Advantage Flea Treatment for Dogs - 4 Pack
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Advantage for Dogs is a fast-acting monthly spot-on flea treatment that starts killing fleas within 12 hours. Suitable for puppies from 7 weeks of age, it provides reliable flea control while helping break the flea life cycle in your home.
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Advantage for dogs provides rapid flea control in one simple monthly spot-on treatment. By killing adult fleas quickly and helping reduce flea larvae in your dog's surroundings, it helps control infestations and keeps your dog comfortable throughout the year.
Why Choose Advantage for Dogs?
Advantage for Dogs is a monthly spot-on flea treatment designed to provide fast, effective control of flea infestations. Containing imidacloprid, it starts killing fleas within 12 hours of application, helping relieve irritation while reducing the number of fleas living on your dog.
Unlike broad-spectrum parasite products, Advantage focuses solely on flea control. This makes it an excellent choice for owners who already use a separate worming treatment but want a proven, easy-to-apply flea solution.
Monthly treatment helps prevent flea infestations from becoming established by killing newly acquired fleas before they have the opportunity to reproduce. Combined with appropriate environmental flea management, regular use helps break the flea life cycle and keeps your home more comfortable for both pets and people.
Advantage is available in weight-specific pipettes, allowing you to select the correct dose for your dog's current weight.
Browse our complete range of Dog Flea Treatments or explore the full Advantage range. Looking for worm protection too? Browse our range of dog worming tablets to build a complete parasite prevention plan.
What Does Advantage Treat?
Adult Fleas
Advantage rapidly kills adult fleas on your dog, helping provide quick relief from flea bites and irritation.
Flea Larvae
By controlling flea larvae in your dog's immediate surroundings, Advantage helps interrupt the flea life cycle and reduces the likelihood of ongoing household infestations.
Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD)
Regular flea control plays an important role in managing flea allergy dermatitis by reducing flea bites that trigger allergic skin reactions.
What Advantage Does Not Treat
Advantage is a dedicated flea treatment and does not protect against:
- Ticks
- Intestinal worms
- Tapeworm
- Ear mites
- Mange mites
If your dog requires protection against these parasites, a separate treatment may be required.
How To Apply Advantage
Application
- Remove one pipette from the packaging.
- Part the fur between your dog's shoulder blades until the skin is visible.
- Apply the entire contents directly onto the skin.
- Allow the application site to dry naturally before handling your dog.
Frequency
Apply once every month for continuous flea protection.
Choosing The Correct Size
Always select the Advantage pipette that matches your dog's current body weight.
Active Ingredient
Imidacloprid
Imidacloprid kills adult fleas through contact with the nervous system, providing rapid flea control without requiring fleas to bite your dog.
Starts Killing Fleas Within 12 Hours
Advantage begins killing fleas within 12 hours of application, helping provide fast relief for dogs suffering from flea infestations. Rapid flea control also reduces biting and irritation while helping prevent fleas from reproducing.
Helps Break The Flea Life Cycle
Controlling fleas on your dog is only one part of managing an infestation. Advantage also helps control flea larvae in your dog's environment, reducing the number of developing fleas and helping prevent recurring infestations when used consistently.
Monthly Spot-On Convenience
One easy topical application each month provides ongoing flea control without the need for tablets. This makes Advantage a practical choice for dogs that dislike oral medications or owners who prefer spot-on treatments.
Suitable For Puppies
Advantage can be used from 7 weeks of age, allowing flea protection to begin early as puppies become more active and explore new environments.
Available For Dogs Of Different Sizes
Advantage comes in weight-specific pipettes so every dog receives the correct dose for safe and effective flea control. Always weigh your dog before selecting a treatment.
Helps Reduce Flea Allergy Dermatitis
Many dogs develop allergic skin irritation from flea bites. Maintaining consistent flea control throughout the year helps minimise flea exposure and supports dogs affected by flea allergy dermatitis.
Water Resistant
Once applied correctly and allowed to dry, Advantage remains effective after normal exposure to water. Following the recommended application instructions helps ensure the treatment performs as intended.
Trusted Flea Control
Advantage has been used worldwide for many years and remains one of the most recognised flea treatments available. Its fast flea-killing action and straightforward monthly application continue to make it a popular choice for dog owners.
Q: How quickly does Advantage start working?
A: Advantage starts killing fleas within approximately 12 hours of application. Rapid flea control helps relieve irritation while reducing the number of fleas living on your dog and in the surrounding environment.
Q: How long does one application last?
A: Each application provides up to one month of flea protection. To maintain continuous flea control, Advantage should be applied every month throughout the year.
Q: Can Advantage be used on puppies?
A: Yes. Advantage is suitable for puppies from 7 weeks of age when the correct weight-specific product is selected. Always weigh growing puppies regularly so they receive the appropriate dose.
Q: Does Advantage kill ticks?
A: No. Advantage is specifically formulated for flea control and does not provide protection against ticks. Dogs requiring tick protection should use a suitable tick treatment recommended for their lifestyle.
Q: Does Advantage treat worms?
A: No. Advantage does not treat intestinal worms or tapeworm. A separate worming treatment is required to provide internal parasite protection.
Q: Can dogs swim after using Advantage?
A: Yes. Once the product has had sufficient time to dry and distribute across the skin, normal exposure to water should not significantly reduce its flea control. Applying the treatment at least 24 hours before swimming is recommended.
Q: Is Advantage suitable for flea allergy dermatitis?
A: Yes. Because Advantage rapidly kills fleas, it helps reduce flea bites that trigger flea allergy dermatitis. Consistent monthly flea control forms an important part of managing dogs affected by flea allergies.
Q: How does Advantage compare with Frontline Plus?
A: Advantage focuses exclusively on fast flea control, making it a good choice for owners who already have separate worming or tick prevention. Frontline Plus also provides tick control and contains an insect growth regulator, so the best option depends on the parasite protection your dog requires.
Q: Can I bathe my dog after applying Advantage?
A: Your dog's coat should be dry before application, and bathing should generally be avoided for at least 24 hours afterwards. Allowing the product time to distribute across the skin helps ensure maximum effectiveness.
Q: Do I need a prescription to buy Advantage?
A: No. Advantage Flea Treatment for Dogs is available over the counter in New Zealand and does not require a veterinary prescription.