Zoetis Revolution for Dogs

Works for us – We have been using Revolution for large dogs for years. We find it easy to use - just squeeze the tube out onto the back of her neck and it's done. There's stickers for the calendar included.to remind us when to dose her. We have never had a problem with parasites or fleas and we get bush animals and wild rabbits visiting our block all the time. Our dog doesn't have any reaction other than not being a fan of the cold sensation of the liquid being squirted onto her skin. We do have to be careful with the timing though, it needs to be done after the kids have gone to bed, so that they don't pat her when the product is wet.

Caused extreme side effects – Switched to Revolution due to cost effectiveness and should not have been focused on cost. Administered Revolution on my small poodle and two days later had a very sick dog. He exhibited signs of lethargy, was disoriented, could hardly walk, had a fever, and yelped in pain when touched. After a couple days, some antibiotics and pain meds later, he is back to normal. I would not recommend switching to Revolution if you have been using a different topical that works without side effects. I switched due to cost effectiveness but spent more on vet bills due to the side effects than over 2 years worth of the product.

My revolution is not working. It's still says it's good date but my entire freaking house is full of fleas! – This month when I applied Revolution! The fleas are out of control!!!! Jumping on me.... Biting...... Show details

Do not buy this product – Our 7.5 year old dog had 4-6 status seizures 24 hrs after revolution was administered, no history of seizures or health issues prior to revolution. Veterinarian saved her life as she was able to be seen quickly. We were told she wouldn't have made it if she didn't get emergency care. Do not give revolution to your pet!! We just found out there is… Read more

a seizure warning on revolution and other flea and tick preventions of the same drug class.

Update: Our dog crossed the rainbow bridge 2 weeks later. Please research this drug class. Her liver enzymes were off the charts after this drug was administered. It’s of my opinion this drug poisoned her. We now use a veterinarian made natural flea and tick prevention system. We also take the time to do full body checks after outings and avoid tick areas.

It killed my dog – I applied product,noticed a change in her lack of energy and appetite. By day ten she couldn't get out of bed. Took to Veterinary developed a chronic heart problem. Euthanized. Show details

Revolution for Dogs – We gave the topical revolution to our 7 pound, 9 year old morkie once a month in 2018. We put it on her back every month, and for two months she acted like she was sore. The third time we gave it to her, she went downhill quickly. For a few days she turned vicious when we pet her back, and her back was hunched over while she was walking. A few… Read more

days after we gave it to her she started vomiting every few hours for three days. On the fourth day she vomited every 5 minutes all day. We rushed her to the vet. The vet thought we were crazy when we told her we thought it was the revolution. The vet took our dog’s blood and ran a bunch of tests. She told us she thought our dog might have cancer. She sent us home with Anti-Nausea medication for our dog. That night, she had a 45 second long seizure. She was very lethargic and unresponsive. The next day, we had to go back to the vet because the vet wanted to run more blood tests. She then told us our dog did not have cancer and the reaction was from the revolution. It took our dog two weeks to recover. It was a very scary and frustrating experience. We realized the topical revolution had been burning our dog’s back. The next month, we tried the revolution chewable. A few hours later our dog was throwing up every few minutes. We rushed her to the vet and got Anti-Nausea medication. Thankfully, she recovered. However we are no longer giving her heart worm medication. We tried to prevent an illness with something that ended up causing an illness.

If you gave your dog the topical revolution that goes on their back and they are having a bad reaction, use Dawn dish soap to wash it off. Our new vet recommended this, and we used it a few hours after applying the topical. It worked and our dog stopped having reactions, as the topical was washed off and stopped absorbing into the skin.

Great product when used correctly – I don't use this monthly because my dog has yearly pro heart injections and it is technically a pesticide, my vet agreed it doesn't need to be used monthly, only as required considering pro heart is being used. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because my dog hates the smell and it's a struggle to make her stay for a treatment because it's so pungent… Read more

she knows it's not natural, it's also a lot of liquid for the Large teal tube to be dispensed. I do use it whenever I encounter fleas or suspect mites, on two separate occasions my dog picked up a few fleas, the first time I didn't see it straight away and shed been bitten all over before I got to her, I put this on and vacuumed my home, hot washed all bedding and blankets/towels, treated my dog again 3 weeks later to ensure the breeding cycle was broken and as a result never had any infestation and she recovered quickly from all the bites. Fleas jump off and back onto dogs, eggs are viable for months sticking to carpet, bedding and floors, if they're not cleaned out, they will re infest. To the person who reviewed this badly blaming the product for their dog catching Lyme disease from a tick bite. I am so sorry that happened, I can only imagine how devastated you are, however you should know, this product doesn't treat ticks in any way, it doesn't make the claim to either. People should not rely on this for future tick prevention. Tick products are generally separate from flea, mite and worming products.

Worked for my dogs – My three dogs picked up fleas at either the vet or the groomer, I think, as they had not been anywhere else with other animals. They had never had fleas in 15 years. I have now used Revolution for the third month and I think we are winning. Not as fast as I would have liked, and certainly not after one application, but only one dog had any… Read more

evidence of fleas a couple of days ago, and they now appear to be dead. I was absolutely desperate as we have carpets and dog pillows and rugs all over the house. And then there is the car. And the beds. So much washing (dogs and cushion covers) and vacuuming. But my three girls are not itching any more, thank goodness, so I think the Revolution is working. No noticeable side effects on any of my dogs - and they are very senior animals, ranging from 12-16, not in great health (between them they have Cushings disease (2 of them), arthritis (2 of them), heart murmurs, dementia, blindness and deafness). Will continue with Revolution even though the cost is exorbitant.

Horrible product – Pet Reviews further validate a poorly product . From failure to kill adult fleas to no confidence for the other three stages of flea control . I am shocked this company can sell this poor quality Show details

Have been using with my dogs for 15+ years – I have used this for all my dogs for over 15 years without any adverse events. Easy to apply. Only downside is that it doesn't prevent ticks or kill existing fleas. In saying this, if my dogs acquired fleas, there has never been an infestation in my house. Certain packs will also have Canex for intestinal worms so that is a bonus.  Show details

Hard on Digestive Tract – The first two application resulted in moderate loose bowl movements. The third application however has resulted in a week long bout of liquid stool and weight loss, as they have been restricted to a rice diet until the stool hardens. Not impressed with the product if it going to be this harsh every application.  Show details

DOESNT WORK – I have known SEVERAL pet owners who used this heart worm preventative medication, they used it properly and on time, and their pets STILL GOT HEARTWORMS. Please do not give this to your pets.  Show details

Dog is Heart Worm Positive!!! – Just found out my two year old Doberman is heart worm positive after using the topical application Revolution since she was 6 weeks old!!! Do not use!! I paid probably $400 in heart worm prevention that didn't work and now have a very expensive heart worm treatment bill!!!!! Show details

If you love your pet do not use Revolutions flea control – If you love your pet Please stay clear of Revolution Flea and Heartworm medication..... Revolution has deem safe their flea meds for puppies under 5 lbs and 6 weeks of age ..... This is not safe My little 6 week old Yorkie was given the flea control prescribed By a vet and suffered seizures 15 mins later. The flea control has changed my playful… Read more

puppy into just a shell of herself . She was throwing up , leaning against walls just to walk and suffered 10 more seizure all within 4 days. She no long ate or drank I had to feed her through a syringe and gave her Dextrose every 8 hrs just to keep her blood sugar up. I took her to several vets and because Revolution adsorbs so fast into their systems there was nothing that could be done to save her the damage was already done. My little Baby Girl Yorkie Died 4 days later .... My Vet only words were Revolution is safe because the company deems it safe and he said I am so sorry she was just one of the unlucky ones...... I will not except that as an excuse I have spent 2,000 on my baby Girl Yorkie between adoption fees and vet bills . I wan this company to pay .. They killed my baby Girl Yorkie and I will never have her back.. These companies are all about the money they do not care about what these products to Pets.........

Near death experience – Our Irish terrier was given a dose of the brown Revolution treatment, a smaller dose than recommended for his weight, to the back of his neck on Sunday afternoon and was fine until Tuesday morning when he could not raise his head from the bed. He could barely open his eyes. He was lethargic to the extreme. He could not focus and his eyes were… Read more

lifeless. He would not eat or drink. My son watched him stand very awkwardly and stare blankly at the wall ahead of him for almost an hour before he took him to the vet. He could stand up but not move his rear quarters, just rotate the front half of his body. The vet did a full blood screen but found nothing outstanding. When I picked him up after work at 4pm he did not react to my arrival and did not get up, only just opening his eyes. We thought we were bringing him home to die. For the next 3 days he has only lain on his bed. He has had difficulty locating the chicken we have been giving him. He will not drink water, only milk. We are seeing a gradual improvement but he is still a very sick dog. I have never given him Revolution before. I cannot believe I have inadvertently caused my dearest friend so much harm. I will never be using this product again. It is terrible to see such a charismatic and lively animal reduced to this state.

Terrible product – Didn't work. Wasted my money. I advise people to avoid purchasing this product. Never purchasing anything from this brand again. I'll be telling my friends and family about my experience aswell.

I have 3 small dogs I always buy the flea treatment for the next size up I bought the 6 pk one and o – Still has fleas Definitely will never be buying it again I will never recommend this flea treatment and I will be going back to my other treatment that I usually use

Terrible product, Horrible company! – Terrible product, terrible company!! Did not help at all and the company was not helpful, in the least!!!! My dogs still have fleas (MANY) after LOTS of money spent on this product.

Waste of money!!! – I have recently brought revolution for my two cats and two dogs and they all still have fleas!!! So i did them a second time. Yet my groomer just informed me they still have FLEAS!!!! Do not buy.

Does not kill flees – We rescued a new pet dog (cavslier king charles) and took straight to vet first thing that am for check over. They recommend revolution. We then took him to a grooming palour midday to be groomed. That night well after he had been washed and was dry we applied zoetis revolution. 5 days later he is badly infected with flees. Every thing that he… Read more

is sleeping on and in was new the following day after being treated. We are totally upset and have to purchase another product tomorrow when shops open. We had no old bedding, anything as no other pets and every thing new. No excuses, nothing came with him, new bedding, new kennel, bowls ext. Rubbish product.

Gives my dog seizures - Revolution for dogs – I have a diary for my 5 year old dog. Every 3 three months for the past 2 years he has seized. The penny has recently dropped.. it’s the revolution. Many dogs and cats have died please research This well. It’s pesticide.. No more seizures since stopping revolution:)

It works for us – Alot of people are not educated properly on administering worming and flea treatments. If your dogs has fleas i recommend using capstar first to kill the adult fleas then use revolution. You should bomb your house and wash everything with a few drops of lavender oil or eucalyptus oil. Spray dogs bed with a spritzer with either of these oils as… Read more

well. Do not use revolution after your dog has had a bath as in so dog is clean they neet to be between washes (advice given to me by a vet) Revolution i find is great for maintaining a flea free and heartworm free pooch.

Been a revolution user for 9 years have used in my 2 poodles and have used on dogs i have rescued and rehomed. Zero issues on any of them. My 2 poodles have never had flees on them ever

Wasn't impressed – Both my staffys had a really bad flea problem was told by vet Zoetis was a great product as it would kill the eggs as well. It did work but it took three days which made it a very stressful couple of days thinking I had wasted my time. Would not buy again.

Great stuff! – We have used Revolution for our 2 Rottweilers for the past 4 years. We have found revolution to be fantastic. Never had an issue with fleas or any other parasites. Also, our dogs have never had a bad reaction to Revolution like I have heard others have from other treatments. We will continue to treat our dogs with Revolution! Fantastic product!

Would not recommend – We were told to buy this as it was supposed to kill the fleas eggs as well as fleas. My dogs ( Maltese shitz) now have more fleas than ever. will definitely be switching back to advocate.

Fleas have now appeared – Previously used comfirtis, which was terrific! That was out of stock and recommendation for revolution was given. Applied it to 5 dogs. Two are small indoor mini dachshunds and 3 are outdoor large dogs. All of my dogs now have fleas. I am supplementing with capstar till the comfortis comes in. Wont use this again, wont recommend to anyone.

So far so good but need time to prove – I used twice, once a month for my four months old poodle. She has no flea but I found mild ear mite problem recently. Not sure if it is really ear mite. I will continue to try the product because it provide protection against heartworm which other products cannot.

Our dogs are flea free and have been for years – Having dogs for years and one that had a terrible reaction to fleas, I was delighted when this product appeared on the market. Years later, I am so pleased with it. My dogs are flea-free and good around mozzies. We got a new rescue dog a few years back and she was riddled with fleas. The vet recommended a fast acting killer which we used and… Read more

then I bathed her and have used Revolution ever since. No fleas here! We use it every month without fail, year round. I have just started to use a new product for ticks called Nexgard. Touch wood we are not in a big tick area and have only ever had one tick years ago. Hopefully it will keep them safe.

Don't waste your money – After 2 applications, my baby is infested with fleas. I actually had to bomb my house, bathe him, re-apply and guess what? He still has fleas!!! GARBAGE.

Would not recommend! – I have used this product on my dogs for a number of years. Despite the fact it is supposed to kill fleas, my dogs are infested. I bathe them on a regular basis and use this product as directed. I have decided to no longer waste my money on this stuff. As soon as the last ridiculously expensive tube is used up, I will no longer buy it.

Tick Protection – I have an Australian Cattle Dog. His name is Aussie :-) He has been on Revolution since he was a pup. He is 5 now. This year he was diagnosed with lime disease from a tick bite :-( I trusted this product to protect my fur baby :-/ but the tick did not die when it bit my dog and by the time I found it it was too late :-(( This product is an over priced lie.