Advantage (Imidacloprid) is the brand name of the generic Imidacloprid. It is a pet medication used to treat cats and dogs for fleas and ticks. The EPA has approved this topical solution for both cats and dogs, and it is very successful in getting rid of ticks and fleas within 12 hours of the time it is applied. Any fleas that return after this time should be killed within 2 hours. The product should be reapplied about every 4 weeks for maximum effectiveness.
The way cheap online Advantage (Imidacloprid) works is that it disrupts the nervous system of the fleas. It can kill the fleas before they even bite, and it can kill them in their larval stage. The medication absorbs and distributes throughout the skin and coat. It remains in the hair follicles for about a month, continuing to kill fleas that get on your pet.
This pet medication can be purchased from Canada drugstores online at a great discount from the price you would usually pay locally where you live. Canadian pharmacy websites offer genuine online prescription drugs, so that you will get the Advantage (Imidacloprid) dog and cat treatments you are accustomed to getting where you usually shop for pet medications.
Your pet can be bathed, go swimming, or be exposed to sunlight without decreasing the efficacy of this pet medication. However, if the pet is exposed to water often, such as with frequent bathing or swimming, the period of the product’s effectiveness can be shortened.
The main side effect is that the product is very bitter-tasting, and if the pet licks it off it will begin to drool. Advantage (Imidacloprid) should not be used for kittens under the age of 8 weeks, or puppies under the age of 7 weeks. If your pet ever has an allergic reaction to this medication, you should not try to use it again. Rarely side effects such as muscle weakness and twitching may occur, but this is usually only when high doses are used.
It should never be applied anywhere but on the skin of the animal. It should never go in the mouth or eyes. In fact, it should be put on at the base of the skull or the back of the neck in a location where the pet cannot lick it. It should just be applied as is, and not rubbed in at all.
You should always treat and keep your pets inside the house if any of them have fleas. You should also treat the house itself to get rid of the fleas that are attacking your pets. Treat through the spring through fall months in northern states, or year-round in warmer climates.
There are special tablets for cats and for dogs of different weight ranges. These are: cats up to 9 pounds, cats over 9 pounds, dogs less than 10 pounds, dogs 11-20 pounds, dogs 21-55 pounds, and dogs over 55 pounds. It is important to use the right Advantage (Imidacloprid) tablets for your pet. You can find all these choices, at Canadian online pharmacies, your best choice for Canada drugs online.