Application

Is administration of Advocate^®/Advantage multi^® difficult? It couldn’t be easier. Just a spot on the skin of the animal assures protection for four weeks: a single product creating a full spectrum shield that takes no more than 20 seconds to set up. Find in this section all necessary information about the indications for use, dosage, the formulation, how to open Advocate^®, treatment recommendations and water exposure.

Indications for Use

Advocate combines imidacloprid and moxidectin to provide a product which delivers activity against a range of ecto- and endoparasites, such as fleas, nematodes and mites. more…

Dosage

The recommended minimum dose for dogs is 10 mg/kg bodyweight imidacloprid and 2.5 mg/kg bodyweight moxidectin, which is equivalent to 0.1 ml/kg bodyweight of Advocate for dogs. For cats, the recommended minimum dose is 10 mg/kg bodyweight imidacloprid and 1.0 mg/kg bodyweight moxidectin, which is equivalent to 0.1 ml/kg bodyweight of Advocate for cats. more...

Formulation

Advocate is formulated as a liquid spot on solution for topical application to dogs and cats. The Advocate formulation for dogs uniquely combines 10% w/v imidacloprid (100 mg/ml) with 2.5% w/v moxidectin (25 mg/ml). Advocate for cats contains 10% w/v imidacloprid and 1.0% w/v moxidectin (10 mg/ml). more…

How to Open

Advocate with easy to use tube applicator. more…

Treatment Recommendations

Advocate treatment recommendations for dogs up to 25 kg body weight, more than 25 kg body weight and cats. The tip of the pipette is placed on the skin and the pipette is firmly squeezed several times to empty its contents directly onto the skin. Wherever possible, application to undamaged skin is recommended. more…

Water Exposure

Water exposure studies have been conducted with Advocate to ascertain the effect that water immersion would have on the moxidectin component of the formulation. The residual properties and effectiveness of imidacloprid, due to its localising in the water-resistant lipid layer of the skin, are well documented. more…