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Kills Fleas | |||
Repels Fleas | |||
Kills Flea eggs and Larvae | |||
Kills Ticks | |||
Repels Ticks | |||
Kills and/or Repels Mosquitoes | |||
Prevents Heartworm | |||
Other Parasites Information | Advantage XD kills lice, but does not treat any internal parasites like heartworms or intestinal worms. | ||
Waterproof (shampooing once a week can reduce effectiveness) | Yes, Advantage XD is waterproof. Do not bathe your cat or allow them to get wet for at least 24 hours after applying Advantage® XD. Frequent shampooing can reduce effectiveness. See product label for more information. | Not Applicable | |
Safe for pregnant or nursing Pets | Consult your veterinarian for pregnant or nursing cats. | ||
How long does it take to work | 30 minutes to 4 hours. | Kills fleas in 30 minutes. | Within 24 hours |
Taste | Not applicable (topical treatment). | Unflavored Tablet | Applied to Skin |
Active Ingredient(s) | Spinetoram | Nitenpyram | Fipronil, (S)-Methoprene |
RX Required | |||
Dosage | Apply one applicator every 2 months. | ||
Usage | |||
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Vet Review |
The fast-acting nature of Advantage XD is one of its standout features, as it starts killing fleas within 30 minutes to 4 hours, providing rapid relief for cats. Its long-lasting formula is another major benefit, offering protection for up to two months per application, which is twice the duration of many other flea treatments. The active ingredient, spinetoram, is derived from natural soil microbes, making it a preferred option for veterinarians concerned about using harsh chemicals on sensitive pets. However, as with any topical treatment, some cats may experience mild skin reactions like irritation or hair loss at the application site. Despite this, Advantage XD remains a top choice for its effectiveness and ease of use, though in cases of severe infestations, veterinarians may recommend additional environmental flea control measures. |
This is a wonderful quick kill short duration flea adulticide that begins killing adult fleas within 30 minutes. It does not leave pesticide residue on the pet or in the home, and when combined with its sister product Program, offers an excellent non-pesticidal alternative for all around flea control to topical pesticides that some clients are concerned about. I have rarely seen any side effects in my clinical experience in using this product. I have used it up to once daily in flea infested animals, but more commonly I use it once or twice weekly during flea transmission season along with the once monthly Program product. Another wonderful advantage of this product is its safety in administering it to pregnant or nursing dogs, who can often be a big source of fleas to their nursing puppies or kittens. The biggest disadvantage to this product is that it only kills adult fleas, but this problem is easily circumvented by combining it with the Program product. |