Brand Feature: Advantage II

From Bayer Pet Basics comes Advantage II, an innovative brand of flea treatment for pets. Debuting its first Advantage products in 1996, Bayer Pet Basics then followed up with the Advantage II in 2011. Advantage II offers superior flea treatment using pyriproxyfen, a growth regulator that affects fleas at multiple points in their life cycles. It prevents flea eggs from hatching and flea larvae from developing into adults, effectively eliminating infestations. BaxterBoo proudly offers Advantage II flea control treatments, along with Advantage Flea and Tick Treatment shampoos and sprays for both dogs and cats.

Starting With the Basics: Treatment Shampoos

Advantage shampoos come in two formulas: one for felines and another for canines. The Flea and Tick Treatment Shampoo for Cats and Kittens kills fleas and ticks on contact and can safely be used on cats over 12 weeks old. Meanwhile, the Dogs and Puppies version is formulated for dogs over 12 weeks old. Both shampoos provide an excellent start in eliminating fleas and ticks, and they’re very easy to use:

• Wet your pet’s coat with warm water for two to three minutes.

• Carefully apply to the head and ears and lather.

• Apply to and lather neck, chest, middle and hindquarters, saving the legs for last. Pay special attention to the footpads, underbody and base of the tail.

• Once you’ve fully lathered your pet, allow the shampoo to stay on for five minutes.

• Rinse your pet thoroughly with water.

For dogs and cats weighing under 15 pounds, you’ll want to wrap them in a towel to absorb remaining moisture. That should help any remaining fleas or ticks to crawl off your pet before you towel or blow-dry. Do not repeat shampoo treatments for seven days. As always, consult a vet before using any flea or tick control products.

Advantage II Flea Control Treatments

Shampoos are just one option in Pet Basics’ total flea control solution. Advantage II’s Flea Control Treatments come in both cats’ and dogs’ versions and safely target flea infestations when used as directed. Both use topical applications in easy-squeeze tubes to kill adult fleas on contact, along with larva and eggs, within 12 hours. They also prevent subsequent infestations for up to one month after the initial application.

Advantage II’s topical treatments use two key ingredients: the growth regulator pyriproxyfen paired with imidacloprid, which attacks the insects’ nervous systems and eventually paralyzes them. Thanks to their fragrance-free waterproof formulas, these treatments will not wash off if your pet gets wet or comes in close contact with water. Advantage II is waterproof after 24 hours but for best results, Pet Basics suggests bathing before you apply treatments. Designed for use on cats eight weeks and older, Advantage II’s Flea Control Cat Treatments come in three different formulas:

• Advantage II for Kittens weighing 2 to 5 pounds

• Advantage II for Small Cats weighing 5 to 9 pounds

• Advantage II for Large Cats weighing over 9 pounds

Advantage II Flea Control Dog Treatments can be used on dogs seven weeks and older. These treatments are available in four sizes: small dogs (3 to 10 pounds), medium dogs (11 to 20 pounds), large dogs (21 to 55 pounds) and extra-large dogs (over 55 pounds).

Advantage Flea and Tick Treatment Spray for Dogs

Pet Basics’ Advantage Flea and Tick Treatment spray is another excellent option, especially for dogs. Like other products in the Advantage and Advantage II collections, this spray kills fleas on contact and inhibits both the life and reproduction cycles by killing larva, hatching fleas and flea eggs for up to 100 days before they’re fully grown and can bite. As a bonus, it also targets ticks and lice.

A key flea-fighting ingredient is pyrethins, a compound derived from chrysanthemum flowers. This compound doesn’t affect mammals, but it targets insects by overloading their nervous systems. Designed for dogs over six months old, this spray also treats uncomfortable dermatitis that comes from multiple flea bites.

Advantage Flea and Tick spray comes in a continuous spray pump, providing whisper-quiet 360-degree coverage that also cuts down on your dog’s stress during treatment. Since it can also spray while upside down, it’s very easy to apply. For best results, cover your dog’s eyes and spray the head, ears and chest first until damp. Next, spray from head to tail and apply to the legs last. Make sure you also avoid your dog’s mouth and nose.

Other Flea Control Solutions

Pet Basics’ Advantage and Advantage II products also include many treatments for targeting fleas and ticks in your home environment. Advantage Premise options include the Household Fogger Flea and Tick Treatment, an EPA-registered product that reaches hidden areas in carpets, rugs, bedding, cracks, drapes and upholstery. This fogger also targets ticks, lice, bedbugs, roaches and other common pests and lasts up to seven months. Advantage Carpet and Upholstery Spot Spray offers two-week indoor control when sprayed directly on carpets and also works against ticks, dust mites and bedbugs. These are just a couple of examples, and BaxterBoo offers additional solutions for in-home flea control.

As you’ve now seen, Pet Basics Advantage flea control supplies many possibilities for keeping your pets happy and healthy. With shampoos, topical treatments, sprays and environmental control products, your dog or cat can enjoy a flea-free life. Shop Advantage and Advantage II’s full line of high-quality products and get exceptional service, along with convenient options such as auto-ordering and same-day shipping.