How long does it take for advantage to dry on cats?
approximately 30 minutes
How long does this take to dry? This treatment takes approximately 30 minutes to dry.
How do you know if fleas are gone?
Place your pet on the white paper or towel. Make sure that the paper or towel is a bright white so that it is easy to see any black fleas that fall off. Using the flea comb, brush against the pet’s hair so that you can see your pet’s skin. Start with the back and work your way down.
What happens if my cat licks advantage?
Advantage and Advantage Multi (Bayer): “Oral ingestion by cats may result in hypersalivation, tremors, vomiting, and decreased appetite.” Profender (Bayer): “Oral ingestion or exposure should be avoided.”
Can my cat have flea dirt but no fleas?
Flea dirt is small black flakes made up of flea droppings (their blood and feces) that can appear in your pet’s fur. You can also find the fleas themselves but not always… sometimes you have flea dirt without any presence of fleas.
How long until fleas are completely gone?
It usually takes at least 8 weeks for flea infestations to end. This is because 95-99% of the population are eggs, larvae, and pupae living in the environment. They often live deep within carpets (or other protected refuges) where sprays and vacuuming can’t penetrate.
Frontline (Merial): “If licking occurs, a brief period of hypersalivation may be observed due mainly to the nature of the carrier.” Advantage and Advantage Multi (Bayer): “Oral ingestion by cats may result in hypersalivation, tremors, vomiting, and decreased appetite.”
What happens if a cat licks frontline?
What happens if my cat licks the frontline? If an animal is able to lick the product when it is wet on the fur or scratches the area and then licks their foot, the bitter taste of the product can cause the animal to salivate, foam at the mouth, become nauseous or vomit.
How often can I put Advantage on cat?
Under normal conditions this product is effective for a month. However, in cases of severe flea infestation, retreatment may be necessary earlier than four (4) weeks. Do not retreat more often than once every fourteen (14) days for kittens or once every seven (7) days for small and large cats.
What happens if a cat licks Advantage 2?
The product is bitter tasting and salivation may occur for a short time if the cat licks the product immediately after treatment. Treatment at the base of the skull will minimize the opportunity for the cat to lick the product. Do not allow the product to run off.
When does advantage 2 for kittens expire?
You can use Advantage ® II for cats on kittens and cats 8 weeks of age and older. Does Advantage® II for cats expire? There is no expiration date required on the packaging by the EPA for Advantage ® II for cats.
How does advantage II flea prevention work for cats?
Advantage ® II flea prevention is applied to your cat topically, spreading over the skin and hair. It kills fleas through contact, so fleas do not have to bite your cat to die. With oral flea medications, fleas have to bite your cat and ingest the medication before they are killed.
Do you have to bathe your cat before using advantage II?
However, we suggest bathing your cat before applying Advantage ® II. Just make sure your cat is dry before application. If you choose to bathe your cat in between treatments, we recommend use of a general grooming shampoo for pets. Keep in mind that more frequent bathing may keep the product from working the full 30 days.
Can you use advantage 2 on multiple cats?
No, you cannot split tubes of Advantage ® II for cats between multiple cats. To successfully prevent and control fleas, cats must be treated with their own dose of Advantage ® II. Follow label directions for application.
