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Advantage Flea & Tick Treatment Shampoo for Cats & Kittens

Item: Advantage Flea & Tick Treatment Shampoo for Cats & Kittens
Rating: 3.8
Author: Furdio

By Advantage 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence

6.8 /10

Quality

6.5

Value

7.0

Design

6.0

Function

7.5

Durability

6.0

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Quick Verdict

This shampoo is highly effective at killing fleas on contact, but users report that it dries out their pets' coats and doesn't always eliminate all fleas.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Kills fleas (5)
The shampoo is highly effective at killing fleas upon contact.
Works when other shampoos fail (2)
Users reported that this product worked well when cheaper alternatives or other products had failed to eliminate fleas.
Easy to use (2)
The shampoo is straightforward to apply and use, making the process of bathing a fleeing-cared pet more manageable.

Cons

Not as moisturizing (3) major
The shampoo is mentioned as drying out the pets’ fur, which concerns some users.

Tip: Apply coconut oil after use to minimize skin dryness.
Doesn't always kill all fleas (2) critical
Some users report that fleas are not entirely eradicated, leaving a few surviving insects on their pets.
Delivery and packaging issues (2) minor
Customers have highlighted problems with misdelivery and wrong orders which resulted in dissatisfaction and issues with obtaining right product at option delivery date.

Tip: Contact customer support to rectify delivery or product issues.

Who Is This For?

✓ Best For

• Pet owners with flea infestations — This product's flea-killing ability makes it a strong choice for pets with persistent flea problems.

✗ Skip If

• Pet owners with sensitive skin pets — This product might be too drying for pets with sensitive skin.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Single-use per bath

Cleaning Methods

✗ Machine wash

✗ Hand wash

✗ Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

💡 Use coconut oil after bath to moisturize the dry coat.
💡 Rinse thoroughly and let the cat dry completely.

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Hardwood

⚠️ Tile

⚠️ Carpet

⚠️ Vinyl

⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

3.8

9 reviews

5★

67%

4★

11%

3★

0%

2★

11%

1★

22%

Common Questions

Does it dry out the cat's fur?

Users have noted that it does dry out the cat's fur, but applying coconut oil afterwards mitigates this issue.

What is important after use?

After applying the shampoo, warm dry blanket or cuddles to keep them dry and to warm afterwards.

Highlighted Reviews

— Anie

"Kill flees on contact, sure one or two survive but you just gotta pluck those off. Highly recommend this shampoo."

— Brenda

"I’m disappointed because it didn’t kill the fleas on contact. I was bathing kittens and I really needed to get the fleas off them, they were covered."