How much imidacloprid is in advantage?
DESCRIPTION: Advantage Multi® for Cats (10 % imidacloprid + 1 % moxidectin) is a colorless to yellow ready-to-use solution packaged in single-dose applicator tubes for topical treatment of cats.
Is there a generic for Advantage Multi?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Vetoquinol USA’s Imoxi Topical Solution for Cats, a generic equivalent of Bayer’s Advantage Multi antiparasitic. Imoxi Topical Solution for Cats (imidacloprid and moxidectin) is formulated to prevent heartworms and treat fleas, ear mites and intestinal parasites.
What is the difference between Advantage II and Advantage Multi?
Advantage Multi contains Moxidectin. This ingredient prevents heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, and ear mites. Advantage II uses Pyriproxyfen to kill flea larvae and eggs, prevent heartworms, and treat lice. Advantage Multi requires a prescription, while Advantage II is an over-the-counter product.
How often can I put Advantage on my dog?
Advantage® II for Dogs is fast and effective. Advantage® II flea treatment for dogs goes on in seconds, starts killing fleas within 12 hours and is waterproof after 24 hours. Simply reapply every 30 days.
Does advantage make dogs tired?
Owners reported the following signs in their dogs after application of Advantage Multifor Dogs: pruritus, flaky/greasy residue at the treatment site, medicinal odor, lethargy, inappetence, and hyperactivity. (See ADVERSE REACTIONS.)
Who owns Advantage Multi?
Bayer
Bayer also announced that the FDA has approved the use of Advantage Multi® for Cats (0.4 mL size only) to prevent heartworm disease, kill adult fleas and treat flea infestations in ferrets, making it the first-ever heartworm and flea product labeled for use on ferrets.
Is advocate the same as Advantage Multi?
Advantage Multi is known as Advocate in Australia and the UK. Pet Shed sells the Australian or UK packaged version of Advantage Multi (Advocate). Advocate offers protection against multiple parasites in one easy-to-administer topical monthly dose – no need to battle with tablets!
Is Advantage flea treatment any good?
Advantage is your best choice if fleas are your primary concern, you want to kill fleas without having them bite your pet first, and/or your pet is protected against heartworm and gastrointestinal worms using other treatments. In dogs and cats, Advantage protects against fleas; it also protects against lice in dogs.
Does advantage treat ear mites?
Advantage Multi protects cats against heartworm disease and kills hookworms, roundworms, ear mites, and adult fleas.
Which is better Advantage or Revolution?
Revolution appears to be the best product in terms of providing more cover against a variety of parasites. It can also be used from a slightly younger age (6 weeks in puppies) than Advantage II and is safe to use in lactating and pregnant animals.
What is imidacloprid?
Imidacloprid is a patented chemical, Imidacloprid is manufactured by Bayer Cropscience (part of Bayer AG) and sold under trade names Kohinor, Admire, Advantage, Gaucho, Merit, Confidor, Hachikusan, Premise, Prothor, and Winner.
How much imidacloprid can I give my Dog?
For dogs, the recommended minimum dose is 4.5 mg/lb. (10.0 mg/kg) imidacloprid and 1.1 mg/lb. (2.5 mg/kg) moxidectin once a month by topical administration. Administer the entire contents of the Advantage Multi ® for Dogs tube that correctly corresponds with the body weight of the dog.
Is nicotine and imidacloprid the same?
Nicotine is naturally found in many plants, including tobacco, and is toxic to insects. Imidacloprid is used to control sucking insects, termites, some soil insects, and fleas on pets.
Does imidacloprid cause cancer?
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) decided that there is no evidence that imidacloprid causes cancer based on animal studies. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has not classified imidacloprid for its potential to cause cancer.