What is the difference between Advantage Multi and Advantage II?

Advantage Multi contains Moxidectin. This ingredient prevents heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, and ear mites. Advantage II uses Pyriproxyfen to kill flea larvae and eggs, prevent heartworms, and treat lice. Advantage Multi requires a prescription, while Advantage II is an over-the-counter product.

Do you need prescription for Advantage Multi?

This medication is used to protect against heartworm, kill and controls fleas, hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, and sarcoptic mange. If your dog does not like chewable medications, then try this topical prevention made with Moxidectin. (This product is sold by Prescription Only.

Is there a generic for Advantage Multi?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Vetoquinol USA’s Imoxi Topical Solution for Cats, a generic equivalent of Bayer’s Advantage Multi antiparasitic. Imoxi Topical Solution for Cats (imidacloprid and moxidectin) is formulated to prevent heartworms and treat fleas, ear mites and intestinal parasites.

Which is better K9 Advantix or Advantage?

Advantage vs Advantix K9 Advantix II has the added benefit of killing and repelling ticks and mosquitoes, whereas Advantage has no effect on these parasites at all. Actively ‘Repelling’ ticks and mosquitoes is a massive benefit in areas where things such as Lymes disease, heartworm and tapeworms are prevalent.

How fast does Advantage 2 work on dogs?

A single application lasts for up to four weeks. Once applied, Advantage®II gets to work quickly. It starts killing fleas within 2 hours3, and within 24 hours all fleas on your dog will be killed.

How long does it take for Advantage Multi to work on dogs?

It acts as an adulticidal and larvicidal, meaning it kills both flea larvae and adult fleas, however it will not kill other parasites. It doesn’t take long for Advantage to go to work: In 12 hours at least 98 percent of the fleas on your dog will be dead.

How fast does Advantage Multi work?

Moxidectin will start working in about 24 hours to kill ticks and intestinal parasites. Imidacloprid, the medication paired with topical moxidectin, begins to kill fleas within 4 hours.

Can I buy advantage over the counter?

Types of Over-the-Counter Pet Meds Some flea and tick medicine like Frontline or Advantage do not require a prescription. And different types of human medication can be administered to pets at a vet’s discretion.

Does Advecta work as well as advantage?

Advecta II for Cats It’s identical to Advantage II for Cats in regards to active ingredient formulation and amount of product per tube. Each tube of Advecta II offers a month of flea protection for cats. The flea treatment is waterproof and fragrance free. It starts working through contact.

What is moxidectin used for?

Moxidectin topical (brand names: Advantage Multi®, Advocate®, ProHeart®) is a topical avermectin antiparasitic that is used to prevent heartworms and treat intestinal parasites (hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms), and is combined with imidacloprid to also treat fleas.

Is Advantix toxic to dogs?

Most veterinarians consider Advantix safe for dogs, but it is a strong medication that should be used with caution. The main active ingredients are imidacloprid and permethrin, both of which can be toxic in high doses.

Does Advantix cause any problems with dogs?

Some dogs can also have an allergic reaction to Advantix. This usually manifests as skin irritation developing into a red, burn-like mark at the application site. Dogs with Advantix allergies may also have behavioral changes, like increased excitability, panting, and circling.

Is NexGuard better than frontline?

Overall, NexGard promises more effective pest control with superior convenience than Frontline. A chew is much easier to administer than a topical, especially since most dogs eat it like a treat. While it is more expensive than Frontline, NexGard is worth it as the #1 vet-recommended flea and tick treatment.

What is the best flea and tick medicine for dogs?

The best dog flea control is the Bayer K9 Advantix II Flea and Tick Treatment that kills all life stages and prevent fleas on treated dogs, which is recommended by vets.