Advantage II Flea Treatment for Cats
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The obvious question : Is it safe?
I trust your opinion more than I do the corporation that makes it, the fake media, and the doctors.
It's a topical treatment applied to the skin between the shoulder blades of the cat.
It's said to continually kill fleas for 30 days.
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One great way to eliminate fleas in the home is to place a pie pan with dish soap under a night light near the cat's bed. It works like magic.
The flea medicine is a nerve agent and not a sufficient quantity to do serious harm to the cat. The placement between the shoulder blades ensures the compound is not ingested by your pet.
I never saw a cat that wouldn't flip over a pie pan just playing. Better out a towel under it! Cats are curious creatures. You never know what they will do next! Kek
YES it is safe to use. I've worked at a Humane Society for almost a decade and it is a commonly used medication for fleas. There are other products that also take care of ear mites and ticks but for just fleas Advantage is a go-to product. If you want a more wide spectrum treatment I'd suggest Revolution Plus as it also kills mites, ticks, and parasites (hookworm, roundworm) https://cats.com/revolution-plus-for-cats That is what I use for my own cats who are indoor / outdoor because we have a lot of ticks in this area.
What would you suggest for dogs---flea and tick treatment?
The same product, Revolution, is a great option for dogs as well that covers fleas and ticks https://www.chewy.com/revolution-topical-solution-dogs-401/dp/173091 Obviously get the right dose based on the weight of your dog or cat.
Thanks. Wee had someone put a dog out next to our house and are taking him in.
Not had to deal with fleas often but, do use Advantage when I need to. Safe or Not safe, not an expert there but, do know, my lil dog is now almost 17years old and it is showing.. but, I mean.. she didnt go down because, I used Advantage flea n tick removal a handful of times in her life.. natural old age aliments will do it sooner than later. heh.
If I could keep his little butt out of the woods and running with the neighbors dogs I wouldn’t have a problem. I’m just for a safe alternative. The Vet suggested a pill to take but I’m not in favor of putting insect poison inside my dog.
Let me add that flea collars do not work and can even be dangerous for a cat. They can get stuck on something outside and a cat can slip one of their front legs through it so it's rubbing under their armpit which can cause an abrasion leading to an infection if not treated.
Yes!! In fact pets unsupervised have hung themselves on door knobs, even, because of collars. Unfortunately it happened to someone's puppers that I knew.
I don’t know anything about cats but for dogs coconut oil works amazing for fleas. Came home fr a trip to California with our dog covered in fleas (we don’t have fleas here, too dry). My dog had never had a flea on him and was like…what the h*ll is this all over me?!
Slathered the dog in coconut oil, combed/massaged it thru, left it on for 15 minutes, then pup got a bath. It coats/smothers the fleas and they all die. It’s good for their skin. Natural, safe for pets or people and they can even lick it cuz coconut oil is good for dogs.
Do it outside or in the tub. It’s messy. We put an old sheet down to see the fleas coming off and dying.
Start at the head and work backwards.
Might have to do it again in two weeks or so if infestation is bad.
Costco sells cold pressed coconut oil in large jars…loooong shelf life (store in fridge for even longer), use for cooking, smoothies or skin care. Good stuff.
Soooo all that to say it should work for tics also. And cats.
I'm not a cat person so I can't speak to that end but I used it on a dog once and she got slightly ill and it didn't work worth a flying shit. Waste of money and not worth the risk of illness.
Edit: I should add I have no evidence the treatment caused the illness. That dog was forever eating cow crap, hoof trimmings, and anything else she felt the need to gnaw on, but she generally never had adverse effect from any of it. Guts of iron that dog had.
😂😂😂 Labrador?
Great guess! But no, heeler.
Revolution is better imo. Active ingredient is Selemectin
Is revolution also ok and safe for dogs?
And do I need a prescription for it? Thanks frens
NO
We use a mix of 1 cup Neem oil, 1 cup coconut lard/oil, couple of crushed cloves, 1/4cup witch hazel, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1-2 drops each of natural oils of eucalyptus, cedarwood, lavender and lemongrass. Safe for cats and dogs, you can rub it into their coats, stick them in a crate for 10-15 minutes. Avoid their eyes. Wash off with diluted Dawn soap to remove oils and remaining fleas. Rinse well. Repeat in a week. Sprinkle diatomaceous earth (can get at feed stores) around their bedding and outside areas where they lie down.
Check their skin after each treatment. They will be flea free, smell good and their coats will be soft and shiny. Good luck. By the way the dawn soap in dish at night and put a light over the dish, empty in the morning. It will take care of fleas in the house without using toxins. Lint rollers on flat rugs is also great for picking up stray fleas and eggs. Avon skin so soft diluted in water and applied behind ears, between toes, inner legs, belly and throat also is a great repellant.
Don't know if it's safe but I won't use it because it leave a nasty oil patch between the shoulder blades