Advantage Treatment Shampoo for Cats & Kittens is a liquid bath shampoo intended to kill fleas and ticks on contact while cleaning and conditioning the coat. The unscented formula is applied by hand after wetting the coat with warm water, working from the head and ears down through the neck, chest, middle, hindquarters, and legs, with attention paid to footpads and the base of the tail. The lather is left on the coat for several minutes before a thorough rinse. Each 8 fl oz bottle is a topical pesticide product regulated by the EPA and is intended for external use only on cats and kittens. It fits into a broader flea and tick control routine that may also include treating the home and yard. No special assembly or tools are needed beyond a sink, tub, or basin and warm water for bathing.