Revolution® Topical Solution for Cats

This topical preventive protects cats from fleas, ear mites, and heartworm. Use this page to learn how it works, how to dose it, and when it may suit your pet, with US delivery from Canada. You can also find practical tips for ordering and saving without insurance.

What Revolution Is and How It Works

Revolution® is a monthly, spot-on medicine for cats that targets several parasites. The active ingredient, selamectin, spreads across the skin’s oils after a single application. It then enters the bloodstream at low levels to prevent heartworm disease and reaches tissues where ear mites, roundworms, and hookworms live. On the skin and coat, it kills adult fleas and disrupts the flea life cycle for one month.

Border Free Health connects U.S. patients with licensed Canadian partner pharmacies; prescriptions are verified with prescribers before dispensing.

This treatment is prescription-only. It is applied once a month to clean, dry skin at the base of the neck. It does not cover ticks; for tick control, a different product may be recommended. Ask your veterinarian which spectrum best fits your cat’s risks, lifestyle, and any local parasite prevalence.

Who It’s For

Revolution for Cats is indicated to prevent heartworm disease and to treat or control fleas, ear mites, roundworms, and hookworms in cats. It is generally used in cats that are at risk for these parasites, including indoor pets that can still encounter fleas or mosquitoes. Kittens may be started when they reach the labeled minimum age and weight as directed by your veterinarian.

Do not use it in cats with known hypersensitivity to selamectin. If your pet is ill, underweight, or recovering from surgery, consult your veterinarian before starting or continuing therapy. If your cat has had a reaction to another avermectin-like product, discuss that history with your prescriber.

Dosage and Usage

Follow the labeled Revolution dose for cats based on weight. Use the premeasured single-use tube that matches your cat’s weight band. Part the hair at the base of the neck, place the tip of the tube directly on the skin, and squeeze to empty the entire contents in one spot. Do not massage the site. Avoid contact with the application area until dry.

Apply once every month, year-round or during your veterinarian-advised season. Do not bathe your cat immediately after applying; allow the product to dry. If grooming or licking occurs right away, transient drooling may be seen due to the bitter taste. Keep this medicine away from children until the application site is dry.

Strengths and Forms

This medicine comes as single-use topical tubes in weight-based presentations for cats. Packs are color-coded by weight ranges, such as up to 5 lb, 5.1–15 lb, and 15.1–22 lb. Availability may vary by lot or market. Your veterinarian will select the appropriate size for your cat’s current weight and health status.

Some pet owners ask about Revolution for kittens; veterinarians typically start selamectin when kittens reach the labeled minimum age and weight. Always follow your prescriber’s guidance on when to begin and how to size the tube as the kitten grows.

Missed Dose and Timing

If you miss a monthly dose, give it as soon as you remember and resume the monthly schedule from that date. Do not double up doses. If you live in a heartworm area and are significantly late, ask your veterinarian about testing and next steps. Consistent monthly use is important to prevent gaps in protection.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store tubes at typical room conditions away from heat, open flame, and direct sunlight. Keep the tubes in their original foil pouches and out of reach of children and animals. Do not puncture or open until you are ready to use. When traveling, pack the next month’s dose in a secure pouch with your prescription label or receipt. Consider setting calendar reminders so you do not miss a monthly date while away. For air travel, place tubes in a sealable bag and keep them in carry-on luggage to avoid temperature extremes. A micro tip: encrypted checkout protects your details when you order.

Benefits

This class of medicine offers broad-spectrum protection in a simple monthly application. It helps prevent heartworm disease, kills adult fleas, controls ear mites, and treats two common intestinal parasites in cats. Many owners prefer a single product to manage multiple risks. The treatment is applied on the skin, which avoids giving a pill to reluctant cats. Veterinarians may choose it for cats that need comprehensive parasite control without tick coverage.

Side Effects and Safety

• Application site effects: temporary hair clumping, mild redness, or flaking
• Behavioral signs: brief drooling or lip-smacking if licking occurs
• Digestive upset: occasional soft stool or decreased appetite
• General: rare lethargy or itchiness

Serious reactions are uncommon. Rare neurologic signs have been reported with macrocyclic lactones in susceptible animals. Seek veterinary attention for persistent vomiting, severe lethargy, tremors, or if your cat ingests the contents. Use only as directed for cats; do not apply dog products to cats. Report adverse events to your veterinarian.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Tell your veterinarian about all parasite preventives, supplements, and medicines your cat receives. Using multiple topical ectoparasiticides together can increase skin irritation. Combining macrocyclic lactones should be monitored by a prescriber. The label ingredient is widely referenced as Selamectin cat in clinical resources; your veterinarian can confirm compatibility with other therapies based on your cat’s health and weight.

Use caution with very small or debilitated cats. Do not apply on broken skin. Keep treated animals separated until the application site is dry to prevent accidental contact transfer to other pets or people.

What to Expect Over Time

After the first monthly application, you may notice fewer adult fleas on your cat and improved comfort. Ear mite-related scratching can lessen as infestations are treated. Roundworm and hookworm control aligns with the label, though your veterinarian may advise periodic fecal checks. In heavy flea environments, you may still see fleas for a time as pre-existing pupae emerge; consistent monthly use and environmental hygiene are important.

Set reminders for the same day each month. If you bathe your cat for medical reasons, allow adequate drying time after the application before bathing. Schedule follow-up visits to review prevention strategies and adjust plans if your cat’s lifestyle changes.

Compare With Alternatives

Some cats need broader or narrower coverage depending on local risks. For rapid flea knockdown during an acute outbreak, your veterinarian may consider a short-course oral like Capstar For Cat Dog. For a heartworm-focused oral preventive that also targets select intestinal parasites, your clinic may recommend Interceptor Flavour Tabs Cats Dogs. Your prescriber can help match the spectrum to your cat’s needs and the parasites in your area.

If you are researching flea biology and control strategies, see our overview on Fleas. If heartworm prevention is your priority, review the basics in Heartworm Disease. For more cat-focused items, browse Cats in our pet catalog.

Pricing and Access

Cash-pay pet owners often ask about the Cost of Revolution for cats. Our goal is to provide clear options so you can compare pack sizes and plan refills with your veterinarian. Because this product is sourced at Canadian rates, many customers see predictable monthly costs.

Check current pricing, verify your prescription, and choose a pack suited to your cat’s weight band. Fulfilment is through Canadian partners and Ships from Canada to US. You can place your order through a secure account; details are protected during checkout and storage.

Availability and Substitutions

Supply can vary by weight band or packaging. If a size is temporarily unavailable, your prescriber may suggest an appropriate alternative within the same class or another preventive with a comparable spectrum. Any change should be reviewed to ensure the parasite coverage still fits your cat’s risks.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

This medicine may suit healthy adult cats and kittens that meet the label’s minimum age and weight. It can be considered for indoor cats in areas with mosquitoes or where fleas are common. Cats with a history of skin sensitivity at topical sites may need a different option or additional grooming measures.

• Multi-month planning: ask your clinic about a longer supply
• Set reminders: use calendar alerts for monthly dates
• One product strategy: simplify with a broad-spectrum option
• Environment steps: vacuum and wash bedding regularly
• Refill timing: reorder before your last tube runs out

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Coverage fit: does this spectrum match parasites in my area
• Timing plan: what monthly schedule should I follow
• Bathing guidance: how long should I wait after application
• Alternative choices: what if my cat needs tick coverage
• Monitoring: do you recommend periodic fecal checks

Authoritative Sources

Zoetis: Revolution for Cats

FDA FOI Summary: Selamectin (Cats)

Health Canada DPD: Selamectin

Ready to start or refill? You can order online with prompt, express shipping and US shipping from Canada. This page is informational and does not replace your veterinarian’s advice. Use only as prescribed for your pet.