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Kills Fleas |
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Repels Fleas |
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Kills Flea eggs and Larvae |
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Kills Ticks |
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Repels Ticks |
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Kills and/or Repels Mosquitoes |
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Prevents Heartworm |
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Other Parasites Information | Treats, Prevents, and Controls Lice Infestations | Eliminates infestations with chewing lice, aids in the control of sarcoptic mange infestation | |
Waterproof (shampooing once a week can reduce effectiveness) |
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Safe for pregnant or nursing Pets | Consult your veterinarian |
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How long does it take to work | Kills fleas in 12 hours | Kills Fleas within 12 hours and Ticks within 48 hours | |
Taste | Applied to Skin | Applied to Skin | |
Active Ingredient(s) | Imidacloprid/Pyriproxyfen | Fipronil/(S)-Methoprene | |
RX Required |
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Dosage | Monthly | ||
Usage |
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Video | Coming soon | Coming soon | |
Vet Review | The non-greasy, non-odor formulation is a definite plus when used on sensitive patients, especially cats. I find that advantage kills fleas and larvae more quickly than some of the other products out there, often resulting in quicker relief of flea allergy dermatitis symptoms in dogs and cats. Overall I have found it quite safe and have seen the fewest topical or rare systemic reactions in my practice over the years. The main disadvantage I have found is that in heavy flea infestations that the efficacy may wear off in less than one month, necessitating some vets to recommend more frequent off label use of this product every few weeks. It also does not control ticks as well on dogs and cats. I find that advantage works most effectively when combined with good environmental flea control at home. | I find that the effective combination of an ingredient like fipronil, along with the insect growth regulator methoprene, provides the best spectrum of activity and protection against all stages of the flea life cycle from egg through larval stage on to adult. Because of these two main ingredients and their method of action, I find that clients don't have to treat the environment as much. I find that this product tends to be safer in smaller breed animals when compared to its competition. I find its tick efficacy quite good. The fact that it is waterproof also allows clients, whose pets swim frequently, to confidently use this product during the swimming months. I also find that this product works the longest for fleas, while some of the competitive products have to be reapplied before the end of the month. The lack of label efficacy against mosquitoes and flies, as well as the fact that this product does not repel fleas or ticks are the two main disadvantages. As with any insecticidal products, I find that every pet is an individual, in terms of which of the products works best on them. When I am dealing with more of a flea issue in a patient, this is the product I will likely reach for first. |