What Is Revolution Used for in Cats?

Cats are often plagued by ear mites, fleas, roundworms, hookworms and heartworm disease. Pet owners try to protect their beloved pets from all of these conditions, but it is time-consuming and inconvenient to have a medication for each of these issues. Revolution simplifies the preventive care of cats, making the job of cat owners everywhere much more convenient. The medication stands to revolutionize the way that pet owners look at preventive care for their cats.

  1. Function

    • The function of this one-of-a-kind treatment for cats is to kill all adult fleas and to keep eggs from hatching. In addition, Revolution for cats also prevents heartworm disease, treats current ear mites and keeps populations under control, and treats and controls roundworms and hookworms.

    Effects

    • Revolution works when it is applied topically and then enters the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, Revolution enters the tissues of the body and is able to prevent heartworm disease as well as roundworms and hookworms. Revolution is unique because once it is in the bloodstream it is able to reallocate as needed to provide protection against fleas, flea eggs and ear mites.

    Significance

    • Most feline owners like Revolution because it is used to treat so many different illnesses that tend to plague cats. Instead of treating just fleas or just worms or just mites, now owners can treat all illnesses or conditions with one application.

    Types

    • It's important when you pick this medication up from your veterinarian that you get the type that is meant for cats. There is a formula for dogs as well, so if you treat both your dogs and cats, be sure to use the variety that is specified for each animal so as to avoid any adverse reactions.

    Risks

    • Revolution is a medication that most owners can give to their cats without any worry. Although the medication has been accepted without incident from most patients, fewer than 1 percent have experienced stomach upset. In addition, fewer than 1 percent reported hair loss at the site where the medication was applied. If your cat does not have a well-functioning immune system or is underweight, you may want to discuss the pros and cons of this medication with your veterinarian.