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07-09-2010, 10:46 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California
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| Advantage Multi Hi Everyone, I've been asking a lot of people about this but I cant get a certain answer. My vet recommended that I put Advantage Multi on my dogs which costs a lot of money. So I was wondering, can I still give my puppies a bath because they get dirty pretty fast. I don't want to wash away the medication. They are about 15 weeks old now. Do a lot of toy breed owners put these type of flea/tick/heartworm medication on their little ones? Thanks |
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07-10-2010, 02:40 AM | #2 |
Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa
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| Advantage multi is what I use on mine. I usually give them baths the day before it is time to put their meds on them. It is just once a month so , no problems with giving baths. Just do it after bath, or a couple of days before.
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07-10-2010, 04:10 AM | #3 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida
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| Cody is on Advantage Multi, too. I think I read somewhere in the literature (or on their website) that they can be bathed fairly soon after treatment and they recommend not more than weekly baths. I also give Cody his treatment each month after I have bathed him. |
07-10-2010, 06:57 AM | #4 |
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| Also, I asked the vet's office for cost comparisons of different flea and heartworm protection, Multi Advantage was a cheaper way to go than buying flea and heartworm meds separately. |
07-10-2010, 07:07 AM | #5 |
Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa
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| It is a whole lot cheaper than buying seperately. At my vets it is $90.00 for 6 months
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07-10-2010, 09:07 PM | #6 |
YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ontario canada
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| I also use advantage multi and also put it on after bathing.
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07-11-2010, 07:28 AM | #7 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arkansas
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| We also use it on Beau. I just give him a bath the day before and then he has to wait 4 days before he can go swimming. :-) |
07-11-2010, 09:41 AM | #8 |
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07-11-2010, 09:49 AM | #9 |
Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa
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| That was the price in dec. I think it has went up since then to 20.00 a tube from 15.00 so I will be paying 120.00 when I pick mine up this week
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07-11-2010, 10:01 AM | #10 |
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07-11-2010, 10:12 PM | #11 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California
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| Thanks everyone for your responses. So I guess I shouldn't worry about washing off the medication. I would like to give my pups a weekly bath since they love to get dirty/stinky. I've been just giving them the meds after they have dried completely from the bath or the day after. I was afraid of washing it off. You guys think it's okay just to give them a bath without shampoo? Just a good water rinse? I think I paid at least $120+ for 6 months worth. |
07-12-2010, 03:59 AM | #12 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: south carolina
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| i give my lil one a bath every week because by that time she is so stinky she is my lil tom-boy and will roll in anything no lil diva here |
07-12-2010, 11:26 AM | #13 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Elberta, AL USA
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| I believe the Advantage Multi is a systemic medication , meaning once it is on it is absorbed into the system, so it cannot be washed off and its effectiveness isn't diluted very easily. I give it to both my boys (8# and 3#) and it DEFINATELY cheaper than flea and heartworm treatment seperately! |
07-14-2010, 03:16 AM | #14 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California
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| Hi everyone, thank you for all your responses... i wonder how long it takes to absorb in the system then? I think i heard it was like 4 days after putting on the treatment, correct me if I am wrong |
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