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Flea Control
- Topical flea treatment for dogs Advantage Once-a-Month Topical Flea Treatment for Dogs & Puppies *Est. $50
- Topical flea-control treatment for cats Revolution for Cats *Est. $40
- Oral flea medication for dogs Sentinel Flavor Tabs *Est. $60
- Oral flea medication for cats Program Once-a-Month Oral Suspension *Est. $45
- Flea shampoo Adams Flea & Tick Shampoo *Est. $12
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Topical flea-control treatment for cats
- Easy, once-per-month application
- Continues to work after showers and baths
- Also suppresses heartworm, hookworm, roundworm and ear mites
- Must be prescribed by a veterinarian
- Might not be as effective as internal medications
- Exposes pets to insecticide
As is the case with dogs, veterinarians and pet-care experts overwhelmingly prefer topical flea-control medications for cats, and no product is cited more often than Revolution for Cats. This ointment is applied once a month to the nape of the cat's neck, and controls fleas, heartworm, hookworm, roundworm and ear mites for four weeks -- regardless of baths, shampoos or thunderstorms. Revolution for Cats is slightly preferred over another topical medication, Advantage, because of its effectiveness against parasites other than fleas. Some experts, however, say internal medications such as Program Once-a-Month Oral Suspension (*est. $45 for six-pack) are more effective at controlling fleas; only your veterinarian will know for sure.
The two most convincing recommendations of Revolution for Cats come from veterinary sources: a veterinary assistant's post on Helium.com, on which 14 other writers weigh in on the best flea control products, and DrLarryPetVet.com, where veterinarian Larry Cohen points out that Revolution for Cats is effective on a wide number of parasites. About.com cats guide Franny Syufy also mentions Revolution, but it's not clear if 'she's tried it.
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Our Sources
1. Helium.com
In this series of 15 short articles, writers ranging from kids to veterinarians recommend the best anti-flea products. Advantage receives several mentions here, and one poster says Revolution is the most economical solution for flea control in cats.
Review: The Best Products for Getting Rid of Fleas, Contributors to Helium.com
Veterinarian Larry Cohen describes the pros and cons of the three main topical anti-flea medications. He says Revolution is effective against a wide variety of parasites.
Review: Flea and Tick Products, Larry Cohen
3. About.com
Syufy briefly describes the top three topical flea-control preparations: Advantage, Frontline and Revolution. She says she uses Advantage for her cats and kittens, but it's not clear if she's ever tried the others. (Note that About.com and ConsumerSearch share the same parent company but are not editorially affiliated.)
Review: Topical Flea Control Products for Cats, Franny Syufy
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