Advantage flea control works fast to kill fleas on dogs. It is a non-prescription (OTC) product. Advantage is a once a month topical flea treatment for dogs and puppies 7 weeks or older and cats and kittens 8 weeks or older. Advantage stops fleas from biting in 3-5 minutes and kills 98-100% of the fleas on dogs within 12 hours of application. Advantage kills re-infesting fleas within 2 hours and lasts up to 1 month.Advantage also breaks the flea life cycle by killing flea larvae in your pets' surroundings. Advantage is water-resistant, so it kills fleas even after shampooing, swimming or exposure to rain.

Advantage Dog Side Effects:

Individual sensitivities, while rare, may occur after using any pesticide product for pets. If signs persist, or become more severe, consult a veterinarian immediately.

Advantage is available in applicators for dogs 1-10 lbs, 11-20 lbs, 21-55 lbs and 55 lbs and over. To apply, place the applicator tip through the animals hair to the skin level. On cats, apply to skin on neck at the base of the skull. Do not get this product in the pets eyes or mouth.Br>
Store this product in a cool dry place. Do not store in the refrigerator. Do not reuse empty container. To dispose wrap original container in several layers of newspaper and discard in trash. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

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