K9 Advantix for Dogs

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K9 Advantix Flea and Ticks Control for Dogs

Most of the pet owners, breeders, pet shelters face fleas and ticks infestation along with other parasitic attack on their dogs. To ensure their good health, it becomes necessary to provide proper care and timely treatment against such infestation. For all types of external parasites including mosquitoes, sand flies, stable flies, and biting insects, you need a complete treatment like K9 Advantix.  This monthly spot-on treatment prevents parasites on dogs by debilitating, paralyzing, destroying and repelling them.

K9 Advantix for Dogs

A topical treatment K9 Advantix effectively kills various external parasites. It prevents parasitic infestation by destroying fleas, ticks, chewing lice and other types of flies along with biting insects. The two active ingredients Imidacloprid and Permethrin present in K9 Advantix works in synergy to protect dogs from disease caused by fleas and ticks. The repelling action of Imidacloprid, called the ‘hot foot’ activity on ticks, stops them from sticking on the treated dog’s body up to 4 weeks.

Whereas the other ingredient Permethrin attacks nervous system of parasites and blocks sodium channels responsible for nerve impulses. This results in hyper-excitation, paralysis and ultimately death.

The insecticidal action kills ticks but they remain attached to pet’s body. This rapid action treatment starts eliminating parasites within two hours of its application. It takes 24 hours to kill existing fleas while ticks are destroyed in 48 hours. Being effective for a month, it prevents re-infestations. 

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• A broad-spectrum treatment for fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, chewing lice and biting flies
• K9 Advantix is a fast acting treatment eliminating fleas within 24 hours and ticks within 48 hours
• It is effective in preventing re-infestations by disrupting life cycle of fleas
• Eliminates flea larvae found in the surroundings
• It controls Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD)
• With its long lasting effect remains active in repelling ticks for 4 weeks
• Kills mosquitoes and repels them for 2 to 4 weeks
• It is safe to use on 7 weeks and older puppies, dogs, pregnant and lactating females

• Choose the relevant pack depending on your pet’s weight.
• Make the dog stand in a comfortable position for application.
• Part the fur between the shoulder blades to make the skin visible.
• Open and invert the tube, and place the tip of the tube onto the skin.
• Empty the tube by squeezing out the content.
• Check that the content is not applied to hair.
• Apply at one spot for dogs weighing less than 20 lbs.
• For larger dogs, apply at 3-4 places on the backbone starting from spot between the shoulder blades until the base of the tail.
• Allow the application sites to dry.
• Avoid grooming with other pets or touching the applied spot until it is completely dry.
• Repeat treatment on monthly basis ensuring the treatment falls on same date.
• Before treating sick and debilitated dogs, better to consult a vet.
• You can treat 7 weeks and older puppies, adult dogs, lactating and pregnant females with K9 Advantix.

• K9 Advantix is specially designed for dogs and show adverse effects on cats so, avoid on cats.
• Until application is completely dry, make sure that cats are away from treated dogs.
• Keep away from the dog’s eyes and mouth.
• Avoid direct contact with your eyes.
• Keep out of reach of children, animal feeds, edibles and pets.
• Store it in a dry place below 30 degree Celsius.
• Do not allow treated dog to swim or bath until 48 hours of application.

Warning

• In rare cases, treated dogs face the problem of increased itching, redness or lethargy.
• If signs continue, take your pet immediately to a veterinarian.

• Imidacloprid  - 8.8%
• Permethrin* - 44.0%
• Other Ingredients - 47.2%
• Total - 100.0%

A. K9 Advantix is a quick action formula. It starts working within 20 minutes of application. It kills fleas, ticks and flea larvae. Moreover, the topical treatment repels fleas from sucking blood within 5 minutes. Within 24 hours, K9 Advantix is fully active.

A. K9 Advantix can be used on adult dogs and puppies 7 weeks of age and older. It is safe for all dog sizes and breeds. K9 Advantix is specially formulated for dogs. It should not be used on cats.

A. According to Bayer, K9 Advantix retains its efficacy after bathing and swimming once the product has been applied and has had adequate time to dry and be absorbed. The efficacy is retained, though your pet goes into water.