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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: Lesley Frankie on January 12, 2008, 16:35:51 PM

Title: Topical treatment for worms and fleas
Post by: Lesley Frankie on January 12, 2008, 16:35:51 PM

I have some Revolution topical parasitic for cats that I bought from the vet in Canada. It is made by Pfizer and claims to treat and control/prevent fleas, hookworm, roundworm and heartworm. Because it is applied to the skin it's very easy to apply once a month. The main 'ingredient' is Selamectin. Does anyone know if it is available in UK / Europe? I have tried to find it in the on-line vet pharmacies but they only have separate treatments for fleas and worms. Do you know of any similar treatment available on-line? Thanks.

Title: Re: Topical treatment for worms and fleas
Post by: Christine (Blip) on January 12, 2008, 16:43:22 PM

Selamectin is the active ingredient of Stronghold, I do believe, which is available from Vet UK

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Title: Re: Topical treatment for worms and fleas
Post by: Christine (Blip) on January 12, 2008, 16:50:00 PM

To buy from Vet UK, Chesterfield CP is one participating rescue, as are Paws Inn and CAT77 Shaw at:

www.pawsinncats.com and www.catactiontrust1977.co.uk respectively.

I was right about the selamectin, btw, so that should be your answer  ;D  However, you will need a prescription from your own vet first as this is a Prescription Only Medicine (POM)

HTH

Title: Re: Topical treatment for worms and fleas
Post by: Lesley Frankie on January 14, 2008, 07:34:39 AM

Thanks Christine, I will speak to our vet.