Does Advantage flea medicine expire?
There is no expiration date required on the packaging by the EPA for Advantage® II for cats. We recommend the product should be kept in its original packaging and stored as directed on the label. How long does Advantage® II for cats take to work? Advantage® II for cats kills fleas within 12 hours of application.
How long is flea medicine good for after expiration date?
Although some drugs may lose some of their potency over time, maybe as little as 5%, many are good for years after the expiration date. Most drugs degrade very slowly. In fact, many drugs were found to have the same potency for up to ten years after the expiration date.
Can you give a 2 month old puppy flea medicine?
Flea treatment: According to veterinarian and AKC Family Dog columnist Jeff Grognet, Capstar is safe to give to puppies as young as four weeks old (and a minimum of 2 pounds). This medication is given in a tablet form to treat flea infestations.
Can I use Advantage flea treatment more than once a month?
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.
Can I use out of date Frontline?
At the time of manufacture FRONTLINE Plus®, FRONTLINE Tri-Act® and FRONTLINE® Spot On have a shelf life of 3 years, although typically less than this will be remaining at the point of purchase. Please do not use any product beyond its expiry date.
How do you get rid of fleas on a 2 month old puppy?
- Give Your Pet a Bath. Just lukewarm water, or water and a mild soap, can help get fleas off your pet’s fur and skin.
- Comb Your Pet’s Hair Using a Fine-Tooth Flea Comb.
- Kill the Fleas.
- Do Regular Checks.
- Let Your Pet Groom Itself.
How old do you have to be to use Advantage flea treatment?
You should ensure that you only use the advantage flea treatment on pets above the age of 7 months. It’s a relatively inexpensive treatment that costs about $50 for 4 months of application. The active ingredient present in Advantage acts on the nervous system of the fleas.
How long does it take for Advantage flea medication to work?
Within just five minutes of applying Advantage, the fleas stop biting and the larvae are killed. This waterproof treatment lasts for about one month, and then needs to be reapplied. Many cat owners use Advantage flea medication because it is considered safe and effective.
Who is the manufacturer of Advantage flea treatment?
Advantage flea treatment is manufactured by Bayer and is the brand name for imidacloprid, an insecticide.
Can I reapply flea treatment early after using frontline?
Our dogs have fleas 2 weeks after using frontline treatment. Can we do a treatment of a different brand of flea treatment (advantix) 2 weeks early? It will be safer to wait until 4 weeks after Frontline treatment before you apply Advantix. It is not recommended to use 2 or more flea treatment at the same time.
How does advantage II flea prevention work on dogs?
Advantage ® II flea prevention is applied to your dog topically, spreading over the skin and hair. It kills fleas through contact, so fleas do not have to bite your dog to die. With oral flea medications, fleas have to bite your dog and ingest the medication before they are killed. How long does Advantage® II for dogs last?
When is the best time to use flea medicine?
Many vets encourage owners to use flea medication year round, but if you want, you can also begin treatment a few months before the peak flea season beings. Find out when that peak season is for you by using our Flea & Tick map, which is based off of historical weather data for your region.
Our dogs have fleas 2 weeks after using frontline treatment. Can we do a treatment of a different brand of flea treatment (advantix) 2 weeks early? It will be safer to wait until 4 weeks after Frontline treatment before you apply Advantix. It is not recommended to use 2 or more flea treatment at the same time.
How to reapply Revolution plus for fleas?
Revolution/Revolution Plus: 1 Hold the tube upright and press the cap firmly until you hear a click. 2 Remove the cap and make sure that seal has been broken. 3 Part the hair at the base of the neck and apply the entire tube to the skin. 4 Keep the tube squeezed so the liquid isn’t sucked back into the tube. 5 Make sure the tube is empty.
