Does anybody know if it is ok to bath your dogs if they were given a dose of Advantage 2 weeks ago? I like to bath them, my spaniel gets stinky, but I don't know if this will ruin hte effectiveness of the product. Thanks! I threw the instructions that came with it out.
2007-08-04 12:23:55 · 10 answers · asked by Stuck in the middle of nowhere 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It does not get absorbed into their system, it stays on top of their skin. Use a gentle soap-free shampoo made for dogs and it is OK to bathe them every 2 weeks without removing too much of the product. This is what our reps tell us, direct from the manufacturer.
2007-08-04 12:50:46 · answer #1 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wondered the same thing but when I was at Petco I discovered a product called "Natural Care Veterinarian's Best" It's labeled as "soothing Hypo-Allergenic Shampoo" Gentle & Soap Free for Sensitive Skin. Tearless & Concentrated for Dogs and Cats.
It had an additional attachment to the top that stated to use with Advantage. Hope this helps!
2007-08-04 12:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lesley, yes it is okay to bathe your dog since Advantage is a Topical application, it is already well into your dogs system via the skin, and no worries.
I just wouldn't ever bathe a dog sooner than 72 hours after giving my dog Advantage, Frontline or other topical application as any residual on his coat may still need to work it's way in.
2007-08-04 12:32:15 · answer #3 · answered by The Sylvan Wizard 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its ok. it just usually doesnt work as well if you apply right after a bath. give a bath wait a few days put it on. but you are fine. after u put it on u should wait about a week to let all the oils on the skin spread it over the dog.
2007-08-04 12:29:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just called and asked my vet the same thing! She said it was ok to give my dog a bath as long has it has been 3 days.
2007-08-04 12:32:11 · answer #5 · answered by ice38034 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advantage remains effective after swimming or shampooing. I would wait atleast 24 hours after application just in case.
2007-08-04 12:30:14 · answer #6 · answered by Nicole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use this flea treatment for my 2 dogs , it will be fine to bath them now
2007-08-04 12:34:00 · answer #7 · answered by pink1e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is fine to bath your dog now, after a day or so it is waterproof......
2007-08-04 12:28:38 · answer #8 · answered by biggbaddwolf_1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
advantage is in effect for a month and it IS waterproof. so no worries ;D
2007-08-04 12:31:09 · answer #9 · answered by HRY 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem. It is absorbed into their system. Bathe him.
2007-08-04 12:29:32 · answer #10 · answered by maxmom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋