How to Compare Prices for Advantage Flea Control for Cats
Advantage, the brand name topical flea treatment made by Bayer, contains the active insecticide imidacloprid. This drug inhibits the nervous system of fleas, killing 98 percent to 100 percent of live fleas within 12 hours (See Reference 1). It also prevents re-infestation and kills flea larvae. Flea treatment for any animal can be costly, and comparing the price of flea medications can save money in the long run. But sometimes a brand name product is not the way to go, especially on a budget, and it may be wise to consider the alternatives.
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Inquire about buying Advantage directly from your veterinarian. This is the most reputable source for flea control products.
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Check discount pet medicine websites like 1800PetMeds and Drs. Foster and Smith.
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Search online auction sites such as eBay for bulk discounts on flea control items.
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Investigate whether there is a generic alternative containing the same active ingredient. Some discount websites may offer these alternatives.
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Consider a less expensive but still effective alternative. Advantage kills fleas and larvae. Some products kill fleas, larvae and eggs. Compare the prices of these as well.
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Tips & Warnings
Buying cat flea control products in bulk can save money in the long run. While a veterinarian's office is the most trustworthy place to buy medications for your pets, it is also often the most costly. Sign up for pet supply catalogs and newsletters to know when certain products go on sale. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions.
If buying from an auction site, be sure that you are purchasing a genuine product. Flea medications like Advantage should never be packaged with an expiration date. If so, the product is an impostor. Do not use flea formulas indicated for other animals on cats, which may cause adverse reactions. Some cats will have adverse reactions to flea control chemicals ranging from mildly irritating to life- threatening. If any unusual symptoms or behavior occur, seek appropriate veterinary medical treatment immediately.
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I have used advantage for years and it works. I once put big dog on a small cat by mistake and it reacted in convulsions. Poor kitty had to spend a few days in the hospital and cost me bundles! Don't ever put dog on cat. I nearly lost my dearest baby.
