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Advantage Multi for Cats

For treatment of flea & control of ear mite infestations

Species: Cat
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Advantage Multi for Cats

For treatment of flea & control of ear mite infestations

Species: Cat
Prescription required
Count:
FREE shipping over $99
Ships Free!
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Autoship available
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Product description

Advantage Multi for cats is a clear yellow to slightly brownish topical solution for treatment of flea and the control of ear mite infestations and in cats.

Active ingredients

  • The formulation and dosage schedule of Advantage Multi for cats are designed to provide a minimum of 4.5 mg/lb (10.0 mg/kg) imidacloprid and 0.45 mg/lb (1.0 mg/kg) moxidectin based on body weight.
  • Imidacloprid is a chloronicotinyl nitroguanidine insecticide.
  • The chemical name of imidacloprid is 1-[(6-Chloro-3- pyridinyl)methyl]-N-nitro-2-imidazolidinimine. Moxidectin is a semisynthetic macrocyclic lactone endectocide derived from the actinomycete Streptomycetes cyaneogriseus noncyanogenus. The chemical name of moxidectin is [6R, 23E, 25S(E)]- 5-O-Demethyl-28-deoxy-25-(1,3-dimethyl-1-butenyl)-6,28-epoxy-23-(methoxyimino) milbemycin B.

Indications for use

  • Advantage Multi for cats is indicated for the prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis.
  • Advantage Multi for cats kills adult fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) and is indicated for the treatment of flea infestations.
  • Advantage Multi for cats is also indicated for the treatment and control of ear mite (Otodectes cynotis) infestations and the following intestinal parasites:
Intestinal Parasit Intestinal Stage Adults Intestinal Stage Immature Adult Intestinal Fourth Stage Larvae
Hookworm Species/Ancylostoma tubaeforme X X X
Roundworm Species/Toxocara cati X X

Administration and dosage

  • The recommended minimum dose is 4.5 mg/lb (10.0 mg/kg) imidacloprid and 0.45 mg/lb (1.0 mg/kg) moxidectin, once a month, by topical administratio
Animal weight (lbs.) Advantage Multi for Cats Volume (mL) Imidacloprid (mg) Moxidectin (mg)
2-5 Advantage Multi 5 0.23 23 2.3
5.1-9 Advantage Multi 9 0.4 40 4
9.1-181 Advantage Multi 18 0.8 80 8

Method of Administration:

  • Remove one tube from the package.
  • Hold tube in an upright position, twist and pull off cap. Use reversed cap to twist and remove seal from pipette.
  • Part the hair on the cat's neck at the base of the skull until the skin is visible.
  • Place the tip of the tube on the skin and squeeze firmly several times to empty the contents directly onto the skin.

  1. Cats over 18 lbs. should be treated with the appropriate combination of Advantage Multi for Cats tubes.