Advantage forms part of the Bayer HealthCare division and has launched their effective flea prevention ten years ago. Up until to date, millions of loving dog owners use the Advantage product range to keep the less welcomed visitors away from their animals and homes.
The products gurantees that:
- Flees will stop biting with 3 - 5 minutes after application
- Kills adult flees within an hour after application
- 98 - 100 percent of flees will be dead within 12 hours after application
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Sounds great but how does the product work?
Advantage is to be used on a monthly basis to stop flees from biting your dog and laying eggs. It will kill the entire flee population on your dog within 12 hours after usage.
The active ingredient that is used is imidacloprid which acts on the flea's central nervous system which causes paralysaiton and eventually death.
How to apply Advantage?
You will be pleased to know that using Advantage will eliminate those bath tub experiences that left you and your dog in distress. Applying Advantage® flea control advantage to your canine companion is fast and easy. Advantage is available in four different dosages, which your veterinarian will determine based on your pet's weight. Advantage for dogs should not be used on any other type of animal. Always consult your veterinarian prior to application.
Your do should ideally be standing for easy application. Part the hair between the dog's shoulder blades on his/her back until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the Advantage applicator tube on the skin and squeeze the tube twice to expel the entire contents directly on the skin. Do not get this product in your pet's eyes or mouth. For bigger dogs apply Advantage on three more spots on the dog's neck.
Not rid off the flea control advantage problem just yet?
You need to realize that the fleas not only habituated your dog but also your indoor as well as your outdoor environment. Adult fleas only represents 5% of the problem! A further 10% is in pupae form, 35% in larvae form and an astounding 50% is sitting on your dog's bed , favorite cushions and on the floor in egg form. Therefore to get rid off fleas and carry out a truly effective flea control advantage program you need to carry out the cleansing on your dog, indoors as well as outdoors.
We suggest the following essential steps for a successful flea control advantage program:
- Eliminate fleas from the indoor environment such as your house and even your car!
- Eliminate fleas from the outdoor environment such as your garden
- Eliminate fleas from your dog using Advantage
Why should I use Advantage?
Advantage has over 10 years experience in developing excellent flea control advantage prevention products. Here are just some of the most important features of the Advantage flea control advantage prevention product line:
- Advantage provides your dog with a quick relief from painful flea control advantage bites
- Advantage eliminates fleas before they lay eggs on your dog
- Advantage prevents larvae from reinfesting your pet and your home
- Advantage does not need to reapplied after your dog had a swim or a bath
- Advantage only needs to be applied once a month
All you need to do now is to keep up with your cleansing regime and you'll be a guaranteed a flea-free environment!
