Advantage for cats - indications and recommendations for the use of flea medication

Advantage for cats is used for the treatment and prevention of entomosis in pets. The product is effective against lice, cat fleas and other ectoparasites. The drug is produced in Germany and is of high quality and effectiveness. The drug can be used to treat adult cats and kittens.

The mechanism of action of the active component is based on effective interaction with special acetylcholine receptors of various parasitic insects, disruptions in the transmission of nerve impulses and subsequent death of arthropods.

After application, the drug is actively distributed throughout the cat’s body, practically without entering the bloodstream. The effectiveness of the product is ensured by the active component imidacloprid, which has a cumulative property.

Using the product according to the instructions eliminates the possibility of side effects. The treatment procedure is easy; special preparation of the pet before manipulation is not required.

Description of the drug Advantage for cats

Advantage is available in the form of drops. The active component of the product is imidacloride. The substance is an insecticide used to combat ectoparasites. It is the action of the active component that determines the successful use of Advantage against ticks, fleas, lice and other ectoparasites. Imidacloride affects the central nervous system of insects, causing paralysis. The medication also contains auxiliary components: butylated hydroxytoluene, propylene carbonate and benzyl alcohol.

The drug has a yellowish tint and may be transparent. It has a specific smell. Available in the form of a solution with a volume of 0.4 or 0.8 ml. The drops are packaged in polyethylene pipettes, which are packed in blisters of 4 pieces.

The optimal ratio of active components in the solution has a detrimental effect on parasitic insects at all phases of development. The product has a bitter taste and if the cat licks the treated area before the drug dries, it may drool profusely, which is not a sign of intoxication and goes away without intervention in a few minutes.

Advantage has a number of advantages that make it popular:

1. The medicine is distributed over the skin and does not penetrate the systemic bloodstream, which allows it to be used to treat kittens and pregnant cats, as well as to treat animals with weakened bodies. The drug is absolutely safe for humans.
2. The death of pests occurs within 12 hours after treatment.
3. The solution has the property of a lauricide, that is, it has a detrimental effect not only on adult insects, but also on the eggs and larvae of pests that may be in the place where the cat lives. Contact of the treated wool with the body of the larva causes the death of the latter, which leads to the destruction of the population without additional medications.
4. The protective properties of the drops last for a month.
5. The drops are waterproof, which allows you to let your cat go for a walk immediately after treatment.
6. The medicine has an umbrella effect, that is, treating a nursing female can protect against parasites and small kittens.

What are Advantage drops?

Advantage drops are produced by the German company Bayer, which guarantees the quality of its products. The drug has passed a number of tests that have proven the effectiveness and safety of this insecticide. The medicine can only be used after examination by a doctor.

The drug Advantage is used to treat cats. The same drug is used to treat rabbits, but for dogs there is another medication from the same company called Advantix.

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Description of the medication

The drug is available in the form of drops, which are used externally only. The active ingredient is imidacloprid. Additionally, the medicine includes:

• benzyl alcohol;
• butylated hydroxytoluene;
• propylene carbonate.

Advantage is active against blood-sucking parasites

Drops are available in convenient pipettes for one-time use. The drug should be kept away from heat at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees. Freezing the medication is also not recommended. The medicine can be stored for no more than 5 years from the date of manufacture. You can purchase this product at a price of 200 rubles. per package.

Attention! Under no circumstances should you use a drug that has expired.

Mechanism of action

The active ingredient of the drug is an insecticide from the class of neonicotinoids. The medication affects the transmission of nerve impulses in the body of parasites, as a result of which fleas become unable to move and can no longer hold on to the fur. After contact with the withers, the drops are quickly absorbed into the skin, distributed throughout the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. The drug not only destroys fleas, lice and lice, but also prevents them from attaching to the fur, that is, it has a preventive effect.

Advantage prevents fleas from attaching to the fur

Advantage drops are available in two convenient varieties. One of them is intended for cats weighing up to 4 kg, and the other for pets whose body weight is from 4 to 8 kg.

Step-by-step instruction

Drops are applied only 1 time. Re-use is possible after 4 weeks. For one time you will need 1 pipette. Before applying the product, it is advisable to bathe your pet. When the hair is dry, you need to spread it apart at the withers and squeeze out the contents of one tube. It is important that the medicine gets directly onto the skin, so it is advisable to hold the pet during the procedure. It is not advisable to apply drops to other areas, as the cat may lick the drug, which will cause intoxication.

Flea drops are applied to the skin in the withers area

Attention! This medicine acts within 24 hours. During the first few hours, parasites may be present on your pet's fur, but this does not require repeated treatment.

To prevent the appearance of worms and fleas, I bought drops for the cat’s withers. This product is very convenient to use and is well tolerated. In addition, there is no need to force the cat to take the drug; it is enough to squeeze the contents onto the withers. I am satisfied with the effect and the absence of an allergic reaction. The price is also reasonable in most cases. Another plus is that there is no need to calculate the exact amount of solution. Everything is conveniently packaged in special miniature tubes.

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Can it be used to treat pregnant cats and kittens?

Drops can be used to treat pregnant and lactating females. The drug is not recommended for use if the kitten is under eight weeks old. Despite the fact that the medication can be used to treat pregnant and lactating animals, it is important to consult a veterinarian before starting therapy, since pets during this period often increase the risk of negative reactions from the body.

Drops can be used to treat kittens older than 8 weeks

Attention! Drops should be applied immediately after opening the protective membrane. Subsequent storage is not provided.

Contraindications and adverse reactions

The medicine has no contraindications and can even be used to treat older animals. Negative reactions when using the product rarely occur. Most often this is an allergy, which manifests itself in the form of itching and redness of the skin. To eliminate unpleasant symptoms, in this case it is enough to give your pet any antihistamine medication (a quarter of a tablet): Suprastin, Zodak, Cetirizine, etc.

Suprastin relieves allergy symptoms

If your pet experiences any other negative reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness, it is important to consult a doctor immediately.

Drug interactions

The active component of the drug does not interact with other drugs, since it does not have the ability to be absorbed into the blood, so the drug can be combined with other drugs for external and internal use.

Safety precautions for application

Rules to follow:

1. Before processing, you should wear disposable gloves.
2. After handling the drug, you should wash your hands thoroughly with soap.
3. The drops should be applied carefully, avoiding contact of the product with the mucous membranes of the pet.
4. Do not use a double dose even with a large number of parasites.
5. If the pet is too active, then you should ask another person to restrain the animal.
6. If the product accidentally gets on the mucous membranes, it is important to rinse them thoroughly with warm water.

Disposable rubber gloves should be worn before applying the product.

Attention! After use, the drug must be disposed of along with other household waste. Do not leave an empty tube within the reach of children.

What to do if your cat licks drops

If your cat accidentally swallows the drops, she may vomit. At the same time, the animal looks lethargic, its appetite worsens, increased salivation and diarrhea appear. If the medicine accidentally gets into the pet’s mouth, then it is necessary to give the cat activated charcoal. To do this, the tablet must be crushed and mixed with water, then poured into the animal’s mouth. Immediately after this, you need to take the cat to the veterinarian or call a doctor at home.

Attention! If drops enter the pet's gastrointestinal tract, they can cause serious intoxication, so neglecting a visit to the doctor is highly not recommended.

Mechanism of action

After applying the drug to the cat’s skin, the active substance is gradually and evenly distributed throughout the animal’s body without being absorbed into the bloodstream. Imidacloprid accumulates in hair follicles, on the skin and in the sebaceous glands, thereby providing long-term insecticidal contact effects. The effect lasts for a month.

If the instructions and standards are followed, Advantage drops do not cause skin irritation or other negative reactions of the body. Under the influence of the drug, pests begin to convulse, followed by death.

Storage of the drug

Advantage is stored in a dark, dry place , in sealed packaging, always separately from products. Drops should be kept away from children. Shelf life – 4 years.

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What is the drug for?

Advantage drops are used to treat cats living indoors, walking outdoors, and also permanently living in the yard, in a special enclosure or house. The drug is also used for preventive purposes. As a preventive measure, the product should be used once every three months. The drug is used for the treatment of allergic dermatitis caused by blood-sucking insects, as part of symptomatic and pathogenetic therapy.

Applying drops allows you to:

• kill 98-100% of fleas within 12 hours;
• kill fleas on contact before they have time to bite the animal and lay eggs;
• destroy flea larvae in your pet's habitat.

The drug retains its effect for 4 weeks after a single treatment.

Advantage against worms is not used, since the drug is effective only against ectoparasites (external pests), and worms are parasites that live inside the body.

Indications for use

"Advantage" is used to treat cats against external parasites: lice, fleas, lice. The product has a high safety class and can be used independently, without consulting a veterinarian.

The drug begins to act after 5 minutes: fleas bite your cat less. Within 12 hours the insects die. The medicine accumulates in the fur and skin and acts for another 4 weeks, protecting the pet from parasites from the external environment.

Repeated treatments against parasites can be carried out no more than once every 28 days.

The drug can be used to prevent infection. Application schedule: once every 4 weeks.

"Advantage" is a low-toxic drug, so it can be used by kittens from 10 weeks of age . The instructions indicate that the drug does not have a toxic effect on the formation of the fetus in pregnant cats. However, before use in pregnant females, it is advisable to consult a veterinarian.

It is not recommended to combine the drug with other remedies for external parasites.

Instructions and method of use

Advantage is used once, applied pointwise to completely dry and clean skin, provided that there is no damage to the skin. Before use, the protective cap must be removed from the plastic pipette containing the solution, then the pipette should be placed in a vertical position and the protective shell on the tip of the pipette should be pierced with the back of the cap.

The cat's fur needs to be carefully pulled apart, and drops should be applied from a pipette by squeezing to areas of the animal's body that are inaccessible for licking (the back of the head). The dose of the drug used depends on the weight of the cat. The standard calculation of the amount of product used is 0.1 ml/kg. The instructions indicate how to choose the correct dose for pets less than 4 kilograms. There are also guidelines for determining the correct dosage for treating overweight cats.

If the cat's body weight is up to 4 kg, use Adventage-40 (1 pipette), with a weight from 4 to 8 kg - Adventage-80 (1 pipette), with a weight of more than 8 kg - Adventage-40 and Adventage-80 (a combination of different volumes). pipettes).

Repeated treatment of the animal during the entire season of ectoparasite activity is carried out according to indications. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated no more than once a month.

During treatment, it is prohibited to drink, eat, or smoke. The procedure must be carried out with rubber gloves. When finished, wash your hands with warm water and soap. Do not allow contact with the treated cat until the drug has completely dried. When processing two animals living in the same room at once, it is necessary to isolate them from each other.

Step-by-step application instructions

It happens that the owner is no less worried about the manipulation than the animal. In such conditions, it is easy to apply the drug incorrectly or mix up the dose. Step-by-step instructions will help minimize the possibility of error.

1. The animal must be weighed immediately before the procedure.
2. The next step is to calculate the dose (see point above).
3. Before using, you need to put on gloves. The drug may cause an allergy if it comes into contact with human skin.
   

   Important! Do not start the procedure if the cat is irritated or frightened. The restless animal spins around and does not allow the drug to be applied correctly. If applied incorrectly, the medication may not work or may end up in an area where your cat can lick it off.

4. Remove the cap from the pipette and hold the pipette vertically. Use the back of the cap to pierce the tip of the pipette. After this you can start applying.
5. Before applying, make sure that the cat’s skin is not damaged: there are no scratches or scratches. If you apply the solution to damaged skin, the drug will enter the bloodstream and cause symptoms of poisoning.
6. The drug is applied to the area where the cat cannot lick the drug: between the shoulder blades or at the base of the neck.

   
   

7. Before starting the procedure, spread the fur and apply the solution only to the cat's skin.
   

   Helpful advice! If the pet resists, hold the cat behind its back with your left hand.

8. After completing the procedure, move the fur. Do not massage or pet your cat until the product is completely dry.
9. It is advisable not to wash the animal for 48 hours after application.
10. It is not recommended to play with the cat or pick it up until the drug has completely dried. Residues of the drug in contact with human skin may cause an allergic reaction or irritation.

Important! The child can put the remaining drug into his mouth with his hands. If you have children, explain that they cannot play with the cat today.

Contraindications

Advantage drops are low-toxic, which allows them to be used by pregnant and lactating cats. You need to be careful when using the drug, since any insecticide is poison, and ingestion can cause serious problems. Like all chemicals, the medicine has contraindications:

• It is not recommended to use the product on sick, weakened or exhausted animals. It is prohibited to use it to treat animals that have recently undergone surgery or serious illness. It is not recommended to use the medicine during the rehabilitation period after surgery or in case of serious illness;
• It is prohibited to use the medication in the presence of dermatological damage, with the exception of flea dermatitis, which occurs as an allergic reaction to a flea bite;
• It is not recommended to use the drug if you are individually sensitive to its components;
• It is not allowed to use the product for animals weighing up to 4 kg and for treating kittens up to 10 weeks.

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How to calculate the dose of the drug

The dose of the medicine is selected individually, depending on the weight of the pet.

• kittens from 10 weeks and cats weighing up to 4 kg receive 1 pipette of 0.4 ml ;
• cats weighing 4-8 kg – 1 pipette 0.8 ml .

Important! For animals that weigh more than 8 kg, personal calculations are applied.

The manufacturer's official website contains detailed guidelines for dose selection:

• adult cats 8-12 kg – 1 pipette 0.8 ml + 1 pipette 0.4 ml;
• cats weighing 12-16 kg - 2 pipettes of 0.8 ml.

Side effects

According to reviews from experts and cat owners, Advantage is well tolerated by animals and adverse reactions rarely occur as a result of exceeding the dosage or violating the requirements specified in the instructions.

Occasionally, skin irritation may occur at the site of application of the drug, which goes away on its own, without treatment, within a few days. Side effects may bother your pet if he has an individual intolerance to the components of the drug. In this case, the cat may develop weakness, apathy, lack of appetite, tremors, nausea with vomiting, and convulsions.

The appearance of these symptoms is a reason to contact a veterinarian. In some cases, the area where the drug is applied is washed with warm soapy water and wiped with alcohol. Afterwards, symptomatic treatment is prescribed.

A negative reaction in the form of excessive salivation may also be due to the fact that the cat licked itself after treatment. The instructions indicate that the best place to apply the product is at the withers, since the cat cannot reach there to lick the fur. But if this happens, don't worry too much. This reaction does not require treatment and goes away within a maximum of an hour, without intervention. If a cat observes such a reaction, you can give a sorbent (half a tablet of activated carbon) and provide access to clean drinking water.

Purpose of the drug

Advantage for cats is used to get rid of and prevent the appearance of insects that parasitize animals. These parasites include:

• fleas,
• lice,
• lice eaters.

The drops prevent the appearance of insects in adult cats and kittens, beginning to act actively even before the first parasite bites and maintaining their effectiveness for a month. The product does not harm the animal and prevents the reproduction of insects, affecting not only them, but also their clutches.

It is recommended to use this medicine if the following signs of infection are detected in a cat:

• severe itching
• restless behavior
• excessive hair loss,
• general malaise,
• deterioration or lack of appetite.

It is recommended to regularly treat cats with this drug that have free access to the street and come into contact with other pets. It is highly undesirable to use Advantage without prior consultation with a veterinarian.

Precautionary measures

Based on the type of effect on the body of mammals, Advantage belongs to the category of low-hazard substances (hazard class 4). During the treatment of a cat, the drug does not have a locally irritating, resorptive-toxic, teratogenic, embryotoxic, mutagenic or sensitizing effect. If the drug gets into the eyes, a reaction characteristic of mild irritation of the mucous membranes may occur.

The product should be applied not to the fur, but to the skin. After applying the fluff, it is better to hold it on your hands for a while until the medication is completely absorbed into the skin and the fur dries. Treating a cat with Advantage drops should be done outdoors. If this is not possible, the procedure is carried out in a well-ventilated area.

It is recommended to bathe your pet no earlier than 4-5 days after using the drops, despite the fact that the drug is waterproof.

Advantage must be stored in places inaccessible to children and pets, in dry and protected from light conditions, at a temperature of 0-25 degrees.

Persons prone to allergic reactions should avoid direct contact with the drug. Pipettes and empty containers must be disposed of with household waste after use.

It is not allowed to pet or allow the cat near children and people prone to allergies for 24 hours after treatment.

general information

The insecticide with the trade name Advantage has the non-proprietary international name imidacloprid.

Release

The insecticide is produced in the form of a solution for external use.

For cats, Advantage, focusing on user convenience, is produced in the following packaging:

• 0.4 ml;
• 0.8 ml.

The insecticide is poured into polymer droppers equipped with a safety cap.

The color of the true (transparent) solution can range from medium yellow to light brown.

Composition of the drug (per 1 ml)

1. The active substance is imidacloprid, at least 100 mg.
2. Excipients: benzyl alcohol, propylene carbonate, butylated hydroxytoluene.

Pharmacology

The effectiveness of Advantage drops is due to the presence of two mechanisms of action on parasites:

• insecticidal - aimed at destroying adult individuals;
• larvicidal - destroying eggs and larvae of insects.

The drug applied to the back of the head is distributed throughout the entire epidermis. There is no significant absorption of the drug into the circulatory system.

Advantage concentrates in the skin, sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the cat, providing a long-lasting contact antiparasitic effect (up to 30 days).

The insecticide Advantage is considered a low-hazard substance (hazard class 4).

Purpose

Advantage for cats is intended for the prevention and destruction of ectoparasites.
Treatment of animals with the drug is carried out by a single spot application of the solution to the dry skin of the back of the head (insurance against licking).

To treat cats with Advantage:

• remove the cap from the disposable dropper;
• pierce the protective membrane with the spike of the cap;
• Apply insecticide to the back of your pet's head.

The solution contained in the pipette must be used once in full.

No peculiarities in the effect of the product on the cat’s body were noticed either during the initial treatment or when the insecticide was discontinued.

Since Advantage has a cumulative effect, to achieve the greatest effect, you should adhere to the manufacturer’s recommended application regimen.

Drops can only be applied to an area with intact skin.

As with all antiparasitic drugs, you can treat your cat a week before and a week after treatment with Advantage.

Dosage

The amount of Advantage for insecticidal treatment of cats is determined according to the table.

If your pet weighs more than 8 kg, it is better to consult a veterinarian regarding the dosage of the drug.

Overdose

Signs of excess drug use in cats are the following manifestations:

• dilated pupils;
• increased salivation;
• muscle tremors;
• general depressed state.

For preventive purposes, it is advisable to contact a veterinary clinic, indicating the cause of the animal’s condition.

Advantage's analogues

An analogue of the drug Advantage is the drug Advocate, which contains the same active ingredient – ​​imidacloprid.

You can also replace the drug with other means:

• The pyrethroid permethrin . Recommended not only for use in veterinary medicine, but also in medicine and everyday life. It is an effective remedy against all types of blood-sucking insects, as well as arthropods (ticks, fleas, lice);
• Pyrethroid deltamethrin . Belongs to the group of pyrethroids that have an immediate repellent effect against ticks and fleas, as well as a rapid killing (insecticidal/acaricidal) knockdown effect on all parasites;
• Fipronil. Belongs to the group of phenylpyrazoles. The mechanism of action of the drug is to block gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which regulates the passage of nerve impulses through chloride ion channels into the membranes of nerve cells, thereby disrupting the functions of the parasite’s nervous system.
• Frontline and Frontline Combo . Frontline Combo contains s-metroprene, an analogue of juvenile hormone that blocks the transition of young forms of parasites into adults.
• Prac-tic . Developed on the basis of pyriprole (an analogue of fipronil), and also contains auxiliary synergistic components: butylhydroxytoluene and diethylglycol monoethyl ether.
• Ivermectin. It has a pronounced contact and systemic antiparasitic effect on mature and larval forms of fleas, lice, lice, ear mites and gastrointestinal nematodes that parasitize cats.

Based on avermectins, complex products for cats Multix are produced, as well as IN-AP Complex preparations for cats and dogs, Foline spray, Fiprex drops, Inspector.

The veterinarian must choose a drug from the possible options, taking into account the age, body weight, breed and general health of the pet. You cannot replace the drug with another drug yourself, as this can lead to negative reactions from your beloved pet’s body.

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Analogs

The list of Advantage analogues is small. It includes the following drugs:

1. Leopard. Fipronil-based drops that effectively fight fleas, ticks, lice and lice. Contraindications include a weakened body or individual intolerance to the active substances. The cost of packaging is from 200 rubles.
2. Celandine. An effective solution for external use containing fipronil and permethrin. Intended for preventive purposes, combating lice, lice-eaters, ticks and other parasites. Package price - from 130 rubles.
3. Advocate. A product for external use based on moxidectin and imidacloprid. You can buy it for 300 rubles.

Advantage is a good antiparasitic drop with a wide spectrum of action. They effectively destroy various parasites.

Reviews from veterinarians

Advantage is an innovative drug. The manufacturer of the drug is the German company Bayer, which has long won the trust of experienced veterinarians, cat and dog breeders, as well as pet lovers.

Advantage is an effective product containing insecticidal components. The drug is low-toxic and safe for humans and cats. A single application of drops makes it possible to protect your pet from blood-sucking pests that are carriers of dangerous infectious diseases (hepatitis, plague).

The drug has a number of advantages. The use of drops for pregnant and lactating females is allowed; moreover, thanks to the umbrella effect of the medicine, treating the mother cat prevents the infection of the offspring with parasites.

The drug does not penetrate the systemic bloodstream, but accumulates in the sebaceous glands, causing the death of adults, eggs and larvae of parasitic insects, thus providing protection for the pet for 30 days.

The result of the treatment is observed after 12 hours. Repeating the procedure is rarely required. Re-application, if necessary, is allowed only after 30 days.

Insecticide analogues

The German company Bayer produces two more insecticidal products for cats with the same active ingredient as Advantage - Advocate drops and Foresto collar. These drugs contain two active components, one of which is imidacloprid. These antiparasitic drugs can be classified as incomplete structural analogues of Advantage drops.

In addition to structural analogues, the modern veterinary drug market is ready to offer the consumer a whole line of antiparasitic drugs that have the same properties as Advantage, but differ from it in their active and auxiliary composition.

Functional analogues of Advantage:

• Stronghold;
• Leopard;
• Inspector Total K;
• Frontline.

Both structural and functional analogues of Advantage have their own contraindications for use and possible negative reactions.

Table: analogues of veterinary medicine

If it is necessary to process a large number of animals, for example, in a nursery, then it is best to use sprays for these purposes. The active ingredients in sprays and drops are the same.

Therapist at the International Scientific Center for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Animals “Zoovet” Maria Voitekha

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We picked up our first pet on the street. At home, we noticed that fleas were scurrying around our kitten’s fur, and the ears were simply black (at that time we decided that it was ordinary dirt, and not ear scabies). Therefore, one of our first purchases was a Bars flea collar, which attracted us with its relatively low cost. But as it turned out, this purchase was a waste of money. There are no fewer parasites. After consulting with a veterinarian, we purchased Stronghold drops from a veterinary pharmacy. I didn’t notice how the fleas disappeared and where they spilled out. But they almost completely disappeared on the second day. True, while washing the pet, I had to pull out dead parasites from the fur. After a few days, the ears also cleared up, although it was necessary to periodically clean them with cotton swabs. We used this antiparasitic agent only once. Once a week, in order to prevent the development of entomosis, we wash our pet with budget anti-flea shampoo. If there is a need to take your cat with you to a village full of barn cats, we put on a Foresto collar, which has never failed.

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Stronghold is not used on kittens younger than six weeks of age.

Leopard is not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating females Inspector Total K should be used with caution when treating pregnant and lactating cats Frontline should not be used in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the veterinary drug Treatment of cats weighing less than 1 kg, pregnant and lactating cats with Advocate drops should be carried out with caution under the supervision of a veterinarian doctor Foresto Collar is contraindicated for use in kittens under 10 weeks of age

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Answers to popular questions

The health and cleanliness of pets is important to cat and dog owners. It is difficult to protect your favorite animal from infection by various ectoparasites. If necessary, antiparasitic drugs containing insecticidal elements are used for treatment and as a preventive measure. To clarify solutions to problems regarding treatment and post-procedure care, many owners ask questions. Some of them are more common than others and are quite popular.

• Is it possible to scratch after treatment?

Immediately after treatment, contact with the animal is not allowed. You should not scratch your pet, as its skin must be absolutely healthy. Even a microcrack can cause allergies and irritation. After application, the drug begins to spread over the skin and touching, scratching, stroking can reduce the effectiveness of the drug and also cause a negative reaction in humans and animals.

• Can it be used on a dog?

The drug is allowed to be used for the treatment and prevention of dogs from infection with ectoparasites. The doses used for dogs are different from those for cats.

• Is it possible to divide by less?

The drug is available in plastic pipettes. Each pipette contains a certain amount of the active ingredient and additional substances. All components are calculated, one pipette is intended for an animal with a specific weight (see instructions). It is not allowed to divide the medicine into smaller doses, as this may lead to a decrease in effectiveness or a violation of the intended norm.

• Is it possible to put drops in the ear?

Advantage is not intended to treat ear mites, and therefore dripping the drug into the ear is not advisable. For this purpose, there are special ear drops that are safer for your pet (Bars, Frontline, Amit).

• Is it okay for pregnant cats?

It is allowed to use Advantage for the treatment of pregnant cats, since the drug is completely safe for the health of the female and offspring.

• Is it possible to pet a cat?

The cat should not be petted immediately after applying the medicine. It is not recommended to contact the animal until the drops on the fur have completely dried, which will take several minutes. It is necessary to exclude contact of the animal with children and people prone to allergies for 4 - 5 days. Since the drug is waterproof, the medicine remains on the cat’s coat for quite a long time.

• Is it possible to wash a cat?

Many veterinarians, based on the fact that Advantage is waterproof, do not prohibit bathing the cat several hours after treatment. However, to increase the effectiveness of the medication, it is recommended to bathe the animal 5 days after applying the product.

• Can it be used by newborns?

The drug should only be used by kittens aged 10 weeks or older and after consultation with a veterinarian. Treatment of a lactating female with the product allows you to destroy fleas on newborn kittens, which in veterinary medicine is called the umbrella effect. Directly treating newborn kittens with the drug is strictly prohibited.

• Is Advantage suitable for a nursing cat?

The drug can be used to treat cats during lactation.

• Can rabbits?

Advantage drops against ectoparasites are also used to treat rabbits weighing at least 4 kg.

Due to its high efficiency and safe effects, the drug Advantage is one of the sought-after and popular means in the fight against ectoparasites.

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Users' opinions

Advantage drops for fleas Advantage drops for fleas appear in the ranking of the most purchased flea products for cats. Most user opinions confirm their high effectiveness in combating parasites. As confirmation, you can study Reviews of Advantage drops.

After a trip to the country, our 2 cats developed fleas. Before this, preventive treatment had never been carried out. To get rid of parasites, we decided to buy Advantage. 6 hours after application, the number of cat fleas decreased sharply. The next day there were none left at all. We are happy with the result, and now we use the drug as a preventative against fleas every month.

Arkhip Vladislavovich, Uglich

We have been using Advantage drops on the withers as a preventive remedy for several years now. During this time, the product never misfired. After treatment, the cat always felt good. So far this is the best flea drug I have ever tried.

Andrey, Zheleznogorsk

We bought Advantage to rid a three-month-old street kitten of fleas. We chose the minimum dosage. An hour after application, the animal became inactive, slept more, and practically did not eat. The next day, all the unpleasant phenomena disappeared along with the annoying parasites.

Anastasia, Irkutsk region