Do dogs need Bravecto in the winter?

Yes. Though many species of ticks and fleas are slowed down or dormant during the winter, certain areas of the United States are not cold enough to truly kill these parasites and stop their activity. Because ticks and fleas can carry diseases that could harm your dog, it’s best to keep them protected all year long.

Do dogs need revolution year round?

Yes! Keep your pets on flea and tick protection all year round! It is common today to hear people say “I don’t give my pet flea and tick prevention in the winter there is no need, since it is so cold”. Flea eggs can live year round in protected areas such as garages, crawl spaces, and porches.

Do you need to flea your dog all year round?

Prevention is always better than cure, so ensuring that you keep your pet’s flea treatment up to date all year round is the best way to stop a problem happening. If you do discover you have a flea problem it is important both to treat your pet and the surrounding environment.

How long is revolution good for dogs?

Once a month, simply squeeze Revolution out and onto the skin just in front of your cat or dog’s shoulder blades. Two hours later, your pet will receive protection against fleas (including their eggs and larvae), heartworm, and other parasites for the next 30 days. No pills to mash into your pet’s food.

Can my dog still get fleas with Bravecto?

Q. Why do I see more fleas after I have administered Bravecto? Fleas can continually re-infest treated dogs – either from juvenile flea life stages that have just matured to adults in the household or from fleas that jump onto the dog when outside or visiting other homes. Bravecto will quickly kill these fleas.

Is revolution bad for your dog?

Revolution should not be used in sick, debilitated or underweight animals. Dogs should be tested for heartworm disease prior to giving Revolution. If your dog tests positive for adult heartworms, your veterinarian can recommend appropriate treatment. Dogs infected with adult heartworms can safely be given Revolution.

Do fleas go away on their own?

As they can’t take a blood meal from people the fleas will eventually die off (as they need a blood meal to produce eggs), although it’s possible that your human family might get bitten frequently until that happens. Not many people are happy to wait until the cat and dog fleas in their home die off.

How often should I give my Dog Revolution?

Use Revolution year-round to combat your dog being infested with parasites once again. Mites are annoying parasites that can cause lots of aggravation and problems in dogs. Ear mites and Sarcoptes scabiei (the mite that causes mange) can be treated by Revolution with their one dose per month regimen.

When to wash your dog after using Revolution?

2 hours is the recommend time before you can wash or have your dog get wet again. We would usually recommend waiting about 24 hours to be on the safe side. How effective is Revolution at keeping fleas off my dog? It has proven to do a very good job in keeping fleas off of dogs.

Are there any adverse reactions to revolution in dogs?

Yes, Revolution has been tested with no adverse reactions in dogs of over 100 different pure and mixed breeds. No adverse effects were observed when Revolution was applied at 10 times the recommended dose and in pregnant and lactating females, breeding males and females and dogs six weeks of age and older.

What kind of ticks does Revolution for dogs kill?

Treatment from Revolution kills fleas, their eggs, American dog ticks, ear mites, scabies, mites that cause canine sarcoptic mange while also controlling tick invasions as well. Along with all these medically control factors, it also helps control heartworm and halts the spreading of parasitic worms such as tapeworms and hookworms.

How old does a dog have to be to take Revolution?

Revolution for dogs can is safe to use on puppies young as six weeks old. Revolution is the only FDA-approved topical medication for dogs six weeks and older that treats and prevents fleas, ticks, heartworms, as well as ear mites and sarcoptic mange.

What are the benefits of revolution for dogs?

Revolution is the only FDA-approved, topically applied medication for dogs 6 weeks and older that: prevents heartworm disease, kills adult fleas, prevents flea eggs from hatching, prevents and controls flea infestations, treats and controls ear mites, treats and controls sarcoptic mange and controls American dog tick infestations.

Where do I put Revolution for my Dog?

Revolution for dogs is easy to administer. Selamectin is a topical medication. Each dose comes in a squeeze tube applicator which is applied directly to the skin. Use the full contents of the tube for each application. Part your pet’s hair at the base of the neck, right between the shoulder blades. You should be able to see the skin.