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YOUR QUESTIONS
What is Revolution?
Revolution is a medicine you apply in one spot on your dog’s
or cat’s skin that treats external parasites, like fleas, as
well as internal parasites, such as heartworm. What makes Revolution
special is that it is the only product available that protects dogs
and cats against parasites internally and externally – without
pills, sprays or powders. It’s easy!
What does Revolution protect against?
Revolution treats, controls and prevents flea adults, eggs and larvae;
regular use of Revolution also prevents heartworm disease in dogs and
cats, treats ear mites in dogs and cats. treats and prevents sarcoptic
mange in dogs and controls, hookworm and roundworm in cats.
How does Revolution work inside and out?
Once applied, Revolution enters the bloodstream through the skin.
Concentrations of Revolution in the blood and intestinal tract prevent
heartworm disease in dogs and cats and treat gastrointestinal parasites
in cats. Revolution selectively redistributes from the blood to
sebaceous glands, which are found below the skin’s surface.
Revolutions’ presence in the sebaceous glands and in the skin
is the reservoir of drug that provides protection against fleas,
flea eggs and mites.
Is Revolution safe for my pet?
Revolution has an excellent safety profile. It can be used in puppies
and kittens as young as 6 weeks of age, in breeding male and female dogs
and cats and in pregnant and nursing dogs and cats. Revolution can also
be used in avermectin-sensitive collies and heartworm positive dogs and
cats. More than 12,000 doses were administered to 4,500 dogs and cats
during 6 years of clinical trials.
What are the most common side effects?
Revolution is well-tolerated. Less than 1% of cats experienced temporary
hair loss at the application site, which appears to be due to overgrooming.
How is Revolution applied?
Remove the Revolution tube from its protective package. Holding the tube
upright, firmly depress the cap to puncture the applicator seal, then
remove the cap. Part the hair on the back at the base of the neck, in
front of the shoulder blades, until the skin is visible.
Apply the tip of the Revolution tube directly to the skin without massaging.
Squeeze the tube firmly to empty the contents in one spot.
How is Revolution different from other products?
Revolution is the first and only topically applied heartworm medication
for dogs and cats. Revolution is topically applied in one spot.
Revolution is low volume, non greasy and quick-drying so you can play
with your pet as soon as it dries, usually within 15 minutes after treatment.
Other topicals only treat external parasites like fleas and may require
more product volume, and leave a greasy residue.
Revolution is supplied in child-resistant packaging1.
Did you know only 5% of fleas live on your dog
or cat?
You may be surprised to learn that only 5% of fleas are found on your
dog or cat. The other 95% – eggs, larvae and pupae, can be found
in the immediate environment. Such as your home or garden. Unfortunately,
this results in a constant source of re-infestation throughout the year.
Revolution is the only spot-on that treats infestations on the pet and
in the environment by killing three stages of the flea. Go to: How to
Control Flea Infestations
To effectively control fleas all year round, you need a treatment
that kills adult fleas on your pet PLUS their eggs and developing
larvae in the environment.
Can a scratching dog or cat mean more than just
fleas?
An itchy cat or dog does not necessarily mean a flea problem is present.
A pet that is scratching at its ears could have ear mites. These tiny
parasites live in the ear canal, cause irritation and a black wax-like
discharge.
Other mites, like Sarcoptes, can burrow into your dog’s skin,
causing intense itching and scratching. But your dog need not suffer from
these irritating skin conditions, as they can easily be controlled with
Revolution.
Did you know heartworm can be caused by just
one mosquito bite?
Heartworm disease is more common than you may think. Just one bite
from an infected mosquito can cause heartworm infection in your
pet. And this can eventually lead to heart failure and death. Fortunately,
for you and your pet, it can be easily and safely prevented with
Revolution.
Did you know cats, like dogs, can develop heartworm?
Heartworm disease in cats is being increasingly diagnosed. Just one bite
from an infected mosquito can cause heartworm infection in your cat. And
this can lead to coughing, vomiting and sudden death. Fortunately, for
you and your cat, it can be easily and safely prevented with Revolution.
Can I bathe my pet after applying Revolution?
Studies have shown that bathing a dog or cat 2 hours after treatment
did not decrease the efficacy of Revolution. In addition Revolution
may be applied to animals after bathing, provided their coats are
dry.
How do I start my pet on Revolution when it
is already on another heartworm preventative?
Revolution kills heartworm acquired within the month prior to its
application. The first dose of Revolution should be given within
30 days of the last dose of the previous heartworm medication.
Is it safe to use Revolution with other medicines
and parasiticides?
In veterinary patient studies, no adverse reactions were seen when Revolution
was administered concurrently with a broad range of veterinary medicines
and vaccines.This included concurrent use of other heartworm, flea and
tick control products.
Reference: 1. US Consumer Product Safety Commission Protocol Standard.
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