Yes! However, we suggest bathing your dog
before applying
K9 Advantix® II. Just make sure your dog is thoroughly towel dried. If you choose to bathe your dog in between treatments, we recommend use of a general grooming shampoo for pets.
How long does it take for Advantage II to dry on Dogs?
Advantage
®
II for Dogs is fast and effective.
Advantage
®
II flea treatment for dogs goes on in seconds, starts killing fleas within
12 hours
and is waterproof after 24 hours. Simply reapply every 30 days.
Can you apply K9 Advantix II after a bath?
Can I bathe my dog after applying K9 Advantix
®
II?
Yes! However, we suggest bathing your dog before applying K9 Advantix
®
II
. Your dog needs to be dry at the time of application.
How long does Advantage II take to work?
How long does Advantage
®
II for cats take to work? Advantage
®
II for cats kills fleas within
12 hours
of application.
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.
How often do you apply K9 Advantix II?
A single application of K9 Advantix
®
II remains effective for four weeks. However, if the dog has a severe infestation, re-treatment within a month may be necessary; dogs should not be re-treated more than
once every seven days
. After flea control is attained, return to a monthly treatment schedule.
How long after applying K9 Advantix II Can I touch my dog?
K9 Advantix II takes about
12 hours
to take effect. Once it does, it kills all the fleas that are on the dog. From there, any new fleas that jump on the dog from the floors, bedding, etc. die within two hours of contact with the dog.
Should I wash my dog before flea treatment?
Apply Spot-on Flea Treatment
Avoid bathing your dog for a few days before and after applying spot-on flea treatment
. If you bathe your dog before the application, there won’t be enough natural oils to carry the medication deep into their skin. If you bathe them shortly after application, you’ll wash the medicine away.
Can I wash my dog after applying K9 Advantix?
Can I bathe my dog after applying K9 Advantix® II?
Yes! However, we suggest bathing your dog before applying K9 Advantix® II
. Just make sure your dog is thoroughly towel dried.
Can I give my dog a bath before applying K9 Advantix?
Yes, you can! However,
it is generally recommended that you bathe your dog before applying K9 Advantix II
. You should also make sure you’ve dried your dog thoroughly before applying it. If you decide to bathe your dog in between treatments, I suggest you use of a general grooming shampoo for pets.
Does advantage get rid of fleas?
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
. The active ingredient in Advantage kills fleas on contact, which means fleas don’t need to bite your pet for this product to work.
Can I apply Advantage II twice 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 often can you apply Advantage II for dogs?
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.
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.
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.
Can fleas go in human hair?
While rare, fleas can make their way onto human hair
. In the absence of household pets like cats and dogs, fleas may decide to approach their next victim, us humans, for their regular blood meals. In this step-to-step guide, you will learn how to quickly treat fleas found in human hair.
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.
How long does it take for K9 Advantix to start working?
How long does it take to work on fleas? K9 Advantix II kills fleas within
12 hours
. New fleas that jump on the dog from the surroundings, such as grass, carpet and pet bedding, are killed within 2 hours with protection against further infestation for at least 4 weeks.
Can I use flea shampoo with Advantix?
Flea shampoo, medicated shampoos, human shampoo and dish detergents are
not appropriate choices
when managing fleas with K9 Advantix® II and may affect the performance of the product.
How long does it take for K9 Advantix II to dry?
It typically takes around
48 hours or 2 days
for the solution to completely absorb into your dog’s skin. Therefore, you should wait around 48 hours after applying the product to touch, pet, or play with your dog. Later on, we are going to discuss how to stimulate your dog while waiting for the K9 Advantix to dry.
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.
Can my dog sleep in my bed after flea treatment?
When used as directed, pets treated with FRONTLINE® flea and tick treatments do not pose a health risk to children or adults.
It is a recommended precaution that children or adults do not pet, play or sleep with treated animals until the application site is dry
.
How often should I flea my dog with Advantage?
It’s quick and simple to use Advantage for dogs, making it a convenient way to treat your pet for fleas year-round. We advise applying Advantage
once a month
to help protect your pet against fleas.
How long after a bath can you apply Advantage Multi?
Is Advantage Multi
®
for Dogs waterproof? Advantage Multi
®
for Dogs prevents heartworm disease in dogs after a swim or bath, 60 and
90 minutes
respectively after application.
Can you put advantage on a wet dog?
Carefully dry your dog so that medication applied to a damp or wet dog is not diluted, which can reduce its effectiveness
, or wait for a day to two until your dog is dry and body oils have returned.
