®
II last? A single application lasts for
up to four weeks
. Once applied, Advantage
®
II gets to work quickly. It starts killing fleas within 2 hours1 , and within 24 hours all fleas on your dog will be killed.
How often can you use Advantage flea shampoo?
It is recommended that Advantage
®
II is applied
every 4 weeks
for the treatment of flea infestations in dogs and the prevention of re-infestation, as well as for the treatment of lice.
Can I apply advantage twice a month?
Yes, if after two weeks the flea preventive you applied isn’t working, you can reapply flea treatment early, or switch to another brand.
Can you overdose your dog on Advantage?
If you are finding fleas on your pet even after applying your pet’s topical flea treatment, you might consider reapplying it early. However, this solution is not always recommended and
may lead to an overdose in some rare cases
.
Why does my dog still have fleas after using Advantage?
There are no flea products that stop fleas from jumping onto pets
. This means that regardless of the licensed flea treatment you use – you may still see fleas on your pet until the flea product kills it.
When can I reapply flea treatment?
The known safe answer is to wait the period of time the product is supposed to work,
typically 30 days
, before reapplying. An alternative is to bathe the pet in a detergent shampoo (meant to strip off skin oils) and reapply after 24 hours.
Why do I still see fleas after using Advantage?
A. The active ingredient in FRONTLINE (fipronil) kills fleas by affecting their nervous system, making them hyperactive before dying. These dying fleas often rise to the top of your pet’s haircoat, so the presence of visible fleas after treating your pet, is
a sign that the product is working
.
Is Frontline or Advantage better?
Frontline Plus is slightly less expensive than Advantage II
and protects both against fleas (in their various stages) and ticks (whereas Advantage only treats fleas and is more costly).
How long does it take advantage to work?
How long does Advantage
®
II last? A single application lasts for up to four weeks. Once applied, Advantage
®
II gets to work quickly.
It starts killing fleas within 2 hours
3 , and within 24 hours all fleas on your dog will be killed.
How quickly does Advantage work?
Advantage
®
II is a comprehensive treatment that works quickly and starts killing fleas on your cat or dog
within 12 hours
. It’s waterproof after 24 hours and lasts 30 days. This convenient monthly topical solution kills fleas through contact so they don’t have to bite your pet to die.
How long after using Advantage Can I bathe my dog?
Wait Less Than a Day
A dog using Bayer’s Advantage Multi can be bathed
90 minutes
after applying the medication. Pet Armour Plus recommends waiting 12 hours after administration before you give your dog a bath.
How do you apply Advantage 2 for dogs?
Does advantage work for fleas on dogs?
Here’s how it works: Advantage spot-on flea treatment is applied directly to your cat’s or dog’s skin via an easy-to-use pipette. The Advantage solution spreads quickly through the lipid/fatty layer across your pet’s skin and coat from the point of application and
kills fleas within one day
.
How often can I use flea treatment?
Flea sprays can be used directly on your dog but only if they’re designed for animals. Never use a household flea spray on your pet. Pet flea sprays can kill fleas, but may need to be re-applied from
as often as every few days, up to every few weeks
.
What happens if you put too much flea medicine on your dog?
Common signs of toxicity from flea products containing organophosphates are
diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, small pupils, muscle tremor, weakness or falling over, and drooling
. Organophosphate toxicity can be rapidly fatal, depending on the ingredients and dose the pet is exposed to.
Can you double up on flea treatment?
Never double up on products
. There’s no need to pair a powder with a spot-on treatment. 3. Wear gloves, or wash your hands with soap and water after you apply the drug.
How long does advantage take to dry?
Advantage is an effective flea treatment that has long-lasting effects and takes
30 to 45 minutes
to dry upon application.
How long should you leave between worming and flea treatment?
Whilst our motto is “When it arrives in the post, it’s time to dose” we recommend a
48-hour
gap between the application of topical flea and worm treatment. It does not matter which order the products are applied. The 48 hours simply allows each product to dry sufficiently.
Can I give my dog two doses of flea medicine?
Never use multiple flea medications on your pet, unless directed to do so by your veterinarian
. Fleas can be a very frustrating problem, and some medications may not produce immediate effects.
Do fleas jump off after treatment?
No, the fleas don’t jump off after the treatment
. They don’t jump off they rise to the top of the animal and fall off dead.
How often can I treat my dog for fleas?
Pets, especially dogs and cats, require regular attention to keep them in perfect health. One tip is to administer flea and worm treatment;
a monthly top-up
that can help to protect your pet against serious health complications in the long-term.
What kills fleas on dogs instantly?
The most common product used to kill fleas on dogs instantly is
Nitenpyram, more commonly known as Capstar
. This single-use tablet is administered orally and kills fleas within 30 minutes. It is recommended that you contain your pet in a small area when using Capstar.
Do dogs need flea and tick medicine every month?
Yes! Yes!
Keep your pets on flea and tick protection all year round
! It is common today to hear people say “I don’t give my pet flea and tick prevention in the winter there is no need, since it is so cold”.
