thinking of changing my flea treatment....advice please..

[carole]

ok thanks ,sounds like a good option for us then, think i will go ahead next month and get it for them, i like that it does so many things,however they did tell us you still have to use a worm pill once a year even on revolution,don't know if everyone knows that or not,but not a big deal is it?

Yes i could buy it online here too, but hubby is a bit scared to do that,incase the product is not right, i guess he is just looking after our furbabies welfare.

Myself i think it would be fine as it comes from a vet in a different township, however don't want to take any risks with my girls.

Thanks for your comments, most helpful.

[Catlady711]

however they did tell us you still have to use a worm pill once a year even on revolution,don't know if everyone knows that or not,but not a big deal is it?

I'm really baffled that your vet is saying you STILL would need a 'worm pill' even while using Revolution! Revolution already has medication in it for Roundworm and Hookworm, the two most common worms cats are likely to get, (in my area anyways).

The only thing I can think of is if your cats catch rodents they might get Tapeworm (they can get them from fleas on themselves, but that's what the Revolution treats for). Where I work we ONLY treat for Tapeworm when we see evidence of infection or they are high risk with repeated reinfestations.

The Drontal you'd been giving will also treat for Whipworms which in my area are VERY UNcommon in cats, but your area may be different.

You might want to ask your vet which worm he/she is concerned about that Revolution doesn't take care of and why he/she feels your cat is at risk to warrant additional worming on only a single dose a year schedule.

[carole]

Yes i will enquire further about that, i think there is one particular worm it does not treat, but i shall find out next time i am there, and yes well my kitties, especially one catches rodents and birds, so perhaps that is why.