How Old Does a Puppy Have to Be to Get Put on Advantix?

K9 Advantix is a prescription pet medication manufactured and distributed by Bayer Animal Health. The product is designed especially for effectiveness on canines and works to repel ticks, mosquitoes and biting flies. K9 Advantix contains imidacloprid and permethrin, which work long-term to protect pets from biting pests and to help reduce the likelihood that your dog will contract a disease due to being bitten and infected.

  1. K9 Advantix Age Requirements

    • K9 Advantix is suitable for use on puppies that are 7 weeks old and older. Don't use K9 Advantix on puppies that are less than 7 weeks old. or on animals that are pregnant or nursing puppies, due to the insecticide's use of permethrin as one of its primary ingredients. Using K9 Advantix on pregnant dogs may cause health problems.

    Weight Requirements

    • Dosages are determined by the weight of the dog, rather than the age. In order to determine how much K9 Advantix to give your puppy, your veterinarian will weigh your puppy and prescribe the correct dose of Advantix. Dogs who weigh less than 4 kilograms should not receive more than a single drop of K9 Advantix at each application. Do not give K9 Advantix to your dog in a larger dose than your veterinarian has prescribed or you run the risk of causing potentially serious health problems due to overdose.

    Application

    • Properly applying K9 Advantix is an essential part of making sure the product works properly. Apply the product directly on the animal's skin in a location that will prevent the dog from licking the area, such as between the shoulders. Avoid oral consumption of K9 Advantix, which can cause health problems. K9 Advantix is toxic to cats, so never use it on them.

    Side Effects

    • Any time you treat your dog with a new medication it is important that you watch out for negative side effects caused by the prescription. Common side effects of K9 Advantix include skin irritation including itchiness, scratching, red marks and hair loss. Some dogs have demonstrated strange behaviors such as running in circles, lethargy and hyperactivity. If your dog has an adverse reaction to K9 Advantix you should contact your veterinarian as quickly as possible.