Hold the individual Advantage dose upright so the slender end of the tube is at the top. This end is the applicator. Pull the cap off the tube. You can also snap the end off the dose tube if it’s too hard to twist off. You can also use scissors. Turn the cap upside down and place the other end over the seal at the top of the tube. Twist the cap to break the seal.
Be sure your dog is standing still. Have a second person hold the dog, if necessary. If your dog is nervous about standing, try using treats to coax your dog into a standing position. You can also use treats to encourage your dog to behave.
Locate the middle of the dog’s back at the base of its neck between the shoulder blades. You want to apply Advantage on an area where your dog cannot lick it off. Use one hand to part the fur and expose the skin. Use a disposable hair clip or hair elastic to hold the fur out of the way if your dog is long-haired or has a thick coat. This will help you get the Advantage on the dog’s skin, not the fur. If your dog is nervous, you may have to have someone else hold the dog still while you work.
Place the open tip of the applicator on the exposed skin at the base of the neck. Squeeze the applicator tube to release the whole dose onto the skin, for a small dog. For a large dog, release about a third of the dose. Release the other two thirds elsewhere on the dog’s skin. Check that all medication has been expelled from the dose tube. This will make Advantage work most effectively.
Avoid touching the area where the Advantage has been applied until about 1 hour after application, or until the Advantage is completely dry. If you have another dog, make sure that dog does not lick the area where Advantage was applied.
Advantage takes about 24 hours to absorb in your dog’s skin. Therefore, you may want to avoid bathing your dog or allowing him or her to get wet for 24 hours after applying Advantage to ensure full absorption of the treatment.
Advantage will work best to prevent fleas, flea eggs and ticks when used once per month or according to your veterinarian’s instructions. Consult your veterinarian before applying Advantage more frequently than once per month. Severe infestations may need more frequent treatment, but Advantage can cause health problems when applied too frequently.
Some dogs do have sensitivities or adverse reactions to Advantage. A vet can let you know how to manage side effects in the event they occur.
If you get Advantage in your eye, wash out the area immediately. Then, see a doctor. See a doctor as soon as possible if you ingest Advantage.
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