Can Advantage for dogs be used on cats?

I went to the vet today and they gave me Advantage for Dogs to use on my cats. They said it goes longer, 1/2CC for under 10 lbs and 1CC for 10 lbs or over for cats. Is this safe? It is 9.1% imidacloprid.
Answers:
I have posted a link to a website. As you can see in the chart, the answer is a qualified yes. As long as it is Advantage, and not K9Advantix.
Follow the dosing instructions from your vet.

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NO!
Using a flea/tick medication labeled for dogs can KILL your cat! Here is the manufacturer's label information for Advantage for Dogs.. it specifically says DO NOT USE ON OTHER ANIMALS BESIDES DOGS:

Adavantage庐 Topical Solution

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Bayer Animal Health
Advantage庐 Topical Solution for dogs
Once-a-month topical flea treatment for dogs and puppies 7 weeks and older.
READ THE ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE EACH USE
For the Prevention and Treatment of Flea Infestations on Dogs.
鈥?Available only through licensed practicing veterinarians
鈥?Kills 98-100% of the fleas on dogs within 12 hours
鈥?One treatment prevents further flea infestation for at least four weeks
鈥?Kills fleas before they lay eggs
鈥?Convenient, easy to apply
Active Ingredient
% By Weight

Imidacloprid; 1-[(6-Chloro-3-pyridinyl) methyl]-N-nitro-2-imidazolidin...
9.1%

Other Ingredients
90.9%

Total
100.0%

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
WARNING
See Below for First Aid and Precautionary Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazards to Humans
Causes eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after handling. Keep out of reach of children. Do not contaminate feed or food.
Hazards to Domestic Animals
For external use only. Do not use on puppies under seven weeks of age. As with any product, consult your veterinarian before using this product on debilitated, aged, pregnant or nursing animals. Individual sensitivities, while rare, may occur after using ANY pesticide product for pets. If signs persist, or become more severe, consult a veterinarian immediately. If your animal is on medication, consult your veterinarian before using this or any other product. For consumer questions call 1-800-255-6826. For medical emergencies call 1-877-258-2280.
First Aid
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.
If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 - 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If swallowed: Call poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 - 20 minutes. Call poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
To Physician: Treat the patient symptomatically.
Directions for Use
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
How to Apply
1. Use only on dogs. Do not use on other animals.
2. Remove one applicator tube from the package.

3. Hold applicator tube in an upright position. Pull cap off tube.
4. Turn the cap around and place other end of cap back on tube.
5. Twist cap to break seal, then remove cap from tube.
6. 10 lbs. and under:
11-20 lbs.:



The dog should be standing for easy application. Part the hair on the dog's back, between the shoulder blades, until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the tube on the skin and squeeze the tube twice to expel the entire contents directly on the skin. Do not get this product in your pet's eyes or mouth.
21-55 lbs.:
Over 55 lbs.:



The dog should be standing for easy application. The entire contents of the Advantage庐 tube should be applied evenly to three or four spots on the top of the back from the shoulder to the base of the tail. At each spot, part the hair until the skin is visible. Place the tip of the tube on the skin and gently squeeze to expel a portion of the solution on the skin. Do not apply an excessive amount of solution at any one spot that could cause some of the solution to run off the side of the dog.
7. Discard empty tube as described in Storage and Disposal.
The successive feeding activity of fleas on pets may elicit a hypersensitivity skin disorder known as flea allergy dermatitis (FAD). Treatment of pets with Advantage庐 rapidly kills fleas and may reduce the incidence of this condition.
Advantage庐 kills 98-100% of the existing fleas on pets within 12 hours. Reinfesting fleas are killed within 2 hours with protection against further flea infestation lasting at least four (4) weeks. Pre-existing pupae in the environment may continue to emerge for six (6) weeks or longer depending upon the climatic conditions.
Larval flea stages in the pet's surroundings are killed following contact with an Advantage庐 treated pet.
Advantage庐 remains efficacious following a shampoo treatment, swimming or after exposure to rain or sunlight.
Monthly treatments are required for optimal control and prevention of fleas.
If re-treatment becomes necessary earlier than four weeks, do not re-treat more than once weekly.
Storage and Disposal
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.
Disposal: If empty: Do not reuse container. Place in trash or offer for recycling if available.
If partly filled: Call your local solid waste agency or 1-877-258-2280 for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.
Limited Warranty and Limitation of Damages
Bayer HealthCare LLC, Animal Health Division warrants that this material conforms to the chemical description on the label. BAYER MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY, and no agent of Bayer is authorized to do so except in writing with a specific reference to this warranty. Any damages arising from a breach of this warranty shall be limited to direct damages and shall not include consequential commercial damages such as loss of profits or values, etc.

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Ive used advantage for dogs on my cat as long as your cat or dog is 8 weeks and older , my cat is just fine and i put it on him over a month ago, he has no skin problems or anything. i think they say not too use it on cats so you spend more money though. i only use half a bottle on the cat, just in case its too strong for him, cause there is a lot in there. no fleas YAY.

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No it is not safe.read the label on the thing it says keep off of cats and if you put it on a dog the dog shouldn't even have contact with the cats for 12-24 hours. Do not even think about putting that on your cats I would think about getting a new vet with that kind of service!!

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NO!! NO!! NO!
I almost killed my cat from a mix-up! Very harmful! VERY! PLEASE DON"T DO IT!
Causes: convulsions and seizures--then Coma, and death! it cost me $350 to save my cat's life and it took her three days to recover from a coma. They had to pump her full of charcoal and saline. She only had a small amount too before my father realized the mistake.
Not worth the risk! Call a differnt vet for a second opionion. Your vet is CRAZY! or just by a flea collar.

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Yes it's fine. I'm actually surprised your vet did that, most seem to be more concerned about making money. I buy the doseage for large dogs, and use it on all 3 of my dogs. One is large, but the other 2 are medium, so I split the tube between the 2 smaller ones. Saves a lot of money. If you compare the different sizes of the packages, the medicine dosage in all the sizes is the same amount-regardless if it's for a small dog or large dog it's the same, it's just the tube sizes are different.