Bying Advantage For Dogs

So I have previously written posts on two of the most popular forms of flea preventatives, those being Frontline for Dogs and Advantix for Dogs. I am now going to tell you about a third option when it comes to protecting your beloved pooch from the dreaded flea, that being Advantage for Dogs. This product, like Advantix and Frontline, is applied to your dog once a month and offers protection against fleas and their offspring. It does, however not protect dogs from ticks, so if you are taking your dog to an area that is known for ticks, or if you live in an area where ticks are present, then Advantage for Dogs is not for you. Advantage also protects your dog from lice, which is an added bonus and it is also waterproof, which means even if your doggie gets wet he or she is still protected.

When it comes to applying Advantage for Dogs, I have listed the steps below. It is a pretty simple process and once you do it for the first time, it will become a snap in the future. One thing you definitely want to keep in mind is that you must insure to keep the product out of your dog's eyes, nose or mouth. Also, you will want to wash your own hands after applying the ointment to your dog.

How to Apply Advantage to Your Dog

A. Put your dog in a sit, facing away from you and hold him in place with your knees.

B. Part the dog's hair and place the tip of the applicator against the neck.

C. Here is where things change a little depending on the size of your dog. If your dog is 20lbs or less, squeeze the applicator and apply the entire contents of the tube to the spot right at the base of the neck. If your dog is 20lbs or bigger, apply the contents of the tube to three or four spots starting from the base of the dog's neck and going down its back, making sure to part the dog's hair as you go.

Advantage is a safe product to use, as long as you follow the directions on how to use it. Sometimes your dog's skin can become slightly irritated, but this is really not anything to be alarmed about. I use it on my own dog Lars, and I have never had any problems with it as far as Lars' skin is concerned and he has never shown any sign of discomfort.

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