Advantage II for Dogs Basics
- Advantage II for Dogs is available over the counter. No prescription is required.
- Advantage II is an insecticidal agent that is primarily used to kill fleas.
- Advantage II contains imidacloprid, a topical solution that collects in the oils of the skin and in the hair follicles.
- Imidacloprid is not absorbed into the body and does not circulate through the bloodstream. It is spread around the body through translocation.
- Advantage II for Dogs also contains an insect growth regulator known as pyriproxyfen.
- Pyriproxyfen prevents eggs from hatching.
- Advantage II for Dogs is used in the treatment of...
- Advantage II for Dogs controls flea infestations by acting on the central nervous system of insects.
- Advantage II kills 98-100% of fleas within 12 hours.
- The effects of Advantage II last for 30 days.
- Advantage II is waterproof.
- Advantage II is available in packs according to your dog's size...
- 0 - 10 pounds (Green Box)
- 11 - 20 pounds (Teal Box)
- Over 55 pounds (Blue Box)
Advantage II for Dogs Warnings
- Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
- Do not use Advantage II in puppies less than 8 weeks old.
- Do not shampoo your pet for 48 hours after application.
- Use Advantage II with caution in old or debilitated animals or animals that are pregnant or nursing.
- Do not get Advantage II in your eyes.
- Wash hands with soap and water after handling Advantage II.
- Some localized irritation may occur at the application site.
- Advantage II is flammable.
- Store at room temperature.
Advantage II for Dogs Directions
- Use as directed by your veterinarian.
- Store Advantage II for Dogs at room temperature.
- Advantage II for Dogs should be applied between the shoulder blades.
- Be sure to empty the entire contents of the tube of Advantage II in the same spot.
- Do not use Advantage II in puppies less than 8 weeks old.
Dosage for Dogs
For dogs less than 10 lbs:
- Apply one 0.4 mL tube to the skin between the shoulder blades once monthly.
For dogs 11-20 lbs:
- Apply one 1 mL tube to the skin between the shoulder blades once monthly.
Dogs and puppies weighing 21-55 pounds:
- Apply one 2.5 mL tube to the skin between the shoulder blades once monthly.
Dogs weighing 55 pounds or more:
- Apply one 4 mL tube to the skin between the shoulder blades once monthly.
Advantage II for Dogs Dosage FAQs
- In the case of a missed dose of Advantage II for Dogs, give it as soon as you remember or wait until it is time to give the next dose. DO NOT GIVE A DOUBLE DOSE OF ADVANTAGE II FOR DOGS.
Probably one of the most confusing products to choose today is the appropriate topical flea medication for your pet. The market has been saturated in the last ten years with so many products that it is difficult for veterinary professionals to keep up with the many options. I have chosen to continue to use the best products available and have avoided their generic counterparts. I simply get too many negative reports from clients about the generic flea products to risk using them with my canine and feline patients.
One of the most reliable and effective flea medications is still the Bayer product, ADVANTAGE II. I rarely get complaints about application and effectiveness of the ADVANTAGE line of products. The most common comment is that ADVANTAGE II does not appear to last an entire month after application. Bayer has multiple products available, (ADVANTAGE MULTI, ADVANTIX, ADVANTAGE II), allowing you and your veterinarian to choose the best option for your pet.
If you notice any behavioral or physiological changes in your pet while administering Advantage II, contact your veterinarian immediately.
