Advantage® II flea treatment for dogs

There is no expiration date required on the packaging by the EPA for Advantage® II for dogs. The product should be kept in its original packaging and stored as directed on the label.

Yes. Advantage® II is waterproof after 24 hours. However, we suggest bathing your dog before applying Advantage® II. Just make sure your dog is dry before application. If you choose to bathe your dog in between treatments, we recommend use of a general grooming shampoo for pets. Keep in mind that more frequent bathing may keep the product from working the full 30 days.

Yes! Your dog is free to take a dip after Advantage® II has been on for 24 hours. However, more frequent swimming may keep the product from working the full 30 days.

No, do not use Advantage® II for dogs on cats. Please follow label directions for the application of our flea products.

Advantage® II for dogs combines two active ingredients:

* Imidacloprid attacks the flea's nervous system - paralyzing and ultimately killing it.

* Pyriproxyfen is an insect growth regulator (IGR) that kills flea eggs and larvae.

This combination plays a crucial role in treating and preventing infestations, because:

* In an existing infestation, you might only be aware of the adult fleas, which only represent around 5% of the full infestation and are found on the pet.

* Immature flea life stages which live in the pet's environment consist of around 95% of the infestation and can be almost invisible to the naked eye.

Advantage® II flea prevention is applied to your dog topically, spreading over the skin and hair. It kills fleas through contact, so fleas do not have to bite your dog to die. With oral flea medications, fleas have to bite your dog and ingest the medication before they are killed.

A single application of Advantage® II for dogs stops biting fleas for one month. However, if the dog has a severe infestation, retreatment within a month may be necessary. See product label for additional information.

Use Advantage® II for dogs monthly, year-round to help keep your pet protected from fleas. Follow label directions for application.

Applying Advantage® II for dogs flea control to your canine companion is easy and convenient. Before applying, check the weight range and minimum age on the package to choose the appropriate product for your dog.

How to apply Advantage® II for dogs:

1. Remove the tube from packaging and open it by putting the cap on the other end and twisting to break the seal.

2. Place the tip of the tube on the skin between your dog's shoulder blades and gently squeeze to expel the solution on their skin. The number of application spots depends on the size and weight of your dog.

3. Lift the tube away from their skin, while maintaining pressure on the tube to make sure the product has all been squeezed out.

For more detailed instructions, watch our application video. 

Advantage® II for dogs kills fleas on dogs within 12 hours of application. Reinfesting fleas are killed within 2 hours.

Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal of Advantage® II.

* Storage: Store in cool dry place inaccessible to children and pets.

* Disposal and Container Handling: Non-refillable container. If empty: Do not reuse this container. Place in trash or offer for recycling if available. If partly filled: Call your local solid waste agency for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.