Advantage II for Cats Basics
- Advantage II for Cats is available over the counter. No prescription is required.
- Advantage II for Cats is an insecticidal agent used to kill fleas.
- Advantage II for Cats 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 the process of translocation.
- Advantage II for Cats also includes an insect growth regulator known as pyriproxyfen.
- Pyriproxyfen prevents eggs from hatching.
- Advantage II for Cats is used in the treatment of...
- Advantage II for Cats controls flea infestation by acting on insects' central nervous system.
- Advantage II for Cats kills 98-100% of fleas within 12 hours.
- Advantage II for Cats spreads throughout your pet's body within 24 hours.
- Effects of Advantage II for Cats lasts for 30 days.
- Advantage II for Cats is waterproof.
- Advantage II for Cats is available in packs according to your cat's size...
- Over 9 pounds (Purple box)
Advantage II for Cats Warnings
- Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
- Do not use in kittens less than 8 weeks old.
- Do not shampoo your pet for 48 hours after application.
- Use with caution in old or debilitated animals, or animals that are pregnant or nursing.
- Do not get Advantage II for Cats in your eyes.
- Wash your hands with soap and water after handling Advantage II for Cats.
- Some localized irritation may occur at the application site.
- Advantage II for Cats is flammable.
- Store at room temperature.
Advantage II for Cats Directions
- Use as directed by your veterinarian.
- Follow the instructions on the product label.
- Store at room temperature.
- Advantage II for Cats should be applied to the skin between the shoulder blades.
- Be sure to empty the entire contents in the same spot around the shoulder blades.
- Do not use in kittens less than 8 weeks old.
Dosage for Cats
For cats 1-5 lbs:
- Apply one 0.23 mL tube between the shoulder blades once monthly.
For cats 5-9 lbs:
- Apply one 0.4 mL tube between the shoulder blades once monthly.
For cats over 9 lbs:
- Apply one 0.8 mL tube between the shoulder blades once monthly.
Advantage II for Cats Dosage FAQs
- In the case of a missed dose of Advantage II for Cats, 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 CATS.
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.Â
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.
Side effects are rare. However, if you notice any behavioral or physiological changes in your pet while using Advantage II for Cats, contact your veterinarian immediately.
