Advocate Large Dog For Dogs 10-25kg is for dogs suffering from, or at risk from, mixed parasitic infections: For the treatment and prevention of flea infestation (Ctenocephalides felis), treatment of biting lice (Trichodectes canis), treatment of Angiostrongylus vasorum and treatment of infections with gastrointestinal nematodes (L4 larvae, immature adults and adults of Toxocara canis, Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala, adults of Toxascaris leonina and Trichuris vulpis). The product can be used as part of treatment strategy for flea allergy dermatitis (FAD).
Dosages
Weight of dog (kg) | Pipette size to be used | Volume (ml) | Imidacloprid (mg/kg bw) | Moxidectin (mg/kg/bw) |
< 4 kg | Advocate for small dog | 0.4 | Minimum of 10 | Minimum of 2.5 |
> 4 – 10 kg | Advocate for medium dogs | 1 | 10 – 25 | 2.5 – 6.25 |
> 10 – 25 kg | Advocate for large dogs | 2.5 | 10 – 25 | 2.5 – 6.25 |
> 25 – 40 kg | Advocate for extra-large dogs | 4 | 10 – 16 | 2.5 – 4 |
> 40 kg | Appropriate combination of pipettes | | | |
What can Advocate be used for?
Flea treatment and prevention
One treatment prevents further flea infestation for 4 weeks. Pre-existing pupae in the environment may continue to emerge for 6 weeks or longer after treatment is initiated depending upon climatic conditions. Therefore, it may be necessary to combine Advocate treatment with treatments aimed at breaking the flea life cycle in the surroundings. This can result in more rapid reductions in the household flea population. Advocate should be administered at monthly intervals when used as part of a treatment strategy for flea allergy dermatitis.
Treatment of biting lice (Trichodectes canis)
A single dose should be administered. A further veterinary examination 30 days after treatment is recommended as some animals may require a second treatment.
Treatment of ear mite infestation (Otodectes cynotis)
A single dose of the product should be administered. Loose debris should be gently removed from the external ear canal at each treatment. A further veterinary examination 30 days after treatment is recommended as some animals may require a second treatment. Do not apply direct to the ear canal.
Treatment of sarcoptic mage (caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var.canis)
A single dose should be administered twice 4 week apart.
Treatment of demodicosis (caused by Demodex canis)
A single dose administered 2 to 4 times at 4 weekly intervals is efficacious against Demodex canis and leads to a marked improvement of clinical signs. As demodicosis is a multi-factorial disease, where possible, it is advisable to also treat any underlying disease appropriately.
Heartworm Prevention
For prevention of heartworm disease, the product must be applied at regular monthly intervals during the time of the year when mosquitoes (the intermediate hosts which carry and transmit heartworm larvae) are present. The product may be administered throughout the year or at least 1 month before the first expected exposure to mosquitoes. The treatment should continue at regular monthly intervals until 1 month after the last exposure to mosquitoes. To establish a treatment routine, it is recommended that the same day or date be used each month. When replacing another heartworm preventative product in a heartworm prevention programme, the first treatment with Advocate must be given within 1 month of the last dose of the former medication.
In non-endemic areas there should be no risk of dogs having heartworm. Therefore they can be treated without special precautions.
Treatment of Angiostrongylus vasorum
A single dose should be administered. A further veterinary examination 30 days after treatment is recommended as some animals may require a second treatment.
Roundworm, hookworm and whipworm treatment
In areas endemic for heartworm, monthly treatment may significantly reduce the risk of re-infection caused by the respective roundworms, hookworms and whipworms. In areas non-endemic for heartworm, the product can be used as part of a seasonal prevention programme against fleas and gastrointestinal nematodes.
Studies have shown that monthly treatment of dogs will prevent infections caused by Uninaria Stenocephala.
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