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"How
To Protect Your Dog From Worms - Revolution Flea Medication"
Want to protect your
dog from undesirable parasites? Good news for you, Revolution for
Dogs is here to help you out in the control and prevention of flea
infestation, hookworm, roundworm, heartworm disease, and the treatment
and control of sarcoptic mange, ear mite infestation, and American
Dog Tick (Dermacentor variabilis) that also can be used safely in
pets receiving other veterinary products such as antiparasitics,
antibiotics, vaccines, anthelmintics, collars, steroids, shampoos
and/or dips.
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Revolution for Dogs kills up to 98% of adult fleas
within the first 36 hours following its application and prevents
flea eggs incubation. The immature stages of the flea, better known
as pupae, are not killed by any parasiticides emerging as adult
fleas through their four-stage life cycle from egg, larvae, and
pupae to the adult parasite. Depending on the environmental conditions
the complete process may take from 3 to 5 weeks, or a little longer.
The presence of immature flea stages may be present in your pets'
environment such as carpet, bedding, yard, flooring, etc. and ready
to attack your dog as adult fleas if not combated in their earlier
stages.
Another important fact to consider Revolution for
Dog in the treatment of your dog is its capability to control tick
infestations only due to the American Dog Tick, which is a tick
commonly found on dogs although there are other common species of
ticks that are not killed or controlled by this product but nobody
knows better than your veterinarian to recommend the appropriate
products to control or kill other ticks common to your area.
To control the American Dog Tick, Revolution for Dog
must be applied once a month with results within the next 5 days
to kill the majority of ticks on your dog. In severe tick infestation
the veterinarian may prescribe a second dose administered 14 days
after the first dose, as well as suggest additional tick control
methods for your dog. Revolution enters the bloodstream through
the skin.
Revolution for Dog must be used with caution
in debilitated, underweight or sick pets. Your dog has to be evaluated
for heartworm disease prior to the prescription of this medicament
and, if the animal tests positive for adult heartworms, your veterinarian
will recommend the appropriate treatment although Revolution can
be applied safely in Dogs infected with adult heartworms. This product
is not for use in humans and must be kept out of reach of children
and pets.
 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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