Does Advantage 2 work?

Unlike some other treatments available (for example, those available in pill form), your cat doesn't have to be bitten for the treatment to work. Advantage®II kills fleas within two hours and remains effective for up to four weeks.

Is Advantage II still effective?

Advantage II is also highly effective, killing fleas within 12 hours. Fleas living in the environment that attempt to reinfest the dog will die within 2 hours of contact. Advantage II protects dogs for a full 30 days.

How long does it take for Advantage 2 to work?

Advantage® II for Cats is fast and effective

Advantage® II flea treatment for cats goes on in seconds, starts killing fleas within 12 hours and is waterproof after 24 hours. Simply reapply every 30 days.

Is Advantage 2 as good as Frontline?

For cats, Advantage II and Frontline Plus are both effective medications for eliminating fleas in all life stages and also last up to a month. Advantage II kills pests 12 hours earlier and works for cats a week earlier than Frontline Plus. Frontline Plus is waterproof against chewing lice and ticks.

Does Advantage 2 for cats actually work?

Overall Effectiveness: Advantage II for Cats works within 12 hours to kill fleas and only needs to be applied once per month. The majority of users confirm this effectiveness.

How Does Advantage® II Work to Get Rid of Fleas on Your Dog?

Do cats still have fleas after advantage?

Even when treated with a suitable flea control product such a Frontline Plus, Advantage etc it is still possible for your pet to pick up new fleas from the outside environment or other animals. Flea eggs and larvae can also be brought into the home on shoes or clothing.

How long before Advantage 2 kills fleas on cats?

Advantage stops fleas biting within 3 to 5 minutes and kills both adult fleas and larvae within 20 minutes.

Why does my cat still have fleas after using Frontline?

A. The active ingredient in FRONTLINE (fipronil) kills fleas by affecting their nervous system, making them hyperactive before dying. These dying fleas often rise to the top of your pet's haircoat, so the presence of visible fleas after treating your pet, is a sign that the product is working.

What are the side effects of Advantage 2 cats?

Side effects may include signs of skin irritation such as redness, scratching, or other signs of discomfort. Gastrointestinal signs such as hypersalivation, vomiting or diarrhea have also been reported. If these or other side effects (such as lethargy) occur, consult your veterinarian or call 1-800-422-9874.

Which is the best flea treatment for cats?

How long will I see fleas after advantage?

As eggs hatch and develop, you might find fleas reappearing 10-14 days after treatment - this is quite normal and provided the insecticide remains in place it will kill them. This is why it is important not to carry out cleaning which might remove insecticide.

How often to apply Advantage 2 for cats?

Under normal conditions this product is effective for one month. However, in cases of severe flea infestation, retreatment may be necessary earlier than 4 weeks. Do not retreat more often than once every 14 days for kittens or once every 7 days for small and large cats.

Does Advantage 2 make cats sleepy?

Those topical flea treatments aren't toxic if ingested, and tend to taste bad to discourage that from happening. They can cause systemic reactions of lethargy and decreased appetite, however.

Which is better Advantix or Advantage 2?

They are both effective against fleas, but that's really where the similarities with effectiveness ends. K9 Advantix II has the added benefit of killing and repelling ticks and mosquitoes, whereas Advantage has no effect on these parasites at all.

Is Advantage the best flea treatment?

Advantage is your best choice if fleas are your primary concern, you want to kill fleas without having them bite your pet first, and/or your pet is protected against heartworm and gastrointestinal worms using other treatments. In dogs and cats, Advantage protects against fleas; it also protects against lice in dogs.

What flea medicine is better than Frontline?

Compared to Frontline Plus, NexGard kills fleas more quickly (4 hours versus 12 hours) and ticks (24 hours versus 48 hours). For this reason, NexGard is a better choice for preventing the transmission of Lyme disease from ticks. Some veterinarians also use NexGard to treat mange.

What are the dangers of Advantage flea treatment?

Ingestion of this product by dogs may cause serious adverse reactions including depression, salivation, dilated pupils, incoordination, panting, and generalized muscle tremors. a Some dogs are more sensitive to avermectins due to a mutation in the MDR1 gene.

Does it matter if flea treatment goes on fur?

If you have a pet with thick fur, this can present a challenge. However, the medication won't work correctly if only the hair follicles are involved – it must be applied to the skin.

How long does Advantage 2 take to dry?

Part their fur and carefully apply solution directly to the skin, making sure there is no excessive run-off. Allow 1 hour for Advantage II to dry.

Why does my indoor cat keep getting fleas?

How do fleas reach your indoor cat? Almost any living creature or inanimate object can bring a flea into your home. Other pets such as dogs are obvious culprits, but fleas can also jump onto your clothes, shoes and bags and be inadvertently carried indoors that way.

Why won't my cats fleas go away?

Not treating often enough. Fleas go through a life cycle of egg, larvae, pupae and adult. Most flea treatments just kill adult fleas, but fleas can continue to emerge for months after you think an infestation has ended. When a newly emerged female flea finds a host, she can lay eggs within one day.

Why is my cat still scratching 2 weeks after flea treatment?

If after 24 hours your pet still continues to scratch, there could be other things going on. Your pet could be flea-allergic, it could have a skin infection or a hormone imbalance, or other conditions which can lead to itchiness.

Do fleas jump off after advantage?

No, fleas don't jump off after treatment.

Are fleas immune to Advantage 2?

Cat fleas (C. felis) are regularly tested for resistance against the adulticides in popular flea medications (e.g. fipronil in PetAction Plus). There hasn't been any confirmed resistance to fipronil (in Frontline Plus), or imidacloprid (in Advantage II).

Can I bathe cat after Advantage 2?

Advantage II for Cats- It is recommended that you wait 24 hours to bathe. Ok to bathe during month because product is waterproof. Advantage II for Dogs- t is recommended that you wait 24 hours to bathe.