How long does advocate flea treatment for cats last?
4 weeks
In cats – treatment with Advocate kills fleas and prevents flea infestation for 4 weeks. Advocate also treats ear mites, gastrointestinal roundworms, hookworms, and prevents heartworm. Advocate is usually given monthly and can help in the treatment of flea allergy dermatitis (FAD).
How often do you apply advocate for cats?
Fleas and heartworm are a year-round problem and so Advocate should be applied every 4 weeks throughout the year.
How long does it take for advocate to work on cats?
The topical treatment affects re-infesting fleas within 3 to 5 minutes and kills them within 1 hour. Advocate kills flea larvae in your cat’s surroundings within 20 minutes of contact with the active ingredient and breaks flea lifecycle.
Can my cat sleep with me after flea treatment?
You can usually cuddle and pet your cat immediately after receiving an oral flea prevention medication. Topical products can take a few hours to soak into the skin layer. Avoid petting your cat for 24-48 hours in the spot where you applied a topical medication.
Is Advocate for cats good?
Advocate is your best choice if you want all-in-one protection against fleas, heartworm and most common intestinal worms. In cats and dogs, Advocate protects against: Fleas.
Is Advocate for cats prescription only?
Advocate Small Cat – 3 Pack is a Prescription Only Veterinary Medicine and by law requires a prescription from your vet.
Can I use advocate twice in a month?
Advocate is applied topically to the skin on the back of the neck – usually once a month or every four weeks. It should be applied to an area where your pet cannot reach to lick it off, usually between the shoulder blades.
Can I brush my cat after flea treatment?
Even after medicinally treating your cat, you’ll want to comb him with a fine-toothed metal flea comb from head to tail at least once a day. This will skim off adult fleas and their eggs and ease his itching. Then, dip the comb in a mixture of water and liquid dish detergent to kill the fleas.
Why is my cat meowing so much after flea treatment?
Key symptoms of toxicity are hypersalivation, trembling, twitching, and seizures. Sometimes these can happen shortly after application of the flea treatment, but the symptoms can also take some time to manifest as the level of toxins ingested build up.