Which Revolution should we get?

[LolaMae]

Found a flea on Lo, first time ever and after reading around the site looks like Revolution is the best for fighting them. We're stuck on which one should we get

5-10lbs or 10-20lbs she was a little over 10lbs hence our dilemma. Does anyone know if any retail stores carry revolution in the Bay Area?

[sandy simpson]

I have to go get a heartworm test before the vet will prescribe the revolution. I usually get it from Petmeds.com. The vet will send them a scrip for it.

[Lovetodream88]

I am uncomfortable doing a spot on treatment for heart worms. I would use frontline for fleas.

[LolaMae]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I am uncomfortable doing a spot on treatment for heart worms. I would use frontline for fleas.

Why the frontline instead of revolution? nonetheless, should we just get a 5-10lb treat rather than 10-20lb even though Lola is 10lbs?

[Yorkiemom1]

My vet said alot of the information and complaints about Revolution being ineffective for heartworms comes from the fact that the med was not applied properly. It must go directly onto the skin, and the entire ampule must be dispensed onto the dog. My vet will have people do demonstrations of applying their Revolution about twice a year, just to be sure they are applying it correctly. I have used it for years and no heartworms, or any of the other issues this one medication covers. If your pup is 1 lb or less over 10 lbs, I would use the 5-10....if pup is over 1# over 10#, go up to 10-20#....check with your vet.

[Yorkiemom1]

Forgot to say....I dons know if you have issues with ticks...Revolution does not protect against Lyme disease....Ticks are not an issue here, with me....and my dogs do not leave my yard, so Revolution works super.

[Yorkiemom1]

I forgot to add...Revolution does nothing for ticks carrying Lyme disease.... ticks are not an issue here with me, and my dogs do not leave the property, so Revolution works fine for us.

OOOOpppppps!! Double post!! Sorry!

[sandy simpson]

You are in Los Angeles. I would use the less amount. Not the greater amount.

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by sandy simpson

You are in Los Angeles. I would use the less amount. Not the greater amount.

Please educate me! Why would less be suggested....just curious for future use!

[OwnedByJezebel]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

Please educate me! Why would less be suggested....just curious for future use!

I would like to know the logic behind that reasoning, too.

[LolaMae]

I think we'll go with frontline, is there any precautions when doing it yourself instead of going to the vet and having the vet do it for you?