Bayer Topical Flea Treatment for Dogs
Fleas don't stand a chance against Advantage flea treatment, the once-a-month topical flea solution that saves your dog or cat from constant itching and scratching. Advantage stops fleas from biting in three to five minutes, and starts killing them within an hour. Within 12 hours of initial application, 98 to 100 percent of all existing fleas on the pet are dead. Advantage works by killing fleas before they lay eggs, halting their life cycle. Plus, because Advantage kills flea larvae within 20 minutes of contact, pet owners don't need to use an insect growth regulator. This product also inhibits larval development in a pet's surroundings by more than 99 percent.Advantage is water-resistant, so it continues to kill fleas even after a pet is shampooed, goes swimming, or is exposed to rain or sunlight. This particular formula is designed for dogs or puppies aged seven weeks or older and weighing between 21 and 55 pounds. The gentle treatment has been proven in extensive domestic animal safety studies, so pet owners can use Advantage with confidence on puppies as young as seven weeks old, and kittens as young as weight weeks. To use, the simply part the hair between your dog's shoulder blades and apply a pre-measured dose from the easy-to-use applicator tube.Label InformationIngredientsActive Ingredient: Imidacloprid; 1-[(6-Chloro-3-pyridinyl) methyl]-N-nitro-2-imidazolidinimine, 9.1 percent.Inert Ingredients: 90.9 percent.WarningsKeep out of reach of children. Causes eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after handling. Do not contaminate feed or food.For external use only. Do not use on puppies under seven weeks of age. As with any product, consult your veterinarian before using this product on debilitated, aged, pregnant, or nursing animals. Individual sensitivities, while rare, may occur after using any pesticide product for pets. If signs persist, or become more severe, consult a veterinarian immediately. If your animal is on medication, consult your veterinarian before using this or any other product.Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.If Advantage gets in eyes:Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first five minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.If swallowed:Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.If on skin or clothing:Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes. Call poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.DirectionsIt is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Use only on dogs. Do not use on other animals.Remove one applicator tube from the package. Hold applicator tube in an upright position. Pull cap off tube. Turn the cap around and place other end of cap back on tube. Twist cap to break seal, then remove cap from tube. Part the hair between the shoulder blades until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the tube on the skin and squeeze the tube twice to expel the entire contents of the tube directly on the skin.Do not get this product in your pet's eyes or mouth.The product is bitter tasting and salivation may occur for a short time if the dog licks the product immediately after treatment. Treatment between the shoulder blades will minimize the opportunity for the dog to lick the product. Discard empty tube as described below.The successive feeding activity of fleas on pets may elicit a hypersensitivity skin disorder known as flea allergy dermatitis (FAD). Treatment of pets with Advantage rapidly kills fleas and may reduce the incidence of this condition. Monthly treatments are required for optimal control and prevention of fleas. If re-treatment becomes necessary earlier than four weeks, do not re-treat more than once weekly.Storage and DisposalDo not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. Store in a cool, dry place. If empty, do not reuse container. Place in trash or offer for recycling if available. If partly filled, call your local solid waste agency or 1-877-258-2280 for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.