How to Apply Flea & Tick Medication
Not sure on how to apply your pet's topical flea and tick medication? Our guide is here to help! If available always be sure to follow the detailed instructions included with the medication. | | | Frontline Plus & Frontline Top Spot | Dosage Chart for Frontline Plus & Frontline Top Spot | | |  | Package Color | Size of Pet | Orange | Dogs up to 22 lbs | Blue | Dogs 23-44 lbs | Purple | Dogs 44-88 lbs | Red | Dogs 89-132 lbs | Green | Cats and Kittens | |
| Step 1 | | | Remove applicator from child-resistant package. Use scissors, or lift and remove plastic tab to expose foil, then peel down. |  | | | | | Step 2 | | | Open applicator. Hold upright and snap applicator tip away from face and body. |  | | | | | Step 3 | | | Open applicator. Hold upright and snap applicator tip away from face and body. |  | | | | | |
Advantage for Dogs & K9 Advantix | Dosage Chart for Advantage & K9 Advantix | | |  | Package Color | Size of Pet | Green | Dogs up to 10lbs | Teal | Dogs 11-20 lbs | Red | Dogs 21-55 lbs | Blue | Dogs over 55lbs | |
| Instructions for Dogs 20lbs and Under | | - Remove one applicator tube from the package.
- Hold applicator tube in an upright position. Pull off the cap.
- Turn the cap around and place other end of cap back on tube.
- Twist cap to break seal, then remove cap from tube.
- The dog should be standing for easy application. Part the hair between the dog's shoulder blades on his/her back until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the tube on the skin and squeeze the tube twice to expel the entire contents directly on the skin. Do not get this product in your pet's eyes or mouth.
- Discard empty tube by securely wrapping in several layers of newspaper and discarding in trash.
|  | | | | | For Dogs OVER 20lbs |  | Follow directions above, except in step 5, apply the entire contents of the tube to three or four spots on the top of the back from the shoulder to the base of the tail. | [ Back to Top ]
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Advantage for Cats | Dosage Chart for Advantage for Cats | | |  | Package Color | Size of Pet | Orange | Kittens/Cats 9 lbs. and under | Purple | Cats over 9 lbs. | |
| How to Apply Advantage for Cats | | - Remove one applicator tube from the package.
- Hold applicator tube in an upright position. Pull cap off tube.
- Turn the cap around and place other end of cap back on tube.
- Twist cap to break seal, then remove cap from tube.
- Part the hair on the neck at the base of the skull until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the tube on the skin and squeeze the tube twice to apply the solution directly on the skin. Do not get this product in your pet's eyes or mouth. The product is bitter tasting and salivation may occur for a short time if the cat licks the product immediately after treatment. Treatment at the base of the skull will minimize the opportunity for the cat to lick the product.
- Discard empty tube by securely wrapping in several layers of newspaper and discarding in trash.
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