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made my cat very sick
24 hours after treatment cat lathargic, anorexic and diarreah. He has been poorley for a week. I took him to the vet and he had a raised temperature of 1 degree. Vet just gave him an anti inflamatory and said it was just a virus.
Purchased in March 2021 for A$20.00.
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DOES NOT WORK!
I've been using Advantage 2 on both my dog and cats. Yes, it was applied correctly. I have watched the video, it was in the correct spot, directly on the skin. I vacuumed and pulled everything apart (multiple times) to do so, washed all pet bedding and blankets....and sprayed my house. I reapplied every few weeks for a few months. They still had so many fleas! What a waste of money! This is two years in a row I spent hundreds of dollars on Advantage 2, used it over several months, to end up resorting to flea baths and the Zodiak spray (with instant results) that cost about $60. This for all of my animals for the entire season.
Purchased in July 2021.
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9 out of 10 cats ended up in emergency hospital....one died from Advantage.
I applied the Advantage to my cats as I have many times before. This time, within hours, several of them were salivating, convulsing and having respiratory difficulties. It resulted in 9 out of 10 of them going to the emergency vet within a 3 hr to 36 hour period. One passed. I have incurred over $8,000 in emergency vet charges and hospital bills due to this. Stay Away!!!!
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Horrible Product, Horrible Bayer Customer Service.
This crap does not work. Call customer service about it, and all you'll get is a bunch of condescending lectures about the flea life cycle. Then they blame you for not vacuuming enough, etc etc. Hmmm... Well let's see... I ****removed*** my cat from the environment and moved into a new house which is completely flea free, and the crap still doesn't work. So their stated theory (lies) that it's the environment is a load of baloney. Fleas are not dying, in fact seem to be getting stronger and bigger. These pharmaceutical companies may as we...Read more
ll be politicians with all the stories they spin. And they are as rude and obnoxious as they come. Totally agree with the other person who said they got hung up on etc. So did I. And now I find out this garbage is actually killing cats. When do these pharma jerks ever get held accountable?? Never. And on another note~ notice bayer is putting cancer causing ***talc*** is their aspirin. Not taking that anymore either. How the hell do these heartless jerks sleep at night.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Please be careful with older cats
I have used flea medicine for my cats through the years so I really was not concerned when I ordered it again since my cat was spending some time outdoors and my husband had been bitten by something. My cat was 17 years old and she was doing quite well for her age, climbing onto the bed, drinking lots of water and eating well. I was traveling and ordered the medicine and my husband administered it. But I was heartbroken when about 3 weeks later she became very ill and the vet told me she was in renal failure. It can only have been the dose....Read more
I feel her body was not strong enough to handle it. I should have checked with my doctor before administering it. I am writing this in case your cat is older, please make sure he or she can handle the flea medication before administering. I miss my little kitty very much because I almost got a chance to share some more pleasure moments with her. But in her honor, I am letting you know so you take proper precautions as needed. Love from Ginger Sophia.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Just doesn't get rid of flees
Bought large cat dose, purple type. She's had 2 doses in 5 weeks & still has flees. It simply doesn't work on her.
Purchased in April 2021.
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- Advantage for Cats Purple (Large Cats)
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My heart is broken, I believe this product killed my kitty
Every since I place this product on my cat, my kitty wasn’t the same vomiting, foaming from the mouth seem depress dihrea hiding etc . my vet. Gave him antibiotics and meds for nausea he seem to be fine but then started to get sicker now has passed . Please!!!! EVERYONE be sure of doing your research on these flea products before placing on your baby, bc Im sick to my stomach knowing I’m his care taker / his mum and I thought I was doing the right thing turns out I wasn’t . Now my pooka is gone .
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Julie CAU
Beware of this product
After using this spot on treatment from the vets for my cat, putting it in the place suggested by the pack, he became ill within hours, stopped eating and drinking and became extremely lethargic, not moving for a day from the sofa and not even wanting to go out or even going to the litter tray. Took the measure of squirting water into his mouth using a plastic syringe to try and keep him hydrated. A visit to the vets the following day just confirmed that he had a high temperature and was getting dehydrated and they suggested a blood test which ...Read more
we declined, so they suggested giving him some antibiotics which we agreed to. Checked all the reviews online for this product and was horrified to read the same thing happening to lots of other cats, the reviews which came from worldwide spoke of cats becoming severely ill following the product being added by spot on treatment. One of the things I noticed was someone suggesting to wash the product off the cat using a mild detergent such as washing up liquid in the bath water, and we did this straightaway. Within hours the cat perked up and came off the sofa for some food.You can tell the vet until your blue in the face that this product is real bad but they wont listen, in my opinion the product is dangerous and should be investigated as just too many cats becoming ill using this. And why are vets still offering it without giving these warnings.....Certainly wont be using this again!!!!!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
AmyGibbsboro
Don't Waste Your Money!
Although my cats had no negative reaction to this product, it doesn't work AT ALL. I bought a few of the 6 pack Advantage for cats over 9 lbs. I've been putting it on them every week and they still have fleas.I am a clean person. I've been vacuuming daily, washing blankets, bedding,and towels constantly, and brushing the cats about every 2-3 days.This product does not work.I'm extremely unhappy because I spent 160$ on it, thinking I'd have about a years supply but I'm almost out. I will not be buying more of this specific product and would suggest you don't waste your money.
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Cath 161MORAYFIELD
- 2 reviews
Gets rid of fleas but has unwanted side effects.
I have used this product on a couple of occasions as the old Frontline stopped working years ago. I hate using spot on flea treatments, I'll be honest. The idea that my cats have poison throughout their skin for a month is horrible. So I use Advantage twice a year just to kill any eggs, larvae etc. The rest of the time I use natural methods like D.E. I have noticed that this product does not protect for a month as advertised. In fact, the last time I used it, it lasted less than 2 weeks. Anyway, my boy cat suffers every time I use Adva...Read more
ntage. I have had to take him to the vet EVERY TIME I have used Advantage. The vet originally denied that the Advantage played a part. However after keeping a diary, he was forced to admit that it must be the spot on. Our boy cat gets bladder inflammation every time I use Advantage on him. So much so, that our vet has warned us not to use it anymore on our boy cat. He suggested Comfortis - yeah right - with the horrific reviews including seizures and death, I'll just have to be more vigilant with vacuuming, washing and combing my cats from now on. No more chemical products.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Beware!!! Cat killer!!!
Bought 6mo. supply of advII large cat (13yo healthy 13lb cat). 1st dose, 2 days later cat acting strange not eating/drinking lethargic. Vet tests inconvlusive $500 hole in pocket. Didn't think anything about flea med causing her behavior. She gets better. 2nd dose a month and 1/2 later. Same symptoms appear, but worse. Added confusion/uncoordination/vomiting. Vet visit again. Conclusion, organ failure due to poisioning. this product, these heartless, and any company selling their product. A call to them will result in their denial and getting hung up on. There's a special place in Hell for these and anyone like em.
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TiarniBeerwah Qld
- 9 reviews
- 5 likes
Cat amazing
This is great for my cat enjoy giving it to my cat my cat loves this product would not say a bad thing about this cat product
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Danni
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Works alright but fleas work up an immunity after awhile
This actually worked really well for my cat up until a couple of months ago. I live in a unit and two of my neighbors use this also. Seems the fleas have built up an immunity to it though which I expected would happen after awhile. Will definitely go back to using it soon, hopefully by then it will work against our fleas again. Didn't affect my fur baby at all, he doesn't like the smell though as it is quite strong. As for all the negative reviews IT IS POISONOUS! DON'T LET YOUR CAT LICK IT!
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ArkaciaQueensland
- 7 reviews
Works Great
After Frontline stopped working on my allergic to flea bites cat, I tried a couple of the other spot-ons before Advantage. Unlike the others, this one worked a treat. Within a day he'd stopped trying to scratch and lick his skin off, and in a week or so I noticed the areas of skin he'd chewed raw had healed and the fur start to grow back.
I've kept him on Advantage purple for 4 or 5 years now. It still works fine and I'm happy to pay a bit more for the peace of mind that the fleas are kept off him and he no longer suffers with irritation.
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Left burn mark, bald patch and then infection
Was working fine until one month there was a bald patch and burn like mark. It ended up becoming infected so we took him to the vet. He was given antibiotics. Will try flea collar as comfortis tablets are too big and the whole process is too difficult and protracted getting him to swallow the tablet.
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Stopped working
I had high hopes. My house was not infected, just noticed some flea dirt. After putting the application on, i started to see fleas on surfaces, but not quite dead. I thought it was working..but 3 weeks later we still have fleas and they are no longer dying. Just like frontline, this product no longer works. Will be switching to pills instead.
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NikManchester
- 2 reviews
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Very effective
Used frontline for weeks to clear up a bad flea infestation which got worse dad by day. Changed to advantage and fleas are gone. Couldn't recommend this product enough.
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Donna lBlacktown
- 6 reviews
Worked well, quickly
This product worked quickly on my cat Molly, there were no side effects to it and easy to use. She has not shown signs of any fleas after using it a month ago.
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It worked for two weeks but then I had to buy Comfortis.
Reduced number of fleas but had to buy another product in two weeks. I was disappointed that I had to spend another $50.
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Very bad reaction
Please note: this review should be under advocate purple for large cats not advantage purple for large cats.
I'd been faithfully using this product each month since adopting our healthy 3yr old cat. Each time he was subdued after application but was behaving normally by morning. The last application was the scheduled 8th in 8 months. He was subdued again but the next day he was not normal. He is an outdoor cat, but didn't move from his overnight position. It was raining and cold so I only became concerned when I returned and suspected he hadn...Read more
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Questions & Answers
Hotonasked
Why am I seeing two different packages for advantage ii for large cats, what is the difference?
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Kathrynasked
What are the risks of giving to dosages in two days?
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Cat ownerasked
My cat never goes outside, but once in a while fleas seem to get in the house. They seem to like to bite me. I hardly notice my cat being bothered. Usually one treatment with Advantage eliminates them for months or years. About two months ago, I was getting bitten, treated the cat, and it stopped. A month later (about 2 weeks ago) I got bites again, so I treated her again and it stopped. It is 11 days since then and now I have another bite! These aren't mosquito bites, I know a flea bite when I get it, because they are so horribly itchy and I have a really bad reaction to them. Can I treat her again after 11 days? I can't even see or find any fleas, but I get bitten, and it is always just along the edge of a piece of clothing (like right where my sock stops) which is the usual motus operandi for fleas, so I'm sure that is what is biting me. Again - can I treat her again - flea life cycles are 11 days, and it seems like the Advantage is not killing the eggs like it should. Any suggestions?
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Unfortunately it sounds like the fleas are building a resistance to the Advantage. It happens which is a nuisance and it's another reason these products don't work in the long term. Personally, I wouldn't be re-applying after 11 days. The fleas will have bred inside the house. You'll find there probably aren't any fleas on your cat. They'll be in the carpet, mats or rugs. Sadly there needs to be only one female flea in the house to produce many eggs. Lots of vacuuming and washing and I always recommend using a natural product like diatomaceous earth both on the cat and the carpets etc.
Dear Purple
Thanks for asking - You are potentially causing your cat's health danger by OVERDOSING on Advantage. The ingredients which kill fleas also has toxic effects on your pet - especially long-term and can be fatal. My cat was temporarily paralyzed by this product and was seriously unwell for weeks with just one dose!
Firstly you need to find out if your cat really has fleas - have you got a flea comb?? Put some warm water into a white bowl, dip the flea comb into it, comb your cat then dip into the water, then wipe the comb on a tissue or paper towel. Keep repeating for a few minutes. You will soon see if your cat has fleas or not. If you do find fleas, then repeat this flea coming procedure 2-3x a day. At the same time, you should also vacuum your house EVERY DAY. Soon you should have no fleas. Diatomaceous earth
Additionally you should also give your cat a bath or if you can't do it yourself, then ask your vet to do it. Vet nurses are highly experienced in bathing cats.
Also please consult your vet for the correct dosage and perhaps other flea control solutions. You should also google "natural remedies for flea control cats".
Hope this information helps.
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