New Advantage II – Flea Prevention Topical for Dogs

What is Advantage II – Flea Prevention Topical for Dogs?

Advantage II is a monthly flea preventative for dogs that offers comprehensive flea protection by killing adult fleas, larvae, and eggs. Plus, it kills fleas through contact, which means fleas don’t have to bite your pet to die. Advantage II also treats, prevents, and controls lice on dogs. Advantage II does not kill ticks, so we recommend using the Preventic Tick Collar along with Advantage II.

For:

Dogs (7+ weeks of age, weighing 3+ lbs)

Benefits:

• Convenient, once-a-month application
• Kills through contact – fleas don’t have to bite to die
• Kills fleas within 12 hours of application on cats and dogs
• Kills fleas within 24 hours of application on ferrets
• Kills all flea life stages including flea eggs and larvae to prevent infestation
• Treats, prevents, and controls lice infestations (dogs only)
• Safe and easy to apply
• Waterproof – remains effective even if pet gets wet (use of a soap-free shampoo is recommended)

How does Advantage II – Flea Prevention Topical for Dogs work?

The first active ingredient is imidacloprid, which acts on the nervous system of the flea to cause paralysis and subsequent death. Within 12 hours of application on cats and dogs, 98-100 percent of fleas are dead. Advantage II Small Cat kills the existing fleas on ferrets within 24 hours. The second active ingredient, pyriproxyfen, is an insect growth regulator. Once a female flea lays her eggs, pyriproxyfen works to prevent the eggs from hatching, ending the flea life cycle. Also, the active ingredient in Advantage II kills through contact, which means that fleas don’t have to bite your pet to die. Reinfesting fleas are killed with protection against further flea infestation lasting for up to 4 weeks. Pre-existing pupae in the environment may continue to emerge for 6 weeks or longer depending upon the climactic conditions.

Cautions:

HAZARDS TO HUMANS: Harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes and clothing. Wash hands after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Keep out of reach of children. Do not contaminate feed or food.
HAZARDS TO DOMESTIC ANIMALS: For external use only. Do not apply to cats or kittens under 8 weeks of age or weighing less than 5 lbs. As with any product, consult your veterinarian before using this product on debilitated, aged, pregnant or nursing cats. Individual sensitivities may occur after using ANY pesticide product for cats. If signs persist, or become more severe, consult a veterinarian immediately. If your cat is on medication, consult your veterinarian before using this or any other product.
Side Effects: Monitor your cat after application. Side effects may include signs of skin irritation such as redness, scratching, or other signs of discomfort. Gastrointestinal signs such as hypersalivation, vomiting or diarrhea have also been reported. If these or other side effects(such as lethargy) occur, consult your veterinarian or call 1-800-422-9874.
FIRST AID IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing the eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
HOT LINE NUMBER: Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. For medical emergencies call 1-800-422-9874. For consumer questions call 1-800-255-6826.

Storage:

Store in a cool, dry place inaccessible to children and pets.

Advantage II – Flea Prevention Topical for Dogs Directions:

• Only use Advantage II on dogs/puppies over 3 lbs and over 7 weeks of age.
• Apply Advantage II once a month every month.
• For dogs up to 20 lbs, part the pet’s hair between the shoulder blades until you can see the skin. Place the tip of the applicator on the skin and release all of the tube’s contents on a single spot directly on the skin.
• For dogs 21 lbs and over, apply entire contents of the tube evenly in 3 or 4 spots on the top of the back from the shoulder to the base of the tail. At each spot, part the hair until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the applicator on the skin and release a portion of the Advantage II solution directly on the skin. Do not apply an excessive amount of solution at any one spot that could cause some of the solution to run off the side of the dog.
• Use only one applicator per treatment.