I have always used Revolution, but with four cats to care for now, it's getting a little expensive.
2007-09-17 05:27:42 · 11 answers · asked by Diane S 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Revolution is expensive, but when you go for the cheaper brands, you can put your cats at risk. When products are sold by veterinarians, they back them up, and they are safer because they are prescription strength. It's always better to go with products from a veterinarian such as Frontline Top Spot, or Revolution. OTC brands could potentially harm your cats, or simply just not work as effectively.
2007-09-17 05:32:18 · answer #1 · answered by Cheri P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do just dont use Hartz Cat Flea medicine
because it is causing very bad problems for cats. I know this from experience. I put it on my male cat and he ended up with a very bad abcess on the side of his face and my poor baby had to have surgery.Also my friends cat which is his sister started having bad seizures and she died from it, this is some really serious stuff.Also here is a blog i found about it.
"Hartz Cat Flea medicine
Date: Monday, August 06 @ 20:15:17 PDT
Topic: Victims' Stories
My wife is a vet and I went with her on her rounds to check on the patients this evening. Two of the cats were violently convulsing all day long and required constant sedation, muscle relaxants which helped but still did not stop their tremors. My wife told me the owners had used Hartz over the counter flea medicine, she said unfortunately she sees this alot. I could not believe it. I used to use the stuff on my cats before I met her and she told me it was a neurotoxin luckily my cats never had the horrible effects. I am completely amazed at the massive amount of press and attention given to the pet food recall which no doubt was a big issue. But the fact that this issue, which is equally problematic, has gone on under the radar for so long with no huge recalls, lawsuits, ect. It is quita appalling and I am greatful that this website is helping to get the word out. I think most people just have no idea. Everytime I go to Walmart now i leave little post it notes on the Hartz cat flea and tick medicine warning whoever may purchase it that it could cause seizures or even kill their cat. I would recommend that many other people do the same. "
So at this point i would say it's alot better to stick with advantage and frontline.
2007-09-17 06:12:18 · answer #2 · answered by Snow06RY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Giver her a good rinse again and make sure you get all that stuff off. Flush her mouth with water using a dropper in the corner of her mouth. Check her ears. She may have water in one or both. Personally, if I thought it was necessary, I would take my cat to the emergency vet and use my credit card if I didn't have the money, especially if it was only $80 - $150. That is practically nothing to save your cat. Not long ago I dropped $800+ at the emergency vet and another $350 at our regular vet to save one of my cats (UT blocked). By the way, I have no idea where these people live who think vets will take payments because no emergency vet that I know of will do so, nor will any of the regular vets in my area. I'm glad you will be staying away from that over the counter crap. I've heard too many bad reports about that stuff.
2016-03-18 07:32:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
zodiac brand flea tic drops cats
2016-02-02 13:50:49 · answer #4 · answered by Natal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used Zodiac, but my cats HATE it--it seems to burn their skin. I use flea collars for my two cats who do not seem to be bothered by fleas, and Frontline on the one that gets flea dermatitis. Yes, Frontline is expensive, but it works the best and my cat does not mind it.
2007-09-17 05:32:52 · answer #5 · answered by Katykins 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zodiac is cheap junk. Stick with the Revolution or use Advantage or Frontline Plus. You get what you pay for.
2007-09-17 05:33:04 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Things you buy from the grocery store and what not usually aren't good-quality and contain more harmful chemicals than things you get from the vet. Either stick with Revolution or get Frontline.
2007-09-17 05:34:54 · answer #7 · answered by Madison 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd stick with Revolution. Over the counter products are less effective and more toxic.
2007-09-17 05:32:49 · answer #8 · answered by daa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I prefer Frontline because it works the best. My mom is a vet tech. She got me to use this product. If you keep your cats indoors, you could get away with one month. I was able to. I haven't had to use it since.
2007-09-17 05:30:44 · answer #9 · answered by Unsub29 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
zodiac is toxic to pets especially cats. DO NOT USE OTC FLEA CONTROL!!
2007-09-17 06:19:44 · answer #10 · answered by bob © 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋