Revolution is used to control numerous parasites in dogs. Revolution for dogs:
- controls and prevents flea infestations by killing adult fleas and rendering flea eggs incapable of hatching
- prevents heartworm infection
- treats and controls ear mites
- treats and controls scabies, or sarcoptic mange
- controls Dermacentor variabilis ticks
What is Revolution?
Revolution is a product commonly used in both cats and dogs.
- Revolution is a medicine which is applied directly to the skin of the dog and is used once per month.
- Revolution contains selamectin, which is the active ingredient responsible for the parasite control demonstrated by Revolution.
- Revolution is taken into the blood stream from the skin once applied and is then redistributed back to the skin. In this way, Revolution exerts both internal and external effects on parasites, acting on heartworms while in the bloodstream and other external parasites from within the skin.
What are the Benefits of Using Revolution in Dogs?
One of the main benefits is the fact that Revolution is a multi-purpose parasiticide. One of only a few medicines in dogs which are able to control fleas and heartworms simultaneously, Revolution is a good choice for dog owners who do not wish to give two separate medications to their dog each month.
Many of the parasites controlled by Revolution can cause serious disease for an infected dog. Heartworms are parasites which infect the heart and cause damage to the heart muscle. Heartworm disease, once a dog is infected, is difficult and dangerous to treat, making prevention of heartworm disease a much more desirable course of action.
Fleas can cause skin lesions, such as "hot spots", skin infections, flea allergies and tapeworms. Ticks can cause numerous diseases for infested dogs, including Lyme disease, ehlichiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Prevention and control of flea and tick infestations is necessary to maintain a healthy dog.
Revolution for dogs is a convenient medication because it only needs to be applied once a month. Application is simple and dog owners do not need to worry about giving oral medications to their dogs.
Drawbacks of Revolution in Dogs
Revolution in dogs prevents many different types of parasites, including one type of tick known as Dermacentor variabilis. However, there are many other types of ticks which can infest dogs which are not controlled by Revolution. If a dog is at risk for tick infestation by more than one type of tick, a different product for tick control will be necessary.
Revolution in dogs is also not labeled for controlling intestinal parasites such as roundworms and hookworms, unlike many other heartworm preventive medicines. Periodic fecal analysis is recommended along with deworming as necessary with an appropriate medication.
Side effects in dogs after application of Revolution are rare but have been observed. Potential side effects include:
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- lack of appetite
- lethargy
- drooling
- muscle tremors
- rapid breathing
- itchiness
- swelling
- incoordination
- fever
Revolution should not be administered to dogs infected with heartworms. Heartworm testing is recommended before the first application of Revolution for dogs over six months of age. Revolution also should not be administered to dogs which are weak, debilitated or sick.
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