Advocate (Advantage Multi) Topical Solution for Dogs 20 to 55 lbs 3 pipettes

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The gold standard for parasite control in dogs.

Composition:
10% imidacloprid and 2.5% moxidectin.
Indications for use:
For dogs for the treatment and prevention of mixed parasitic infestations:
– for the treatment and prevention of infestation by fleas (Ctenocephalides felis),
– treatment of otodectosis (Otodectes cynotis),
– treatment of sarcoptic mange (Sarcoptes scabiei var.canis),
– treatment of demodicosis (Demodex canis),
– prevention of dirofilariasis (effective against larvae L3 and L4 Dirofilaria immitis),
– treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal nematodes (larvae (L4), immature and mature Toxocara canis, Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala, adults Toxascaris leonina and Trichuris vulpis).
The drug can be used as one of the means in the treatment of allergic flea dermatitis.
Dosage and method of administration:
The minimum therapeutic dose is 10 mg / kg body weight of imidacloprid and 2.5 mg / kg body weight of moxidectin, which is equivalent to 0.1 ml Advocate per 1 kg body weight for dogs.

Flea treatment and prevention.

A single treatment with the drug prevents flea infestation for 4 weeks. When treating allergic flea dermatitis, the drug must be used monthly.
Otodectosis treatment.
A single treatment with the drug is required. Remove loose crusts from the outer ear. Do not apply directly to the ear canal. Some animals require additional treatment, so please consult your veterinarian 30 days after treatment.
Treatment of scabies (caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. Canis)
Treatment is carried out twice with an interval of 4 weeks.
Treatment of demodicosis (caused by Demodex canis)
The lawyer is used 2-4 times with an interval of 1 month. If possible, treatment of concomitant diseases is necessary.
Dirofilariasis prevention
Dogs that live in areas with dirofilariasis, as well as those that travel to such areas, can be infested with mature dirofilariae.
To prevent dirofilariasis, the drug must be used monthly throughout the entire period of mosquito activity. The drug must be used throughout the year or according to the following scheme: start the application at least 1 month before the start of mosquito activity and finish 1-2 months after the end of the period of their activity.
Treatment and prevention of nematodes.
Monthly treatment against dirofilariasis (as a preventive program) automatically reduces the possibility of reinfection by nematodes, cestodes, hookworms.
Or the drug is used as a seasonal treatment against fleas and gastrointestinal nematodes.

Application procedure:
For external use only. Remove one pipette from the package. Hold the pipette in an upright position, remove the cap. Turn the cap over and place it on the pipette thus removing the protective foil from the pipette opening.
For dogs from 10 to 25 kg:
The animal is treated in a standing position. Divide the fur between the shoulder blades so that the skin is visible. The drug is applied to intact skin. Place the narrow end of the pipette on the skin, squeeze the pipette firmly several times to apply the entire contents of the pipette directly to the skin.
For dogs weighing 10 to 25 kg:
For ease of handling, the dog must stand. The contents of the pipette must be applied at 3-4 points along the spine: starting between the shoulder blades and ending at the root of the tail. With each application, it is necessary to push the coat apart so that the skin is visible. If possible, apply the preparation to intact skin. Place the narrow end of the pipette on the skin and gently squeeze the pipette so that portions of the pipette contents are squeezed onto the skin. Do not squeeze a large amount of the drug into one place, as the solution may flow down from the application site.
The drug is approved for use by pregnant and lactating females.
Contraindications:
Do not use in puppies under 7 weeks of age. Treatment of animals weighing less than 1 kg, sick and weakened should take place under the supervision of a veterinarian.

Side effects:
After using the drug, dogs may experience short-term itching. In rare cases, it is possible for the coat to become salted, erythema on the skin, or vomiting. All these phenomena quickly disappear without additional treatment. If the animal has licked the applied drug, then sometimes nervous phenomena are possible. The lawyer tastes bitter, so sometimes animals that have licked the drug may salivate. This is not a sign of intoxication, all symptoms disappear after a few minutes without additional intervention.