If you are looking for a safe and effective flea control product for your dog or cat, it is useful to compare K9 Advantix to the other name brand products (namely K-9 Advantix vs. Frontline Plus vs. Advantage) on the market to see what will work best for your pet and family.

Compare K-9 Advantix Ingredients

The active ingredients in Bayer K-9 Advantix are Imidacloprid and Permethrin. This is different than Advantage for dogs (also by Bayer), which just uses Imidaclorprid but not Permethrin. The K9 Advantix flea control product is also the only one of the three products to report the potential side effects of Itching, burning and numbness at the application site.

When it comes to price for K9 Advantix, it's not as cheap as the Advantage for dogs (which, you'll remember has the same manufacturer, but only one active ingredient). Also, K9 Advantix lists occasional side effects such as itching, burning or numbness at the application site, whereas Advantage for dogs and Frontline Plus do not list any known side effects for these products, when used properly.

Compare K9 Advantix Pricing

Prices in this chart are the monthly cost of using the product, assuming you purchased 12 months' supply at one time.

K9 Advantix Green - up to 10 lbs - $12.75/month
K9 Advantix Teal - 11 - 20 lbs - $13.42/month
K9 Advantix Red - 21 - 55 lbs - $14.08/month
K9 Advantix Blue - Over 55 lbs - $14.42/month

Many people also look at Advantage Flea Products. K9 Advantix and Advantage flea killer are often confused. K9 Advantix is exclusively for dogs. Advantage flea drops are made for cats, or for dogs of various sizes.

Canine Advantage Pricing

Canine Advantage Green - up to 10 lbs - $10.75/month
Canine Advantage Teal - 11-20 lbs - $11.08/month
Canine Advantage Red - 21 - 55 lbs - $11.42/month
Canine Advantage Blue - Over 55 lbs - $11.58/month

When you compare K9 Advantix to Advantage flea control for dogs, you can see that Advantage is slightly less expensive, probably because it only has one active ingredient rather than two.

Now let's compare K9 Advantix to Frontline Plus for dogs.

Frontline Plus for dogs (they also have a cat version - but that is outside the scope of this article) has two entirely different active ingredients: Fipronil and S-methoprene. Frontline also has a different manufacturer: Merial. Frontline, unlike Advantage and canine Advantix, is also listed as being OK to use on young (8-weeks or older) puppies, and pregnant or lactating females. To me, that suggests that these active ingredients are a little less likely to create sensitivity or health problems in your dog, but I don't know for sure. On the downside, the medication may be a little more expensive, depending on the size of your dog. They have different dog-size application standards, so compare the cost for your dog's medication from all three suppliers.

Frontline Plus Orange - up to 22 lbs - $13.42/month
Frontline Plus Blue - 23 - 44 lbs - $13.92/month
Frontline Plus Purple - 45 - 88 lbs - $14.75/month
Frontline Plus Red - 88 - 132 lbs - $15.8/month

Overall, what makes the most sense for you may depend on your budget, the efficacy of the product in your area, and your dogs' sensitivity. If your pet has had a problem with one product in the past, consider switching to a flea control medicine with a different active ingredient.

On the website where they are sold, you can also read reader reviews and talk to a pet medicine pharmacist to have your questions answered. As I've read the product reviews, it sounds like most people have good results with all the products in terms of killing fleas and mosquitoes. Some dog owners have reported skin sensitivities with their pet and a certain flea medication. If you haven't used a product before, it might be best to compare K9 Advantix results to those of other products to see what works for you, then buy in bulk for the cheapest price and greatest savings.

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You want to get rid of your dog's fleas and ticks, and you want to do it quickly.

K9 Advantix kills 98-100% of fleas on dogs within 12 hours, and continues to protect your dog for at least 4 weeks. In addition to killing fleas, ticks and mosquitos don't stand a chance against K9 Advantix.

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Veterinarian's Review:

K9 Advantix Flea Killer Plus is an easy-to-use flea, mosquito, and tick repellant that kills up to 100% of fleas within 12 hours of applying; available in 4 month, 6 month or 12 month supply.

Ingredients:
Imidacloprid, Permethrin

Drug Side Effects:

K9 Advantix may cause burning, tingling, itching, or numbness may occur an hour or two after application, and usually fades within a few days. Thorough but gentle shampooing can help ease the discomfort to your pet.

There are a number of good flea and tick control pet supplies out there. With the number of products available, it is sometimes hard to tell which products do what. We are going to examine some of the most popular pet supplies available to control fleas and ticks.

There are a wide range of methods available in pet supplies to control these pests. Some of the methods include once a month topical treatments, sprays and mists, collars that are treated, shampoos and rinses, and oral medication that the animal swallows.

First let's take a look at the shampoos and rinses. These are liquids and powders that are either shampooed into the fur and then rinsed out, or they are put on wet fur after a bath and left on with no rinsing. There are numerous brands of these pet supplies available on the market. The main ingredients may differ depending on the brand name, but all these products are intended to kill fleas and ticks. Some of these pet supplies even treat Sarcoptic and Demodectic mange in dogs.

Next we will examine the once a month treatments available for dogs. These treatments are given once a month by rubbing the small amount of liquid into the skin at the nape of the dog's neck. Some of the more popular brands of this pet supply are Advantix, Frontline Plus, and Advantage. There is also a pet supply treatment called Revolution that is given once a month. However, this medication only controls fleas, mange, and ear mites without controlling ticks. It is used to prevent heartworms as well as control certain pests.

An oral medication that is available to control fleas only is called Proban. Flea and tick collars are also great pet supplies to get rid of these pests. These collars are treated with various chemicals that will not hurt the animal, but they are deadly to fleas and ticks. This method, however, is not as effective as others.

Sprays and mists are the last pet supplies we will look at to control fleas and ticks. A lot of these products have Permethrin, or a similar chemical, as the main ingredient in the product. This ingredient kills the pests and may even leave a lingering protection in the bloodstream of the animal. These pet supplies are intended to be left on the fur and skin of the dog to be absorbed into the bloodstream. Any flea or tick that bites and swallows the blood will be poisoned and die.

6 Month Supply Of Advantix For Dogs 20-55 Lbs.

6 Month Supply Of Advantix For Dogs 10- 20 Lbs

Features: 6 Month Supply Of Advantix For Dogs Over 55 Lbs.

K9 Advantix is a once a month topical application that kills and repels disease spreadingmosquitoes. K9 Advantix kills 98-100% of fleas within 12 hours. K9 Advantix is for use on dogs and puppies 7 weeks of age or older. DO NOT USE ON CATS.

4 Month Supply Of Advantix For Dogs 10-22 Lbs.

4 Month Supply Of Advantix For Dogs 20-55 Lbs.

I have two daschunds puppies, I am worried that they will get sick from Advantix from the other puppy. They are crated together to sleep and when we are away from the house.