{"id":4551,"date":"2022-09-01T03:15:03","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T03:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-advantix-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-09-02T08:58:58","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T08:58:58","slug":"can-advantix-cause-seizures-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-advantix-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Advantix cause seizures in dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-advantix-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Can_Advantix_cause_seizures_in_dogs\" title=\"Can Advantix cause seizures in dogs?\">Can Advantix cause seizures in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-advantix-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_are_the_side_effects_of_Advantix_for_dogs\" title=\"What are the side effects of Advantix for dogs?\">What are the side effects of Advantix for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-advantix-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Can_flea_medicine_cause_seizures_in_dogs\" title=\"Can flea medicine cause seizures in dogs?\">Can flea medicine cause seizures in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-advantix-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_flea_and_tick_medicine_is_causing_seizures\" title=\"What flea and tick medicine is causing seizures?\">What flea and tick medicine is causing seizures?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-advantix-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Is_Advantix_toxic_to_dogs\" title=\"Is Advantix toxic to dogs?\">Is Advantix toxic to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-advantix-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_is_the_safest_flea_and_tick_treatment_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the safest flea and tick treatment for dogs?\">What is the safest flea and tick treatment for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-advantix-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_licks_Advantix\" title=\"What happens if my dog licks Advantix?\">What happens if my dog licks Advantix?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-advantix-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Why_would_a_dog_suddenly_have_a_seizure\" title=\"Why would a dog suddenly have a seizure?\">Why would a dog suddenly have a seizure?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-advantix-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_flea_and_tick_medicine_is_killing_dogs\" title=\"What flea and tick medicine is killing dogs?\">What flea and tick medicine is killing dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-advantix-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_is_a_natural_flea_and_tick_repellent_for_dogs\" title=\"What is a natural flea and tick repellent for dogs?\">What is a natural flea and tick repellent for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-advantix-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_flea_medicine_is_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"What flea medicine is bad for dogs?\">What flea medicine is bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-advantix-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_is_the_best_flea_and_tick_medicine_for_dogs_with_seizures\" title=\"What is the best flea and tick medicine for dogs with seizures?\">What is the best flea and tick medicine for dogs with seizures?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-advantix-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Can_Frontline_Plus_cause_seizures_dogs\" title=\"Can Frontline Plus cause seizures dogs?\">Can Frontline Plus cause seizures dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-advantix-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#How_often_should_I_use_Advantix_on_my_dog\" title=\"How often should I use Advantix on my dog?\">How often should I use Advantix on my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-advantix-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Does_K9_Advantix_hurt_dogs\" title=\"Does K9 Advantix hurt dogs?\">Does K9 Advantix hurt dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-advantix-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Whats_the_difference_between_Advantage_and_Advantix\" title=\"What\u2019s the difference between Advantage and Advantix?\">What\u2019s the difference between Advantage and Advantix?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Advantix_cause_seizures_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can Advantix cause seizures in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Side effects can include skin irritation, agitation or lethargy, vomiting, tremors and seizures.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-side-effects-of-advantix-for-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What are the side effects of Advantix for dogs?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-side-effects-of-advantix-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_side_effects_of_Advantix_for_dogs\"><\/span>What are the side effects of Advantix for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Side effects may include signs of skin irritation such as redness, scratching, or other signs of discomfort. Gastrointestinal signs such as vomiting or diarrhea have also been reported. If these or other side effects (such as lethargy or agitation) occur, consult your veterinarian<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N3rYBtMAjBU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-flea-medicine-cause-seizures-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_flea_medicine_cause_seizures_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can flea medicine cause seizures in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>FDA Warning About Flea &amp; Tick Treatments<\/p>\n<p>The affected products have been associated with neurologic adverse reactions including muscle tremors, ataxia (the loss of full control of bodily movements), and seizures in some dogs and cats, the FDA reports.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-flea-and-tick-medicine-is-causing-seizures\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_flea_and_tick_medicine_is_causing_seizures\"><\/span>What flea and tick medicine is causing seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Health officials are alerting pet owners and veterinarians that certain flea and tick treatments might put dogs and cats at an increased risk of neurologic issues, including seizures. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says the drugs are in the isoxazoline class and include Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard and Simparica.<\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/petanimalscare.com\/can-i-cut-my-cats-matted-fur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can I cut my cat\u2019s matted fur?<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kVSp9tirf60\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-advantix-toxic-to-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Advantix_toxic_to_dogs\"><\/span>Is Advantix toxic to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs treated with Advantix will be less likely to be bitten by mosquitoes or flies. Most veterinarians consider Advantix safe for dogs, but it is a strong medication that should be used with caution. The main active ingredients are imidacloprid and permethrin, both of which can be toxic in high doses.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-safest-flea-and-tick-treatment\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_safest_flea_and_tick_treatment_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the safest flea and tick treatment for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If chemical products are necessary for additional flea or tick control, NRDC recommends s-methoprene or pyriproxyfen, which are less toxic ingredients\u2014but read the labels carefully because some products use them with other, more harmful pesticides.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-my-dog-licks-advantix\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_licks_Advantix\"><\/span>What happens if my dog licks Advantix?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If an animal is able to lick the product when it is wet on the fur or scratches the area and then licks their foot, the bitter taste of the product can cause the animal to salivate, foam at the mouth, become nauseous or vomit.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193453 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-my-dog-licks-Advantix.jpg\" alt=\"What happens if my dog licks Advantix?\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-my-dog-licks-Advantix.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-my-dog-licks-Advantix-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-my-dog-licks-Advantix-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-my-dog-licks-Advantix-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-my-dog-licks-Advantix-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-my-dog-licks-Advantix-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-would-a-dog-suddenly-have-a-seizure\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_a_dog_suddenly_have_a_seizure\"><\/span>Why would a dog suddenly have a seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many causes of seizures. Idiopathic epilepsy, the most common cause of seizures in the dog, is an inherited disorder, but its exact cause is unknown. Other causes include liver disease, kidney failure, brain tumors, brain trauma, or toxins.\u00a0 Affected dogs can appear completely normal between seizures.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Lbqtxhuo9CM\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-flea-and-tick-medicine-is-killing-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_flea_and_tick_medicine_is_killing_dogs\"><\/span>What flea and tick medicine is killing dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since Seresto flea and tick collars were introduced in 2012, the EPA has received incident reports of at least 1,698 related pet deaths. Overall, through June 2020, the agency has received more than 75,000 incident reports related to the collars, including nearly 1,000 involving human harm.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-natural-flea-and-tick-repellent\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_natural_flea_and_tick_repellent_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is a natural flea and tick repellent for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vinegar. Combine 1 quart of water, 1 cup of white vinegar or apple cider vinegar, and 1 cup of baby shampoo or liquid dish soap. Use this mixture to bathe your dog once or twice a month. Vinegar kills fleas and ticks on contact and can prevent future infestations.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-flea-medicine-is-bad-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_flea_medicine_is_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>What flea medicine is bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about the isoxazoline class of flea and tick products, used in brand names Bravecto\u00ae, Credelio\u00ae, Nexgard\u00ae and Simparica\u00ae. Warning of the \u201cpotential for neurologic adverse events in dogs and cats<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-flea-and-tick-medicine-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_flea_and_tick_medicine_for_dogs_with_seizures\"><\/span>What is the best flea and tick medicine for dogs with seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>K9 Advantix can actually kill insects on contact. Waxman recommends it because it repels ticks and fleas, along with mosquitos, biting flies, and lice. It uses a different class of drug than Bravecto and the other oral preventatives, so it\u2019s a better choice for dogs with a history of uncontrolled seizures.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5w6GY2M3B4Q\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-frontline-plus-cause-seizures-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Frontline_Plus_cause_seizures_dogs\"><\/span>Can Frontline Plus cause seizures dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, both dogs and cats can have serious adverse reactions to some of these ingredients, even when the product is used according to label directions. Side effects can include skin irritation, agitation or lethargy, vomiting, tremors and seizures.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9_HDlkI9YMA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-often-should-i-use-advantix-on-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_I_use_Advantix_on_my_dog\"><\/span>How often should I use Advantix on my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A single application of K9 Advantix\u00ae II remains effective for four weeks. However, if the dog has a severe infestation, retreatment within a month may be necessary. Do not retreat more than once every seven days. After flea control is attained, return to a monthly treatment schedule.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-k9-advantix-hurt-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_K9_Advantix_hurt_dogs\"><\/span>Does K9 Advantix hurt dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Upon application, dogs may have side-effects from either type of this product. K9 Advantix allergies in dogs occur when dogs are exposed to the chemicals within K9 Advantix or K9 Advantix II. The chemicals within the products cause an adverse reaction within the dog\u2019s body, which is marked by a variety of symptoms.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-s-the-difference-between-advantage-and\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_Advantage_and_Advantix\"><\/span>What\u2019s the difference between Advantage and Advantix?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Advantage is a topical solution that can be applied to either your dog or cat\u2019s skin once per month for flea prevention, and it contains the active ingredient imidacloprid. Advantix is also a topical solution for the treatment and prevention of fleas, ticks, biting flies, mosquitoes and lice on dogs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can Advantix cause seizures in dogs?What are the side effects of Advantix for dogs?Can flea medicine cause seizures in dogs?What flea and tick medicine is causing seizures?Is Advantix toxic to dogs?What is the safest flea and tick treatment for dogs?What happens if my dog licks Advantix?Why would a dog suddenly have a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193452,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-Advantix-cause-seizures-in-dogs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4551"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4551"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4551\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194088,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4551\/revisions\/194088"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193452"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4551"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4551"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}