K9 Advantix Reviews
There are some trusted names in flea prevention for dogs. One of those names is K9 Advantix. This product is a guaranteed solution to prevent, kill, and control fleas and ticks from living on your dog on your dog and it comes highly recommended by veterinarians and from those in the pet care community.
It is developed by Bayer Healthcare, a highly trusted company and the same manufacturer of Advantage Flea Control. However, K9 Advantix is topical solution that is just for dogs.
Unlike Advantage, K9 Advantix also prevents and protects against ticks. It works under the same principles as the traditional Advantage product but comes with the warning that cats should not be exposed to this product as their systems cannot metabolize with certain compounds and ingredients used in K9 Advantix.
K9 Advantix flea drops stop fleas immediately in their tracks. It kills fleas, ticks, larvae and eggs on contact. The solution will not wash off and it is perfectly fine to bathe your pet after the drops have had the opportunity to dry on the fur.
K9 Advantix is safe for all dogs and puppies over seven weeks old and if applied monthly and used year-round, this product has the ability to keep fleas and ticks from living in your house during the cold season and during winter.
However, certain warnings must be communicated with this product. While the majority of reviews are positive for this product, there are some instances of this it having a negative effect on some dogs. This product has been known to cause hyperactivity, as well as an allergic skin reaction in rare cases on some animals. If, after application, you notice that your dog is itching, irritated or having issues breathing or sleeping, contact your veterinarian immediately. Furthermore, if your dog is already on any type of medication or anti-biotic, contact your veterinarian before using this product. You should not use this product on animals that only live outdoors, animals that are pregnant, animals that are sick or injured, animals that are nursing, or puppies under seven weeks old.
All in all, K9 Advantix is a great product, but please keep in mind the warnings. Any chemical-based product and can be harmful if not used correctly.
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I recently switched to K9 Advantix from Frontline in order to prevent mosquito bites. Since the switch, my dog has become infested with fleas. I’ve pulled 6 of them off of him just tonight and one off of myself. I will NEVER buy this product again as it has FAILED! I guess we’re going to have to switch back to Frontline.
I have 4 dogs so as you could imagine, fleas are a huge concern. I purchased K9 Advantix online and paid extra for overnight shipping, not wanting my dogs to have to itch any longer than I could help. I was extremely disappointed with K9 Advantix. I saw no improvements in the flea control. At first I had hoped that it just takes a short while to kick in, but after 2 months on K9 Advantix and no improvement; I noticed my dog had itched his back so severely that he was losing hair and had several lesions on his skin. I immediately took him to my vet, where my dog recieved 2 shots of flea meds and sent him home with some chewable tabs to rid the fleas. I will never use K9 Advantix again.
I too switched from frontline to AdvantixK9 a while back at the advise of my vet Banfield who also advised First Shield. My dog has had severe reactions to fleas, it doesn’t seem like I can rid her of them. After reading these remarks, I’m tossing these products and going back to frontline which never failed me before. I feel horrible for my dog. So I will be tossing approximatel $150. of flea product away. I have no receipt nor box. I am just sick over the sever uncomfortableness my dog has suffered. Thanks for your comments.
It will kill your cats and dogs if given in too high of an amount, which is easy to do with the amount in a single tube. The same chemical used in it to kill ticks was used in an earlier flea control product and was deemed unsafe by vets. Somehow the Bayer company repackaged essentially the same products but got vets to accept it. This product should NOT be sold over the counter and ONLY vets should apply it in control and monitored circumstances. I fear this is an example of corporate profit being but ahead of public health.
I’m so glad I’m not alone. I switched from advantage to k9 advantix when they started making advantage II because it wasn’t working as well. And frankly I’m not impressed. With advantage you could see the fleas die and fall off of my dog… with this.. it doesn’t even seem like they died.. and they have continued to infest my home. I have never had problems like this before. I’ve tried it for 2 months.. I will Never buy this product again!!
I have used Advantix on my Irish Setter for five months without a flea or tick in sight. In September he suddenly was covered in fleas and I cannot get them under control. I called my vet and she recommended that I contact the company because they have never had a problem with the medication before.