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What happens if you put too much Advantix on a dog?

What happens if you put too much Advantix on a dog?

Symptoms of toxicity can include twitching, hypersalivation, trembling and seizures. If you start to see tremors shortly after applying the flea treatment, the best thing to do is bathe Fluffy or Fido in lukewarm water with a gentle dish soap like Dawn or Palmolive.

What are the side effects of k9 Advantix II?

Side effects may include signs of skin irritation such as redness, scratching, or other signs of discomfort. Gastrointestinal signs such as vomiting or diarrhea have also been reported. If these or other side effects (such as lethargy or agitation) occur, consult your veterinarian or call 1-800-422-9874.

What happens if you put Advantix on a cat?

If applied to a cat, or ingested by a cat which actively grooms a recently treated dog, this product may have serious harmful effects. If this occurs, contact your veterinarian immediately.

Are there any side effects to K9 Advantix for dogs?

Permethrin and imidacloprid are two powerful ingredients in the K9 Advantix products. K9 Advantix II also contains the repellent pyriproxyfen. Upon application, dogs may have side-effects from either type of this product. K9 Advantix allergies in dogs occur when dogs are exposed to the chemicals within K9 Advantix or K9 Advantix II.

What to do if your dog has an allergy to Advantix?

If you notice symptoms of an allergic reaction, stop applying the medication and wash your dog with Dawn or another detergent-based soap. Remove as much medication as possible, but avoid scrubbing too hard over the application site or other areas of irritation. Symptoms will generally clear up in a day or two without further treatment.

Why is my dog drooling after taking Advantix?

Drooling – This may occur if your dog licks the area of application as Advantix has a bitter taste to discourage ingestion, but drooling can also result from overdosing or an allergic reaction. The most important thing is to always follow the dosage recommendations and directions on the label.

Permethrin and imidacloprid are two powerful ingredients in the K9 Advantix products. K9 Advantix II also contains the repellent pyriproxyfen. Upon application, dogs may have side-effects from either type of this product. K9 Advantix allergies in dogs occur when dogs are exposed to the chemicals within K9 Advantix or K9 Advantix II.

How does K9 Advantix work for ticks and fleas?

In order for K9 Advantix to be effective, the ticks and fleas must hatch first before the product can kill them. K9 Advantix II will eliminate the pests in every stage and is highly effective at repelling these pests before they make contact with the coat of the dog.

Drooling – This may occur if your dog licks the area of application as Advantix has a bitter taste to discourage ingestion, but drooling can also result from overdosing or an allergic reaction. The most important thing is to always follow the dosage recommendations and directions on the label.

Do you have to bathe your dog after using Advantix?

Athough it is safe, have a talk with your vet if your dog is pregnant or lactating before use. Advantix is also waterproof so after 48 hours from application you can bathe your dog as normal. However, if your dog is a real water lover then re-application within the month may be necessary.