I applied Advantage on my dog - How long do I have to wait?

I usually wait 24 hours for the it to spread (":

There's no waiting period for any activity after applying a flea preventative.

I do recommend waiting 2 days prior to/after application for bathing for optimum results, however - as the product travels through the oils in the pet's skin, and these oils are stripped away with shampooing.

To wait to walk, you could do it right now, but I wouldn't pet her where you applied it for another say few hours until it absorbs.

You can walk your dog right after applied the Advantage medication. And it is waterproof too.

- Stops biting fleas in 5 minutes
- Reduce the risk of secondary problems such as flea allergy dermatitis and tapeworms
- Within 12 hours, 98% of fleas are dead
- Kills over 99% of flea larvae within 20 minutes
- Kills 100% of chewing lice within one week and lasts for a full month
- Waterproof

To walk her? You should be fine doing it right after you apply it. I don't see any harm in it.

• Stops fleas from biting your pet in 3-5 minutes providing fast relief
• Starts killing adult fleas within an hour and completely kills within 12 hours
• Kills flea larvae in under 20 minutes
• Safe, easy to apply
• Considered one of the more gentle, yet most effective flea preventatives
• Has the highest customer reviews ratings of all flea preventatives
• Waterproof - remains effective even if pet gets wet


"Advantage for Dogs is for external use on dogs 7 weeks or older and Advantage for Cats is for use on cats 8 weeks or older. Consult a veterinarian before using on medicated animals, animals using this product with other pesticides, and debilitated, aged, pregnant or nursing animals. This product causes eye irritation in humans and is harmful if swallowed. Avoid contact with skin. Call poison control center if swallowed. If on skin, wash with plenty of soap and water. If in eyes, flush with plenty of water."