ADVOCATE (Works against fleas, mites, roundworms, hookworms, lungworm and prevents heartworm. Should be given
every 4 weeks
.
Do dogs need flea treatment every month?
Once your puppy is old enough, it’s important to start using a monthly flea and tick preventive medication
to help ensure that your dog won’t be affected by fleas or ticks in the future. Many of the treatments available and are effective for preventing both fleas and ticks.
Can I use advocate every 2 weeks?
Advocate has been used at more frequent intervals than every four weeks (for example,
it is often given every two weeks for the treatment of demodectic mange
) – however this is ‘off licence’ and against datasheet recommendations.
How often should you give your dog a 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. Does my puppy have fleas? Many pet parents wonder if their puppy has fleas when they notice them scratching or chewing at themselves.
Do dogs need advocate every month?
How often is Advocate given? A.
Best given monthly (or every four weeks)
to both treat and prevent further infestations of parasites.
Can you put advocate on twice in a month?
Advocate should be applied once a month
to provide a constant level of protection against fleas, heartworm and worms.
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”.
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.
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.
Can I give advocate a week early?
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 I reapply advocate early?
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.
How soon can I apply advocate?
Advocate is safe to use in puppies
from 7 weeks of age
.It is not necessary to treat unweaned puppies as treatment of the mother protects the litter while in contact. Treat the mother until weaning, then treat the individual puppies. To treat puppies between weaning age and 7 weeks use Advantage.
Can you overdose a dog with 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
.
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.
How often do dogs need worming treatment?
A worming treatment
every three months
is usually enough to prevent problems from developing. It may be necessary to deworm your dog slightly more regularly if they scavenge a lot. Remember to protect your dog against lungworm as well as gut worms.
How often is advocate given?
Advocate should be administered
monthly for six consecutive months
. The product should be administered monthly for four consecutive months. In areas endemic for heartworm, monthly treatment may significantly reduce the risk of re-infection caused by the respective roundworms and hookworms.
How often should I worm and flea my dog?
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.
Can you buy advocate for dogs over the counter?
Advocate for dogs is a prescription item
and will be sent once a valid prescription is received. Advocate for dogs comes in different strengths and pack sizes, depending on the size of the animal being treated. The medicine can only be obtained with a prescription. Advocate is applied from pre-filled pipettes.
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.
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.
Can I use advocate and Frontline together?
These two medications work in different ways, and
it should be fine to give Frontline now
. You may also want to ask your vet what they would recommend as the best flea preventative in your area if you’re seeing fleas despite using Advocate.
How often should I give my dog flea and tick medicine?
Dogs should be treated for fleas
monthly (or every other month depending on the product you use) all year round
to try and prevent dogs from developing a flea problem and infesting the home.
How often should you give your dog flea and tick prevention?
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!).
How often do dogs need flea and tick prevention?
Using a fresh one
every six months
provides year-round protection.
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.
Where do dogs get fleas?
Your dog will most likely pick up fleas
outside during contact with other animals, be they pets or wildlife
. Dogs are sociable creatures, and fleas can jump from the pup they met in the park to your pooch or even from other pets. Dogs love to investigate open spaces where wild animals carrying fleas are also present.
How do you break the life cycle of a flea?
Fleas cannot fly, but they move by jumping from object to object. It can take up to 3 months to break a total flea life cycle by
using monthly flea treatments
. For indoor flea control, vacuuming all floors, carpets, baseboards, pet bedding and furniture will help remove adult fleas and eggs.
