What Is Advantage Flea Medication?

Biting fleas are not only annoying and uncomfortable for animals, but the bites can also lead to other health issues, including skin allergies and infections. By placing pets on a once-a-month regimen using Advantage flea medication to kill fleas and break the infestation cycle, pets will not only be happier, but healthier, too.

  1. Function

    • Advantage flea medication is a topical monthly flea treatment for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens packaged in pre-measured vials based on the animal's weight.

    Effects

    • The main ingredient in Advantage flea medication is imidacloprid, which paralyzes and ultimately kills the active fleas along with flea larvae, preventing hatching and infestation.

    Time Frame

    • Adult fleas and larvae will begin to die within an hour of application, and after 12 hours, the majority of fleas will be dead.

    Prevention/Solution

    • Advantage is available in 3- or 6-month supplies for dogs and puppies ranging from 10 lbs. to over 55 lbs., kittens and cats weighing up to 9 lbs., and cats weighing over 9 lbs.

    Warning

    • Do not apply Advantage flea medication to pets that are nursing, ill or debilitated without first having the pets examined by a veterinarian. Puppies must be at least 7 weeks old and kittens at least 8 weeks old before applying Advantage.

    Benefits

    • Shampooing during the monthly scheduled treatment does not affect the flea medication.