Flea Treatments Expiry
WouterFlea treatments should be used within their expiry date. This is important because the ingredients in flea products can become toxic and unusable if they are expired. This is especially important if you have a pet, since expired flea medicine can harm them. Also, it is important to use the medicine correctly – follow the directions on the label. It is very easy to accidentally use an expired flea treatment if you don’t follow the instructions correctly.
Flea treatments lose their potency after a while, but the amount of loss is minimal. Most flea medications lose about five percent of their potency. That’s still not a bad thing. Some products, such as Advantage II, can be used for years after their expiration date. But it is always important to follow the instructions on the label. That way, your pet will stay safe and protected.
Advantage II is an example of an anti-flea treatment. It contains imidacloprid, an insecticide, which will break down over time. Because of this, expired Advantage may not be as effective as fresh Advantage. So, it is important to apply it as soon as you can and follow the directions. You should also consult your veterinarian before you use any flea and tick medications.
For dogs, Advantage(r) II has no expiration date, but you should keep it in its original container. It will work for four weeks, but if your dog is in an area where paralysis ticks live, it may need a re-treatment within a month.
