Can I use Advantix all year-round even if I am not in a tick area?
Fleas are often a year-round problem and so Advantix should be applied every 4 weeks throughout the year, even during times when ticks are not an issue.
Why choose K9 Advantix® II for your dog or puppy?
Kills and repelsStarts to kill through contact within 12 hours — so pests don’t have to bite your dog for it to work.
Vet-recommendedNo prescription needed. Effective on dogs and puppies 7 weeks of age and older that weigh 4 lbs. or greater.
Easy-to-applyGoes on in seconds. Apply drops directly on your dogs skin — no hard-to-swallow pills.
30 days of waterproof protectionApply K9 Advantix® II monthly. It becomes waterproof after 24 hours.
Preparing to Apply Advantix
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] ⧼thumbs_response⧽ 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] ⧼thumbs_response⧽ Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
Advantix can be used in dogs that are seven weeks of age or older.[31] ⧼thumbs_response⧽ Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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] ⧼thumbs_response⧽ 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. ⧼thumbs_response⧽ Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
Advantix should not be given to female dogs who are pregnant or lactating.[35] ⧼thumbs_response⧽ Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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K9 Advantix Application Demonstration
K9 Advantix II is an effective way to get rid of the pests that plague your dog and keep them as far from your pet as possible; however, it can only do this if used correctly. Its important to make sure that K9 Advantix II is applied correctly to fight fleas and ticks and reduce the probability and severity of any side effects. Thats why we here at EntirelyPets want to make sure you know how to apply K9 Advantix II correctly. Follow these instructions and your dog should be free of fleas and ticks for years to come.
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.