PROS: works well, appropriate for large cats, easy application, ability to buy in bulk
CONS: expensive, sometimes applicator breaks, stinky smell!
I first purchased this product in August 2015, Again in Janurary 2016, and I just purchased this again (July 2016). I purchased this product to help control fleas on my two cats, one of which is an indoor/outdoor cat. The neighborhood I live in has terrible fleas, so using flea medication is essential.
The product arrived quickly, and came with thorough instructions, which I skimmed. The medication comes in a tiny tube incased in a foil packet. I opened the packet, and took out the tube. You break the seal on the tube by inverting the cap and puncturing the seal. I did this and accidentally twisted, causing the point on the top of the lid to become lodged in the opening of the tube. This was stressful because each treatment is so expensive. I realized, however, that I could fish out the point with some tweezers and still use the product! I then pinned my cat down and applied the product to the back of their neck. While I did see a decrease in fleas, I still saw several. I increased application to once every two weeks, and added baths and flea combing to the regime. Eventually, I was able to apply only once a month. During the summer the flea population seems to increase, which also coincided with my adoption of a second cat. I noticed the cat came in with fleas and I applied this medication, but it didn't seem to do much. I then woke up one morning with about 30 flea bites covering my lower legs and feet! I was horrified, and I knew it was time to get serious!
After a bit of research I realized apart of why the medication may have been ineffective previously was that I wasn't applying it correctly (ha! Thats what i get for skimming!) Rereading instructions, I realized that I need to part my cats fur and try to make skin contact with the medication. I also learned that if my cats lick it it will taste bitter, discouraging licking behaviors of the medication. I'm going to include a few steps I took to control fleas in my house, unrelated to this product, but I think it might be useful! Scroll down to my conclusion if uninterested :) Anyways, so my cats hate baths (they were both rescued and are older so its hard to introduce new behaviors, I mean, I'm no jackson galaxy) For this reason flea baths always stressed me out and I was worried about my cats catching a cold or licking the flea shampoo and getting sick.Instead of bathing my cats, I gave them a pill that will kill all the fleas on them within 6 hours( https://www.amazon.com/Novartis-Capstar-Flea-Tablets-Count/dp/B005Z6UL1M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469319334&sr=8-2&keywords=flea+killer+pill). Using this pill in conjunction with this treatment, was a life saver! The next thing I did was give my pets a dry, diatomaceous earth bath. If you choose to do this with your cats, make sure you use food grade DE. DE is a great natural alternative for flea control, but the dust can be damaging to yourself and your cats! To prevent this, I wore a bandana around my mouth, and I stuck a comfy cone on my cat ( https://www.amazon.com/Comfy-Cone-E-Collar-Large-Black/dp/B000XY7CKE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469319818&sr=8-1&keywords=comfy+cone). My cats didn't like it, but it was safer and easier than flea baths! I also put some apple cider vinegar diluted with water in a spray bottle, and I sprayed down my cats. They hated this, but I think it maybe helped the fleas? It also reduced dust from the DE.
CONCLUSION: I think that all cat owners should use this product on their cats, even if their cats are indoor cats. an inch of prevention is worth a pound of solution, and this is especially true for fleas. Make sure to treat your cats regularly and make sure you apply it correctly!
included some photos of my happy flea free cats :)
Advantage II Large Cat Vet-Recommended Flea Treatment & Prevention | Cats Over 9 lbs. | 4-Month Supply
4.5 | 70,905 ratings
Price:
Last update: 07-17-2024
About this item
Advantage II Large Cat is a leading brand in cat flea treatment and prevention for large cats over 9 lbs., at least 8 weeks of age
Vet-recommended, easy-to-apply monthly topical treatment – no hard-to-swallow pills, no prescription needed
Delivers total flea protection – kills adult fleas, flea larvae and flea eggs through contact
Same-day effectiveness – kills fleas within 12 hours of application and keeps working for 30 days
Fragrance-free formula, waterproof after 24 hours of application
Vet-recommended, easy-to-apply monthly topical treatment – no hard-to-swallow pills, no prescription needed
Delivers total flea protection – kills adult fleas, flea larvae and flea eggs through contact
Same-day effectiveness – kills fleas within 12 hours of application and keeps working for 30 days
Fragrance-free formula, waterproof after 24 hours of application
Product information
| Item Weight | 0.8 ounces |
|---|---|
| Department | Flea & Tick |
| Manufacturer | Elanco US Inc |
| ASIN | B004QN0MJQ |
| Item model number | 86336790 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars
70,905 ratings
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Date First Available | August 3, 2004 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.76 x 4.33 x 1.5 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.5 x 1 x 4.25 inches |
| Item Weight | 22.68 g |
| Brand Name | Advantage |
| Target Audience Keyword | house-cats, house-cats; |
| Directions | Application Instructions: 1. Use only on cats. 2. Hold applicator tube in an upright position. Pull cap off tube. 3. Turn the cap around and place other end of cap back on tube. Twist cap to break seal, then remove cap from tube. 4. Part the hair at the base of the cat’s skull until skin is visible. 5. Evenly apply the entire contents of the Advantage II tube directly on the skin by squeezing the entirety of the contents in that one spot. Do not get this product in your cat’s eyes, or allow your cat to ingest this product. |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Name | Advantage II |
| Color | Large Cat only |
| Size | 4-Pack |
| Material | Plastic |
| Age Range Description | 8 weeks and older |
| Number of Items | 4 |
| Manufacturer | Elanco US Inc |
| Style | Large Cat only |
| Breed Recommendation | Large |
| Specific Uses for Product | Parasites |
Top reviews from the United States
Devi
REVIEW OF ADVANTAGE II LARGE CAT FLEA CONTROL
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2016
Devi
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2016
CONS: expensive, sometimes applicator breaks, stinky smell!
I first purchased this product in August 2015, Again in Janurary 2016, and I just purchased this again (July 2016). I purchased this product to help control fleas on my two cats, one of which is an indoor/outdoor cat. The neighborhood I live in has terrible fleas, so using flea medication is essential.
The product arrived quickly, and came with thorough instructions, which I skimmed. The medication comes in a tiny tube incased in a foil packet. I opened the packet, and took out the tube. You break the seal on the tube by inverting the cap and puncturing the seal. I did this and accidentally twisted, causing the point on the top of the lid to become lodged in the opening of the tube. This was stressful because each treatment is so expensive. I realized, however, that I could fish out the point with some tweezers and still use the product! I then pinned my cat down and applied the product to the back of their neck. While I did see a decrease in fleas, I still saw several. I increased application to once every two weeks, and added baths and flea combing to the regime. Eventually, I was able to apply only once a month. During the summer the flea population seems to increase, which also coincided with my adoption of a second cat. I noticed the cat came in with fleas and I applied this medication, but it didn't seem to do much. I then woke up one morning with about 30 flea bites covering my lower legs and feet! I was horrified, and I knew it was time to get serious!
After a bit of research I realized apart of why the medication may have been ineffective previously was that I wasn't applying it correctly (ha! Thats what i get for skimming!) Rereading instructions, I realized that I need to part my cats fur and try to make skin contact with the medication. I also learned that if my cats lick it it will taste bitter, discouraging licking behaviors of the medication. I'm going to include a few steps I took to control fleas in my house, unrelated to this product, but I think it might be useful! Scroll down to my conclusion if uninterested :) Anyways, so my cats hate baths (they were both rescued and are older so its hard to introduce new behaviors, I mean, I'm no jackson galaxy) For this reason flea baths always stressed me out and I was worried about my cats catching a cold or licking the flea shampoo and getting sick.Instead of bathing my cats, I gave them a pill that will kill all the fleas on them within 6 hours( https://www.amazon.com/Novartis-Capstar-Flea-Tablets-Count/dp/B005Z6UL1M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469319334&sr=8-2&keywords=flea+killer+pill). Using this pill in conjunction with this treatment, was a life saver! The next thing I did was give my pets a dry, diatomaceous earth bath. If you choose to do this with your cats, make sure you use food grade DE. DE is a great natural alternative for flea control, but the dust can be damaging to yourself and your cats! To prevent this, I wore a bandana around my mouth, and I stuck a comfy cone on my cat ( https://www.amazon.com/Comfy-Cone-E-Collar-Large-Black/dp/B000XY7CKE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469319818&sr=8-1&keywords=comfy+cone). My cats didn't like it, but it was safer and easier than flea baths! I also put some apple cider vinegar diluted with water in a spray bottle, and I sprayed down my cats. They hated this, but I think it maybe helped the fleas? It also reduced dust from the DE.
CONCLUSION: I think that all cat owners should use this product on their cats, even if their cats are indoor cats. an inch of prevention is worth a pound of solution, and this is especially true for fleas. Make sure to treat your cats regularly and make sure you apply it correctly!
included some photos of my happy flea free cats :)
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A. Mitchell
Advantage works
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2024
Lynn Wright
Worked Great
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024
Lynn Wright
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024
Two months of treatment and all of the fleas were gone!
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Mary Wilson
Best topical treatment
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024
DK
Worked when other product failed.
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024
Tom Kirk
Most effective flea treatment
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024