If you are looking for a safe, effective monthly flea control product, then Advantage® flea treatment is an excellent choice.

The active ingredient in Advantage® is imidacloprid. It is applied as a monthly top-spot using a measured dosage in a pipette according to your pet’s weight. After application, the active ingredient spreads over the entire skin of the animal at the level of the hair roots. Imidacloprid is an adulticide that kills fleas on contact. It works by interrupting nerve transmissions in the flea, leading to paralysis and death of the flea. This is different to some other products which require the flea to bite your pet before they are effective.

Advantage® is so effective that it will stop fleas biting within 3-5 minutes of being on the animal. It will kill fleas in as little as 20 minutes, and will 98-100% of fleas before they are able to lay eggs. This is important in reducing contamination of the environment with flea eggs. Any flea larvae in the environment will be killed when they come in contact with your pet as well.

You can use Advantage® flea treatment in puppies as young as 7 weeks of age, and kittens as young as 8 weeks of age. For younger puppies and kittens that are still with their mother, applying the product to the mother will be effective at treating the puppies or kittens as well. Imidacloprid has been proven safe for use in pregnant and lactating dogs and cats.

Imidacloprid is a very safe insecticide. It has been demonstrated to have a very low toxicity in mammals. The main side effect seen with Advantage® is due to pets licking the spot where it has been applied. This is probably due to one of the carriers in the product, and will cause heavy drooling or vomiting. If you notice any signs of  side effects after applying this or any other flea control product, you should call your veterinarian.

All in all, Advantage® is fast-acting, easy to use, long lasting and effective. What more could you want?