Advantage (Advantage) - This is a pet flea control product manufactured by the German brand Bayer HealthCare AG. During its existence, the drug was evaluated by many experienced veterinarians and cat owners.
Highly effective insecticidal agent protects domestic animals from blood-sucking parasites, which, in turn, are carriers of many infectious diseases.
Fleas, lice and other eaters cause discomfort not only to the pets themselves, but also to their owners. Therefore, to select a medicine to combat such pests should be especially careful.
Drug description
Advantagege consists primarily of the active active ingredient. It is 10% Imidacloprid. The solution is used for the purpose of preliminary prevention and treatment of entomotoses in cats. The appearance of these parasites is an indication for the use of the drug.
In appearance, it is a yellowish liquid with a slight, specific odor. Available in solution volume of 0.4 or 0.8 milliliters. Drops are poured over a polyethylene pipette. Pipettes are packaged in blisters, usually 4 each.
The average price of one pipette in Russia is 160 rubles and more. Consequently, packaging will cost from 650 rubles. You can buy medication through online stores a bit cheaper. The optimal ratio in the solution of active substances provides him with contact and systemic effects, which adversely affects all stages of the development of insect pests.
This product has a bitter taste. Therefore, if an animal licks a freshly-worked place, it may cause drooling.
Beneficial features
Advantagege has many good qualities, thanks to which he received a lot of positive feedback. Here are some of them:
- This medicine is distributed to the skin without being absorbed into the blood.. Due to this quality, Advantagege is used for the treatment of small kittens, pregnant females, nursing cats, for the treatment of weak or sick individuals. It is completely safe for human health.
- The death of parasites occurs in 12 hours.after the use of the drug.
- Drops have larvitsidnym means. That is, the liquid can destroy insect larvae in the place where the cat lives. This occurs directly during the contact of the treated animal's hair with the body of the larva.
- The protective properties of the liquid persist for a month. An adult flea dies after being bitten, that is, after direct contact with the pet's skin.
- Drops are waterproof. They are not afraid of dew, rain or other precipitation. Therefore, after treating the fur and skin of a pet, you can bathe without worrying that the effectiveness of the drops will decrease, and let them go for walks.
- When processing a nursing female, the solution will protect from blood-sucking pests not only her, but also small kittens.. Speech in this case is the so-called umbrella effect.
The result is obvious: the entire flea population is destroyed without any additional medication.
Application
Before using the tool, you must read the instructions. According to the description of the drug, it should be applied monthly.
- Before processing the protective cap must be removed from the pipette.
- It is worn on the other side, after which they are pierced with a thin protective membrane. Then the cap is removed again.
- The animal is put in a standing position, at the withers the fur is gently moved apart, exposing the skin, drops are squeezed there when pressed on the pipette.
- Drip should be in those places where the medicine will be inaccessible to the pet. Rubbed substance is not necessary.
- The skin must be intact. It should not be wounds and abrasions.
- Within half a day after treatment, insects will die. Usually one medication is enough.
- But, if it is required to carry out the procedure for entomological purposes again, it is recommended to use the drops for this purpose no more than once a month.
Contraindications
The main contraindication may be idiosyncrasy of the drug, that is, hypersensitivity to it.
The side effects are the itching of the skin and their redness.. If such allergic reactions occur, do not look for another remedy for them. Redness and itching will pass spontaneously through a short period of time.
Drug storage
Advantagege stored in a dark dry place, in sealed packaging, necessarily separate from products. Drops must be protected from children. Shelf life - 4 years.
special instructions
When processing animal you can not eat, smoke cigarettes or drink. The procedure is carried out outdoors only.
If this is not possible - in a ventilated room. When the procedure is completed, hands thoroughly washed with water with the obligatory use of soap.
If the drug at work got on the skin of the hands, it is washed off with a copious stream of water. You can not iron or wash the cat for about a day after her skin has been treated with medicine. It is not recommended to allow your pet to small children and give them contact with him.
If two cats go through the treatment at once, it is better to separate them into different rooms so that they cannot lick each other after using the drops.
Important! Devastated tube-pipettes are strictly prohibited to re-use for domestic purposes. They are thrown into garbage containers, necessarily packed in plastic bags. They are disposed of with other household waste.
Advantage has an affordable price and effectively saves the cat from blood-sucking insects. The ease of use of this drug and its results have made it a popular medicine, not only among cat owners, but also dogs. However, before using the medication it will not be superfluous to consult a veterinarian regarding its use.
