Caring for a dog is one of the most rewarding experiences and responsibilities that a pet owner can have. As part of the process, it is important to stay up to date on the latest treatments to keep your pup healthy and happy. One of the treatments that may come up is Advantage, which is a medication that can be used to prevent fleas and other parasites. While this treatment is effective, many pet owners are unsure of how often it should be applied. In this blog post, we will discuss the recommended frequency of using Advantage on dogs and answer some of the most asked questions about this flea and tick prevention treatment. We will also go over the general guidelines of using Advantage on puppies, senior dogs, and special cases. Lastly, we will address some common misconceptions and provide some tips to ensure that your pup is getting the best possible care.
Can you overdose a dog on Advantage?
While most medications are safe when given as directed, if your pet takes too much or has a bad reaction, they can cause seizures, hard breathing, and other potentially fatal effects.
Can I bathe my cat after applying Advantage® II? Yes. Advantage® II is waterproof after 24 hours. However, we suggest bathing your cat before applying Advantage® II. Just make sure your cat is thoroughly towel-dried before application. If you decide to give your cat a bath between treatments, we advise using a general pet grooming shampoo. Remember that frequent bathing could prevent the product from lasting the full 30 days.
What distinguishes Advantage® II flea prevention for dogs from oral flea remedies? Advantage® II flea prevention is applied topically to your dog, covering the skin and hair. Fleas do not need to bite your dog in order to die because it kills them upon contact. Fleas must bite your dog and consume the medication in order to be killed by oral flea medications.
Advantage® II for cats is a topical flea prevention that is applied topically to your cat’s skin and hair, which differs from oral flea treatments. Fleas do not need to bite your cat in order to die because it kills them upon contact. Fleas must bite your cat and consume the medication in order to be killed by oral flea medications.
Use Advantage® II for cats on a monthly basis, all year long, to help protect your pet from fleas. Because you or other household pets may bring fleas into the house, even indoor cats need to be protected from them. Fleas in your cats environment can re-infest your cat.
Can I bathe my dog after applying Advantage® II? Yes. However, we suggest bathing your dog before applying Advantage® II. Just make sure your dog is thoroughly towel-dried before application. If you decide to give your dog a bath between treatments, we advise using a general pet grooming shampoo. Remember that frequent bathing could prevent the product from lasting the full 30 days.
How often can you apply Advantage for dogs?
Apply Advantage on a monthly basis.
Advantage will be effective for about 4 weeks. It needs to be applied once a month to protect your dog from fleas and ticks.
FAQ
Can I use Advantage flea treatment more than once a month?
Under normal conditions this product is effective for one month. However, retreatment may be required earlier than 4 weeks if there is a severe flea infestation. When it comes to small and large cats, you shouldn’t retreat more frequently than once every seven days or once every 14 days for kittens.
Can I apply advantage after 2 weeks?
One treatment of Advantage® II is effective for 1 month. Clients should not re-treat more frequently than once every seven days. In cases of severe flea infestation, re-treatment may be necessary earlier than 4 weeks.
How often can you treat a dog with Advantage?
Advantage for dogs is a convenient way to treat your pet for fleas all year round because it is quick and easy to use. To help protect your pet from fleas, we suggest applying Advantage once a month. Step 1: Select the appropriate Advantage product based on the weight of your dog.
What happens if you put too much advantage on your dog?
Overdosing on flea medication can cause twitches and tremors in affected dogs, as well as repeated nerve discharges. As a result, signs of a mild flea medication overdose in dogs include paw flicking, excessive salivation, twitching, depression, vomiting, and diarrhea.