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
.
Can I give my dog two doses of Advantix?
K9 Advantix
should not be applied more than once in a month
.
How soon can you reapply Advantix?
Yes, if after
two weeks
the flea preventive you applied isn’t working, you can reapply flea treatment early, or switch to another brand. I recommend using Advantix or a chewable prescription product from your vet, like Bravecto, Nexgard, Simparica, or Credelio.
Can you put too much Advantix on a dog?
If you apply a flea treatment as recommended, you shouldn’t have any problems. However, if the medication is applied excessively, or if a dog is exposed to them in some other product (such as insect sprays and fertilizers), the toxins can affect the dog’s nervous system and cause a range of problems.
Can you apply Advantix every two weeks?
Can I apply K9 Advantix® II more than once a month?
A single application of K9 Advantix® II remains effective for four weeks
. However, if the dog has a severe infestation, retreatment within a month may be necessary. Do not retreat more than once every seven days not to exceed weekly treatments.
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.
Can I use spot on twice?
You can apply to a second spot directly behind the first if there is overflow
. Dogs: Part the hair at the base of the neck and apply to the skin; do this in one or more spots depending on the size of your dog. For larger dogs, choose two or three spots along the spine to continue the application.
How often can you give dogs flea treatment?
So, if you’re asking yourself “how often should I give my puppy flea treatment?”, the answer is
every 4 weeks
for optimal protection – year-round, leaving no gaps.
How soon can I give my dog another 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.
Can you overdose a dog on flea treatment?
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
.
How often can I apply revolution to my dog?
QUICK AND EASY TO USE, REVOLUTION PROTECTS YOUR DOG FROM HARMFUL PARASITES WITH JUST ONE DOSE,
ONCE A MONTH
.
Can you give advantage 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
.
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”.
Does Advantix enter the bloodstream?
Imidacloprid, marketed under the brand name Advantage and Advantix,
doesn’t enter the bloodstream when you put it on your pet’s skin
. Instead, it spreads throughout the skin, including the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. Imidacloprid is absorbed into the insect’s body, poisoning the fleas.
How soon can you bathe dog after 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.
How often can I use spot on flea treatment?
You should treat your pet
every four weeks
to bring the flea population under control. Can I apply FRONTLINE Spot On anywhere on my pet? No. You must apply it directly onto the pet’s skin, not on their hair, at the base of the neck between the shoulder blades, where your pet cannot lick it off.
How often can you apply flea treatment?
Flea sprays are used directly on your dog but must be designed for animals. Never use a household flea spray on your pet. Pet flea sprays kill fleas but may need to be re-applied from as often as
every few days to every few weeks
.
Why is my dog still itching after flea treatment?
It’s fairly typical after you’ve applied Itch Flea for there to be a period of hyperactivity amongst the fleas as the product takes effect
, and this can cause an increase in itching. It should settle down though after 24 hours.
Why am I still finding fleas after treatment?
As eggs hatch and develop, you might find fleas reappearing 10-14 days after treatment –
this is quite normal and provided the insecticide remains in place it will kill them
. This is why it is important not to carry out cleaning which might remove insecticide.
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.
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 do you do when flea medicine doesn’t work?
- Make sure to apply topical medications correctly (do not split medications to use on more than one pet)
- Make sure your pet’s skin is healthy so topical flea medications work well.
- Treat your yard and house where 95-99% of the flea population lives.
Can my dog sleep in my bed with fleas?
Unfortunately,
if your dog has fleas and sleeps in your bed, your bed will likely end up with fleas
. Fleas can lay eggs in your pet’s fur, and those eggs can fall off onto your bedding and other areas where your dog sits or sleeps.
Do dogs need monthly flea treatment?
You should de-flea and worm your pet once a month
. Not only will this prevent them from experiencing the side effects of either condition, but it’ll allow your pet to be completely protected and free from suffering.
What months do dogs need flea and tick medicine?
Flea and tick season will start with the onset of spring in
late March to early April
. However, depending on how far south you go, it may end in either November or December according to when the temperatures drop for winter.
How often do dogs need heartworm medicine?
Because heartworms must be eliminated before they reach this adult stage, it is extremely important that heartworm preventives be administered strictly on schedule (
monthly for oral and topical products and every 6 months or 12 months for the injectable
).
