Revolution for cats has been a popular choice among pet parents and their cats for years, but now they may upgrade to Revolution Plus for Cats.
Revolution Plus is a better product because it also kills ticks and provides dual protection. It is a high-quality product for cats. Let’s see if you need to upgrade to Revolution Plus or if you can keep your cat on Revolution.
Before we get into the comparison, let’s take a closer look at what these two products are all about. Keep reading!
Revolution for Cats:
Revolution has been around for a while and is widely recognized as one of the best broad-spectrum products on the market. This spot-on treatment kills a variety of parasites while remaining safe for kittens and cats, even those that are pregnant, lactating, or breeding.
- One treatment for multiple parasites.
- Destroys heartworm larvae and thus blocks its development into the adult stage.
- Saves the pet from heartworm diseases.
- Kills and controls fleas, ticks, ear mites, and sarcoptic mange.
- Reduces chances of Flea Allergy Dermatitis.
- Waterproof and odorless treatment.
- Provides complete protection against parasite-borne diseases.
Revolution Plus for Cats:
As you may know, Revolution Plus is a more advanced version of the well-known Revolution. It’s a multi-spectrum treatment that works on a variety of parasites, just like Revolution. It’s also quite safe for kittens and cats of any breed.
- 6-in-1 topical treatment for cats and kittens
- Kills fleas within 6 hours
- Effective against 3 types of ticks; Black-legged/Deer ticks, American dog & Gulf coast ticks
- Prevents heartworm infections
- Gets rid of roundworms and hookworms
- Treats ear mites
- Reduces Flea Allergy Dermatitis
- Safe for kittens over 8 weeks
What exactly is the difference between Revolution and Revolution Plus for cats?
The distinction between Revolution and Revolution Plus for Cats is that Revolution for Cats only contains the active ingredient Selamectin, which is a parasiticide in the avermectin family whereas Revolution Plus contains Sarolaner an additional active ingredient for advanced protection against ticks. Sarolaner is a parasiticide that belongs to the isoxazoline family. Fleas, ticks, mites, and lice are all killed by Selamectin and Sarolaner. As a result, Revolution Plus provides dual-action protection against these parasites. These parasites have no chance of surviving. The Sarolaner provides Revolution Plus even more tick-killing power!
What can an additional ingredient in Revolution Plus provide protection for cats?
Revolution Plus protects your cat against everything that Revolution does, plus three types of ticks for a full month, including black-legged ticks (also known as deer ticks), American dog ticks, and Gulf Coast ticks, thanks to the addition of Sarolaner.
What do Revolution and Revolution Plus have in common for cats?
While Revolution Plus is an enhanced version of Revolution, it’s no surprise that both treatments are made by the same company, Zoetis. Both Revolution and Revolution Plus are effective flea killers, worm killers, and heartworm preventatives. They easily get rid of fleas and flea eggs and prevent future infestations, as well as protect cats from hookworms, roundworms, and heartworms for a month. Both can be used for cats and kittens aged 6 weeks and up, with the same mode of administration – topical (spot-on treatment applied to the cat’s skin).
Bottom Line
As you can see, both Revolution and Revolution Plus have their own set of advantages. And, while Revolution Plus clearly outperforms Revolution, this does not imply that Revolution is a bad product. Revolution can be used in circumstances where you have a limited budget and/or your four-legged furry companion is suffering from fleas, mites, lice, and other parasites (except ticks). If your cat is infested with ticks, though, Revolution Plus is the sensible option.
Please note: There is currently a worldwide scarcity of Revolution for Dogs and Cats; nonetheless, you can opt for Stronghold which has the same active ingredient (Selamectin) as Revolution.
