Is Revolution a safe and effective flea, mite, worm medicine for cats?

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Adopted 2 cats from county animal shelter last Dec. They'd been seized from hoarder by county. They recently started scratching as if they have fleas, but I can't find any fleas or flea dirt (white cats). Vet prescribed Revolution (selamectin), once monthly, to control fleas, ear mites, intestinal hookworm & roundworm, and heartworm disease (Dirofilaria immitis). I asked for ::::safest effective:::: med (for cats) for these issues, with least potential adverse side effects. Is that what I got???

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

You received a highly effective preventive medication which also covers mites besides the ones you mentioned. Realize that your kitties probably are stressed out with the two moves, one away from the person they loved (yes hoarder kitties are loved too, and love their owner) to the shelter and then from the shelter to you. Give them lots of TLC and they will get used to their new home soon.

Is Revolution a safe and effective flea, mite, worm medicine for cats?

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