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Revolution for cats is well known for protecting your cats and dogs from ear mites, heartworms and fleas. Not only this, revolution for cats also protects cats from hookworms and roundworms. The drug also protects the dog from sarcoptic mange and ticks. Revolution penetrates the skin and enters the body of the bloodstream of the pet. Selamectin concentrations prevent the pet from the heartworm disease. As it reorganizes into the skin it kills the adult fleas, ear mites, dog ticks. It is recommended that heartworm prevention be used year-round.
Revolution for cats is quite safe to use and is to be given monthly to the pet making its application quite simple. Revolution enters the bloodstream through the skin. Concentrations of Revolution in the blood and tissues prevent heartworm disease and prevent and treat roundworm and hookworm infections. Revolution selectively redistributes from the blood to the skin and other tissues, where it provides protection against fleas, flea eggs, and ear mites.
Apply Revolution for cats exactly as directed by your veterinarian. If you do not understand the directions ask your pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Revolution is available as unit of use applicator tubes containing the specific amount of medication based on the weight of your pet.
Benefits of Revolution for Cats:
- Safeguards the pet against foreign bodies like ear mites, heartworms and fleas.
- Both the surface and internal parasitic infections can be effectively treated
- Effectively treats the mange
- It is quite easy to administer as the drug is given only once in a month
- It is quite easy and safe to use.
Side Effects
Revolution is generally well-tolerated. In studies, 1% of cats and dogs experienced digestive upset. Approximately 1% of cats experienced temporary hair loss at the application site. Do not use in sick, weak or underweight animals. Other side effects include:
- Temporary hair loss
- Appetite loss
- Diarrhea
- Rapid breathing
- Drooling
- Muscle Tremors
- Vomiting
- Increased heart rate
Do not apply Revolution to your pet if already giving an alternate heartworm medication. When switching from another heartworm medication, begin Revolution when the next dose of the heartworm medication is due.
