K9 Advantix is a medication used to kill fleas and ticks in the dogs. This medication prevents the fleas and ticks by repelling it. It can also be used against mosquitoes, flies biting and lice. K9 Advantix medication works regularly for about a month and prevent the fleas and ticks once it is applied on the dog. This medication continuously protects the dogs during rains, swimming or taking bath. It is specially designed for the dogs. This medication is composed of two active substances known as imidacloprid and permethrin. These ingredients effect the nervous system of the insects. k9 Advantix Blue paralyzes and debilitate the fleas thus it slowly diminishes the fleas or the ticks by killing it. This medication also prevents dogs from getting Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and the West Nile Virus caused by the flea and ticks by killing them.
How to give this medication to the dog?
The dosage of Advantix for Dogs medication depends on the weight and the type of the dog. It should be applied according to the prescription suggested by the doctor. Generally this medication is applied once in a month and the effect of this medication will last for a month. Next dosage should be given after completing one month.
What are the possible side effects of using K9?
This medication may show side effects in the dogs such as crying, the dog may not feel like staying calm causing him to run here and there, jerking, jumping and related frantic behavioral changes. K9 Advantix may also induce itchy feeling, unable to sleep properly or wakefulness, paralyze of hindquarter for short interval of time, low breathing problem, fever, hives or occurrence of rashes.
What precautions should be followed while using K9 Advantix?
K9 Advantix Dog medication should not be applied on cats because they cannot metabolize some of its components. In-order to let this medication perform effectively on the dogs, the dog should be carefully monitored while taking bath. It will give an advantage to the medication if the dog is bathed with non-detergent shampoo. This medication should not be used if the dog is having a problem of heart, kidney and liver disorder. Consult the doctor before applying this medication if the dog is pregnant or nursing, sick and old. Tell the doctor if you are applying any other medication to the dog before using K9 Advantix medication in the dogs. Test the dog with a small drop of it to see whether the pet is allergic to this medication and should consult the doctor if it is allergic to it.
