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"How
To Protect Your Cat From Heartworms - Revolution Flea Medication"
In the caring of your
lovely kitty-cats, Revolution for Cat is an effective medication
in the prevention of flea infestation and heartworm disease, as
well as in the treatment and control of other diseases including
intestinal worms and ear mite infestation, Hookworm, and Roundworm.
Revolution for Cat kills 98% of adult fleas within
the first 36 hours after its applications and prevents flea eggs
from hatching. The immature stages of the flea, better known as
pupae, are not killed by any parasiticides emerging as adult fleas
after completion of their four-stage life cycle (egg, larvae, pupae,
and adult) depending on environmental conditions. The whole process
might take from 3 to 5 weeks because the adult fleas hop onto your
cat at anytime since the presence of immature flea stages may be
present in your pets' environment such as carpet, bedding, yard,
flooring, etc.
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Your pet must be exposed to Revolution for Cat before
the parasites can be killed, being necessary for up to 2 to 3 monthly
applications for maximal infestation control in the environment
and less likely to see fleas by that time. However, be careful when
you apply the medication because it must not be used if the pet's
hair coat is wet, do not massage it into your cat's skin and do
not apply it to the skin of your pet if is broken because the product
contains isopropyl alcohol. Temporary hair discoloration, clumping
of hair, stiff hair, or a fine-grained residue may be observed after
the application that does not affect the effectiveness or safety
of this product.
Once Revolution for Cat is applied, it enters through
the skin into the bloodstream and the concentration of the medication
in the blood and intestinal tract prevent and treat gastrointestinal
parasites and prevent heartworm disease by selective redistribution
from blood to sebaceous glands located below the skin's surface
where the product remains acting as reservoir of the drug providing
protection against flea eggs, fleas, mites and ticks. Effectiveness
is not reduced by immersing in water or bathing the animal at least
two hours after application.
If you have been wondering for a long time how to
care for your cat, Revolution for Cat is the answer to fight against
common problems if your pet is older than six weeks of age. This
product offers extensive protection to your pet but it has to be
used with caution in sick, underweight or debilitated animals. Like
most medications, it is necessary to ask your veterinarian for the
appropriate dose based on your cat's body weight. Revolution may
have some slight side effects like hair loss at the site of application,
redness, flaking or inflammation in cats and it might irritate the
skin and eyes in humans.
 What
the vet says
Revolution is a topical parasiticide that is applied to the
skin of dogs six weeks of age and older and cats eight weeks
of age and older. Revolution is used to prevent heartworm disease.
Revolution kills adult fleas and prevents flea eggs from hatching.
Revolution controls and treats ear mite infestation. Revolution
treats and controls sarcoptic mange and the american dog tick.
Revolution is also used on cats to treat roundworm and hookworm.
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Revolution Flea Medication
FAQ
Brand Name(s)
Revolution (Pfizer Animal Health)
What is Revolution Flea Medication used for?
Revolution is a topical parasiticide used in the treatment and prevention
of heartworm disease, fleas, the American dog tick, ear mites and
canine sarcoptic mange. When used in cats it also treats certain
hookworm and roundworm disease.
Availability
Revolution is available by prescription as spot on applicators.
How should Revolution Flea Medication be used?
Revolution is applied to the skin on the back at the base of the
neck once a month, in cats and dogs. Apply the contents in one spot
and do not massage in. The animal may be bathed or allowed to swim
2 hours after the medication is applied. Spot on applicators are
portioned based on the pet’s weight Revolution is applied to
the skin on the back at the base of the neck once a month, in cats
and dogs. Apply the contents in one spot and do not massage in.
The animal may be bathed or allowed to swim 2 hours after the medication
is applied. Spot on applicators are portioned based on the pet’s
weight: cats up to 5 pounds and 5.1-15 pounds; for dogs up to 5
pounds, 5.1-10 pounds, 10.1-20 pounds, 20.1-40 pounds, 40.1-85 pounds
and 85.1-130 pounds.
What are the side effects
Side effects when using Revolution may include temporary hair loss,
loss of appetite, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, rapid
breathing, increased heart rate, and muscle tremors.
What special precautions are there
Do not use Revolution in animals allergic to it. Do not use on puppies
or kittens under 6 weeks of age. Use with caution in sick, weak
or underweight animals. Revolution appears to be safe to use in
pregnant or lactating dogs or cats. Do not apply to wet hair. Dogs
should be tested for existing heartworm disease prior to using Revolution.
In the event of overdose
Contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room. Symptoms
of overdose, while rare, may include salivation and incoordination.
How should I store Revolution Flea Medication?
Store this medication at room temperature, in the original box.
Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
Keep this medication out of the reach of children and pets.
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