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!

Spring is in the air again. The birds are singing. The rain is falling. The flowers are blooming, and – if you own a dog or a cat – flea and tick season is in full effect. These pests can make the summer months a pain in the neck – and the wallet – for beleaguered pet owners. But, if it's a bad time of year for you, imagine how your fuzzy companion feels? Luckily, for every problem there is a solution, and with a little education, this is a battle you can win. What's the first step? Know your enemy!

The life cycle of fleas includes four separate stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. The life cycle can last from as little as two weeks up to a full year. Fleas prefer humidity and high temperatures. For this reason, their numbers tend to expand during the warm summer months.

Fleas are wingless, parasitic insects. These vampiric little guys live off of the nutrients they find in the blood of any number of mammals and birds. Clearly, any encounter with a flea is bound to bother you pet, but a certain kind of allergic reaction to the flea's saliva can lead to irritation, rash, and a significant loss of fur from excessive itching, scratching and biting at the infected area. This reaction is called “flea allergy dermatitis.” These irritated sore spots are prime targets for secondary infections, complicating an already messy problem. Even if your pet isn't prone to this irritation, fleas can also carry Lyme disease and tapeworms.

Ticks are also parasites, but they infect every class of terrestrial vertebrate from mammals and birds, to reptiles and amphibians. Unlike fleas, ticks are not insects. From the class Arachnidia, the tick is more closely related to the spider, and the scorpion than it is to the ant. Despite their numbers – and number of possible hosts – there are only a few varieties of ticks should worry people and their pets. If you live in an area that is populated with ticks, you must take precautions for you and your family. Ticks can transmit serious diseases like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever to pets and owners alike.

The first step in protecting your family and your pets from fleas and ticks is some solid research – so far so good – and the advice of your veterinarian. Make sure you inform your vet about the kind of neighborhood you live in. Are you an apartment dweller in the city, or do you make your homestead on a wooded country road? Your location as well as your pet's habits and characteristics will help determine the level of protection your furry friend will require.

In order to prevent fleas and ticks from becoming a problem in the first place, your vet will probably recommend a prevention product like K9 Advantix. Products like Advantix - or the Dog or Cat versions of Advantage - are topical flea treatments that are used just once a month. They stop fleas from biting in less than five minutes, and can kill 98 to 100 percent of the fleas on pets within 12 hours. These products will keep on fighting fleas for a full 30 days. Applied before the start of flea season, these products can keep your dog from becoming infested in the first place. Used year-round, it prevents fleas from wintering in your home.

When you are first learning the ugly truth about fleas and ticks it can seem like a horror movie: blood-sucking monsters attacking my pets? Of course, it's not quite that serious. With a little common sense, the advice of your vet, and a proven product that deliver results, it looks like this is shaping up to be a great summer!

For the prevention and treatment of fleas, ticks and mosquitoes on dogs and puppies 7 weeks of age and older of any weight for up to 4 weeks. Active ingredients include imidacloprid and permethrin. Do not use on cats.

K9 Advantix for dogs is a topical prevention and treatment of ticks, fleas and mosquitoes. K9 Advantix is for monthly use on dogs and puppies 7 weeks of age and older. K9 Advantix is the only product that repels and kills ticks, fleas and mosquitoes while repelling biting flies and killing chewing lice too.K9 Advantix also repels and kills Deer ticks (vector of Lyme disease), American dog ticks (vector of Rocky Mountain spotted fever), Brown dog ticks (vector of ehrlichiosis), and Lone Star ticks for up to four weeks.

K9 Advantix generic is a unique combination of two proven ingredients- imidacloprid and permethrin that work synergistically against parasites. The mode of action of imidacloprid complements the activity of permethrina and each affects parasite nerve cells at different sites. When combined, the neurotoxic effect is enhanced and this leads to rapidly paralyze, and kill parasites by acting on the central nervous systems and sparing our downy buddies uneasiness and distress.

K9 Advantix application can be effectively used to kill 98-100% of the fleas on dogs within 12 hours. Also K9 Advantix continues to prevent infestations for at least four weeks as it kills fleas before they lay eggs. Larval flea stages in a treated dog's surroundings are killed following contact with a K9 Advantix generic. K9 Advantix remains effective after bathing and swimming, is convenient easy to apply and also repels/ kills mosquitoes for up to four weeks after application.

K9 Advantix advantage is that it is waterproof and your pet will still be protected after exposure to water. It is advised to use a non-detergent shampoo when bathing for optimum results.

Benefits of K9 Advantix generic –

Kills & repels fleas, ticks, & mosquitoes and stops fleas from biting our furry friends and providing relief in 3-5 minutes.
Kills adult fleas and larvae within 20 minutes of application.
K9 Advantix reviews are that it offers 5-way protection
K9 Advantix is waterproof and it is still very effective after your pet swims or is bathed.
Repels and kills disease-carrying mosquitoes and sand flies before they bite.
Reduces risk of Lyme Disease & tick-borne diseases by stopping ticks from attaching to your dog
A single monthly treatment of K9 Advantix generic repels and kills deadly parasites like Brown Dog ticks and Bush that can develop into an overwhelming problem not only in your dog's surroundings but even in your home.

K9 Advantix-How to apply?

You have to get your dog to stand still before application of K9 Advantix generic. The next step would be to part your dog's hair at the shoulder blades to expose the skin and then apply the product directly on the skin evenly in three or four spots along your pets back.  Apply K9Advantix generic on a single spot for dogs 20lbs or less and for dogs above 21lbs apply at 30r4 spots.K9 Advantix will distribute evenly over their skin as they move. For desired results make sure that you use the entire tube by the end of the application.

K9 Advantix generic can be used monthly, all year-round, and is available in convenient packs. Consult with your veterinarian for the proper dose of K9 Advantix generic. K9 Advantix Canada is available in different sizes for any size dog (whether your dog is 10 lbs. and under, 11-20 lbs., 21-55 lbs., or weighing over 55 pounds)

Because it repels and kills, K9 Advantix will keep your pet from having to suffer through another day of discomfort by providing protection against fleas, ticks and mosquitoes.

For the prevention and treatment of fleas, ticks and mosquitoes on dogs and puppies 7 weeks of age and older of any weight for up to 4 weeks. Active ingredients include imidacloprid and permethrin. Do not use on cats.

For the prevention and treatment of fleas, ticks and mosquitoes on dogs and puppies 7 weeks of age and older of any weight for up to 4 weeks. Active ingredients include imidacloprid and permethrin. Do not use on cats.