Can I Apply Advantix Twice A Month

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The active ingredients are 8.8% imidacloprid, 44% permethrin and 0.44% pyriproxyfen. What are the dosage and frequency guidelines for K9 Advantix® II?

K9 Advantix® II is available in four sizes: Small Dog, Medium Dog, Large Dog and Extra-large Dog. Monthly treatments are required for optimal control and prevention of fleas and ticks.

For dogs over 55 lbs., do not apply more than one tube per treatment. Do not use on puppies under 7 weeks of age or weighing less than 4 lbs. What are the packaging specifications for K9 Advantix® II?

K9 Advantix® II Small Dog 1 sleeve of 6 4-packs (0.4 mL tubes) 1 sleeve of 6 6-packs (0.4 mL tubes)

K9 Advantix® II Medium Dog 1 sleeve of 6 4-packs (1.0 mL tubes) 1 sleeve of 6 6-packs (1.0 mL tubes)

K9 Advantix® II Large Dog 1 sleeve of 6 4-packs (2.5 mL tubes) 1 sleeve of 6 6-packs (2.5 mL tubes)

K9 Advantix® II Extra Large Dog 1 sleeve of 6 4-packs (4.0 mL tubes) 1 sleeve of 6 6-packs (4.0 mL tubes)

K9 Advantix® II includes an insect growth regulator (IGR) for a broader range of flea protection. In addition to killing adult fleas, it also kills flea eggs and flea larvae. How long does it take for K9 Advantix® II to work on fleas?

K9 Advantix® II kills fleas on dogs within 12 hours of application. It kills re-infesting fleas from the surroundings within 2 hours and protects against further reinfestation for at least four weeks. Can K9 Advantix® II be applied more than once per month?

A single application of K9 Advantix® II remains effective for four weeks. However, if the dog has a severe infestation, re-treatment within a month may be necessary; dogs should not be re-treated more than once every seven days. After flea control is attained, return to a monthly treatment schedule.

Can I apply K9 Advantix® II more than once a month? A single application of K9 Advantix® II remains effective for four weeks. However, if the dog has a severe infestation, retreatment within a month may be necessary. Do not retreat more than once every seven days not to exceed weekly treatments.

Compare K9 Advantix® II to Frontline® Plus as well as other brands.

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  • Question Can I touch my dog after applying Advantix? Pippa Elliott, MRCVS Veterinarian Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years. Pippa Elliott, MRCVS Veterinarian Expert Answer Support wikiHow by unlocking this expert answer. Always let the Advantix dry completely before touching the dog. If you stroke the dog whilst it is still wet, you may wipe the Advantix off. Also, the datasheet recommends not letting children sleep next to a dog with freshly applied Advantix, as a precaution against transference.
  • Question How often can I use Advantix on my dog? Pippa Elliott, MRCVS Veterinarian Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years. Pippa Elliott, MRCVS Veterinarian Expert Answer Support wikiHow by unlocking this expert answer. This is potentially confusing because the frequency of application depends on which bug species you want to deter. For flea control and certain ticks, monthly application is fine, but for sand flies and mosquitos, every two weeks is advised.
  • Question How long does it take for Advantix to start working? Pippa Elliott, MRCVS Veterinarian Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years. Pippa Elliott, MRCVS Veterinarian Expert Answer Support wikiHow by unlocking this expert answer. Fleas are killed within 24 hours of exposure to Advantix. However, ticks can take 2 days to die, which means daily ticks checks are still important to remove ticks within 24 hours of attachment to stop them from feeding.

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  • Advantix is to be applied once a month. If you a miss a dose, apply the next dose as soon as you can, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Let your know veterinarian know if you have missed a dose.[29] Thanks! Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
  • If your dog has a severe pest infestation on his skin, Advantix can be applied more than once a month, but not more than once in a week. Your veterinarian will make the decision as to whether your dog will need Advantix more than once a month. Once the infestation has been treated, then you can go back to monthly treatment.[30] Thanks! Helpful 1 Not Helpful 1
  • Advantix can be used in dogs that are seven weeks of age or older.[31] Thanks! Helpful 0 Not Helpful 1
  • Do not give Advantix to your dog if he weighs less than 4 pounds. Advantix is formulated for dogs that weigh 4 or more pounds, so administering it to dogs that weigh less than 4 pounds could lead to serious side effects.[33] Thanks! Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
  • Do not give Advantix to a cat. One of the active ingredients in Advantix, called permethrin, can be fatal for cats.[34] There are flea and tick preventatives that are made specifically for cats. Your veterinarian can recommend which preventative to use on your cat. Thanks! Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
  • Advantix should not be given to female dogs who are pregnant or lactating.[35] Thanks! Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

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    Do you think that I need to have him dipped/bathed at the vet in order to really fight off the fleas? I am exhausted after cleaning the house and washing every blanket and rug in sight. I’m sure other pet owners have wondered about reapplying the nasty, messy flea/tick treatment.

    K9 Advantix should not be applied more than once in a month. More on that in a moment. But first, a little history (as I see it, based solely upon personal experience).

    Long (that is to say, 20 years) ago there was no good flea preventative. Pet owners had two choices: use primitive pesticides that had low safety margins (and that can still be found in Hartz, Sargeant’s, BioSpot, flea dips, and flea bombs), or live with fleas. Then came Advantage and Frontline.

    However, Bayer (the manufacturer of Advantage) had a problem. Frontline prevented tick infestations. Advantage did not. Bayer’s solution was K9 Advantix–it also prevents tick infestations.

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    FAQ

    What happens if I give my dog too much Advantix?

    Common signs of toxicity from flea products containing organophosphates are diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, small pupils, muscle tremor, weakness or falling over, and drooling. Organophosphate toxicity can be rapidly fatal, depending on the ingredients and dose the pet is exposed to.

    Can I use flea treatment again after 2 weeks?

    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.

    Can you treat a dog for fleas more than once a month?

    Yes, if after two weeks the flea preventive you applied isn’t working, you can reapply flea treatment early, or switch to another brand. I recommend using Advantix or a chewable prescription product from your vet, like Bravecto, Nexgard, Simparica, or Credelio.

    Can I use Advantage 2 weeks after using frontline?

    If a client is currently using a different topical such as Revolution or Advantage, it is safe to change to Frontline Plus after 3-4 weeks from the date of last application of the other product.