How to Get Advantix Off the Skin
K9 Advantix is used on dogs as a preventative against fleas and ticks. Despite scientific evidence that Advantix and its active ingredients (permethrin and imidacloprid) are safe for dogs, the product may have negative side effects. Advantix comes with a warning that, "People should avoid contact between Advantix and their skin, eyes or mouth."
When Advantix gets on a person's skin, the solution should be removed, and this article will explain how. Some dogs also experience skin problems, specifically at the site where Advantix was applied. The article will also explain how to remove Advantix from a dog's skin.
Things You'll Need
- Rubber gloves
- Warm water
- Cool water
- Mild soap
- Dawn dish washing liquid
- Towel
Instructions
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Getting Advantix Off a Person's Skin
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Avoid contact with skin, eyes or mouth. Wear rubber gloves when applying Advantix to your dog. Don't eat, drink, cook or smoke while applying Advantix.
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After handling or applying Advantix, wash hands (or any skin that came into contact with the product) with soap and water. Advantix can be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
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Do not touch treated dogs until the application site is dry. Children and people with skin sensitivities may be particularly reactive to this product and may experience tingling, burning sensations or numbness.
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If Advantix gets on a person's skin, rinse the area immediately and continue rinsing for 15 to 20 minutes
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If skin irritation continues, seek medical attention and show the product's package to the doctor.
Getting Advantix Off A Dog's Skin
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Sensitivities may occur after using any pesticide on pets. Look for signs of Advantix sensitivity such as increased itchiness, redness, rash and soreness at the application site. Some dogs experience parasthesia, "a tingling, pricking, or numbness of the skin" caused by "disturbances in the function of neurons in the sensory pathway."
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If you notice any negative signs, pour warm water on the dog's skin for as long as it is tolerated.
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Use Dawn detergent, which cuts grease, especially at the base of the neck and along the spine where Advantix was applied. Let the detergent stay on the dog for five to 10 minutes before rinsing.
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Repeat the washing and rinsing two or three times while gently rubbing the dog's skin from the base of the tail to the ears. The goal is to remove the Advantix and neutralize the chemicals that have not yet penetrated the skin.
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A cool water final rinse may help the dog relax.
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Let the dog's fur air dry or gently pat dry with a clean towel.
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Carefully observe any dog with a severe reaction to Advantix, and do not leave it alone. If skin irritation continues or the dog shows other signs such as agitation, whining, lethargy or discomfort, consult a veterinarian immediately.
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Tips & Warnings
In order to successfully apply Advantix: The dog should be standing. Apply only to undamaged skin. Part the dog's fur between the shoulder blades until the skin is visible. Place tip of container on skin; Apply product evenly and directly to the skin in three or four spots along the dog's back by squeezing out the tube's contents. (For dogs 20 lbs. or less, apply on one spot.) Be sure to empty the entire tube by the end of the application. Your dog's natural movements will help spread K9 Advantix over the skin.
If Advantix gets into eyes, rinse immediately and continue rinsing for 15 minutes. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately. Advantix is extremely poisonous to cats and might be fatal because cats are unable to metabolize permethrin, a chemical also toxic to honey bees. Keep cats away from treated dogs until the application site is dry. Advantix is dangerous to aquatic creatures, so once a dog has Advantix on its skin, do not allow it to enter ponds, rivers or lakes for at least 48 hours after treatment. Poisoning after oral ingestion by dogs may cause neurological signs such as tremor and lethargy. Dogs that lick the product may drool or vomit. There is no known specific antidote. Poison Control Center phone number: 1-800-222-1222 K9 Advantix Assistance:1-888-663-5326 (1-888-NO-FLEA6)
