Advantage Multi (Advocate) for Dogs

Advantage Multi: Monthly Topical Parasite Protection

Advantage Multi is a topical solution that protects dogs against multiple parasites, including heartworm disease, fleas, sarcoptic mange and intestinal worms. This monthly treatment forgives if you forget the dosage, as you can treat your dog immediately and resume your monthly schedule when you are a few days late in dosage administration.

Advantage Multi for Dogs kills fleas through contact, so fleas do not have to bite your dog to get killed. This convenient topical solution is suitable for dogs and puppies aged at least 7 weeks, and weighing at least 3 lbs.

Advantage Multi Coverage

With a mess-free application, Advantage Multi makes heartworm prevention for dogs easy. This monthly topical treatment:

• Prevents heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis
• Treats Dirofilaria immitis circulating microfilariae in heartworm-positive dogs
• Kills adult fleas and treats flea infestations
• Treats and controls sarcoptic mange
• Treats and controls hookworms, roundworms and whipworms

How does Advantage Multi Work?

Advantage Multi contains two active ingredients: Imidacloprid and moxidectin. When applied on the dog’s skin, imidacloprid spreads over the body and kills fleas through contact, so that fleas do not have to bite the dog to die. Moxidectin gets absorbed into the body and keeps killing hookworms, roundworms and whipworms all month long. Both these ingredients work in tandem and provide protection against sarcoptic mange.

• Monthly treatment to protect dogs against multiple types of parasites
• Convenient & mess-free topical application
• Forgives if you forget: If you miss a dose, re-dose immediately and resume the monthly schedule
• Kills fleas through contact, no biting required
• Protects against heartworm disease, fleas, intestinal worms and sarcoptic mange
• Suitable for dogs and puppies from 7 weeks of age, and having at least 3 lbs. of body weight
• Available in different packs for weight-appropriate dosage

Instructions To Use Advantage Multi (Advocate)

• Weigh your dog and get the Advantage Multi pack that corresponds to their body weight.
• Remove one dose applicator tube from the package.
• Hold the tube in an upright position and remove the cap.
• Turn the cap over and push the other end of the cap onto the tip of the tube.
• Twist the cap to break the seal, and then remove the cap from the tube.
• The dog should be standing for the application. Part the hair on the back of the dog between the shoulder blades until the skin is visible.
• For dogs weighing up to 20 lbs.: Place the tip of the tube on the skin and apply the entire contents directly on the exposed skin at one spot between the shoulder blades.
• For dogs weighing more than 20 lbs.: Place the tip of the tube on the skin and apply the entire contents directly on the exposed skin at three or four spots, on the top of the backline from the base of the neck to the upper back, in an area that is inaccessible for licking. Do not apply an amount of solution to any one location that could run off the side of the dog.
• For the first 30 minutes after application: Ensure that the dog cannot lick the product from the application sites on themselves or other treated animals.
• In a multi-pet household, keep each treated dog separate from other treated dogs and pets for 30 minutes after application to prevent licking the application sites.

Packaging:

• Advantage Multi for Dogs is available in four different sizes for a weight-appropriate dosage.
• The packs are color-coded for easier identification.

Dosage:

• It is not for human use. Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not administer this product orally.
• Do not use it on cats.
• Do not let children come in contact with application sites for two hours after application.
• It is harmful if swallowed.
• Avoid contact with your skin or clothing. If contact with skin or clothing occurs, take off contaminated clothing, wash the skin immediately and contact a poison control centre or a physician immediately for treatment advice.
• Do not get it into the eyes. If contact with the eyes occurs, hold eyelids open and flush with water for 15 minutes. If eye irritation develops or persists, contact a physician.
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after handling the product.

Precautions

• Use with caution in avermectin-sensitive dogs.
• Use with caution in sick, debilitated or underweight animals.
• Consult a veterinarian before using it in breeding, pregnant or lactating dogs.
• Dogs should be tested for existing heartworm infection prior to administration of Advantage Multi for dogs. At the discretion of a veterinarian, infected dogs should be treated with an adulticide to remove adult heartworms.

Storage

• Store at temperatures between 39°F (4°C) and 77°F (25°C), avoiding excess heat or cold.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When can I bathe my dog after applying Advantage Multi?

Studies conducted by Elanco suggest that shampooing 90 minutes after treatment with Advantage Multi does not reduce its effectiveness in the prevention of heartworm disease. Shampooing or water immersion 4 days after the treatment will not reduce the effectiveness of Advantage Multi in the treatment of flea infestations. However, shampooing as often as once weekly may reduce the effectiveness of the product against fleas.

2. How often should I apply Advantage Multi?

Advantage Multi should be applied once monthly, all year round, for your dog’s uninterrupted protection against parasites.

3. How do I switch to Advantage Multi from another heartworm preventive for my dog?

When replacing another heartworm preventive, the first treatment with Advantage Multi for Dogs should be administered within one month of the last dose of the former preventive.

4. What if I miss a dose of Advantage Multi?

After a single dose of Advantage Multi, if you forget another dose and more than 30 days go in between treatments, treat your dog immediately and resume your monthly schedule.

5. Does Advantage Multi kill existing heartworms?

Advantage Multi for Dogs is not effective for the treatment of adult D. immitis. It may treat circulating D. immitis microfilaria in heartworm-positive dogs. Dogs should be tested for existing heartworms before using Advantage Multi, and at the discretion of a veterinarian, infected dogs should be treated with an adulticide to remove adult heartworms.

6. Is Advantage Multi safe for my puppy?

Advantage Multi for dogs is indicated for use in dogs and puppies that are at least 7 weeks old and weigh at least 3 lbs.

7. Where do I buy Advantage Multi for dogs online?

You may buy Advantage Multi for Dogs from an online store, like BestVetCare, where we carry a wide variety of pet care products at attractive prices. Purchase from our store and get hassle-free order delivery right at your doorstep.

8. Can I apply Advantage Multi on my pregnant dog?

The safety of Advantage Multi for dogs has not been established in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs. Consult a veterinarian before using it in such pets.