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Is Advantage Multi and advocate the same?

Is Advantage Multi and advocate the same?

Advantage Multi is known as Advocate in Australia and the UK. Pet Shed sells the Australian or UK packaged version of Advantage Multi (Advocate). Advocate offers protection against multiple parasites in one easy to administer topical monthly dose – no need to battle with tablets!

What if my dog licks Advantage Multi?

“Warning for Advantage Multi for Dogs: Ingestion of this product by dogs may cause serious adverse reactions including depression, salivation, dilated pupils, incoordination, panting, and generalized muscle tremors. In avermectin sensitive dogs, the signs may be more severe and may include coma and death.”

What tick prevention can be used with advantage multi?

Also Advantage Multi (like Advantage) is safe for use in cats as a flea and heartworm prevention. For dogs and cats. (*=may require more frequent dosing than once monthly to be fully effective against American dog tick)….Animal Health Services.

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Is Advocate flea treatment safe?

What are the risks associated with Advocate? In both cats and dogs, the most common side effects are local reactions at the site of application, such as temporary itchiness, and on rare occasions, greasy fur and redness of the skin. Vomiting has also occurred rarely. These signs disappear without further treatment.

What is the difference between Advantage Multi and Revolution?

Revolution contains Selamectin and works to stop the development of flea larvae and eggs, kill American dog ticks, and treat and control sarcoptic mange. Advantage Multi uses Imidacloprid and Moxidectin to control intestinal parasites like roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms.

Can Advantage Multi make my dog sick?

Adverse events reported in dogs topically treated with imidacloprid + moxidectin for dogs included: vomiting, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, salivation, poor appetite, lethargy, weakness, restlessness, agitation, disorientation, ataxia, muscle tremors, seizures, panting, labored breathing, acute pulmonary edema, hives.

How long does Advantage Multi last?

If ingested, increased salivation, tremors, vomiting, and decreased appetite can occur. This long-acting medication is designed to last for at least 4 weeks.

What does Advantage Multi kill?

For cats, Advantage Multi® kills fleas, treats and controls ear mites, roundworms and hookworms and prevents heartworm disease — all in one easy-to-use topical application. Plus, it’s the only FDA-approved product indicated for ferrets for the treatment of fleas and prevention of heartworm disease.

What is the difference between Advantage Multi and Advantage II?

Advantage Multi contains Moxidectin. This ingredient prevents heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, and ear mites. Advantage II uses Pyriproxyfen to kill flea larvae and eggs, prevent heartworms, and treat lice. Advantage Multi requires a prescription, while Advantage II is an over-the-counter product.

What’s the difference between Advocate and Advantage flea treatment?

Advocate is a monthly de-flea treatment that also contains a worming ingredient. Not all types of worms are covered in this treatment. Advantage is the same de-fleaing treatment without the worming treatment.

How soon can I use advocate after frontline?

If Frontline is used, then worming is advised every 1-3 months. This is because Frontline is not effective against any worms. We also advise not to give multiple treatments at the same time. You should leave 2 weeks between administering spot-on treatment (e.g. Advocate) and a worming tablet (e.g. Milbemax).

Is it safe to use Advantage Multi advocate?

Advantage Multi (Advocate) has a wider efficacy against different parasites, however, it is ultimately a chemical treatment and no chemical formulation is completely risk-free. Therefore, precautions must be taken for the safe and successful use of this product.

What are the benefits of Advantage Multi for dogs?

Advantage Multi for Dogs is indicated for the prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis. Advantage Multi for Dogs kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis). Advantage Multi for Dogs is also indicated for the treatment and control of the following intestinal parasites:

Are there any effectiveness studies for Advantage Multi?

Laboratory Effectiveness Studies: One dog in a laboratory effectiveness study experienced weakness, depression, and unsteadiness between 6 and 9 days after application with Advantage Multi for Dogs.

Is it safe to use Advantage Multi on pregnant women?

Advantage Multi (Advocate) has a wider efficacy against different parasites, however, it is ultimately a chemical treatment and no chemical formulation is completely risk-free. Therefore, precautions must be taken for the safe and successful use of this product. Advocate (Advantage multi) must not be used on pregnant or lactating pets.

Advantage Multi (Advocate) has a wider efficacy against different parasites, however, it is ultimately a chemical treatment and no chemical formulation is completely risk-free. Therefore, precautions must be taken for the safe and successful use of this product.

Is it safe to use Advantage Multi on dogs?

For dogs over 88 lbs apply the appropriate combination of pipettes. Advocate for Dogs/ Advantage Multi for Dogs is safe for use on pregnant and lactating bitches. Do not get Advocate in the pet?s eyes or mouth. Use with caution in sick, debilitated or underweight animals. Do not use in puppies under 7 weeks of age or kittens under 9 weeks of age.

Advantage Multi (Advocate) has a wider efficacy against different parasites, however, it is ultimately a chemical treatment and no chemical formulation is completely risk-free. Therefore, precautions must be taken for the safe and successful use of this product. Advocate (Advantage multi) must not be used on pregnant or lactating pets.

What can Advantage Multi be used to treat?

Apart from that, Advantage Multi can also be effectively used to treat multiple gastrointestinal parasites viz. roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms. Its powerful formula successfully kills ear mites other than fleas and hence is touted as a potent remedy for the treatment of Sarcoptic mange as well.