Can I use Advantage
®
II for cats on dogs?
No, do not use Advantage
®
II for cats on dogs
. Please follow label directions for the application of our flea products.
Can I give cat flea treatment to my dog?
It’s not worth using cat flea treatment on dogs because cats are smaller than most dogs
. The treatment will not work as well due to its lack of strength. It would be better to use dog flea treatment to match your dog’s size.
Can you use Advantage treatment for cats on dogs?
Advantage has formulations approved for both dogs and cats
, while Advantix is intended for use in dogs only. Advantix causes permethrin toxicity in cats, which is a common emergency, especially during the spring and summer months when fleas are at their peak of peskiness.
Is Advantage for cats the same as Advantage for dogs?
Advantage good.
The strength is the same
. The amount you use is different. If you buy the extra large tube for dogs (4.0cc) and put it in a small container you can use a syringe to draw up the amount you need to use according to their weight.
Is Advantage 2 the same ingredients for cats and dogs?
Advantage II has the same ingredients for either cat or dog
, the only one you have to be worried about is Advantix for dogs, you cannot use that on cats because the active ingredient in Advantix is harmful even deadly to cats. I’ve been doing it for years.
What happens if you put dog advantage on a cat?
The wrong insecticide can be lethal for a cat
. Not only are the flea and tick insecticides used in preventatives for dogs potent, they’re so potent your dog and cat should be kept separated after correct application. Cats should never, ever come in contact with dogs’ flea medications.
Is Advantage flea treatment safe for dogs?
Contains an insect growth regulator to break the flea life cycle and prevent them from reaching the biting stage. Highly-effective formula last for up to 100 days and is
safe for use on puppies and dogs over 6 months of age
.
How does Advantage 2 work on dogs?
Advantage
®
II flea prevention is applied to your dog topically, spreading over the skin and hair.
It kills fleas through contact, so fleas do not have to bite your dog to die
. With oral flea medications, fleas have to bite your dog and ingest the medication before they are killed.
What happens if you give a cat dog flea medicine?
The safest answer is no. We strongly recommend to carefully read the instructions of any product you intend to apply to your pet, as
many supermarket dog flea treatments are extremely toxic to cats
. These treatments can contain permethrin, which is toxic to cats.
Is there a difference between cat and dog flea treatment?
Chemical sensitivity
The difference between flea control products for dogs and cats is a chemical called permethrin
. According to the Pet Poison Helpline, this chemical is very safe for dogs and is common in flea sprays and drops. Cats, though, are especially sensitive to it and many of its variants.
Can I use advantage for large cats on a small cat?
RESTRICTIONS: Use only on cats or kittens 8 weeks and older.
Do not apply to cats or kittens weighing less than 2 lbs
. Do not use on other animals.
What is the difference between Advantage Multi and Advantage II?
Advantage Multi contains Moxidectin. This ingredient prevents heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, and ear mites. Advantage II uses Pyriproxyfen to kill flea larvae and eggs, prevent heartworms, and treat lice.
Advantage Multi requires a prescription, while Advantage II is an over-the-counter product
.
What is the difference between Advantage and Advantage 2 for cats?
Overview of Advantage II
It works against adult fleas but also kills their larvae, pupae, and eggs, helping with the environmental infestation.
Advantage II is an upgraded formulation that works against multiple stages of the flea life cycle, whereas original Advantage was only effective against adult fleas
.
How often can you use Advantage 2 on cats?
Advantage
®
II for Cats can be applied
monthly, year-round
to keep your patients protected from fleas. A single application of Advantage
®
II for Cats stops biting fleas for one month. However, if the cat has a severe infestation, re-treatment within a month may be necessary.
Can I use Frontline Plus for cats on my dog?
Yes, FRONTLINE Plus® / FRONTLINE® Spot On can be used on any breed of cat and dog
, including collies and other herding-breed dogs which can sometimes show a sensitivity to some parasite treatments.
Can I use a dog flea collar on a cat?
If you’re looking for an easy way to protect your pet, you may be wondering, “Do flea collars work on dogs and cats?” The answer is
yes
. When used according to label directions, flea collars can protect your pet from itchy, annoying flea bites.
Why can’t I use dog flea shampoo on cats?
You should avoid using dog shampoo on your cat, mainly because
it may contain harmful flea medication or essential oils
. If you know the shampoo doesn’t contain those ingredients, you can probably get away with using it once, but it will likely dry out your pet’s skin due to the pH difference.
Can too much flea medicine hurt a cat?
When used as directed, such products are safe and effective. However,
dogs and cats can easily become sick if too much or the wrong flea product is applied, or the product is ingested post-application
. Ingestion occurs if the dog or cat licks the treated area.
Is Advantage Plus safe for dogs?
The safe use of Advantage Multi for Dogs has not been established in puppies and dogs less than 7 weeks of age or less than 3 lbs. body weight
. Prior to administration of Advantage Multi for Dogs, dogs should be tested for existing heartworm infection.
How do you apply Advantage 2 to a small dog?
How do I apply Advantage Multi to my dog?
How does Advantage 2 work on cats?
Advantage
®
II contains two active ingredients, imidacloprid and pyriproxyfen.
Imidacloprid kills adult fleas through contact on your cat’s skin
, fleas do not have to bite your pet to be killed
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. Pyriproxyfen works as an insect growth regulator.
How do you apply Advantage II to cats?
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.
