Do not apply more than one tube per treatment , even for larger dogs. Under normal conditions, one dose will last 4 weeks. However, in severe infestations, it may be necessary to retreat the dog earlier in order to attain control.
What happens if you put too much advantage 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.
What happens if you give your dog two doses of flea medicine?
While they’re typically safe if administered according to instructions, if your pet overdoses on medication or has an adverse reaction, they can suffer difficult breathing, seizures, and potentially life-threatening consequences .
Can I put 2 flea treatments on my dog?
It’s not usually recommended to use more than one oral flea medication at the same time . However, Comfortis and Capstar can be combined. Another exception is Sentinel, which doesn’t kill adult fleas, so it can be combined individually with either Comfortis or Capstar.
Can you use Advantage 2 more than once a month?
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 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.
Can I reapply flea treatment early advantage?
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 give too much flea treatment?
An overdose for most flea preventions could result in the following: Profuse drooling . Vomiting . Tremoring .
How soon can you reapply flea treatment?
There is no single answer for this frequently asked question. 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 does my dog act weird after flea treatment?
The ingredients in a flea medicine can be an allergen to certain dogs and behaving weird could be due to an allergic reaction . Wounds: if the dog has a wound on their skin near where the pipette has been administered, it is possible the toxicity can cause a reaction.
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 does flea medicine toxicity last?
Most mild to severe clinical signs resolve within 24 to 72 hours .
How often can you put advantage on a dog?
Apply Advantage on a monthly basis .
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.
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 .
Can I use Advantage 2 weeks after using frontline?
Yes you can . I would wait a few hours after using the cap star so it has time to kill the fleas. This will help make the advantage/frontline more effective. 2 of 2 found this helpful.
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 2 last?
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 long does it take for advantage 2 to work?
Advantage II Once-A-Month Cat & Kitten Topical Flea Treatment effectively kills fleas, flea eggs and flea larvae. Specially formulated to provide cats and kittens with fast-acting, superior flea protection, Advantage II flea control drops kill fleas within 12 hours of application.
How fast does Advantage 2 work on dogs?
Advantage ® II kills fleas rapidly within 12 hours of initial application . Reinfesting fleas are killed within 2 hours, with protection against further flea infestation lasting for up to a month.
How long does Advantage 2 work for on dogs?
Advantage II protects dogs for a full 30 days .
Where do you apply Advantage 2 for dogs?
How often use Advantage Multi?
How often should I apply Advantage Multi® for Cats? Use monthly (every 30 days), year-round , to kill fleas; treat flea infestations; treat and control ear mites, hookworms and roundworms; and prevent heartworm disease.
Why does my dog keep getting fleas even after treatment?
Not treating often enough
Fleas go through a life cycle of egg, larvae, pupae and adult. Most flea treatments just kill adult fleas, but fleas can continue to emerge for months after you think an infestation has ended. When a newly emerged female flea finds a host, she can lay eggs within one day.
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.
