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Advantage Medicine is Used for the Treatment of Fleas

Alternative MedicineFebruary 9, 2011Written by robetmorkal937 views

Advantage drug is a prescription medicine which is used for the treatment of fleas and certain type of bacterial infections in cats. It is composed of imidacloprid which acts on the nervous of fleas and cause its death. Advantage keep your cat away from pests. Advantage stop fleas from biting cat and its very imporant to kill fleas. If the fleas are not kiled on time it strat laying eggs and the risk of second problem rise such as tapeworms, flea allergy dermatitis. Advantage is a medicine which is used for both dogs and cats. Advantage drug kills almost 98-100% of fleas on cat within 12 hours. As it is prescription medicine, so it should be talen as per the advice of the venerinarian. It is also used for other conditions in dogs suggested by venerinarian.

What are the benefits of using Advantage in cats?rnAdvantage is a prescription medicine and has various benefits.

- Advantage stop fleas from biting pets

- Kills larvae in betwwn 20 minutes

- Start killing adults fleas on cat completely within 12 hours

- Advantage is safe and easy to apply as it comes in tube

- It is consisdered to be the most effective flea prevention

- If your cat gets wet, Advantage remain effective as it is waterproof

How to use Advantage?rnAdvantage medicine comes in the form of tube. To use this medication in cat open the cap of the tube and then apply the liquid to the nape of the neck for the cat medication. After this the next step is that do partation of fur so as to get medicine on skin. Remember that your cat should not groom and reach the spot where you applied Advantage flea.

PrecautionrnAdvantage drug should be used according to the advise of the veterinarian. Your veterinarian will help you to choose the dose foe your cat as per medical condition. While using Advantage in cats make sure that it should not come in contact with the eyes or mouth as it may lead to some serious side effects such as blindness, irritatin etc. Keep this medicine away from the reach of the children. Always use this medication as yuor veterinarian suggested you. Discard thid product properly if not in use or got expired.

Side effects of AdvantagernYou should always observe the behaviour of the cat after applying Advantage drug. Advantage also has some side effects and these are problem in breathing, swelling in some parts of the body, vomiting, loss appetite etc. You should meet your veterinarian once in a week during the treatment of your cat.

If you give overdose of Advantage drug in your cat, immediately consult your veterinarian.

StoragernDo not store this medication in refrigerator. Always store Advantage drug in a cool dry place. Do not use empty container again.

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