Online Pet Meds

Discount Pet Meds are something we are always looking for.  The best priced regular medications for dogs and cats can make a huge difference in the long term cost of pet ownership.  With this in mind we felt it was time to carry out another price comparison check.  After all, here at Online Pet Meds we want to offer links to the very best deals for all your pet medicine requirements.

Click the for links below the Best Priced

Advantage Multi for Cats or Advantage Multi for Dogs

or read on for full details regarding this popular heartworm medicine and flea control treatment…

One of the leading pet medicines sold is Advantage Multi.  Available for both cats and dogs it offers a complete pest control product.  Used topically it deals with internal parasites (including the dangerous heartworm larvae) as well as controlling external parasites such as fleas.  For the full lowdown on what Advantage Multi (also known as Advocate) controls, and how the drops should be used please see our earlier article “Advantage Multi for Cats and Dogs“.

Advantage Multi Price Comparison

To check we were still recommending the best priced Advantage Multi online we carried out a new price comparison test on 21st December 2009.  We looked for sources offering delivery to the United States.

We compared prices for a six pack of Advantage Multi for large dogs (weighing 21 to 55 lbs) and a six pack of Advantage Multi for large cats (weighing over 9 lbs).

In both cases we checked the same five suppliers.  To determine which suppliers to use we typed “Best Priced Advantage Multi” into google.com.  From the search engine results we took the first five listings that were online pet medicine stores offering these products.

The suppliers checked were; discountpetdrugs.com, petcarerx.com, petcarechoice.com, universalpetmeds.com and canacreek.com

• The discountpetdrugs.com prices were $78.99 for dogs and $65.99 for cats.  A prescription is needed before this supplier will ship the medication and an additional delivery charge of $4.95 applies, though orders over $100 benefit from free shipping.

• The petcarerx.com prices were $93.99  for dogs and $83.99 for cats.  A prescription is needed before this supplier will ship the medicine but delivery is free.

• The petcarechoice.com prices were $75  for dogs and $59 for cats.  No prescription is needed to buy Advantage Multi here.   Delivery is $5, or you can pay $15 for a year’s free shipping or $50 for a lifetime of free shipping.  Both a good option when repeat orders are likely for the ongoing health and well being of your pets.**

• The universalpetmeds.com prices were $74.90 for dogs and $79.80 for cats.  A prescription is needed before your order will be processed.  A $7 delivery charge applies, though orders over $100 are shipped free.

• The canacreek.com prices were $88.41 for dogs and $65.35.  No prescription is needed.  A $4.95 delivery charge applies to all orders under $68.

*All prices are correct at the time of publication.  The price comparison was carried out on 21st Dec 2009.  We request you double check prices when placing any orders before entering any payment details.   Please note we continually check prices to ensure we link to the best sources online.

** Please note Pet Care Choice do now require a prescription. However we have found great deals and prescription free heartworm meds available from an alternative supplier linked to at the top of the post.

We are pleased to confirm that we are still providing the cheapest source for Advantage Multi for both cats and dogs.  Indeed not only are the prices via these product pages the cheapest we can find online, they also provide one of few sources of Advantage Multi without a prescription*.

Discount Pet Meds such as Advantage Multi are what this site is all about, but with prices always changing it is great to see with this comparison we are still getting it right!

Advantage Multi is a combined flea treatment and heartworm medicine available for both dogs and cats.  Produced by Bayer, Advantage Multi is also sold as Advocate Heartworm Medicine.  The name differs depending on the region the product is sold in, but importantly the contents of the pack are identical.

Click the for links below the Best Priced

Advantage Multi for Cats or Advantage Multi for Dogs

or read on for full details regarding this popular heartworm medicine and flea control treatment…

Advantage Multi for Cats and Dogs is a monthly topical treatment.  Used year round it will completely control fleas & lice and prevent heartworm infection.

Here at Online Pet Meds we endeavour to find the cheapest prices on a wide range of Pets Medicine.  With this in mind we have found a supplier offering the best priced* Advantage Multi for Cats and Dogs.

Buy Advantage Multi for Cats

Advantage Multi orange is used for small cats under 9lbs, whilst Adantage Multi purple is for larger cats over 9lbs.

*Click the links above for  up-to-the-minute pricing information.

Buy Advantage Multi for Dogs

Advantage Multi green is for small dogs and puppies weighing 1 – 10lbs. Advantage Multi Teal is for medium sized dogs from 11 – 20lbs, Advantage Multi Red is for large dogs weighing 21 – 55lbs, whilst Advantage Multi blue is for extra large dogs weighing more than 55lbs.

*Click the links at the top to be shown each pack size and the current best priced Advantage Multi.

The supplier we recommend is based in Canada and are currently able to dispatch Advantage Multi without a prescription. * Advantage Multi is sold in packs of 3, 6 or 12 applications.  Each pack is color-coded to allow easy recognition of the different sized doses available for different sized pets.

Advantage Multi Information

Advantage Multi is a topical once a month treatment for dog and cats, combining heartworm prevention with flea control.  Applied to the skin of your pet every 30 days, Advantage Multi provides control of multiple parasites (both external and internal).

• Protects both dogs and cats against fleas by destroying both adult fleas and flea larvae.
• Protects both dogs and cats against heartworm disease by destroying all heartworm larvae contracted in the 30 days prior to application.
• Destroys roundworms, hookworms and whipworms in dogs.
• Destroys roundworms, hookworms and ear mites in cats.

Advantage Multi is recommended as a year round method of combined flea control and heartworm preventative for both dogs and cats from seven weeks of age.

How Advantage Multi Works

Advantage Multi for Cats + Dogs uses two active ingredients; Imidacloprid and  Moxidectin.

1. Imidacloprid is the same active ingredient found in ordinary Advantage Flea Control.   It is transferred by your pets own sebaceous glands to cover the entire surface with flea killing power.  It targets the nervous system of fleas, stopping them from biting within 5 minutes of application.  Flea larvae are killed within 20 minutes and within 12 hours all fleas already on your pet will be destroyed.  Imidacloprid continues to repel and destroy any new fleas and flea larvae which come into contact with your pet during the 30 days following application.   Because it stops larval fleas too, before they have a chance to mature and breed, using Advantage Multi or Advantage Flea Control for a few months should see the entire flea population in your home and yard controlled.
2. The secondary active ingredient, Moxidectin tackles internal parasites.  Once applied, moxidectin is absorbed into the bloodstream where it destroys all larval stage heartworms which have been picked up during the previous 30 days.  It is also absorbed into the gut where it is able to deal with other intestinal parasites too.

Using Advantage Multi for Cats + Dogs

Advantage Multi is a topical flea and heartworm medicine.  It should be applied directly to the animal’s skin between the shoulder blades for dogs, or the base of the neck, for cats.  Your pet should be monitored for 30 minutes or so afterwards to ensure they do not rub or lick off the flea drops.  For best results all pets in the home should be treated with an effective form of flea control on the same day.

Once dry Advantage Multi medicine is completely waterproof because the active ingredients are contained in an oil based carrier.  It is safe for pets to be bathed or to swim after using Advantage Heartworm medicine, but be sure not to use too harsh a detergent.  A mild soap is the best shampoo for your pet’s skin anyway and will ensure the flea drops are not diluted at all.

Before starting use with Advantage or any form of heartworm prevention it is advisable to speak to your vet as it is usually safest to have a heartworm test carried out.  If you are switching from another form of heartworm medicine, ensure you use Advantage Multi 30 days after the last old medication to ensure continued protection against heartworms.

Year Round or Seasonal Use of Heartworm Medicine

To absolutely guarantee prevention of heartworm disease it is recommended by the American Heartworm Societyand the manufacturers of heartworm medicines such as Advantage, that all dogs and cats be given a heartworm preventative year round.  In practice, many pet owners opt for seasonal use of such heartworm medicine; beginning the course within a month of mosquito activity starting, and finishing it a month after mosquito activity has ceased.  If you are considering such a course of medication speak to your vet to check the rates of heartworm incidence in your region and the need for more regular testing.

Because Advantage Multi combines heartworm medicine with flea control it is more beneficial to use the product year round as fleas remain active year round in most warm homes.  Alternatively you could switch to ordinary Advantage Flea Control during the winter months.

Missed Dose of Heartworm Medicine

Advantage Heartworm Medicine should be used every 30 days.  If you forget to give a treatment to your cat or dog , administer Advantage Multi as soon as possible.  Do not ‘double dose’, simply continue using the heartworm preventative every 30 days from this new date.  If more than two months have elapsed since your dog received their last dose of heartworm medication speak to your vet about the need for an additional test for the parasite.

Possible Side Effects Associated with Advantage Multi

Advantage Multi has an extremely good safety record for use on both dogs and cats.  If your pet has shown signs of allergy to the active ingredients; Imidacloprid (found in Advantage and K9 Advantix) or  Moxidectin (found in Proheart), do not use Advantage Multi.  Side effects are rare but you should monitor your pet after using any flea control or pet´s medication.  Allergies may display as swelling, tremors, depression or sign of irritation at the site of application.  If signs persist or seem extreme speak to your vet immediately.  Advantage Multi should not be used in conjunction with any other pet´s medicines or supplements without consulting your veterinarian first.

Discount Advantage Multi Without Prescription

Follow the links above to buy the Best Priced Advantage Multi Heartworm and Flea Medicine available online.  By shipping from Canada suppliers are currently able to offer Advantage Multi without a Prescription, which allows for even greater savings, with no visit to your vet needed to obtain an RX.  Advantage Multi for Cats and Dogs offers combined flea and heartworm control.  This makes your pets medication time simple and economical.