Is K9 Advantix toxic to cats?
Topical or spot-on flea treatments are among the most popular products available. They are not all the same and some can be very toxic to cats. Brands like Vectra 3D, K9 Advantix, Bio Spot-on, and some Hartz products contain permethrin, which is extremely toxic to cats (Handley, n.d.).
What are the side effects of flea medicine for cats?
If your dog or cat is having a reaction to a flea and tick product, it may show some of the following symptoms:
- Skin effects. Irritation. Redness.
- Stomach or intestinal problems. Vomiting. Diarrhea.
- Nervous system effects. Trembling. Depressed appearance. Seizures.
How toxic is permethrin to cats?
Exposure to even small quantities of concentrated permethrin can cause severe and fatal poisoning in cats. Only use treatments that are licensed for cats. These do not contain a toxic level of permethrin for cats.
Can flea meds make a cat sick?
When used as directed, such products are safe and effective. However, dogs and cats can easily become sick if too much or the wrong flea product is applied, or the product is ingested post-application. Ingestion occurs if the dog or cat licks the treated area.
Is it normal for my cat to be lethargic after flea treatment?
Some side-effects include seizures, vomiting, lethargy, skin burns and death. Dr. Audra Alley is a holistic veterinarian at Bowman Animal Clinic in Raleigh, where thousands of pet patients use the treatments. While the practice has seen few problems, Alley says the products do contain serious chemicals.
Is Advantix safe for cats?
Advantix contains permethrin, a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide that is highly effective against ticks. It also contains imidacloprid, the same flea-killing agent found in another Bayer product called Advantage. Imidacloprid is safe and effective in both cats and dogs.
Can a cat survive permethrin?
While permethrin is frequently used as an insecticide and is safe around many animals, it is highly toxic to cats. One of the most commonly reported poisoning in cats is permethrin. These products are NOT safe to use on cats.
Does K9 Advantix really repel ticks?
K9 Advantix II for Dogs is a waterproof, once-a-month topical treatment that repels and kills fleas, ticks , mosquitoes, biting flies, and lice. Advantix kills fleas in all life stages to prevent their development, and keeps your dog safe from diseases that are commonly transmitted by parasites, including Lyme disease and ehrlichiosis.
Does K9 Advantix kill mange mites?
Advantix does not kill mange mites. Here is the label use for Advantix (imidacloprid): Imidacloprid topical solution is indicated for the treatment of adult and larval stage fleas in dogs and cats. The combination product with permethrin (K9 Advantix® ), adulticide/larvicide for fleas, to repel and kill ticks, and mosquitos in dogs only.
Does K9 Advantix kill flea eggs?
Both versions are effective, but while the original K9 Advantix will kill fleas, it won’t do anything about the eggs that they may have produced before the insecticide application. Advantix II prevents fleas from maturing, therefore preventing them from laying eggs. No more eggs means no more fleas.
Is it OK to use K9 Advantix on a nursing dog?
K9 Advantix is safe for use in dogs over 7 weeks of age. Use caution when administering this drug to aging or debilitated pets. Do not bathe or shampoo your pet for 48 hours after application. Please avoid human contact with this drug after application on your pet.