Advocate Spot On is a parasiticide the company Bayer, which against Endo- and ectoparasites is applied.
The Spot On will monthly used and acts reliably against, among other things flea infestation.
In addition, Advocate will Treatment from different mite species as well as prevention against heartworms and other worm species used.
In which areas Advocate for dogs is applied precisely, How the correct dosage and administration must be carried out and further helpful information can be found in this Article.
Important:
This article does not replace advice with a competent one vet, but is for informational purposes only. Please stick to the use exclusively to those in the leaflet or specified by the veterinarian dosage and Application.
Effect of Advocate in the dog
Advocate contains the active substance moxidectin.
This active substance inevitably leads to an infection with the listed parasites upon contact paralysiswhich to Deaths of the parasite and its elimination.
fleas die within 20 minutes after initial contact.
Areas of application of Advocate in dogs
Advocate for dogs will preventive and acute to protect against Endo- and ectoparasites applied:
ectoparasites
Ectoparasites are parasites that live on the skin surface of the host. Ectoparasites include, for example, mites, ticks or fleas.
This is where Advocate becomes prophylaxis against flea infestation and in an acute allergic flea dermatitis applied, where the life cycle is interrupted.
This means that if they come into contact with the dog, they will die before they can reproduce any further. If your dog has lice or fleas, Advocate will get rid of them.
endoparasites
Endoparasites include parasites that live inside the host.
Here can advocate also for prophylaxis or to combat a parasitic infestation in the following endoparasites be applied:
Advocate Dosage & Application
According to the manufacturer, the recommended dosage for Advocate dogs is 2.5 mg moxidectin/kg bodyweight and 10 mg imidacloprid/kg bodyweight equivalent 0.1ml Advocate Dog per kilogram/body weight.
weight of the dogstrading formvolume (ml)≤ 4kgAdvocate® 400.4> 4-10kgAdvocate® 1001.0>10-25kgAdvocate® 2502.5> 25-40kgAdvocate® 4004.0> 40kgAppropriate combination of pipettes
Flea infestations: prevention and treatment
To the purposefully interrupting the life cycle of the fleasif treated with Advocate, regular environmental treatment be performed.
Fleas can hatch from the pupae up to 6 weeks after treatment.
Used Advocate to treat an acute flea dermatitis applied, one is recommended monthly Treatment for a longer period of time.
Advocate- correct application
Advocate will direct onto the skin applied.
To ensure that the entire dose is administered, the fur should be parted by hand at the selected points.
Good to know:
Please spread the spot-on on several skin areas so that the agent can dry faster and can be better distributed.
This makes sense especially if you have several dogs in your household.
Dogs under 25 kilograms
Advocate is for external use only and is applied to the skin between the shoulder blades applied.
Good to know:
This part of the body is recommended because dogs cannot lick themselves there. And so it is avoided that the spot-on triggers unpleasant side effects.
Dogs over 25 kg
Advocate using the eyedropper several places apply to the skin along the spine. The application can be repeated monthly.
Important: treatment of puppies
advocate should not at puppies are applied to the younger than 7 weeks are.
When treated with Advocate against grass mites or heartworms please stick to that of yours vet predetermined treatment regimen.
Advocate: How long not to touch the dog?
Wash hands after use!
Advocate distributes after application in one day on the dog’s skin.
Good to know:
As a rule, the Spot-On dried up within a few hours be. The treated areas will still look a little sticky for a day or two, so wash your hands if you come into contact with them.
What side effects does Advocate have in dogs?
The following side effects are known to occur after treatment with Advocate very rare on:
- itching
- Greasy fur
- skin irritation
- Vomit
It can also happen with some spot-ons that the dog has accelerated breathing.
Hair loss in the treated areas is also not uncommon, but nothing to worry about.
Advocate experiences: That’s what other dog owners say
Antiparasitics always cause heated discussions.
But how are they? Experiences from other dog owners really? I did a little research and am now sharing some reports with you.
What I particularly noticed during my research: Many dog owners report that their dog became extremely tired for a day after the application:
«I once had to give our dog Advocate because of Va Demotex, she tolerated it well, but after the first application she was a little tired.»
“Our little one also got it against the Demodex mite and it worked quickly and reliably. I just had the feeling that he was pretty broken. Slept an awful lot for two days, but otherwise I couldn’t find anything negative, not even a sip.”
Where can I buy Advocate for Dogs?
advocate is prescription and can therefore not without a prescription buy, not even in pharmacies.
Advocate for Dogs is available from vet or with a prescription in online pharmacies.
What alternatives are there to Advocate?
There is a wide range of alternatives to Advocate. The most well-known are frontline and Advantage.
Also Bravecto is said to be very efficient and has the advantage that the effect lasts for 3 months.
However, the discussions about this remedy are even «hotter» than the other spot-ons.
Also a good alternative NextGard combo This spot-on is usually well tolerated – as far as one can say that with a chemical «club».
Conclusion
Advocate for Dogs is a spot-on antiparasitic that is easily applied to the dog’s skin through the dropper.
Above all, the fast elimination time for fleas is a big advantage of Advocate.
According to my own research, the side effects after administration are also limited.
Of course, before any treatment with chemicals, it is important to draw up a damage-benefit analysis.
Do you use Advocate for your dog? How is your own experience? Please leave us a comment!