bad application of revolution...help

The last time I applied Advantage Multi w/o the e-collar Oksana "kicked & licked" a bunch of it off & her pupils looked like Timothy Leary's

bigperm20 said:

her pupils looked like Timothy Leary's

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Ohhh maaan, the colors!!!    I think I can see the air.  Why don't I have hands? 

A friend of mine had a similar situation with her small dog.  She had him at the Vet for routine immunizations and applied his monthly flea control medicine the same day.  The dog was very lethargic and wouldn't eat or drink.  He looked really weak & out of it.  She called the Vet & brought him back in.  The Vet told her to get water in him with an eye dropper so he wouldn't get dehydrated & try soft food as soon as he can eat it.  He slowly started to recover & eat & drink.  The water (give him as much as he'll take by dropper) helped most to get the extra medication out of his system.  The Vet told her to wait for a week or so after he gets shots or medicine before applying any flea or pest medication.  Try pushing water...that's the most important first thing...then start small amounts of food until his appetite comes back.  Good luck!!

Hi,

Does anyone know how long I would need to keep two kittens separated?  I just applied Revolution to both of them and don't want them to lick each other.  But they miss each other 

Tut1 said:

 
Hi,

Does anyone know how long I would need to keep two kittens separated?  I just applied Revolution to both of them and don't want them to lick each other.  But they miss each other 

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Until the  Revolution dries, usually within 10 minutes after application. You don't need to physcially separate the kittens. Just watch them and if they show an interest in licking the area where the Revolution was applied, distract them with a toy.

When it comes to applying any topical flea/tick medication my vet always says "nice and high" so my Daisy can't lick it. The application is definitely a two person operation at home...one to hold her and part the fur and the other to apply. I actually try to time any vet visits around the date she is due for her monthly application - I bring the vial with me and ask nicely if they would be kind enough to apply it for me!
Good luck!

I thought I saw that they recommended 3 hours after administration to prevent any oral ingestion, although it dries pretty quickly. I saw the time warnings on the box or paperwork, but don't have it handy to tell you for certain. I know it isn't more than 3 hours, so you are good after that, for certain.

Jim

Revolution was tested orally on cats, and proven to work just as well orally as topical.., and not toxic. It is why it is all I will use after an over the counter nightmare reaction to a Hartz flea control product Revolution is safe even if immediately licked off, just DO NOT RE DOSE FOR 30 DAYS EVEN STILL. Or CAN over dose and if a 2nd cat is the one who licks it  I would consider him dosed too just to be safe.

Revolution is the only one safe to be licked, so it is all I will use. 

yes until it is dry n after if spot licked its okay and actually Revolution was given orally in testing, and was effective orally as well and not harmful, straght from the tube, it will cause drool but its okay.. no worries if its Revolution, i stress that bc a diff brand MAY be harmful but i know this one is not and my kitten ate some at the vet today so i know all the info now lol lol 

With Revolution, which is a systemic insecticide, it is designed to be absorbed by the cats system via the medicine penetrating the skin. From my understanding, Revolution is one of the few meds that will also work if ingested, although I don't have 1st hand knowledge about it. Most of the other flea products are topical in nature and stay on the fur or skin and not absorbed by the skin. Once Revolution is absorbed, it is redistributed throughout the cat's body and blood and keeps fleas and some other critters from reproducing.

  I would NOT recommend giving a second dose or administering it in this fashion (orally), but it is fairly safe compared to some other flea medications...even if licked off! Keep your eyes on your kitty and if it starts to act wild, slobbering, or overly drowsy, a trip to the Vet should be in order. I think you will be OK, however.

Jim 

I know this is an old post but for any that come across this and need help : 

From : http://www.drugs.com/vet/revolution.html

 

CATS: In safety studies, Revolution was applied at 1, 3, 5, and 10 times the recommended dose to six-week-old kittens. No adverse reactions were observed. The safety of Revolution administered orally also was tested in case of accidental oral ingestion. Oral administration of the recommended topical dose of Revolution to cats caused salivation and intermittent vomiting. Revolution also was applied at 4 times the recommended dose to patent heartworm infected cats, and no adverse reactions were observed.

In well-controlled clinical studies, Revolution was used safely in animals receiving other frequently used veterinary products such as vaccines, anthelmintics, antiparasitics, antibiotics, steroids, collars, shampoos and dips.



Also from : http://www.pet-informed-veterinary-advice-online.com/revolution-flea-control.html#revolution-long

Pets allowed to lick the solution, particularly cats, may react by salivating profusely (frothing at the mouth) or even vomiting. This is not normally harmful, however, excessive ingestion of the product can result in signs of toxicity, so it is not advised to let pets consume the product. It should be noted that Pfizer has studied the oral ingestion of Revolution flea control in both cats and dogs (because accidents do happen) and did find it to be safe to eat at label doses (6mg/kg). The literature states: "Oral administration of Revolution at the recommended topical dose in 5- to 8-month-old beagles did not cause any adverse reactions." Similar findings were also found for cats, except that cats sometimes vomited or salivated.

It was my first time applying Revolution to my new cat this month (by myself) and even after viewing Youtube videos by Vets and pet parents, thinking that I had the tips and visual for doing it right, it didn't work as smoothly on my sweet Bella kitty.  While I did get it at the base of her neck (up high) so she can't lick it, I couldn't get ALL of it easily directly on her skin.  It was more of a kitty cat crazy cha cha cha dance, chasing her around my kitchen floor, since she won't stay on my lap long enough.   I had all kinds of worries, concerns, questions....

I was thrilled to find this site online and to have the opportunity to read through all of the awesome responses, especially from Trout's mom.  

Thank you to everyone who took the time to leave replies regarding bad applications of revolution--because it really helps--not just the person who originally started the question, but so many more people, too.