Advantage Once-A-Month Topical Flea Treatment for Cats Over 9 Pounds (4 Applications)

Every cat is different, but I agree with the previous reviewer that Advantage seems to work better than Frontline. We noticed our cat's fur was smoother and softer within just a couple of days.

In the spring, we also get ticks, so the solution we've come up with is Frontline for March, April and May, then Advantage for the rest of the year. JMHO, I also think rotating the two products keeps it working better. If your cat is a mouser, it'd be a good idea to get a wormer too to keep the tapeworms at bay. We use it twice a year (once in early summer and the other just before Thanksgiving). Our cat has gotten used to a pill shoved down her throat twice a year, but good luck to the rest of you!

My cats have fleas! Or, at least, they had fleas. I have used over-the-counter, less expensive items (flea powders, flea collars, etc.) up to and including other topical products like this one, and nothing worked. The flea collars were less than worthless - they actually caused patches of fur to fall out on at least one cat. The powder was unwieldy, and the other topical applications (save one) did not work at all.

I must give credit where credit is due - I have used Frontline before for my cats, and have been very satisfied with the results from that one. However, I decided to try Advantage this time, as I'd heard good things about it, and it was on sale at a discount when I needed it. I couldn't be more pleased. Unlike most other topical applications where the flea substance is put on the shoulder blades of the cats and stinks (STINKS!), this has no easily discernable smell.

This is a good thing. Also, the cats seemed to settle down from their scratching and biting at fleas within just a few minutes. Last night was the first night in weeks that the cats have all rested peacefully. There were no signs of flea-dirt left in their usual sleeping spaces last night. I am very pleased indeed.

My cats are also happy. While I still have an appreciation for Frontline, I am happy to have Advantage as a viable alternative.

The cats give this a sixteen-paw salute! (Four cats, four paws each, you know...)

My cats have fleas! Or, at least, they had fleas. I have used over-the-counter, less expensive items (flea powders, flea collars, etc.) up to and including other topical products like this one, and nothing worked. The flea collars were less than worthless - they actually caused patches of fur to fall out on at least one cat. The powder was unwieldy, and the other topical applications (save one) did not work at all.

I must give credit where credit is due - I have used Frontline before for my cats, and have been very satisfied with the results from that one. However, I decided to try Advantage this time, as I'd heard good things about it, and it was on sale at a discount when I needed it. I couldn't be more pleased. Unlike most other topical applications where the flea substance is put on the shoulder blades of the cats and stinks (STINKS!), this has no easily discernable smell.

This is a good thing. Also, the cats seemed to settle down from their scratching and biting at fleas within just a few minutes. Last night was the first night in weeks that the cats have all rested peacefully. There were no signs of flea-dirt left in their usual sleeping spaces last night. I am very pleased indeed.

My cats are also happy. While I still have an appreciation for Frontline, I am happy to have Advantage as a viable alternative.

The cats give this a sixteen-paw salute! (Four cats, four paws each, you know...)

I thought i would order this online since i didnt have time to get to a pet store when i was working from 8-8, well almost 4 weeks went by and the product never came. After i called eventually the product was delivered, by that point my house was already infested with fleas. wouldnt order this online again.

I used to use advantage on my two cats, and on my labrador retriver, and at first it worked very well, got rid of the flea problem quite efficiently. No wonder. This is because Advantage is a volatile poison and will kill pretty much anything - or anyone - who ingests it; pets, humans, and fleas alike.

One day I used Advantage on my big, healthy, happy manx cat and was horrified to see him stumbling around, vomitting, and almost paralysed a couple of hours later. I had noticed that my dog had a reaction to it as well, she was acting listless and wouldn't eat (this is a dog who will eat ANYTHING!) but it was barely noticeable and so I just brushed it off and continued to dose my pets with Advantage. Then when my cat started vomitting and walking sideways I finally realized this product was poisoning my cat. I brought him to my vet who advised that Advantage was not a safe product, but that it "definitely gets rid of fleas". Yeah, well, maybe it kills fleas, but it also kills animals and humans. I would very definitely never use this product around children as it causes neurological problems and may make them very ill.

Please, do yourself and your pets a favour and DON'T USE ADVANTAGE ON YOUR PETS or in your home. Now I use a pyrethrin based shampoo on my animals (now consisting of two cats and a rabbit now since my dog passed away several years ago) and it works wonderfully. Also, I should mention that pyrethrin is a natural product, it's derived from Crysanthemum flowers (pyrethrum species).. in fact, if you buy the right species of flower you can grow them on your windowsill and make your own homemade sprays and shampoos. Personally, I find it more convenient to buy it, but growing them yourself might be usefull for green thumbs out there.

This is THE stuff for fleas. It's easy, quick and long lasting. I feel it lasts longer than 30 days at certain times of the year - cooler months. It costs, but it's well worth it. Amazon's price is the best I've found so far.

Kills 98-100% of the fleas on cats & dogs within 12 hours. Prevents further flea infestation for up to 4 wks on cats. Kills fleas before they lay eggs. Use on kittens over 8 wks of age. Each package contains 4 tubes.

Biting fleas are more than just a nuisance for your cat. Left unchecked, they can cause serious disorders such as flea allergy dermatitis, secondary skin infections, tapeworms, and even anemia. This topical flea treatment stops fleas before they become a problem. Providing a full month of protection, it begins working in minutes, killing 98-100% of the fleas on cats within 12 hours, and 99% of flea larvae within 20 minutes. Plus, since dead fleas can't lay eggs and dead larvae can't hatch, the flea's life cycle is halted. Any new fleas your cat encounters are killed within two hours--preventing re-infestation for as long as four weeks. In fact, Advantage does such a good job breaking the flea's life cycle, there's no need to treat your cat's environment. Applied before the start of flea season, it helps keep your cat from becoming infested in the first place. Used year-round, it prevents fleas from over-wintering in your home to feast on your cat the next season. Safe for kittens as young as eight weeks and as small as nine pounds, Advantage is also water-resistant. This package includes 4 pre-measured doses in easy-to-use applicator tubes.

Warnings
Hazards to Humans:
Causes eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after handling. Keep out of reach of children. Do not contaminate feed or food.
Hazards to Domestic Animals:
For external use only. Do not use on kittens under eight weeks of age. As with any product, consult your veterinarian before using this product on debilitated, aged, pregnant or nursing animals. Individual sensitivities, while rare, may occur after using ANY pesticide product for pets. If signs persist, or become more severe, consult a veterinarian immediately. If your animal is on medication, consult your veterinarian before using this or any other product. For consumer questions call 1-800-255-6826. For medical emergencies call 1-877-258-2280.
First Aid:
If in eyes: Hold eyelids open and flush with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
If swallowed: Call a physician or Poison Control Center.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water.