Is it OK if my cat licks advantage?
Do not get this product in your cat's eyes, or allow your cat to ingest this product. The product is bitter tasting and salivation may occur for a short time if the cat licks the product immediately after treatment.
extremely toxic to fleas and extremely non-toxic to mammals. Crucially, the products are non-toxic and safe for those most unique of all mammals — cats. Advantage and Frontline were dreams come true for veterinarians.
Common signs of toxicity from flea products containing organophosphates are diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, small pupils, muscle tremor, weakness or falling over, and drooling. Organophosphate toxicity can be rapidly fatal, depending on the ingredients and dose the pet is exposed to.
Advantage flea treatment is generally considered to be safe for cats; however, some cats may develop a reaction to the active ingredient. Causes of a reaction include: The medication is absorbed through the skin. The medication can enter the cat's bloodstream.
Advantage® II for cats kills fleas within 12 hours of application. Can I touch my cat after applying Advantage® II for cats? Do not have contact or allow children to have contact with the area treated with Advantage® II for cats until completely dry.
Licking flea medicine does not always result in toxicity, but it should be considered an urgent situation. If any of the ingredients in the product are potentially harmful to cats, treatment should be initiated as soon as possible. It is important to quickly determine exactly what your cat has ingested.
Advantage is extremely safe in mammals, both pets and humans. When applied topically, only an tiny fraction is absorbed into the body, with the rest remaining in the lipid layer of the skin and the hair. It is also safe to use in pregnant animals.
- Advantage® II (topical liquid)
- Advantage MULTI® (topical liquid, also protects cats from heartworms, ear mites, and some types of intestinal worms)
- Bravecto® (topical liquid, also protects cats from certain tick species)
If your flea already has a flea infestation, then they might be acting irritable or annoyed because of the fleas. It might take a little time for the treatment to become effective. Another reason your cat might be acting weird is that you have had to take them to the veterinarian.
Advantage® II for cats combines two active ingredients: Imidacloprid attacks the flea's nervous system — paralyzing and ultimately killing it. Pyriproxyfen is an insect growth regulator (IGR) that kills flea eggs and larvae.
Is Advantage II safe for older cats?
Advantage II is labeled only for cats aged 8 weeks of age and older. Topical products like Advantage II should never be ingested. According to the product label for Advantage II, the most common side effects, though generally uncommon, include skin irritation and scratching at the application site.
