K9 Advantix for dogs contains the active ingredients of imidacloprid and permethrin which are widely known for controlling fleas, mosquitoes and ticks in dogs. Advantix is easy to administer as it is to be given only once in a month. K9 Advantix for dogs is quite effective and starts working within five minutes of its application. It kills almost 98-100% foreign bodies within 12 hours. Even after the pet has taken the bath the drug remains effective. The drug is solely for dogs. Cats should not be given this drug as it might be harmful for them. It can be given to dogs of 7 weeks of age or even older.