Choosing the right flea treatment for your pet can be tricky since there are so many available choices on the market. Advantage is one of the topical flea treatments available for both dogs and cats. Knowing the pros and cons of Advantage will help you decide if it is the right flea treatment for you.
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Ease of Use
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The Advantage packaging has thorough instructions on how to use the product. The applicator shape make it easy to apply the topical treatment to the right place. Once Advantage is applied to your pet's neck, the fleas die quickly, usually within 12 hours.
No Bathing Restrictions
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One of the conveniences of using Advantage is there are no restrictions on application in regards to bathing. Many topical flea treatments should not be applied for three days before or after a bath. The lack of restrictions helps ensure that you will not accidentally wash the treatment away.
Puppy Safe
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Puppies can get fleas just as easily as adult dogs can. Unfortunately, many of the commercial topical flea treatments are not recommended for use on puppies. Advantage, however, is formulated in such as way that application to puppies is perfectly safe, ensuring that you can treat your dog regardless of his age.
Frequency of Applications
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Apply Advantage to your pet once a month to help treat and prevent fleas. Other topical flea treatments only require reapplication once every three months. This helps eliminate the need to remember your monthly treatments. This can be helpful since if you miss your monthly treatment by a few days, you may end up with a new flea infestation.
Ticks
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Many flea treatments are good for tick treatment as well. Ticks and the diseases they carry are a serious threat to dogs and cats. Advantage does not prevent tick bites. If you live in an area that has ticks, another flea treatment may be a better option so that you do not have to use two separate treatments on your pet.
Chemicals
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Topical flea treatments, such as Advantage, contain an insecticide called permethrin. Chemicals may be a particular concern if you have young children who may touch the application site before it is thoroughly dry. It is also recommended you do not apply the product if you are pregnant, since it is possible for the chemicals to pass through your skin and into your blood stream. Or, you may just prefer not to use chemicals in your home. If you are concerned about the use of chemicals, use a natural flea treatment such as apple cider vinegar.
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