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Advantix for very small dogs (up to a weight of 4 kg) for the prevention and treatment of infestations by fleas and ticks. Fleas on the dog are killed within 24 hours of treatment. A single treatment prevents reinfestations by fleas for 4 weeks.
Advantix is an external parasiticide with combined activity against:
Advantix Very Small Dog in 6 pipettes of 0.4 ml is an external anti-parasitic spot on for small dogs, anti-flea, anti-tick, anti-mosquito (phlebotomine) effect.
External anti-parasitic spot on (imidacloprid and permethrin) for dogs, anti-flea, anti-tick, anti-mosquito (phlebotomine).
Duration of action:
In dogs:
Prevention and treatment of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides canis, Ctenocephalides felis).
Fleas present on the dog are killed within twenty-four hours of treatment.
A single treatment prevents reinfestations by fleas for 4 weeks. The drug can be integrated into a treatment program for flea allergy dermatitis (DAPP).
treatment of biting lice infestations (Trichodectes canis).
The product has acaricidal and repellent efficacy on ticks , persisting for 4 weeks (Rhipicephalus sanguineus, Ixodes ricinus) and 3 weeks (Dermacentor reticulatus).
Ticks already present on the dog at the time of treatment may not be killed for 2 days following treatment administration and may remain attached and visible. Also it is recommended to remove the ticks present during the application of the treatment , in order to avoid their attachment and the taking of blood meal.
A single treatment provides repellent activity (anti-feeding) against sandflies for two weeks (Phlebotomus papatasi) to three weeks (Phlebotomus perniciosus), against mosquitoes for two weeks (Aedes aegypti) to four weeks (Culex pipiens) and against stable flies (Stomoxys calcitrans) for four weeks.
Apply 1 pipette per month directly to the skin of the neck between the shoulder blades, taking care to part the hairs.
To reduce reinfestation by the emergence of new fleas, it is recommended to treat all dogs in the household with Advantix Very Small Dog. Other pets living in the same household should also be treated with an appropriate product. In the event of high parasitic pressure, it is recommended to use in addition an appropriate treatment of the environment against adult fleas and their stages of development. The treatment remains effective if the animal is wet. However, avoid intense and prolonged exposure to water. With repeated exposure to water, the duration of effectiveness may be reduced. In this case, a minimum interval of one week must be respected between two applications. If the dog requires shampoo, this should be done before application of the medication or at least two weeks after application to optimize the effectiveness of the medication.
Administration mode
For cutaneous application only; only on healthy skin.
Take a pipette out of the package. Hold the pipette upright, twist and detach the cap. Place the cap, upside down, on the pipette and twist it to puncture the pipette, then remove the cap.
- For dogs of 10 kg body weight or less: with the dog in a standing position, part the hair between the shoulder blades until the skin is visible. Place the end of the pipette on the skin and squeeze firmly several times to empty the contents directly onto the skin.
- For dogs over 10 kg of body weight: with the dog in a standing position, apply the entire contents of the pipette evenly in four points on the back of the animal, from the shoulders to the base of the tail. At each point of application, part the hair until the animal's skin is visible.
Place the end of the pipette on the skin, and squeeze gently to deposit some of the solution on the skin. Do not deposit an excessive quantity of solution on the level of one of the points of application, the solution could run on the sides of the dog.
Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes):
The application of doses equivalent to 5 times the therapeutic dose in healthy puppies or adult dogs did not cause any adverse clinical signs.
It is the same in puppies whose mother received 3 times the therapeutic dose.
Precaution of use
Do not use in cats .
Advantix Very Small Dog is extremely dangerous in cats and can be lethal, given the particular physiology of cats and their inability to metabolize certain compounds such as permethrin. To prevent cats from being accidentally exposed to the product, keep treated dogs away from cats until the application site is completely dry. It is important that cats cannot lick the application site of a recently treated dog. If this happens, contact your veterinarian immediately.
Consult your veterinarian before using this product on sick and debilitated dogs.
Do not allow dogs to come into contact with the aquatic environment for at least 48 hours after application of the product, given that it can be dangerous for aquatic organisms.
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The attachment of a tick or the bite of a mosquito or sandfly remains possible. Therefore, the transmission of infectious diseases by these parasites cannot be completely excluded if the conditions are unfavorable. Advantix Very Small Dog has repellent activity (anti-feeding) against ticks, sandflies and mosquitoes; this prevents repelled parasites from taking a blood meal and reduces the risk of transmission of canine vector-borne diseases (such as borreliosis, rickettsiosis, ehrlichiosis and leishmaniasis). Avoid contact of the solution with the eyes or mouth of treated dogs. Take care to administer the product correctly as described in the “Dosage and route of administration” section. In particular, take care to prevent any ingestion of the product by licking the application site by treated animals or animals in contact with them. Do not allow children to play with treated animals until application site is dry. This can be ensured by treating the animals in the evening, for example. In this case, do not allow recently treated dogs to sleep with their owners, especially if they are children.
The keys to effective pest control:
External parasites (ticks and fleas), which are often vectors of serious systemic diseases, feed on animal dander and blood, causing lesions and skin irritation. Symptoms associated with some external parasites (fleas, mites, ticks, etc.) include the following: Scratching, itching Friction The animal bites hard enough to cause open wounds Hair loss Dull coat In the presence of these signs, it…
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