If you have used this product, do you shower the pet during the time he/she has the product?

The answer is provided by :
Cole M :
its very good, and yes you can shower him after 3 days, and it prevents fleas/ticks for a while

I live in an area that fleas are quite a problem. Although we don't see any in our home, we are constantly finding fleas on our dogs and cats. I have been using K9-Advantix for months, but still see fleas constantly. We bath our pets, wash their beds, vacuum, … but still see fleas! Of all the products on the market, what would you recommend for my dogs and cats?

The question was answered by :
ItalianStallion :
Advantage Multi or Revolution

Hi well I take my dog for his shots at Banfield and only get shots that she needs. (not any extra junk)
After I heard all the bad reports about Banfield is it fine that I go to Banfield for shots/vaccines and k9 advantix and heatquard

But if my dog was ill I would take it to a better hospital that's farther away which is why I choose Banfield for her vaccines?

I know this sounds weird but all shots are the same right?

This is was answered by :
kitty98 :
Make sure that your dog is only getting vaccinated for the things she really needs, they will push unnecessary vaccines, such as corona or giardia….. Especially to older dogs that don't really need much vaccinations, if at all… (ps. advantix can be found cheaper in other places, you don't need prescription for that… ie. our local cabelas (which is a sports/hunting shop sells them)

Regarding having two vets, everytime that you check out after your dogs vaccines, ask for the full vaccine record from Banfield. Visit your regular veterinarian at least twice a year for a regular check-up, even if your dog is healthy. That builds enough report w your regular veterinarian and to give them the vaccine record so they can update their paperwork.

And yes… all shots from reputable manufacturers are the same.

I went on PetsuppliesNet.com based on suggestion from others for cheap pet meds. I ordered K9 Advantix for my 50lb dog and got a package that is from Bayer, but just says Advantix. Is this an older version of K9 Advantix that is just as effective? Is this just a packaging difference since I ordered from Australia? Am I over-thinking this, or getting swindled?

The best answer is by :
Forsaken :
Advantix and K9 Advantix are the same product. They are part of the Advantage family which markets Advantage, Advantix and Advocate. The packaging is different for each country/area of the world because it has to conform to the labeling standards.

So if you own a dog chances are you have made the mistake and bought the cheap stuff from the pet store just to go camping and find a flea or tick let alone just being outside with misqitos, what does everyone think about the two big names in Flea meds ?
other than the fact that your basicly puting a Nerotoxin on you dogs spine
But its not like anything else works as good or even close to as good. At least that I have come across.

The question was answered by :
millypeed :
I use Frontline, have done for a few years now and not had a flea or tick problem since.
I had tried all the store bought ones, what a waste of money!

I have always used K9 advantix on my dog, but she got pregnant and i had to stop using it (says on the box not to use on pregnant/nursing dogs). She had the puppy 3 weeks ago, and since she's nursing i still can't treat her. (Now the puppy has them to, and can't be treated for at least another 5 weeks). Is there any natural products to use or home remedies, i've tried washing the pet bed and all sheets and fabrics where they could lay their eggs, but it isn't working and I feel awful, any other solutions, what else can i do???

The following reply is by : chihuahuamom :
Ask a vet if they have any thing safe to use but the safest thing since the pups are so young is use a flea comb and comb them out if you place the flea in alcohol it will kill it

hi,

i am from india,

i recently bought K9 ADVANTIx from USA (EPA APPROVED)
my dog comes under the category 11 - 20 LBS, its 5 Month old Female Doberman,
in what i received from USA, it states the following

"ALL ADVANTIX HAS THE SAME INGREDIENTS. ADVANTIX FOR EXTRA-LARGE DOGS HAS 4.0 ML PER DOSE AND ADVANTIX FOR DOGS 11-20 LBS HAS 1.0 ML PER DOSE. SO, YOU CAN GET 4 DOSES FOR YOUR DOG 11-20 LBS FROM THE 4.0 ML EXTRA-LARGE DOG TUBE.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR PET RECEIVES THE CORRECT DOSAGE FOR IT'S WEIGHT AND THIS KIT PROVIDES YOU WITH THE TOOLS TO EASILY ADMINISTER YOUR MONTHLY APPLICATION.
THIS KIT INCLUDES:
ONE EXTRA-LARGE (4.0 ML) ADVANTIX TUBE, EPA APPROVED AND REGISTERED FOR SALE IN THE U.S.A. NEW, STILL FACTORY SEALED IN THE ORIGINAL FOIL PACKAGING.
A 2 DRAM VIAL WITH AIRTIGHT CAP
A REUSEABLE PIPETTE, MARKED WITH FILL LINE FOR EXACT DOSAGE

what i want to know is if i can use it as written dividing the 4ml into 4 times and use it on my 11-22lbs pet for 4 mn

The following reply is by : leftygirl_75 :
That sounds little strange. you need to take the product to your vet. Usually the Advantix is packaged by weight, not something that you should "dose out" on your own

He is a 70 pound pitbull mix and only this summer while brushing him or petting him- i keep finding these large(in height not width) black scabs yet if you pull them off there is just a red area underneath, no blood, puss or any sort of infection. Why does he keep getting these seemingly out of nowhere? so far he has gotten three, one between his shoulder blades, one almost the same spot but further down the back, and another in the middle of the back on near the spine. He is a little over 1 and a half years old and has a shiny, red/tan coat which sheds a bunch but has never had scabs. He has also always itched ALOT, never breaking the skin but biting and itching everywhere. I also treat him monthly with K9 Advantix so it shouldn't be anything like that as he is mostly an inside dog.

The question was answered by :
justin_in_time :
Ok well he may be getting these things called "hot spots". They are very annoying to a dog and they are somewhat nasty to look at. If you take him tot he vet he/she will give him this special cream for the "hot spots". If not then get ice, wrap it in a towel, and then you just put it over the spots for about 5 minutes each. I hope everything turn out all right.

so about 2 weeks ago i saw a flee on my dog that is about 7 months, i went to the locao pet store and bought k9 advantix, put it on him and i tought it wouls kill all the flees he had…but today i found 2 of them while brushing him i managed to kill one of them the other escaped luckly i was outside. and i was woundering sould i just shampoo him with a flee killing shampoo or put another dose of the k9 advantix on him even tho it has been a week, would it be safe….any opinions or suggestions would be great

thanks,

P.S. he doesnt have a flee infestaion so far i just have seen about 3 or 4 so to me its somthing minor but i dont want my dog to feel uncomfertable
here a link to the stuff i got

http://k9advantix.petparents.com/

The question was answered by :
Sparkles :
Use regular shampoo and leave it on him for five minutes while brushing him, then rinse him well in clear water. It will kill the fleas. You do not want to use more flea killer on him this soon. It could make him sick.

How long untill you can pet your dog after you have applied the medicine? Also can you tell me about your own experinces with it. (Can you include a source for the first question?) Thank you!

The answer is provided by :
wizzards_23 :
Once it dries, it's fine. This product is pretty good. Works as well as others that are given by a Vet.
The source for the first question should be on the enclosed material or the box .