Advantage 2 For Cats Directions

Remove the tube from packaging and open it by putting the cap on the other end and twisting to break the seal.

Advantage 2 for cats directions.

Part the hair at the base of the cat s head place the tip of the tube on the exposed skin and squeeze twice to apply. Unlike some other treatments available for example those that come in tablet form advantage spot on flea treatment for cats is applied as drops to the skin. Do not re treat more often than once every 14 days for kittens or once every 7 days for small and large cats. Advantage ii for cats kills the existing fleas on cats within 12 hours.

Do no use on cats under 8 weeks of age. How to apply advantage ii for dogs. One easy to use topical monthly application lasts for 30 days. Advantage ii flea drops are specifically formulated and tested for cats of certain weights.

Advantage ii for cats between 5 9 lbs orange 4 month 6 month or 12 month supply advantage ii for cats over 9 lbs purple 4 month 6 month or 12 month supply. The full dose of the correct product needs to be administered on a monthly basis. Advantage ii for cats can be applied monthly year round to keep your patients protected from fleas. Select the appropriate pack of advantage for cats.

Advantage ii for cats combines two active ingredients. Imidacloprid attacks the flea s nervous system paralyzing and ultimately killing it. Do not administer by mouth. The medication kills all fleas within 12 hours through contact with the cat s skin and hair.

Advantage for cats comes in packs of four or six and is divided into three weight categories. Advantage for kittens is available in packs of four and advantage for small and large cats is available in packs of four or six. A single application of advantage ii for cats stops biting fleas for one month. Under 5 pounds kittens five to nine pounds small cats and over nine pounds large cats.

Before applying check the weight range and minimum age on the package to choose the appropriate product for your dog. Advantage ii for cats is an fda approved veterinarian recommended waterproof topical solution that protects your cats from flea infestation by uniquely breaking the flea s life cycle. The active ingredient spreads throughout the skin and can kill fleas through contact within 24 hours so your cat doesn t have to be bitten in order for the treatment to work. Preexisting pupae in the environment may continue to emerge for six 6 weeks or longer depending upon the climatic conditions.

However if the cat has a severe infestation re treatment within a month may be necessary. This combination plays a crucial role in treating and preventing infestations because. Lift the tube away from the skin and then. The product can fail if the manufacturer s instructions aren t followed.

Reinfesting fleas are killed within 2 hours with protection against further flea infestation lasting for up to four 4 weeks.