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QuestionHow often can I use Advantage on my dog?
Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. 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.
VeterinarianAccording to the datasheet, Advantage II is designed to be used once a month. More frequent applications are unlikely to be harmful, while a greater gap between treatments can lead to a gap in parasite protection. -
QuestionCan I apply Advantage after bathing my dog?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. 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.
VeterinarianEnsure the dog is dry first, then apply it. However, Advantage II should not be applied the other way around (i.e. apply and then bathe). -
QuestionWhat are the side effects of Advantage for dogs?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. 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.
VeterinarianAdvantage has a bitter taste. If licked off the coat, the dog may salivate heavily. Some dogs experience local irritation at the site of application, such as redness or itchiness. At very high doses, some dogs can become uncoordinated and develop tremors. -
QuestionIs Advantage II safe for dogs and cats?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. 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.
VeterinarianAdvantage II, as with all licensed medications, has been through extensive safety testing. Those tests show a high safety margin even when combined with other products. In fact, at 5-8 times the recommended dose, applied for consecutive days (instead of monthly), the pets came to no harm. So yes, Advantage II is safe, but as with all pharmaceuticals, there can be potential side effects on rare occasions.
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