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My cat got a skin infection from Advantage. Is Revolution safer?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 3 years and 2 months old | 12 lbs

Advantage caused a skin infection. Is Revolution safer option for my cat? Thanks

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Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 25th, 2017

This can happen where they get a skin reaction from a certain product. Revolution is a completely different product, so it may not have the same problem as advantage. Alternatively, you can try the some of the oral flea products like Capstar or Comfortis. I hope that helps.

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