Simply apply to your dog’s back according to label directions
once a month
. Advantage Multi
®
kills fleas through contact so they don’t have to bite your dog to die. *Treats and controls roundworms, whipworms and hookworms in dogs.
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 I need to use advocate every month?
Advocate should be started at least a month before the season starts. Roundworms:
In both cats and dogs, Advocate should be applied monthly to treat and prevent intestinal roundworms
.
Can you give a dog too much advocate?
Do not apply an excessive amount of solution at any one spot, as that could cause some of the product to run down the animal’s side
. Up to 10 times the recommended dose was tolerated in adult dogs with no evidence of adverse effects or undesirable clinical signs.
How often should I administer advocate?
ADVOCATE (Works against fleas, mites, roundworms, hookworms, lungworm and prevents heartworm. Should be given
every 4 weeks
.
How soon after advocate Can I bathe my dog?
Yes. Apply to a completely dry animal and do not bathe for
48 hours after application
. Advocate is water-resistant when combined with a soap-free shampoo.
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 you reapply advocate?
A flea infestation on your pet or in your home can be difficult and frustrating to deal with. Yes,
if after two weeks the flea preventive you applied isn’t working, you can reapply flea treatment early
, or switch to another brand.
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.
Do you need worming tablets with advocate?
perfectly fine to use both
, mine has Advocate every month and Droncit every 3 months.
How often should I worm and flea my puppy?
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.
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”.
Is advocate a flea and worming treatment?
Advocate Spot-on for Small Dogs is
a broad spectrum combined flea and worm treatment
. It is effective against fleas, flea larvae, lungworm, roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and heartworm.
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 you 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.
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.
Can I brush my dog after flea treatment?
No you shouldn’t need to do any flea combing if the Frontline Plus works as expected
. Also keep in mind that treating your home may be needed as well to rid the flea eggs that harbor in cracks, crevices, furniture, and dog bedding.
Can I walk my dog after flea treatment?
Flea treatments for dogs are meant to be safe and to keep flea infestation from occurring. Most dogs do not have any adverse reactions to having a flea treatment and
they can resume normal daily activities immediately following the treatment
.
Can my dog go out in the rain after flea treatment?
Once it is applied, do not wash or bathe your pet for several days and
do not let your pet go out in the rain
or go swimming, or the product will wash off and be wasted. The liquid is absorbed through the skin and distributed around the body.
How long does it take to stop the flea cycle?
The flea life cycle goes from egg to larva to pupa before the final adult stage. The process can take anywhere from
two to three weeks to several months
, depending on the conditions.
How often can you flea a dog?
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.
What if flea treatment doesn’t work?
Can I reapply flea treatment if it doesn’t work? If you’ve applied flea treatment but can still see live fleas on your pet,
you should resist the urge to re-apply the flea treatment
. Doubling up on dosing can be dangerous for your pet, and unnecessary, if you are using already using an effective flea product.
