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Older posters will reference this song (Beatles, circa God knows when).
But this is actually a serious post about a heart-worm preventative called "Revolution" aka, Selamectin. It also prevents other problems like ear mites, etc. It doesn't seem to be used as extensively in the USA as in other countries such as Australia and some European countries, based on comments I have read on this forum. It's not cheap - around $16.00 per monthly application
I've used it for nearly three years for Plume. It's a topical liquid that is meant to be applied to her skin. Until recently, no problem. I part her fur and squirt in onto her skin. She's never loved it but never really hated it either.
Bit the last few months, she really seems to be in discomfort over it. She gets zoomy and paces and has a hard time settling down afterwards.
I gave her her monthly dosage tonight and worried over her reaction. She paced to and fro, sniffed and circled, laid down for a minute in one area and then sought out another area to repeat the behavoiur in several areas. She seems slightly settled now, but I wonder if I'm doing more harm than help.
Could harsh chemicals be burning her skin? Making her itch? Does anyone know anything that I don't about Revolution and whether it might cause discomfort or life-threatening issues for dogs? Perhaps I should switch to another preventative? Any suggestions as to which are good and effective?
Sorry for the long post. I just want my dog to be protected and not to be in discomfort in the name of protection.
But this is actually a serious post about a heart-worm preventative called "Revolution" aka, Selamectin. It also prevents other problems like ear mites, etc. It doesn't seem to be used as extensively in the USA as in other countries such as Australia and some European countries, based on comments I have read on this forum. It's not cheap - around $16.00 per monthly application
I've used it for nearly three years for Plume. It's a topical liquid that is meant to be applied to her skin. Until recently, no problem. I part her fur and squirt in onto her skin. She's never loved it but never really hated it either.
Bit the last few months, she really seems to be in discomfort over it. She gets zoomy and paces and has a hard time settling down afterwards.
I gave her her monthly dosage tonight and worried over her reaction. She paced to and fro, sniffed and circled, laid down for a minute in one area and then sought out another area to repeat the behavoiur in several areas. She seems slightly settled now, but I wonder if I'm doing more harm than help.
Could harsh chemicals be burning her skin? Making her itch? Does anyone know anything that I don't about Revolution and whether it might cause discomfort or life-threatening issues for dogs? Perhaps I should switch to another preventative? Any suggestions as to which are good and effective?
Sorry for the long post. I just want my dog to be protected and not to be in discomfort in the name of protection.