
Hello! For a long time I was quite wary of any kind of flea medication.
Why? Because I heard from friends about the frequent cases of unpleasant side effects. But I really like to try everything new.
And just then my cat got fleas. I decided to use a remedy that my friend from the veterinary clinic recommended to me. The result was worthy. Now I will tell you about the Advantage drops at the withers and about the instructions for using the product.
The content of the article:
- 1 Advantage® flea withers
- 2 Drops on withers Advantage (Advantage, imidacloprid) - Instructions for use for dogs and cats
- 3 Instructions for use Advantage drops for the treatment and prevention of entomoses in cats
- 4 Effective against fleas
- 5 ADVANTAGE 40 (ADVANTAGE 40) Drops on the withers for cats weighing up to 4 kg (1 pipette x 0.4 ml)
- 6 Bayer Advantage 80 - drops at the withers of fleas in cats weighing 4-8 kg, 1 pipette
- 7 Animal Medicines> Advantage / Drops
- 8 Advantage flea drops for cats
- 9 Antiparasitic Advantage Flea Drops - Review
Advantage® flea withers
Advantage® is an insecticidal drug. Advantage® is available in drops in the form of drops at the withers in two dosages - for kittens and cats up to 4 kg and for cats more than 4 kg.
Advantage® is used to kill insects (fleas, lice, lice) that parasitize cats and dogs, providing a protective effect against insects for 4 weeks after a single treatment of the animal.
Application
Advantage® can be used for kittens older than 10 weeks of age. Treatment of pregnant and lactating females, if necessary, should be carried out with caution under the supervision of a veterinarian.
Advantage® is applied to animals once by drip application on dry, undamaged skin. The drug is applied to the animal on the skin in places inaccessible for licking (for dogs - between the shoulder blades at the base of the neck, for cats - on the back of the head).
It is not recommended to bathe and pet the animal at the place of application of the drug until the place of application is dry.

Mechanism of action
The mechanism of action of imidacloprid, which is part of the drug, is based on interaction with arthropod acetylcholine receptors and impaired transmission of nerve impulses, which causes insects to die.
Efficiency
The death of parasitic insects on an animal occurs within 12 hours. The protective effect of the drug after a single treatment of the animal lasts up to 4 weeks. Repeated treatment of animals during the season of activity of parasites is carried out according to indications, but not more often than 1 time in 28 days.
Security
Side effects and complications when using the drug in a dose exceeding 2-10 times the recommended, was not observed.
Accidental licking of the drug to animals can cause salivation, as the drug tastes bitter, which is not a sign of poisoning and spontaneously passes after a few minutes. The shelf life of the drug subject to storage conditions is 5 years from the date of manufacture.
Drops on withers Advantage (Advantage, imidacloprid) - Instructions for use for dogs and cats
General characteristics of the drug Advantage with an active pharmaceutical ingredient - imidacloprid. According to the instructions for use, imidacloprid is used for the treatment of flea infestation in domestic animals, in particular in cats and dogs.
This insectoacaricide causes damage to the key receptor in the central nervous system of a flea, which leads to its death. Advantage is not effective against ticks.
Imidacloprid is applied by applying to the withers of cats and dogs in the back of the neck, which ensures the rapid spread of the active substance in the body of pets (dogs and cats) within 24 hours, using the sebaceous glands.
Imidacloprid preparations in the form of drops on the withers Advantage should be used every 30 days, preferably on the same day every month for the treatment and prevention of diseases of cats and dogs caused by fleas and other parasites.
Do not give your pet imidacloprid preparations (Advantage Drops) orally! For the purpose and use of Advantage drops, it is necessary to pierce the seal on a plastic ampoule with a cap.
Then, in the withers area, spread and spread the hair on the back of your pet’s neck over the shoulder blades to see the skin.
Advantage for warm-blooded animals is a low-toxic substance; in the recommended therapeutic doses it does not have a sensitizing, skin-resorptive, teratogenic, embryotoxic and mutagenic effect.
The drug is well tolerated by cats, dogs and other species of animals in a standard therapeutic dose and even when it is 10 times exceeded.
The mechanism of action of drugs based on imidacloprid (drops on the withers Advantage - Advantage
Imidacloprid penetrates the parasite by direct contact or ingestion.
Most fleas on cats, dogs, and other small pets will die within 12 hours.
Storage of the drug Advantage (Advantage). Store imidacloprid preparations at room temperature.
Doses of Advantage for cats:
- Cats less than 4 kg - 0.4 ml pipette
- Cats over 4 kg - 0.8 ml pipette
Doses of Advantage for dogs:
- Dogs less than 4 kg - 0.4 ml pipette
- Dogs from 4 kg to 10 kg - 1.0 ml pipette
- Dogs from 10 kg to 25 kg - 2.5 ml pipette
- Dogs over 25 kg - 4.0 ml pipette
Missed dose
When skipping the next dose, use the drug as soon as possible. If it is time to apply the next dose of adventage or if you have missed many anti-flea treatments, apply the missed dose to the withers and continue to use it on a regular monthly schedule.
Do not use the dosage for dogs in cats, in order to prevent overdose and intoxication. Consult with your veterinarian if you have individual characteristics or in difficult situations.
Side effects and drug reactions
According to the instructions for use of imidacloprid and, accordingly, drops on the withers of Advantage in dogs and cats, a number of side effects may occur:
- Salivation
- Field Irritation
- Hypersensitivity
- In rare cases, allergies
Imidacloprid preparations should not be used for pregnant and lactating cats, dogs.
Imidacloprid is safe for use in dogs older than 7 weeks of age and cats older than 8 weeks.
Caution should be exercised when using Advantage with an aging or weakened pet.
Do not wash your pet with water or shampoo for 48 hours after applying the drops to the withers. Owners of cats and dogs, especially with hypersensitivity to imidacloprid preparations, are recommended to use rubber disposable gloves when applying drops to the withers of fleas.
Please avoid contact with this insecticide and acaricidal products after application to the withers.
Instructions for use Advantage drops for the treatment and prevention of entomoses in cats
(Organization-developer: Bayer Animal Health GmbH. Germany). Approved July 30, 2014.
General information
Trade name of the medicinal product: Advantage®. International nonproprietary name: imidacloprid. Dosage form: solution for external use.
Advantage is released in packaged 0.4 and 0.8 ml in polymer pipettes, sealed with a protective cap.
The shelf life of the drug subject to storage conditions is 5 years from the date of manufacture. It is forbidden to use Advantage after the expiration date.
The drug is stored in the manufacturer’s closed packaging, in a dry place protected from direct sunlight, separately from food and feed, at a temperature of 0 ° C to 25 ° C.
Advantage should be kept out of the reach of children. Unused drug is disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the law.
Pharmacological properties
Advantage refers to insecticidal preparations of the chloronicotininyl insecticide group.
The mechanism of action of imidoclapride is based on the interaction with arthropod acetylcholine receptors and impaired transmission of nerve impulses, which causes insect death.
After applying the drug to the skin, imidocloprid is gradually distributed over the entire surface of the body and, practically not absorbed into the systemic bloodstream, accumulates in the epidermis, hair follicles and sebaceous glands of the animal, exerting a long-term (up to 4 weeks) contact insecticidal effect.
Advantage according to the degree of exposure to the body refers to low-hazard substances (hazard class 4 according to GOST 12.1.007-76), when applied to the skin it does not have local irritating, resorptive-toxic, embryotoxic, teratogenic, mutagenic and sensitizing effects, in contact with eyes causes slight irritation.
Application procedure
Advantage is used to destroy insects (fleas, lice, lice-eaters) parasitizing on cats.
Advantage is prohibited for kittens under 10 weeks of age. If necessary, pregnant and lactating cats should be treated with caution under the supervision of a veterinarian.
Advantage is applied to animals once by drip ("spot-on") application to dry, intact skin.
Before use, the protective cap is removed from the pipette and placed vertically, the protective membrane of the pipette nozzle is pierced (putting the cap on the back side), then the cap is removed again and, after spreading the wool, the preparation is applied to the animal, squeezing out of the pipette onto the skin in places inaccessible to licking (cats - on the back of the head).
Depending on the weight of the animal, Advantage of various packaging is used in the doses indicated in the table:

For cats weighing more than 8 kg, combinations of pipettes of different packaging are used at the rate of 0.1 ml / kg.
The death of insects parasitic on a cat occurs within 12 hours. The protective effect of the drug after a single treatment of the animal lasts up to 4 weeks. Repeated treatment of animals during the season of activity of parasites is carried out according to indications, but not more often than 1 time in 28 days.
In the treatment of allergic dermatitis caused by insects, the drug should be used in combination with drugs of pathogenetic and symptomatic therapy.
With an overdose of the drug, some animals may experience a depressed state, dilated pupils, increased salivation, muscle tremors. In this case, the drug is washed off with water and a detergent and general measures are taken to remove it from the body.
There were no specific features of the action of the drug during the first use or during its withdrawal.
Side effects and complications in cats when using Advantage in accordance with this instruction, as a rule, are not observed.
In rare cases, after application of the drug in animals, individual skin reactions (redness, itching) are possible, which spontaneously pass within 1-4 days and do not require the use of drugs.
Licking the drug can cause increased salivation (salivation) in the cat, as the drug has a bitter taste, which is not a sign of poisoning and spontaneously disappears after a few minutes.
Advantage should not be used concurrently with other insectoacaricidal drugs.
Advantage is not intended for use by productive animals.
Personal Prevention
When working with Advantage, the general rules of personal hygiene and safety precautions provided for when working with medicines should be observed. While working with the drug is not allowed to smoke, drink and eat.
In case of accidental contact of the drug with the skin or mucous membranes of the eyes, they must be washed with plenty of water. People with hypersensitivity to the drug should avoid direct contact with Advantage.
In case of allergic reactions or in case of accidental ingestion of the drug into the human body, you should immediately contact a medical institution (you should have the instructions for use of the drug or a label with you).
Empty packaging for a medicinal product is prohibited for domestic use, they must be disposed of with household waste.
Manufacturing organization Bayer Animal Health GmbH;
Address of place of production: KVP Pharma + Veterinar Produkte GmbH; Projensdorfer Str. 324, D-24106 Kiel (Germany).
The instruction was developed by Bayer Animal Health GmbH (Germany) in conjunction with Bayer CJSC (123022, Moscow, B. Trekhgorny per., 1, bldg. 1).
With the approval of this instruction, the instruction approved by the Rosselkhoznadzor on April 21, 2011 shall be considered invalid.
Effective against fleas
Probably, there is no more common problem in keeping domestic four-legged animals than fleas: an animal can get infected anywhere, because these tiny blood-sucking parasites jump very well and quickly move on the ground, they can trap a pet in the grass or move onto it from another four-legged one.
The danger of fleas lies in the fact that they can be carriers of infections and diseases, which are difficult to treat, therefore it is best to protect your animal from parasites by all available means.
Fleas are especially active in the spring, and if you are preparing your four-legged for a walking season, be sure to stock up on special preparations for the prevention and disposal of these insects as early as possible.
Today we want to present a wonderful highly effective tool that will become your faithful assistant in protecting your pet from external parasites - Advantage Drops on the Withers from Fleas for Cats.
Drops are applied to the withers, after some time they are distributed over the entire surface of the body and accumulate in the epidermis, hair follicles and sebaceous glands, they are not absorbed into the blood and do not affect the work of the pet’s body, and most importantly, they provide reliable protection against repeated flea infestation 4 weeks.
And another obvious advantage of the drug is that it is water-resistant and retains its effectiveness even if your pet has been exposed to rain or snow, bathed or played in the wet grass.
Drops are available in several versions - for kittens and cats up to 4 kg and for cats over 4 kg: this is necessary so that you can choose the most appropriate dosage for your animal.
You can buy such a high-quality and practical tool in our online store in Moscow, and for this you only need to place an order on the website or contact the manager by phone or Skype.
Storage conditions: the drug is stored in the unopened packaging of the manufacturer, in a dry place protected from direct light, not accessible to children and animals, separately from food and feed, at a temperature of 0 ° C to + 25 ° C.
The shelf life of the drug subject to storage conditions is 5 years from the date of manufacture.
ADVANTAGE 40 (ADVANTAGE 40) Drops on the withers for cats weighing up to 4 kg (1 pipette x 0.4 ml)
An insecticidal agent containing 10% imidacloprid as the active ingredient: 1- (6-chloro-3-pyredylmethyl) -N-nitro-imidazolidine-2 (or deniamine) and auxiliary components. It is a clear liquid from yellow to brown in color with a slight specific smell.
Pharmacological properties
Imidacloride, which is part of the drug, has a pronounced systemic and contact insecticidal effect on lice, fleas and lice eaters, ensuring the death of insects within 4 weeks after a single treatment of animals.
Advantage in terms of the degree of toxic effects on the body belongs to the group of low-hazard substances, in the recommended doses it does not have skin irritating, resorptive-toxic, embryotoxic, teratogenic, mutagenic and sensitizing effects.
The drug is well tolerated by dogs and cats in a therapeutic dose and 10 times its dose.
INDICATIONS Treatment and prevention of entomoses (lice, fleas, lice) in cats weighing up to 4 kg.
Doses and method of application
Before processing, remove the protective cap from the tube-pipette, put it on the back and, turning, pierce the protective membrane of the pipette nozzle, after which the cap is removed again.
The protective effect of the drug after a single treatment of the animal lasts for 4 weeks. Repeated treatment of animals is carried out according to entomological indications, but not more than once a month.
SIDE EFFECTS. In rare cases, after the use of the drug, individual skin reactions (redness, itching) are possible, which pass spontaneously and do not require the use of drugs.
CONTRAINDICATIONS. Increased individual sensitivity to the drug.
special instructions
During the procedure, it is forbidden to smoke, drink and eat food. At the end of the procedure, wash your hands with warm water and soap. In case of accidental contact with the drug on the skin or mucous membranes, it should immediately be washed off with a stream of water.
It is forbidden to use empty tube-pipettes from under the preparation for domestic purposes, they are thrown into garbage containers.
Storage conditions
With precaution according to the list B. In a dry, protected from light, inaccessible to children and animals. Separated from food and animal feed at temperatures from 0 to 25 ° C. Shelf life is 4 years.
Bayer Advantage 80 - drops at the withers of fleas in cats weighing 4-8 kg, 1 pipette
Advantage is used to destroy insects (fleas, lice, lice-eaters) parasitizing on cats and dogs, providing a protective effect against insects for 4 weeks after a single treatment of the animal.
Advantage - an effective remedy against fleas:
- Kills 98-100% of fleas in the first 12 hours;
- Kills fleas on contact before they have time to bite an animal and lay eggs;
- Destroys flea larvae in places where the animal is;
- It remains valid after one treatment for 4 weeks
Advantage is a safe means:
- It is not absorbed into the blood of an animal;
- It can be used for pregnant women, during lactation, for weak and sick animals;
- Safe for people.
Advantage retains its effect even after contact of the animal with water. It has an “umbrella effect” - it protects the entire potostiva during the treatment with the preparation of the female during lactation. Composition: imidacloprid, 10% solution.
Usage: for cats weighing 4-8 kg once a month, apply to the withers, where the animal can not lick the drug. Contraindications: do not use for kittens up to 8 weeks old and rabbits up to 10 weeks old. Do not use for food rabbits.
Animal Medicines> Advantage / Drops
Short description: Advantage is a drug with an insecticidal effect, the main active ingredient of which is imidacloprid, which is active against exoparasites in cats and dogs (lice, fleas and lice).
With proper dosage, the drops do not have an irritating effect at the place of use, do not have terratogenic, mutagenic and embryotoxic effects. According to the degree of toxic effects, this drug is classified as a low-hazard substance for any warm-blooded animals.
For whom: the drug is used to treat the skin of cats and dogs.
Release form: Advantage is available in the form of a 10% imidacloprid solution, which has a light yellow or light brown color and a slight specific smell. The drug is packaged in polymer bottles with a dropper in a volume of 0.4, 0.8, 1, 2.5 or 4 ml.
Dosage: For one application, 1 bottle of the drug is used. For cats, the product is applied to the back of the head, for dogs, between the shoulder blades and along the spine. The drug should be applied directly to the skin, spreading the coat.
The dosage for cats and dogs weighing less than 4 kg is 0.4 ml, for animals weighing 4-10 kg - 0.8 ml or 1.0 ml. Dogs with a body weight of 10-25 kg, use a bottle with a volume of 4 ml, with a weight of more than 25 kg - 8 ml. Repeated treatments are carried out as necessary, but more often than 1 time in 30 days.
Limitations: the drug in therapeutic dosages has no contraindications. When working with it, the person conducting the treatment should observe personal precautions and try to avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes or damaged skin.
Reviews
Svetlana. Hello everyone, 3 years ago I took a flea cat for myself when not over the years, a month ago I found a kitten on the street with fleas, worms brought out worms after 2 days of the kitten’s arrival, my cat had fleas.
Then I found out about the drops of adventage and they really helped, but I didn’t need a big BUT for 15 days, today I caught it again, maybe I did something wrong 3 days before and after, I can’t wash it, but after 7 days I didn’t know what it was. Advise !!
Anna. They tried to treat the British cat’s fleas with several drugs, nothing helped. In the veterinary clinic, drops of advantage were suggested for cats from 4 kg. In the place where the cat was lying a couple of hours after application, there were a lot of dead fleas. The tool really works. There are no fleas. I recommend.
Lily. In the summer, my cat sometimes walked on the street, although not often, but the fleas still managed to pick up. Moreover, the fleas on it were not only feline, but also earthen (small black ones). We began to let him out less often for walks, bought various collars, drops, shampoos. But nothing helped.
Well, I think 200 gr is not scary. She dripped, and the next day Timon began to itch less. Previously, he combed himself to the wounds, and the drops really helped, there are no fleas, the cat does not suffer.
Irina. Our cats walk on their own, and come home to eat and sleep. But besides cats, we have dogs and children. Cats, as you know, do not suffer from fleas, but they can easily pass on to others. Therefore, the idea of somehow treating cats from fleas was constantly spinning.
And when I had to remove a tick from a cat’s face, I finally packed up and bought Advantage. So that right away from fleas and ticks. I was glad that there was no need to give anything inside, because giving a cat a pill or even a suspension is not an easy task.
Pros: Advantage drops are effective and convenient to use. No smell, unlike anti-flea collars.I did not notice any side effects in my cats.
Cons - perhaps the price. But a quality product cannot be cheap. By the next season, I stocked up drops in advance (they have a sufficient shelf life), I will process them in April, without waiting for the ticks to appear.
Natasha. I have a private house with a large yard and the cat spends most of the time on the street, only comes home to eat and sleep. Naturally, I always try to protect her as much as possible from parasites that can attack her on the street - she sleeps in bed at home, so her protection is, for me, the prevention of her own diseases.
Regularly, once a month I drip her drops from fleas, and once every three months I give a pill for worms. Most of all, fleas and ticks bother me, because they are the carriers of many diseases. I often change drops and try to find something really effective.
I decided to try Advantage drops, German quality, a well-known manufacturer, high price - I was sure of their effectiveness, but in fact they really disappointed me. I did not see any result, fleas still live quietly on the cat and torment her. It seems that the drug did not affect them at all.
In addition, these drops do not protect against ticks, and for a cat that walks on the street, this is very important. In the summer, the cat needs good protection not only against fleas, but also from ticks, so such drops that act only on fleas are clearly not enough.
Of the advantages, I can note that the cat easily transferred them. The disadvantages include their inefficiency and high price. Maybe this is a good remedy for domestic cats, but these drops are not very suitable for people walking on the street.
Bogdan. I bought such drops on the recommendation of a veterinarian, 2 tubes (bottle). Used: 1. I did everything as instructed, before that I bought a dog, because after use it is necessary to refrain from bathing.
After 4 days, the pet was washed, and by that time it was already itching less. A week later, the trail of parasites caught a cold. He combed out, redeemed and did not notice new ones yet. Already the 2nd month is coming. I myself recommend that it helps.
Advantage flea drops for cats
Today, the domestic market is full of a variety of flea control products. One of the most convenient, safe and effective methods of combating parasites is Advantage drops from fleas.
Advantage from fleas is a highly effective tool that incorporates insecticidal components. They protect pets from bloodsucking pests. After all, parasites are able to spread many infectious diseases such as plague, hepatitis, typhoid.
In addition, flea bites give the animal great discomfort, which is expressed in the form of severe itching, redness and swelling of the affected area. A large accumulation of insects can threaten the pet with the occurrence of anemia, the result of which is anemia.
Therefore, to combat parasites, it is very important to choose not only effective, but also the safest tool. This is exactly what Advantage flea drops are for cats.
Features of the drug
Advantage flea drops are used to control fleas, lice and lice. Imidacloprid acts as an active component - a substance that has a nerve-paralytic effect against blood-sucking parasites.
In the total share of its funds contains about 10%. Also, the composition of the drug includes additional components that increase its effectiveness.
Advantage drops are a colorless liquid of a yellowish or light brown tone. The emulsion has a weak specific odor. In one package, 4 pipettes are usually placed, each 0.4 or 0.8 ml in volume. There is also instructions for the use of Advantage drops.
The dose of the drug should be selected in accordance with the weight of the animal. For kittens and cats less than 4 kg, a minimum dosage (0.4 ml) is required. For pets whose weight exceeds this figure, the optimal dose is 0.8 ml.
Drops Advantage have several advantages:
- efficiency;
- safety - the product is not absorbed into the blood of the animal;
- long period of action - drops protect the cat from fleas for a month;
- moisture resistance - the effectiveness of the drug will not decrease even after bathing the pet;
- Advantage drops from fleas are recommended for use by kittens older than 10 weeks;
- the product can be used even by lactating animals, as a result of which small kittens will also receive protection from fleas.
Contraindications include individual intolerance to the drug. Side effects are possible, manifested in the form of itching and redness.
Application rules
A simple way to use is one of the main advantages of the Advantage drop.
- To remove a protective cap from a tube, and to put it with its reverse side on the “nose” of the pipette.
- You can pierce the protective membrane of the drops if you slightly rotate the cap.
- The drug is applied to the surface of the skin by pressing the tube, previously spreading the cat's hair. It is important to choose a site that is not accessible to the animal for licking (usually use Advantage drops at the withers).
- It is contraindicated to apply the product on damaged skin, where there are abrasions and wounds.
- The product is applied at the rate of 1 tube per pet.
- The result of the drug can be observed after 12 hours.
- Drops Advantage retain their protective power for 30 days.
The Advantage flea remedy must be stored in a dry, dark and out of reach of children at a temperature of 0 to 25 ° C. The product is suitable in sealed packaging for 4 years.
What you should know when using the product
When using the product, it is necessary to observe safety measures:
- Before applying the drops, you should carefully read the instructions.
- Processing the cat with Advantage drops should be carried out outdoors.
- If this is not possible, the procedure is carried out in a well-ventilated area.
- During the procedure, you can not eat, drink or smoke cigarettes. To avoid allergic reactions in humans, it is preferable to use rubber gloves when using flea drops.
- At the end of the process, wash your hands thoroughly with soap.
- If anti-parasitic drops get on the mucous membranes or skin, it is urgent to rinse the product with running water.
- You should not bathe the treated pet during the first day from the time of treatment, since the medicine must have time to soak into its skin.
- It is also necessary to limit the contact of the animal with young children.
- When processing two pets at once, they should be placed in different rooms. This will help prevent the possibility of licking drops from a relative.
It is strictly forbidden to use the used tube for domestic purposes! The emptied container is packed in a plastic bag, and thrown into a garbage container.
Many owners of domestic cats leave only positive feedback on Advantage drops, as they are very effective, convenient to use and available to a wide range of consumers. After all, one package is enough for 4 pet treatments.
Reviews
Miroslava, Bataysk. I have been using Advantage flea drops for kittens and cats for two years now. And they never failed. They need to be dripped at the withers. I advise all owners of mustachioed pets.
Raisa Petrovna, Kaluga. I get fleas from a cat with only Advantage drops. My low bow to the manufacturer! Just a unique drug.For several years I have been using only him.
I used to try anti-flea shampoos, collars, and even sprays, I will say briefly - money down the drain. And the drops of Advantage, although not the cheapest, are very effective, and they last for a long time.
Elizabeth, Bryansk. I was very puzzled when I realized that my beloved cat had fleas. After all, she does not go out at all. Well, when I turned the Internet upside down, I realized that there were many ways to infect even quite pets.
I bought Advantage drops and was very surprised when the fleas just got enough sleep with my favorite. It did not even need re-processing. Cool medicine. I recommend.
Antiparasitic Advantage Flea Drops - Review
Cat_in_hat: People - cats - fleas .. In this triangle, clearly someone is superfluous! How to quickly and safely process a cat, whether it is necessary to process an apartment in parallel, a flea does not come alone and why I do not trust means like 2in1.
Cats are more than just valuable fur comfort, purring and love. This is also a fair amount of problems associated with the features of keeping cats in the apartment. A simple, at first glance, flea problem that only costs ..
Maybe the reason is that our apartment is on the ground floor and fleas get into the house with shoes - this is not so important. The important thing is that fleas must be fought. Ruthlessly and for sure. After all, these parasites weaken the body of the animal and are carriers of various diseases.
Flea funds for eleven years, namely, the oldest cat lives with me so much, we tried a huge amount from a variety of manufacturers. Experienced and expensive drugs, and not really. We tried sprays, shampoos and drops at the withers. And they opted for Bayer Advantage.
Because he:
- destroys fleas on the animal during the day and prevents their reappearance for 4 weeks;
- it is easy and simple to apply and the use of the drug does not cause severe stress in a cat, in contrast to the bathing process with anti-flea shampoos, for example.
- Acts for sure. That is, proper use guarantees a 100% result - this is not a lottery, as is the case with cheaper drops (Bars, for example).
And in general, I trust the German concern Bayer, a company with almost 150 years of history. For example, Aspirin is a registered trademark owned by the company. Advantage manufactures a Bayer subsidiary, Bayer Animal Health.
What if your cat weighs exactly 4 kg? I am not a veterinarian, but I would advise taking a smaller volume. By the way, the price, depending on the dosage, differs, but not significantly.
For my team I buy Advantage of a smaller dosage - in the veterinary store near my house it costs 90 UAH (250 rubles), in the online store about 70 UAH. (195 rubles). The price is indicated at the time of writing the review and maybe in rubles it will be different from the real one (I used the currency convector).
Advantage is sold in cartons, with 3, 4 or 6 pipettes in each. Detailed instructions for use are included in the package. Typically, pipettes are sold individually.
Despite the fact that animals tolerate processing relatively calmly - it is difficult to process a cat alone correctly. Therefore, connect an assistant. While one person holds, strokes and calms the animal, the second can calmly carry out the entire procedure.
Means of liquid consistency. Be prepared for the cat to get scared and twitch when it feels liquid on the nape.You need to be prepared for this and act as quickly and accurately as possible.
Apply Avantage as close to your head as possible. After treatment, the cat will instinctively try to lick the wet coat. With proper application - it will not work for her.
If you have several cats, then it is better to carry out the processing on different days, and isolate the treated cat for a while, if there is such an opportunity ..
The fact is that even if your cats are not particularly friendly and have little contact with each other, according to the law of meanness, at such a moment they may have a feeling of mutual assistance and they will lick each other .. My girlfriend happened. The result was deplorable - the cat was hardly pumped out.
Sometimes it happens that after applying the drops, even after a few days, the cat continues to itch. This does not mean that the drug did not work. Some cats from flea bites, especially if you didn’t do the treatment immediately, can get flea dermatitis, that is, an allergy to flea saliva.
In principle, with the disappearance of fleas, it disappears, but if the symptoms are prolonged, it is better to see a veterinarian. This is another reason not to delay the handling of the animal. Fleas themselves do not disappear!
I can not mention another delicate point. If your cat has fleas, then with a probability of 99%, she has worms. The fact is that fleas are carriers of worms.
Therefore, after you have treated a cat for fleas, after 3 days it must be gone through. Even if nothing indicates that the cat has worms.
You may have a question - why not use other drops at the withers, multifunctional? You probably noticed that there are drops that work both from fleas and worms (and some from ticks) ..
I answer - these wonderful and such convenient drops do not affect all types of worms, for example, they will be absolutely useless from cucumber tapeworm (dipyllidiosis or "borage"), which is carried precisely by fleas .. I had such a sad experience, unfortunately ..
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