What is Revolution Plus for Cats?

Revolution Plus for cats is a simple-to-apply topical medicine for protection against fleas, ticks, mites, and parasitic nematodes. The medicine is available as a colorless to yellow solution in single-dose tubes. It is used in cats and kittens from as young as eight weeks and weighs 2.8lbs (1.27 kg) and older. 

Revolution Plus contains two active pharmaceutical ingredients, selamectinוsarolaner. 

Selamectin belongs to the avermectin class, and it acts by killing a wide range of invertebrate parasites via paralysis. Sarolaner is a broad-spectrum parasiticide that acts by causinguncontrolled neuromuscular activity leading to the death of ticks and fleas.

Benefits of Revolution Plus for Cats

Revolution Plus has the following benefits

• A single dose can defend against six common parasites; fleas (Ctenocephalides felis), ticks (black-legged or deer tick, Gulf Coast tick, and American Dog tick), ear mites, roundworms, heartworms, and hookworms.
• It is simple to apply and dry quickly
• No separation is required after the application

How is Revolution Plus for Cats used?

The medicine is simple to use and has an easy application process. It’s available as a small-volume monthly topical solution, so there’s no need to bother about separation as other medications demand. 

The application process is easy and starts with removing the tube from its protective package. Next is to puncture the seal, part the hair at the base of the cat’s skull, and squeeze the tube’s content three to four times on the visible skin of the cat. Ensure the tube’s content is empty before discarding it.

Is Revolution Plus suitable for Cats?

Revolution Plus is suitable for kittens from 8 weeks old and for adult cats. It’s suitable for treating cats regardless of whether they have heartworm infestation. However, it has not been cleared for use in breeding, pregnant or lactating cats.

The medicine can also be administered in conjunction with other cat medicines.

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For cats over 22 lbs (10kg), Revolution Plus should be administered with the appropriate combination of tubes.

What are the side effects of Revolution Plus?

The common side effects of the Revolution Plus are drowsiness and temporary hearing loss. No side effects are noted on the combination of Revolution Plus with other veterinary products. However, on observing any unusual sign or activity in your cat after administration of the medicine, you must report it to your veterinarian.

What precautions should be taken during administration?

There are only a few precautions when using this product. Revolution Plus is a member of the isoxazoline class, so exercise caution in cats with a history of neurologic disorders like seizures. People administering the medicine should avoid contact with the skin and eyes as it may cause irritation. 

Also, take note of the following during application:

• Do not massage the medicine into the skin
• Avoid application when the haircoat is wet
• Revolution Plus contains alcohol, so avoid application on broken skin
• Once the tube’s content is empty, discard in the refuse bin

How effective is Revolution Plus for Cats?

Revolution Plus starts killing fleas on cats 6 hours immediately after application. Clinical trials show that 100% reduction in adult fleas for at least 35 days. It also interrupts their life cycle killing them before they lay eggs. It also reduces signs of flea allergy dermatitis.

What pack size does it come with?

Revolution Plus comes in three separate dose strengths for cats of different weights. Revolution Plus is available in different caron sizes of one, three, or six single-dose tubes.