Advantus Oral Flea Treatment Soft Chews for Dogs

What are Advantus Oral Flea Treatment Soft Chews for Dogs?

Advantus Oral Flea Treatment Soft Chews for Dogs are an easy-to-administer, tasty oral flea treatment for dogs and puppies. Available without a prescription, Advantus Oral Flea Treatment Soft Chews for Dogs are an ideal way to quickly and easily address a flea infestation without bathing, spraying or powdering your pet. This tasty soft chew starts to kill adult fleas within one hour and has been shown to achieve greater than 96% effectiveness within 4 hours. Advantus Oral Flea Treatment Soft Chews for Dogs can be used as a convenient alternative to sprays and flea shampoos to quickly kill biting fleas on your dog. It is also safe to use together with other treatments including heartworm preventatives, corticosteroids, antibiotics, vaccines, de-worming medications, and shampoos. This fast-acting formula is a quick fix for a flea infestation problem and can be safely given once per day as needed.

Advantus Oral Flea Treatment Soft Chews for Dogs are available in two strengths: 7.5 mg for dogs and puppies 10 weeks of age or older and 4-22 lbs or 37.5 mg for dogs 10 weeks of age or older and weighing between 23-110 lbs. Both strengths come in a 7-count bottle for occasional treatment and a value 30-count bottle for on-going oral flea treatment.

NOTE: Advantus Oral Flea Treatment Soft Chews for Dogs do not kill flea eggs or larvae, or protect against ticks. For additional 8 months of protection against fleas and ticks in dogs and cats, use the Seresto Collar.

For:

Dogs and Puppies (older than 10 weeks, weighing 4+ lbs)

Benefits:

• Kills adult fleas with a single dose
• Savory soft chew is easy to administer
• Starts to kill fleas within an hour of administration
• No vet visit or prescription is required
• Oral chew is easier to use than sprays, powders, or flea shampoos
• No restrictions on swimming or bathing when using Advantus Oral Flea Treatment Soft Chews for Dogs
• FDA-approved and safe for everyday use as needed
• Safe to use with heartworm preventatives, corticosteroids, antibiotics, vaccines, de-wormers, and shampoos
• Use the Seresto Collar (sold separately) for 8 months of additional protection against fleas, flea eggs, flea larvae, and ticks

How it Works:

Advantus Oral Flea Treatment Soft Chews for Dogs contain imidacloprid, which safely and effectively kills fleas within one hour of administration and is 96% effective against adult fleas within 4 hours. The tasty soft chew is easy to give to your dog and may be given as an occasional dose when you see fleas on your pet or daily if necessary. This product will not kill flea eggs or larvae, or protect against ticks or mosquitoes.

Cautions:

Advantus Oral Flea Treatment Soft Chews for Dogs are not for human use. Keep out of reach of children. Weigh your dog before giving this medication to make sure you are using the right size for your dog. Do not give to puppies younger than 10 weeks of age or to dogs weighing less than 4 pounds. Do not give more than one soft chew daily. Possible side effects include decreased appetite, decreased energy, soft stools, and difficulty walking. Contact your veterinarian if your dog consumes more than one soft chew in a day. Advantus Oral Flea Treatment Soft Chews for Dogs has not been tested in pregnant or nursing dogs.

Brand Name:

Advantus Oral Flea Treatment Soft Chews for Dogs (Bayer)

Generic Name:

Imidacloprid

How is Advantus Oral Flea Treatment Soft Chews for Dogs supplied:

Advantus Oral Flea Treatment Soft Chews for Dogs are available in two sizes: 7.5 mg for dogs weighing 4-22 lbs and 37.5 mg for dogs weighing 23-110 lbs. Both are available in bottles of 7 or 30 soft chews.

How should this medication be given:

Puppies and dogs over the age of 10 weeks and weighing 4-22 lbs should be given one 7.5 mg Advantus Oral Flea Treatment Soft Chew per day. Dogs weighing 23-110 lbs should be given one 37.5 mg Advantus Oral Flea Treatment Soft Chew per day. A single dose kills adult fleas on your dog. If your dog becomes re-infested, you can safely repeat treatment as often as once per day.

What happens if I overdose my pet:

Seek emergency veterinary medical treatment if an overdose is suspected.

What are the possible side effects of Advantus Oral Flea Treatment Soft Chews for Dogs:

Side effects seen with this drug include vomiting, decreased appetite, decreased energy, soft stools, and difficulty walking.

Where can I get more information:

Your pharmacist has additional information about Advantus Oral Flea Treatment Soft Chews for Dogs written for health professionals that you may read.

Call your veterinarian for medical advice about any side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.