Imidacloprid
También conocido como: Advantage, Advantix, Advocate, Seresto, Prinovox, Moxiclear
- **Application:** Apply the spot-on liquid directly to the skin at the base of the skull/back of the neck where the pet cannot lick it off. - **Bathing/Swimming:** Do not allow dogs to swim in ponds or rivers for at least 48 hours after application, as the drug is highly toxic to fish and aquatic life. Remove collars before swimming. - **Safety:** The product tastes very bitter; if your pet accidentally licks the wet application site, they may drool excessively for a short time. This is usually harmless and resolves on its own. - **Household Warning:** If using a dog product containing permethrin (e.g., Advantix), keep treated dogs separated from cats until the application site is completely dry, as permethrin is deadly to cats.
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
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What it is used for
- Treatment and prevention of flea infestations
- Treatment and prevention of flea infestations
How it is given
Possible side effects
- Transient pruritus at application site
- Erythema at application site
- Salivation (if ingested due to bitter taste)
- Transient lethargy
- Agitation
- Inappetence
Cautions & contraindications
- Unweaned puppies and kittens <8 weeks of age (sole agent)
- Kittens <10 weeks or puppies <7 weeks of age (flumethrin collar)
- Pregnancy and lactation (flumethrin collar)
- Cats (permethrin combination products)
- Kittens <9 weeks or <1kg, puppies <7 weeks (moxidectin combination)
- > **Environmental Toxicity:** Imidacloprid and its combinations are dangerous to aquatic organisms and birds. Treated dogs should not swim in surface water for at least 48 hours after spot-on application, and collars should be removed before swimming. > **Feline Safety:** Ensure cats do not groom dogs recently treated with permethrin-containing combination products. Avoid applying the product to damaged skin. Prevent the animal from licking the application site until dry.
Preguntas frecuentes
What is Imidacloprid used for in pets?
- Application: Apply the spot-on liquid directly to the skin at the base of the skull/back of the neck where the pet cannot lick it off. - Bathing/Swimming: Do not allow dogs to swim in ponds or rivers for at least 48 hours after application, as the drug is highly toxic to fish and aquatic life. Remove collars before swimming. - Safety: The product tastes very bitter; if your pet accidentally licks the wet application site, they may drool excessively for a short time. This is usually harmless and resolves on its own. - Household Warning: If using a dog product containing permethrin (e.g., Advantix), keep treated dogs separated from cats until the application site is completely dry, as permethrin is deadly to cats.
Is Imidacloprid safe for my pet?
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
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