Advantage Stops Fleas From Biting In 3-5 Minutes, Kills 98-100 Percent Of Fleas Within 12 Hours Of Application, Kills Re-infesting Fleas Within Two Hours And Lasts Up To A Month. Kills Fleas Before They Lay Eggs. One Treatment Prevents Further Infestation For At Least Four Weeks. 6 Topical Monthly Treatments.

The Frontline formula has been IMPROVED! Frontline Plus – the original Frontline Top Spot with the addition of an Insect Growth Regulator for complete protection against fleas.

It's a well known fact that dogs have a pretty good chance of being inflicted with fleas at some point in their lifetime. Some will actually seem like they're a magnet for the small pests. That being said, there are some things you should know about flea control and what to look out for.

Fleas can typically be seen quickly moving over the dog's skin and are particularly partial to the base of the dogs tail and behind his ears. Flea droppings look like tiny bits of grit and are especially visible on the dog's belly.

Although there are a large number of different types of flea prevention products available from your VET I would suggest you to use a natural or "over the counter" flea treatment. A recent ASPCA warning has been issued to dog and cat owners regarding the type of flea and tick treatment currently being used. There have been an alarming number of dogs getting sick and dying! This leads to the entire industry being put under a microscopescrutinized, and rightfully so. Bear in mind that not only are the natural products safe but they usually significantly cheaper as well!

It's important that you should treat your home and car regularly in order to kill off the larvae or adult fleas. Fleas like heated areas so you need to pay extra attention to those parts of your home such as the carpet beneath the radiators,the living-room and the bedroom. Please remember to treat all pet bedding as well. If you only treat the animal and not its environment then you will be leaving all the eggs to hatch out and re-infect the animal all over again.

Canine fleas are quite indiscriminate and will infest a clean healthy dog just as much as the dirty neglected one. Flea bites can cause extreme irritation to the dog. Some dogs can also become allergic to the flea saliva which is injected into the skin every time the flea bites. As well as the irritation of the flea bite they are are also the intermediate host of the tapeworm.

Ages ago flea infestations were confined to the summer months but these days with more and more homes being centrally heated that is no longer the case. Fleas like warmth and will hatch their eggs in the gap between the skirting board and the carpet, between the floorboards, in the pile of fitted carpets and in the dogs bedding and basket.

After the baby flea eggs hatch the larvae stage can remain dormant for anything up to a year if the temp is not warm enough, before jumping onto the next passing host--perhaps your dog or worse you!--for a meal. Fleas do not live on the dog but simply use him as a source of food. They will live in your home and anywhere where the dog regularly goes, such as the car.

Only by paying close attention to flea control will you be able to ensure that your dog is kept clear of these prolific parasites. One of the best ways to prevent fleas from getting a hold in your home is to regularly use the vacuum cleaner.

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When it comes to keeping your dog or cat free from prolific scads of blood-sucking parasites like fleas and ticks, a proven flea killer like K-9 Advantix or Frontline Medication is not only warranted, it's recommended by veterinarians.

In fact, many veterinarians sell these flea and tick products through their offices. But, the truth is you don't need a prescription. You can get K-9 Advantix, Advantage for cats, or Frontline medication online at a discounted price and with free shipping. It can be a much cheaper way to go.

How do these flea medications work?

Let's take the example of the Frontline Medication. The active ingredient is a nerve paralytic for fleas and ticks. You simply take the applicator and apply a few flea drops to the back of your pet's head and along his spine (read package instructions carefully, as this may vary by product and animal type and size). The medicine can stop fleas biting within three to five minutes, and 98-100% of the adult flea population is killed within 12-24 hours.

However, it's not enough to just kill the fleas once. We all know that fleas, ticks and other parasites lay eggs that pay already be in your carpet or furniture, your back yard, or just in the outdoor areas you and your pet frequent. That's why one-time application products like flea dips or shampoos work once, but the fleas don't "stay gone" for long...

With a product like Frontline medication, the active ingredient will actually stay in the pet's skin (stored in the subcutaneous layer of fat) and will continue to kill these biting insects for up to one month per application. That's why it's important to reapply the Advatage, Frontline, etc. (whatever flea meds you're using) monthly, according to package instructions. This will help break the flea and tick life cycle and keep your pet parasite free, permanently (or as long as you use the product and/or your pet does not get reinfected).

The proper dosage is important.

Also, when you are buying the flea medication, make sure you choose the right dosage for your pet. For example, for cats, some products have a size-break at nine pounds... you get one product for cats under that weight, and another product for cats over that weight.

With the Frontline medication, you can get:

Frontline Plus Orange - For dogs up to 22 lbs.
Frontline Plus Blue - For dogs 23-44 lbs.
Frontline Plus Purple - For dogs 45-88 lbs.
Frontline Plus Red - For dogs 89-132 lbs.

With all these options, it's important to make sure that you get the right type for your pet.

Expect Great Results, Even If You Have to Be Persistent.

As with any topical medication, keep an eye on your pet after you use it the first time and call your vet if you notice any adverse reactions at the application site, or on the skin. Try to avoid your pet licking the area or bathing within the first 24 hours after the product is applied. That's why the medicine is applied to the back of the head and/or spine - these are areas that are difficult for the pet to reach with his mouth. After 24 hours normal licking or grooming behaviors won't harm your pet.

If you do experience a problem, talk to your pet's doctor, and consider switching to a product with a different active ingredient. Some pets are more sensitive than others, and you can still get great flea relief in another flea and tick spray, so your pet won't have to suffer.  Frontline medication has different active ingredients than Advantage and K-9 Advantix so if your pet has a bad response to one, it might be a good idea to test using another.

My two six year old dogs are suddenly getting fleas and ticks even using either Frontline Plus or K9 Advantix. They are also on Sentinel which not only takes care of heartworm but is supposed to give them extra flea protection.
I'm at my wits end and hope someone can suggest other options.
I've tried Brewer's Yeast and garlic and tea tree oil all to no avail.
I'm getting desperate.

Fleas are the tiny things that live on pets and animals, in carpets, in sofas as well as other household items. Typically, most fleas will be found on pets. The other 10 percent are flea cocoons in the carpets, 35 percent flea larvae and 50 percent flea eggs (again in the carpet).

A flea’s life span is very similar to that of a butterfly. The female lays eggs that then turn into larvae. The larva develops into pupae and settles inside a cocoon. They wait for a host (normally a cat or dog) to start their life and suck blood.

Fleas feed on blood. They can live without a blood meal for up to 100 days. These little creatures can cause serious diseases, such as Plague, Murine Typhus and Tungiasis.

There are many flea preventing medicines and procedures that you can invest in to better protect your pet. These flea preventers include:

Frontline Dog Flea Medicine
Program Flavor Tabs Dog and Cat Flea Control
Merial Frontline Pus for Dogs
K9 Advantix Flea Control
Biospot Flea and Tick Repellent
Adams Flea Tick Spot Control for Cats
Farnam Carpet Flea Spray
Biospot  Flea Control for Cats and Ferrets

If your pet comes into contact with fleas, it is best to take him or her straight to the Vet. Be sure to conduct thorough research on how to prevent flea problems.

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I've heard Advantix comes off very easily in water (baths-our dog has never swam before). He has been itching some lately and we're wondering if he has a few fleas that we just aren't finding. Please advise!

Now that products such as the Advantage Flea Treatment are on the market, dog owners have more effective methods than ever before for eliminating these blood sucking parasites.  Frontline Plus is another popular product that is known as the veterinarians’ number one choice when it comes to flea and tick protection.  And then there is K9 Advantix, which is the only topical product that not only kills fleas, ticks and mosquitoes, but also repels them.  These treatments are waterproof, topical and only need to be applied once a month.  It is easier than ever for Fido to be rid of fleas and enjoying his dog days without a care in the world.

It is important for dog owners to use products like Advantage Flea because fleas, just like ticks, are more than just annoying blood sucking parasites.  These pests can also make dogs fall ill.  Dermatitis is a skin allergy often caused by flea bites, for example.  Frontline Plus and other similar products can prevent the allergic reactions to fleas’ saliva that causes dermatitis.  If you don’t want your dog to experience the significant irritation, aggravation and itchiness that can lead to frequent scratching and hair loss, then you’d better use something to control those fleas.

Fleas and ticks can carry diseases too, which is another reason to invest in a product like K9 Advantix that controls both of these vermin.  Fleas are known to be carriers of tapeworm larva that can infiltrate a dog’s gastrointestinal tract, for starters.  Flea bite anemia is another one of the conditions that can occur if you don’t prevent fleas and ticks.  Anemia usually occurs in small puppies or with severe flea infestations in adult dogs that cause significant blood loss.  Iron supplementation, blood transfusion or hospitalization may become necessary in severe cases of anemia.  And if it is left untreated, flea bite anemia can even result in the death of the dog.  But most pet owners are responsible enough to prevent these horrible conditions in their beloved furry friends.

Fortunately, products like Frontline Plus and the others mentioned here are very effective and simple to use.  They are also affordable and can even be ordered online so there is no excuse to leave your dog untreated for the prevention of fleas and ticks.

K9 Advantix is formulated to effectively kill and repel fleas, ticks and mosquitoes on your dog. Kills most fleas within 12 hours of application. Use once a month on your dog and treatment is waterproof.

K9 Advantix is formulated to effectively kill and repel fleas, ticks and mosquitoes on your dog. Kills most fleas within 12 hours of application. Use once a month on your dog and treatment is waterproof.