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Advantage is a once a month topical flea treatment
for dogs and puppies 7 weeks or older and cats and kittens 8
weeks or older. Advantage stops fleas from biting in 4-5
minutes and kills 98-100% of the fleas on dogs and cats
within 12 hours of application. Advantage kills re-infesting
fleas within 2 hours and lasts up to 1 month. Kills fleas
before they lay eggs. One treatment prevents further
infestation for at least 4 weeks. |
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Brand
Name
Advantage (Bayer)
Active Ingredient(s)
Imidacloprid (9.1%), Inert ingredients (90.9%)
What is this product used for
Advantage is a once a month topical flea treatment for cats
and kittens over 8 weeks or older and dogs and puppies 7
weeks or older. This product kills 98-100% of the fleas on
cats and dogs within 12 hours.
Availability
Advantage, a once a month topical flea treatment, is a
non-prescription (OTC) product.
How this product should be used
Place the Advantage applicator tip through the animals hair
to the skin level. On cats, apply to skin on neck at the
base of the skull. For dogs up to 20 lbs, apply to skin on
back between the shoulder blades. For dogs 21 lbs or over
apply the contents of one tube to 4 or 4 spots along the
skin on back from the shoulder to the tail. Do not get this
product in the pet’s eyes or mouth.
What are the side effects
Individual sensitivities, while rare, may occur after using
any pesticide product for pets. If signs persist, or become
more severe, consult a veterinarian immediately.
What special precautions are there
Advantage is for external use on dogs 7 weeks or older and
cats 8 weeks or older. Consult a veterinarian before using
on medicated animals, animals using this product with other
pesticides, and debilitated, aged, pregnant or nursing
animals. This product causes eye irritation in humans and is
harmful if swallowed. Avoid contact with skin. Call poison
control center if swallowed. If on skin, wash with plenty of
soap and water. If in eyes, flush with plenty of water.
In the event of overdose
Contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room.
How should I store this product
Store this product in a cool dry place. Do not store in the
refrigerator. Do not reuse empty container. To dispose wrap
original container in several layers of newspaper and
discard in trash. Keep out of reach of children and pets. |
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