I have a dog and a cat. They both have fleas. I have heard about a product called Revolution and was wondering if it would help. Can you give me any information about it?
You should take your pets to your veterinarian for evaluation of their flea infestations and of their general health as well.
Revolution is Pfizer, Inc.'s brand formulation of selamectin. This is a topically applied anti-parasite solution for use in dogs and cats six weeks old and older. It is available only by veterinary prescription.
Selamectin is used to kill adult fleas and ear mites in dogs and cats. It also kills
Sarcoptes scabiei, a mite that causes sarcoptic mange (scabies), and certain ticks in dogs, and hookworms and roundworms in cats. Selamectin is also used to prevent heartworm disease and flea infestation in dogs and cats. It is not effective in treating existing heartworm disease, however.
Side effects of Selamectin are infrequent. In clinical trials, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, fatigue, rapid breathing, salivation, and tremors occurred in less than one-half percent of treated dogs and cats. Hair loss at the treatment site occurred in about one out of 100 treated cats.
Talk to your veterinarian about specific dosages and the recommended frequency of application for your pets. Your veterinarian will also tell you how and where to apply the selamectin solution. Dogs and some cats should be tested for heartworm infection before commencing selamectin in heartworm prevention programs. Generally, one or two applications 30 days apart will kill most of the fleas, ticks, and mites mentioned above. Prevention of these parasites and of heartworms generally requires monthly applications throughout the infective season, with treatment usually beginning one month before the season starts.
04/16/01
