The 6-pack of Bayer K9 Advantix II flea and tick prevention for medium dogs is
a broad-spectrum, veterinarian-recommended dog flea and tick prevention
that also kills and repels mosquitoes, a benefit not found in many other flea and tick products.
Can a dog overdose on Advantix?
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.
What is the best flea treatment for medium dogs?
- Finding the right treatment. …
- Frontline® Flea Spray for Dogs and Cats. …
- Frontline® Plus for Dogs and Cats. …
- SerestoTM Flea and Tick Collar for Dogs and Cats. …
- Capstar® Flea Control for Dogs and Cats. …
- Advantage® II for Dogs and Cats. …
- Sentry Fiproguard for Cats. …
- Effix for Dogs.
How do you use a K9 Advantix II medium dog?
How much does Advantix 2 cost per pound?
| Weight Amount | 1-3 lbs Do not use | 4-10 lbs Apply contents of 1 applicator once a month (Green Box) | 11-20 lbs Apply contents of 1 applicator once a month (Teal Box) | 21-55 lbs Apply contents of 1 applicator once a month (Red Box) |
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Can you use flea medicine for large dogs on small dogs?
Medication meant for large dogs may be toxic to smaller dog because the dose is too high
. Yet another issue can result from using a “combination” medication incorrectly – for instance, using a flea and heartworm preventative on a dog that hasn’t been tested for heartworm.
What is the safest and most effective flea and tick treatment for dogs?
If chemical products are necessary for additional flea or tick control, NRDC recommends
s-methoprene or pyriproxyfen
, which are less toxic ingredients—but read the labels carefully because some products use them with other, more harmful pesticides.
What’s better Frontline or Advantix?
Both are effective at killing ticks, and
Frontline is probably superior in that regard
. However, only K9 Advantix repels them. One big difference between the two is that K9 Advantix also kills and repels mosquitoes, whereas Frontline makes no claims as to being effective in that regard.
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.
Why does my dog go crazy when I put flea medicine on him?
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.
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.
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”.
Do you rub in K9 Advantix?
It is not necessary to massage the product into the skin after applying it
. Another reason not to massage the product into your dog’s skin is that Advantix can be harmful to human skin.
Do I use the whole tube of K9 Advantix?
Evenly apply the entire contents of the tube along the top of the dog’s back, from the shoulder down to the base of the tail
. The number of spots depends on the size and weight of your dog (please refer to the product label). At each spot, part the hair until the skin is visible.
How long do I have to wait to bathe my dog after applying Advantix?
Yes! Your dog is free to take a dip after K9 Advantix® II has been on for
24 hours
. More frequent swimming may keep the product from working for the full 30 days.
Can I split Advantix?
You need to look at the ml amount in the size that each dog would normally use and measure out that amount for each dog appropriately. I rotate between advantix and frontline and
the technique for splitting the dosage is the same only the amounts are a little different between the 2 products
.
What do I do if my dog licks K9 Advantix II?
You should try to
prevent the animal from licking until the product has fully dried
. Once dried, it should not cause the same reaction when licked. If you are still concerned about the product, you can bathe the pet fully in a liquid dish soap three times back to back to remove the product.
Why is my dog scratching after Advantix?
It usually turned out that
they applied a bunch of different flea preventatives at once
– shampoo, powder, and Advantix. All those chemicals could definatly cause your kiddo to be itchy, especially if you didn’t rinse all of the shampoo off.
Why does weight matter for flea treatment?
This is because
the active ingredient amount is weight dependent
. A bigger pet needs more of the active ingredient to kill the fleas than a smaller pet. It’s fine to use these on your pets this month and next month. If they are close to a year old, they will not grow much bigger.
Can you split front line between two dogs?
In fact, dividing Frontline Plus between pets is
not recommended
for several reasons. Frontline Plus for Dogs and Frontline Plus for Cats are formulated differently to function with each animal’s system, therefore should not be used across species.
Can you split flea medicine?
You can split pills if:
The tablet is ‘scored’ with a clear graduated line down the middle
– this is a sign that the manufacturer created the medication to be ‘okay to split’. A split line also makes it easier to break evenly, reducing the risk of over or underdosing.
What is the safest oral flea medicine for dogs?
Our pick for best oral flea control product for dogs is
Simparica TRIO
, a chewable tablet that is fast-acting and kills more parasites than any other oral product. Simparica TRIO starts to work within four hours and kills 100% of adult fleas on dogs within eight hours.
What kills ticks on dogs instantly?
Eucalyptus oil
: Eucalyptus oil acts as a tick killer as well as tick repellant. Spray a solution of 4 ounces of pure or distilled water with 20 drops of eucalyptus oil on yourself and your pet. Bleach: Bleach contains powerful chemicals that can instantly kill ticks.
Should I give my dog flea and tick medicine year round?
We always recommend giving flea and tick protection year round as the weather is unpredictable
. Fleas can live outdoors and can survive in temperatures as low as 33 degrees for up to 5 days (long enough to jump on to your dog or you during your short walk outside and make their way in to your home!).
What’s the difference between Advantix and Advantix II?
The main difference between Advantix and Advantix II is the
addition of IGR, Insect Growth Regulator
, that not only attacks live adult parasites, but also their eggs and larvae.
Is Advantix safer than NexGard?
Nexgard is the only FDA approved option for preventing infections that cause Lyme disease.
Both products are safe for dogs when following directions
, However, it is recommended that if you have a pet cat that you do not use K9 Advantix on your dogs, as it’s toxic to your feline companion.
Is there a generic for K9 Advantix II?
Vetality Avantect II
is a generic brand of K9 Advantix II. Both products contain the same active ingredients, but the concentration in Avantect II is slightly lower. Like K9 Advantix II, Avantect II is a topical flea medication for dogs.
