Advantage Multi for Dogs - Dog Heartworm Control
Advantage Multi for dogs is a broad-spectrum treatment for a wide range of parasites including fleas, heartworms, intestinal worms, ear mites, demodicosis, sarcoptic mange and chewing lice. It is a monthly topical solution that kills around 98-100% fleas within 12 hours. It also reduces Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) and is an ideal treatment for various internal and external parasites.
How does it work?
Manufactured by Bayer, Advantage Multi is a highly potent broad spectrum anthelmintic for destroying fleas, heartworms, roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, tapeworm, ear mites, sarcoptic mange and biting lice. The once-a-month spot on application provides all round protection to all breeds of puppies and dogs.
Imidacloprid and Moxidectin are the active ingredients that attack neurotransmitters of the parasites. This paralyses the pests and kills them eventually. It treats canines for heartworm infections as well.
Direction
Categorized by dog weight, Advocate (Advantage Multi) is available in four different color-coded packs:
- Green pack – small dogs (3-9 lbs)
- Aqua pack – Medium dogs (9.1-20 lbs)
- Red pack – Large dogs (20.1-55 lbs)
- Blue pack – Extra large dogs (55.1-88 lbs)
Weigh your pet and choose the relevant pack.
Step1: Let the pet stand in a comfortable position. Create a bare skin spot between the shoulder blades by parting the fur.
Step2: Put the tip of the open pipette on the skin spot and press out the content until the pipette is empty.
Step3: For larger dogs, apply at 3-4 spots. Start from the spot between the shoulder blades and move across the backbone.
The application site must be completely dry. Pet should not lick or groom the site. Consult vet before treating pregnant and nursing dogs.
Safety
- Do not administer Advantage Multi to puppies younger than 7 weeks of age.
- Do not give to pets allergic to any of the ingredients.
- Children and other pets should not touch or groom the treated pet until the application site is dry.
- Do not let the pet lick the application site.
- While applying, make sure you keep the pipette away from the pet’s eyes and face.
- Wear gloves while treating the pet. After the treatment, wash hands and exposed skin with soap and lots of water.
- Consult a vet before treating sick and weak pets.
- Ask a vet before clubbing Advantage Multi with any other antiparasitic treatment.
Contraindications:
- There are no known condraindications of Advantage Multi (Advocate) on dogs.
Warning:Dogs of some breeds like collies including border collies are sensitive to moxidectin. They can suffer more or less serious adverse effects if treated at dose rates slightly higher than the recommended ones. Consequently, dosing must be as accurate as possible.