Once a month, simply squeeze Revolution out and onto the skin just in front of your cat or dog’s shoulder blades. Two hours later, your pet will receive protection against fleas (including their eggs and larvae), heartworm, and other parasites for the next
30 days
.
How often must Revolution and Revolution Plus be applied to pets?
REVOLUTION PLUS should be administered
year-round at monthly intervals
or begin at least one month before fleas become active. If a cat is already infested with fleas when the first dose of REVOLUTION PLUS is administered, adult fleas on the animal are killed before they can lay eggs.
How long does flea medicine stay in a dog’s system?
The most popular flea and tick medications for dogs and cats last for
at least a month
; some are even effective for eight to twelve weeks!
Is Revolution for dogs Monthly?
Revolution® (Selamectin) is a safe and simple monthly
topical medication used to protect your dog or cat from heartworms, fleas, and ear mites. Revolution® (Selamectin) is also used on dogs for the treatment or prevention of fleas, the American Dog Tick, ear mites, and canine sarcoptic mange.
How long does it take revolution to work?
In a well-controlled laboratory study, REVOLUTION PLUS started to kill fleas within
12 hours
of treatment and killed >98% of fleas within 24 hours. During subsequent weekly infestations, REVOLUTION PLUS started to kill fleas within 6 hours and killed ≥93.8% of fleas within 12 hours through Day 28.
Why do I still see fleas after using Revolution?
A. The active ingredient in FRONTLINE (fipronil) kills fleas by affecting their nervous system, making them hyperactive before dying. These dying fleas often rise to the top of your pet’s haircoat, so the presence of visible fleas after treating your pet, is
a sign that the product is working
.
How long will I see fleas after treatment?
Often owners will see fleas reappear about
3-4 weeks
after the application as this is when the largest number of flea pupae (from eggs laid by the fleas killed 3-4 weeks earlier) are ready to hatch. Allowing your pet free access to all parts of the home will help to get the fleas to hatch out of their pupae.
Is revolution plus better than revolution?
Well, there is not much to differentiate between the two products as both are topical treatments and both deal with many parasites. However,
Revolution Plus expands the scope of pest protection to 6 common harmful parasites while Revolution protects from 5 parasites both to indoor and outdoor cats and kittens
.
Is expired revolution still effective?
Does expired medicine still work? Medical authorities state that expired medicine is safe to take, even those that expired years ago. It’s true the effectiveness of a drug may decrease over time, but
much of the original potency still remains even a decade after the expiration date
.
Do fleas jump off after treatment?
No, the fleas don’t jump off after the treatment
. They don’t jump off they rise to the top of the animal and fall off dead.
Why does my dog keep getting fleas even after treatment?
Not treating often enough
Fleas go through a life cycle of egg, larvae, pupae and adult. Most flea treatments just kill adult fleas, but fleas can continue to emerge for months after you think an infestation has ended. When a newly emerged female flea finds a host, she can lay eggs within one day.
Do dogs need flea and tick medicine every month?
Yes! Yes!
Keep your pets on flea and tick protection all year round
! It is common today to hear people say “I don’t give my pet flea and tick prevention in the winter there is no need, since it is so cold”.
How often can you give a cat Revolution?
Once a month
, simply squeeze Revolution out and onto the skin just in front of your cat or dog’s shoulder blades. Two hours later, your pet will receive protection against fleas (including their eggs and larvae), heartworm, and other parasites for the next 30 days.
Is revolution a heartworm preventative?
REVOLUTION kills adult fleas and prevents flea eggs from hatching for a full month and is indicated for the prevention and control of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis),
prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis
, and the treatment and control of ear mite (Otodectes cynotis) infestations.
Is revolution prescription only?
REVOLUTION is a
prescription-only
medication available only through a veterinarian, not a pesticide registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Ask your veterinarian about REVOLUTION today.
How do you know if revolution is working?
How fast does revolution worm work?
This medication should take effect within 4 to 8 hours, and will reach full effectiveness within the first week
. Gradual improvements in clinical signs should occur during this time. Avoid contact with human skin; if it occurs, wash the skin immediately and thoroughly.
Does Revolution get rid of roundworms?
Roundworms, Hookworms And Ear Mites
In addition to the protection it provides against fleas and heartworms,
REVOLUTION treats and controls roundworm infections, hookworm infections and ear mite infestations
. Many cat owners may not even realize that their cats are at risk from these parasites.
How long do revolution side effects last?
After Revolution manage to get into the bloodstream, some cats experience slightly elevated heartbeats as their body attempt to respond to the solution presented. As time passes by, your pet gets more and more anxious which makes hyperactivity inevitable. Things should go back to normal after
30 – 45 minutes
or so.
How long can fleas live in carpet?
In most cases, fleas can live an average of
three months
in your carpet. However, if no measures are taken to get rid of them and they have you or your pet on which they can continually feed, they can live indefinitely within this environment.
What kills fleas on dogs instantly?
The most common product used to kill fleas on dogs instantly is
Nitenpyram, more commonly known as Capstar
. This single-use tablet is administered orally and kills fleas within 30 minutes. It is recommended that you contain your pet in a small area when using Capstar.
How do you know the fleas are gone?
Make sure you
check your pet’s toes, around the ears, armpits, tail and head as well
. These are often popular places for the fleas to hide and hang out. Keep a close eye on the white paper or towel. You are looking for and fleas that fall or jump off.
How long after applying flea treatment can I bathe my dog?
We generally recommend for most topical products is that you wait
24 to 48 hours
before bathing your pet. The bathing limitations with topical flea control products we sell at GVC include: Vetra 3D – Your can apply Vector 3D to towel dried dog. Make sure your dog is dry (8-12 hours) before rebathing or swimming.
Can my dog sleep in my bed with fleas?
Unfortunately,
if your dog has fleas and sleeps in your bed, your bed will likely end up with fleas
. Fleas can lay eggs in your pet’s fur, and those eggs can fall off onto your bedding and other areas where your dog sits or sleeps.
Is Revolution effective for dogs?
REVOLUTION® (selamectin) is
highly effective against ear mites
. All pets within a household should be treated with an appropriate product, not just the visibly affected dog. Monthly use of REVOLUTION treats and controls ear mite infestations in dogs and in puppies as young as 6 weeks.
Which is better for cats revolution or Revolution Plus?
The difference between Revolution and Revoluion plus for cats is that
Revolution for cats only contains the active Selamectin which is a member of the avermectin group of parasiticides. Revolution Plus contains the actives Selamectin and Sarolaner
.
Is Revolution Plus a dewormer?
Safe for use in kittens as young as 8 weeks, Revolution Plus Topical Solution
treats, controls, and prevents more parasites than any other topical product
, including roundworms, hookworms, heartworms, fleas, ticks, and mites.
