How K9 Advantix® II Works

K9 Advantix® II: 5-Way Repel-and-Kill Pest Protection

K9 Advantix® II combines imidacloprid, permethrin and pyriproxyfen to repel and kill ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes that may cross your dog's path. Imidacloprid and permethrin attack the above parasites' nerve cells at different sites, causing them to become paralyzed and die. Pyriproxyfen, an insect growth regulator, affects the early flea stages to prevent development of the flea to the next stage. When combined, these three compounds repel and kill ticks, fleas and mosquitoes and prevent the development of all flea life stages.

 

 Parasite Repels   Kills
 Ticks    
 Fleas    
 Mosquitoes    
 Biting Flies    
 Chewing Lice  

 

Help prevent ticks from attaching

With K9 Advantix® II, most ticks are repelled and killed before they can attach, which may reduce the risk of transmitting disease-causing organisms to the host.


Repels and kills fleas

K9 Advantix® II offers protection against fleas in ALL stages of development. The active ingredients in K9 Advantix® II break the flea life cycle by:

  • Killing fleas on dogs within 12 hours after initial application
  • Killing fleas before they lay eggs
  • Killing reinfesting fleas within 2 hours
  • Preventing fleas on a treated dog from infesting the home
  • Preventing development of fleas, flea eggs, larvae (maggots) and pupae (cocoons)


Repels mosquitoes

K9 Advantix® II protects your dog from mosquitoes which may reduce the pain, discomfort, itchiness and immune responses caused by mosquito bites.


Repels and prevents biting flies from blood-feeding

Biting flies can cause severe stress to dogs. K9 Advantix® II tames the nuisance of biting flies by preventing them from blood-feeding on your dog.


Effectively treats chewing lice

K9 Advantix® II kills up to 100% of chewing lice within one week and may last for up to a month.1

 

Do not use K9 Advantix II on cats

Due to a cat's unique physiology and inability to metabolize certain compounds, K9 Advantix® II must not be used on cats.



 


1 Stanneck D, Ketzis J, Doyle J, Fisher M: Lice Management Options: Efficacy of Three Imidacloprid-Containing Formulations Against Natural Lice (Trichodectes canis) Infestations in Dogs, Supplement to Compendium: Continuing Education for Veterinarians, Vol. 30, No. 6(B), June 2008.

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