Advantage Flea Treatment For Small Dogs & Puppies Under 4kg – 4

Advantage Flea Treatment for Small Dogs & Puppies

Advantage® for Small Dogs and Puppies less than 4 kg is a monthly topical spot-on flea treatment containing imidacloprid. It kills fleas through contact, so fleas do not need to bite the puppy or dog before being killed. It also kills flea larvae in the pet’s surroundings and treats lice on dogs.

Product details

• Product: Advantage® Flea Treatment for Small Dogs & Puppies

• Weight range: Less than 4 kg

• Pack size: 4 × 0.4 mL applicators

• Active ingredient: Imidacloprid 100 g/L

• Application: Topical spot-on

• Treatment frequency: Monthly

• Pack coverage: Approximately 4 months when used once every month

• Registration: NZ ACVM No. A007522

What does Advantage treat?

Advantage helps control:

• Adult fleas

• Flea larvae

• Lice on dogs

It also helps break the flea life cycle by killing flea larvae in the environment around the treated dog.

Active ingredient

Imidacloprid – 100 g/L

Imidacloprid spreads from the application site through the natural oily layer of the dog’s skin and coat. It is not absorbed into the bloodstream. Fleas are killed when they come into contact with the treated skin or coat.

How quickly does it work?

Advantage acts rapidly:

• Can stop fleas biting within 3–5 minutes.

• Begins killing adult and larval fleas within approximately 20 minutes.

• Helps prevent flea reproduction and infestation of the home.

How to apply

For a puppy or dog under 4 kg:

1. Remove one 0.4 mL applicator from the package.

2. Hold the tube upright and remove the cap.

3. Reverse the cap and push it back onto the tube.

4. Twist the cap to break the seal, then remove it.

5. Keep the puppy/dog standing during application.

6. Part the hair between the shoulder blades until the skin is clearly visible.

7. Place the applicator tip directly against the skin.

8. Apply the entire contents of one tube directly onto the skin.

9. Avoid the eyes and mouth.

10. Allow the treatment area to dry before allowing children or other pets to touch it.

Do not divide one applicator between multiple animals.

How often should it be used?

Apply one treatment monthly for continuous flea protection. A single application lasts approximately 4 weeks. In severe flea infestations, retreatment within a month may be necessary according to the product information.

Puppies

Advantage is stated by Elanco NZ to be safe for use on puppies from any age, making this formulation suitable for puppies weighing less than 4 kg when used according to the label. It is also stated to be suitable for pregnant and lactating animals.

Bathing and swimming

Frequent bathing or washing can reduce the duration of flea protection. If bathing is necessary, it is preferable to bathe the dog before applying Advantage, and ensure the coat is completely dry before treatment.

Important precautions

• For dogs only. Do not use the dog formulation on cats.

• Use the less-than-4 kg formulation only for dogs/puppies within the specified weight range.

• Apply directly to the skin, not just the hair.

• Avoid the eyes and mouth.

• Do not allow children or other animals to contact the treated area until it is completely dry.

• Store below 30°C and keep out of reach of children.

• Dispose of used applicators according to the label; do not contaminate water, food or animal feed.

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