Revolution is a medication manufactured by Pfeizer. It contains the active ingredient selamectin, which kills fleas, prevents heartworm and treats and controls ear mites in dogs and cats. The dog formula also treats and controls sarcoptic mange and controls the American dog tick. The cat formula also treats and controls roundworms and hookworms. Revolution needs to be applied correctly, otherwise you run the risk of reducing the medication's effectiveness.
Instructions
Make sure you have the correct dosage of Revolution for your pet and are using the correct formula--use Revolution for Dogs only on dogs and Revolution for Cats only on cats. A dog 5 lbs. and under should receive a 15 mg. tube; from 5.1 to 10 lbs., a 30 mg. tube; from 10.1 to 20 lbs., a 60 mg. tube; from 20.1 to 40 lbs., a 120 mg. tube; and from 40.1 to 85 lbs., a 240 mg. tube. A dog 85.1 to 130 lbs. should receive a 120 mg. plus a 240 mg. tube. For a dog over 130 lbs., use an appropriate combination of tubes to match its weight. Cats under 5 lbs. should receive a 15 mg. tube. Use a 45 mg. tube for cats 5.1 to 15 lbs.
Press down the cap of the tube until the seal is punctured, indicated by a clicking sound. Remove the cap and examine the tip to see if the seal is punctured.
Position your pet in front of you and part the hair at the base of the neck just above the shoulder blades. Make sure the skin is visible.
Squeeze the tube gently onto the exposed skin. Empty the entire contents of the tube.
Avoid washing or shampooing your pet for a minimum of 2 hours after treatment. Otherwise, the effectiveness of Revolution is reduced.