The Petsmart here doesn't have a vet. . .they did have a Banfield but it closed last year. I see the point, though.
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Need Opinions Regarding Revolution
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Petsmart as a chain do.... They can get away with it.
I'm afraid I have to disagree. Revolution can kill specially if misused on a kitten. I just lost Roku.
To reiterate a previous post, any medication can cause an adverse reaction, from minor to severe. I know with dogs, if a dog has heartworm and receives a heartworm preventive, there is a good chance of a severe reaction. Revolution is considered the safest, at least according.to the clinic where I work. We still have.to get clients to sign a.waiver.
I'm not sure if it's the same with cats but with revolution, there's no point in skipping a month because then your cat is not protected for that month. It gets absorbed into the bloodstream and stays active for 30 days. If you dont want that then I would ask your vet about an oral medication.
In my short two& a half year career at the hospital where I work, I have seen more cats react to Advantage. But it's still rare. I see more cats have severe reactions to store bought meds. In one case, a client tried.black walnut for their dog and ended up making their dog very sick. I believe he needed a blood transfusion.
I would personally opt for the revolution because it treats ear mites too. nothing against Advantage I just know more about Revolution.
I'm not sure if it's the same with cats but with revolution, there's no point in skipping a month because then your cat is not protected for that month. It gets absorbed into the bloodstream and stays active for 30 days. If you dont want that then I would ask your vet about an oral medication.
In my short two& a half year career at the hospital where I work, I have seen more cats react to Advantage. But it's still rare. I see more cats have severe reactions to store bought meds. In one case, a client tried.black walnut for their dog and ended up making their dog very sick. I believe he needed a blood transfusion.
I would personally opt for the revolution because it treats ear mites too. nothing against Advantage I just know more about Revolution.
I am sorry for your loss... I was referring to my experience to Bugsy...Originally Posted by yayi
I'm afraid I have to disagree. Revolution can kill specially if misused on a kitten. I just lost Roku.
Now you say "misused in a kitten?" I suppose any of them can have dire consequences if misused in a kitten, unfortunately, not only and specifically Revolution...
What we are discussing here is using the medications on the correct dosages for the cats... I understand Roku was 3-4 weeks old... He was given a deadly dosage - IMHO this is not Revolution's fault, it is the Vet's fault - he overdosed your kitten
Any medication, as safe as it is, can be deadly - especially for tinny beings like kittens...
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Hey y'all,
I want to thank y'all for all your responses, and apologize for not responding sooner.
There's been a lot going on lately, and I haven't logged on to TCS for about a week now.
I haven't applied the Revolution to my cats yet, so I still don't know if any of them will have a reaction to the stuff.
I don't plan on using it till need be, as I don't like putting anything like that on them unless it's necessary. I check them every day for fleas, and so far, so good.
I don't see the point in applying anything to them if they really don't need it.
Regarding over-the-counter flea stuff that you can get at Wal-Mart and the like, I never use that stuff.
I had a bad experience years ago using those Hartz flea collars, and learned my lesson over that.
Thanks for all your input, y'all.
I want to thank y'all for all your responses, and apologize for not responding sooner.
I haven't applied the Revolution to my cats yet, so I still don't know if any of them will have a reaction to the stuff.
Regarding over-the-counter flea stuff that you can get at Wal-Mart and the like, I never use that stuff.
Thanks for all your input, y'all.
Yes, you are absolutely right, I would never use Hartz, Sargeants or any of those brands. The Advantage and Frontline (same as you used to get at the vet) are now being sold at some of the Targets and Walmarts, even Costco is selling the stuff. But the cheap flea/worming products I see sold at these stores make me cringe. I worry for all of those pets receiving those products by owners not knowing the dangers and deadly risks.
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