Sammi Jo, RAHT*, writes from Central Alberta, Canada, “Hey Dr. Randolph! So I had a question today from a client at the clinic I work at, and it had to do with Revolution (selamectin) Topical Dewormer. A client who was told by her breeder (Australian shepherd) that Revolution or anything of the avermectin family was toxic [...]
Diane writes: I have 3 dogs. Two are 40 pounds each, one is 110 pounds. I always used Frontline until fleas seemed resistant. I’ve been trying others and am currently on Bio Spot [an over-the-counter Farnam product]. I just gave the 2nd treatment (in 15 days….they say that is “legal” one time only) and in [...]
Debra writes: Hi, I have an 18 year old Persian. I am a HUGE fan of Revolution, however, a few months ago I gave it to her and she appeared to get quite sick afterwards. At the time she was in a bad cycle with her arthritis. I am fearful of giving her Revolution again. [...]
A reader writes: On your Web site, you state that cold weather kills fleas (10 days at 37° or 5 at 33°). I live in Ohio and it gets below 10° for weeks at a time. Will below freezing weather, for long periods, kill the eggs too? I don’t heat this house during the winter. [...]
How about a little tip to save money on your pets’ health care? Many pet owners purchase their pets’ monthly heartworm preventive and/or flea control a single dose at a time. For some, it’s a good way to remind themselves to give the medication every month. Many people tell us they would forget if they [...]
That stuff you put on the back. You know! Well, actually, not to be rude, but, no, I don’t know. I was at lunch the other day and my waitress asked me, “I went to see my veterinarian this morning to get a refill of his heartworm or whatever and I think it’s called Advantage [...]
Debbie writes: Dear Dr. Randolph, Does a cat have to be examined to have Revolution flea control [and heartworm preventive]prescribed? My cat was last examined December of 2008 (17 months ago). He is a healthy, happy cat who has been treated with Revolution monthly for 2+ years with no problems. His next shots are not [...]
We have fleas! An error in pet care made by many pet owners is discontinuing flea control and flea prevention during the cool months of the year. Fleas love that time of year, and why wouldn’t they? Cool breezes, moderate temperatures, pets going in and out of the house all day long. It’s a perfect [...]
While Revolution is our favorite form of heartworm prevention for cats, there are also oral forms of feline heartworm disease prevention, too. One of the biggest reasons for Revolution’s popularity with cat owners is its ability to both control and prevent fleas. It controls fleas by killing the adult flea, and it prevents them by [...]
SFO has it made. Bitty wants to know why. SFO (see Pet Names tab on the MyPetsDoctor.com home page for SFO’s story) and Bitty fell behind in their regular preventive care. As a result of not getting their Revolution every month they, and their family have gotten a severe flea infestation in the home and [...]
Fleas. We’ve had about enough of them, haven’t we? And your pets have, too! The dog I saw today absolutely covered in fleas inspired me to write today’s post on flea control. Why? Simply because there are so many good flea control products available there is absolutely no excuse for your pet to have fleas! [...]
Worms. The very word makes you cringe, doesn’t it? Worms are creepy. All worms. Even the ones you fish with. No wonder your wife requires that you put hers on the hook. Our pets can be worm free, from both intestinal worms and heartworms. (Click Revolution to read more of what MyPetsDoctor.com’s Dr. James W. Randolph [...]
Revolution is a monthly heartworm preventive for cats and dogs that also both controls and prevents fleas. MyPetsDoctor.com’s Dr. James W. Randolph recommends this Pfizer Animal Health medication for many of his canine and feline patients in his own private practice in Long Beach, MS. Heartworm disease is a life-threatening parasitic infestation for both species. [...]
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