- Walker Veterinary Hospital
- October24,2019
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Side by side comparison of Advantage and Program.
ADVANTAGE | PROGRAM |
Used about every 21 days on cats and 30 days on dogs. | Given once monthly to dogs & cats. |
If animal is bathed every week, recommend Adv. be used every other week. Bathing with shampoo removes Adv. from surface of skin | Bathing has no effect on useage of Program |
Use Adv. here as 1st dose in exam room or after grooming. Client will see quick kill of adult fleas. | Program can also be given by us during animal’s visit |
Send Adv. home with 1st purchase of Program for those first two to four months when adulticide is needed. | Send Program home, as suggested, with Adv. |
If bathing is needed, Adv. can be used as soon as pet is completely dry. Also, no need to wait a day or two for body oils to come back, as this is not the method by which it travels. | There are no contraindications with Program. |
Some cats have been known to show signs of lethargy or excess salivation when grooming themselves (if Adv. is not yet dry). | Bathing in no way interferes with use of Program. |
Do not use on rabbits, as adverse reactions have been noted in this species | Labeled for use only on dogs and cats. |
Remove flea collar before administering. | Any insecticide flea products can be used with Program. |
Do not use on puppies and kittens under four months of age. | Can be used as early as six weeks |
Will dry on skin at different rates, depending upon skin and coat condition. | Nothing to dry, watch, etc. |
Dogs over 55lbs. must use two tubes per application per month. | Dogs up to 90 lbs. take only one tablet per month. |
Long term testing has not been done on Advantage. | Program has been tracked for several years: is proven to be safe. |