Cat parents are always on their toes when it comes to protecting their beloved furry companions from various internal and external parasites. These nasty creatures hitchhike on your shoes, clothes, or on the back of other pets and infect even indoor cats. This makes parasite protection necessary for both indoor and outdoor cats. And while you are evaluating different options for your cat’s year-round protection against multiple parasites (like fleas, ticks, worms, mites, lice, etc.), we will provide you an insight about one of the most trusted feline treatments: Revolution Plus.
Keep reading this blog to know everything about Revolution Plus for cats, a convenient and effective topical parasite treatment.
Revolution Plus: A multi-parasitic topical treatment for cats
Revolution Plus for cats is a monthly spot-on multi-parasitic treatment for cats and kittens aged 8 weeks and older and weighing at least 1.25 kg. This non-oily and quick-drying topical formula provides broad parasite coverage. Take a look at what this treatment offers:
- It kills fleas before they can lay eggs, thus interrupting the flea life cycle.
- It treats and prevents flea infestations and prevents flea tapeworm infestations.
- It controls flea allergy dermatitis.
- It treats and controls paralysis ticks, bush ticks, intestinal worms (roundworms & hookworms), ear mites, and biting lice.
- It prevents heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis.
Once-a-month application of Revolution Plus, every month, helps keep cats protected from parasites all year round.
Composition of Revolution Plus & its effectiveness
Revolution Plus is made using a unique dual-action formula that combines selamectin and sarolaner. These active ingredients work together and give quick relief to cats from parasite infestations. Revolution Plus starts killing fleas within 6 hours of treatment and leads to a 100% reduction in adult flea counts for 35 days. It starts killing ticks within 24 hours after treatment and kills >95% of paralysis ticks within 72 hours of re-infestation for 5 weeks.
As for other parasites, once monthly application of Revolution Plus helps attain a 100% reduction in roundworm and a 99.4% reduction in hookworm egg counts. A single dose of Revolution Plus helps reduce live ear mite counts by >99%. This tough-on-parasites treatment is 100% effective in preventing the development of heartworms in cats when administered once every month.
How to administer Revolution Plus for cats?
Revolution Plus is available in three different weight ranges to provide weight-appropriate treatment to cats. Check your cat’s weight and get the easily-identifiable, colour-coded pack that is appropriate for your cat’s treatment.
Revolution Plus Packs:
- Revolution Plus (Yellow) for Kittens and Small Cats 1.25 to 2.5 kg
- Revolution Plus (Orange) for Medium Cats 2.6 to 5 kg
- Revolution Plus (Green) for Large Cats 5.1 to 10 kg
For cats weighing above 10 kg, opt for an appropriate combination of Revolution Plus doses.
How to Apply:
Follow the Simple Steps mentioned below to administer the treatment effortlessly:
- Take a suitable dosage out from its protective package, and hold it upright.
- Press the tube cap until you hear a ‘click’ sound to puncture the seal, and remove the cap to apply the solution.
- Make your cat stand in a comfortable position and part the hair at the top of their neck, between the shoulder blades until the skin is visible.
- Let the tube tip touch the visible skin and squeeze the tube 3-4 times to empty the entire content.
- Keep the tube squeezed and glide it along the skin and away from the liquid, then lift it off.
- Repeat the dosage once every month to provide uninterrupted parasite protection to your cat.
Why is Revolution Plus a better option?
Revolution Plus is an ideal treatment for cats living in higher-risk flea and tick areas, cats with heavy flea infestations, cats living mixed lifestyles (indoor & outdoor), and large breed and heavier cats weighing over 7.5 kg. Above that, here is why Revolution Plus proves to be a better option for your cat’s parasite protection:
- Mess-free application: Revolution Plus comes in low volume doses. Also, it dries quickly and does not leave any oily residue on the cat, your hands or in the home.
- Unique formula for broader protection: It is made using a unique dual-action formula that combines two powerful ingredients: selamectin and sarolaner. This combination widens the scope of the treatment and protects cats against 6 different parasites (fleas, ticks, intestinal worms, heartworms, ear mites and biting lice).
- Easy dosage: Revolution Plus is available in single-dose tubes which helps administer an accurate dosage. Besides, it is easy to maintain the dosage schedule as Revolution Plus is a monthly treatment. On top of that, it stays effective against fleas and ticks for 35 days. So, the protection continues even if you are a little late in administering the subsequent dose.
Revolution Plus for Cats- common questions answered
Here are answers to some common questions cat parents have regarding Revolution Plus:
Q. Does my indoor cat really need parasite protection?
A. Parasites can find their way indoors via open windows and doors, or by clinging to the shoes/clothes of visitors or even the back of other pets in the house. So, year-round parasite protection is required for your cat even if they mostly stay indoors.
Q. Which ticks does Revolution Plus cover?
A. Revolution Plus treats and controls paralysis ticks and bush ticks in cats.
Q. Can I give Revolution Plus to my pregnant cat?
A. The safety of Revolution Plus has not been established during pregnancy and lactation. Consult a veterinarian before using this product on a pregnant cat.
Choose the right parasite treatment for your cat
Now that you are equipped with all the information about Revolution Plus for Cats, use this product for your feline friend’s protection from multiple parasites. Check the wide variety of parasite treatments available at our online store and get everything you need at affordable rates to keep your cat parasite-free.
