Manufactured by Bayer
Q: What are the ingredients?
A: Imidacloprid (9.1%), Inert Ingredients (90.9%)
Q: How fast does Advantage Flea Treatment work?
A: 98-100% of adult fleas will be killed within 12 hours! Advantage stops fleas from biting your dog and cat within 3-5 minutes!
Q: How do I know what dosage of Advantage to give my dog or cat?
A: Consult your veterinarian before treatment. Advantage Flea Treatment comes in pre-measured dosages according to your dog or cat's weight. The boxes are also color coordinated according to weight.
Advantage for Cats 0-9 lbs (Orange)
Advantage for Cats Over 9 lbs (Purple)
Advantage for Dogs 0-10 lbs (Green)
Advantage for Dogs 11-20 lbs (Teal)
Advantage for Dogs 21-55 lbs (Red)
Advantage for Dogs Over 55 lbs (Blue)
Q: Is Advantage Flea Treatment easy to use on my dog or cat?
A: After checking to make sure you are putting the correct dosage of Advantage on your dog or cat open the top of the pre-measured applicator bottle, spread your pet’s hair between the shoulder blades so you can see their skin, apply the dosage onto your pet’s skin, and your done!
Q: Are there any side effects?
A: Although rare, there are individual sensitivities to pesticides for pets. If sensitivities occur consult your veterinarian immediately.
Q: How do I know if my dog or cat has fleas?
A: If your dog or cat has fleas they will be agitated and scratching. A good way to check for fleas is to use a flea comb. Run the flea comb through your pet’s hair. If you see a flea(s) then there is no question. If you see small black debris it is probably flea dirt. Flea dirt is flea fecal matter. You know the old saying – where there is flea fecal matter, there are fleas! If you do not have a flea comb try rubbing your dog or cat’s fur in the opposite direction of it’s growing pattern. Then check for flea(s) and/or flea dirt.
Q: Do fleas affect my dog or cat’s health?
A: Yes. Your pet may show signs of Flea Allergy Dermatitis, which is caused by the saliva of fleas left on or in your pet’s skin. This flea saliva is very itchy. Your dog or cat will scratch and bite excessively and may cause scabs and raw skin. Another health issue caused by fleas is Tapeworms, which are caused by your dog or cat ingesting the infected fleas. This can happen when they chew, bite, or lick. Check your pet’s anal area for signs of Tapeworms. Tapeworms look like grains of rice.
Q: If fleas are on my dog or cat are they in my house or yard?
A: Yes, they are! The female flea can lay 1500-2000 eggs during it’s life. The average life span of a flea is 6-8 weeks. The female flea can lay up to 50 eggs per day. These flea eggs drop off your dog or cat and land where ever your pet goes. Once the eggs are hatched the fleas jump onto your dog, cat, or your ankles as you walk by, as they look for their next meal.
Q: Should I be worried about ticks?
A: Ticks are commonly found in tall grassy area and shrubs. When a dog or cat walks by the tick will latch on looking for their next meal. Ticks may carry diseases that can affect your pet’s health. Lyme Disease is carried by the Deer tick. It can cause your dog to have a fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, and enlarged lymph nodes. Rock Mountain Spotted Fever is carried by the American Dog tick. This tick can cause your pet to have a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, extreme fatigue, and coughing.
*The information found in this site should not replace the advice of your veterinarian. The information on this site is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as a diagnosis or prescribed threatment plan for your pet. Always consult your veterinarian before treating your pet with any flea control product.
