There is no doubt that we all love our animal companions and are always ready to do everything we can to give them the best of health. Protecting our fur friends against various parasites is one key aspect of providing them with a healthy and happy life. There is a variety of parasitic treatments available on the market that can help you achieve the health goals for your pet. Revolution and Heartgard Plus are two of the leading names in pet healthcare products and trusted by a large section of the population.
Both these products are somewhat similar and yet different from each other. We have prepared a comprehensive comparison of these products that can make your decision process easy if you are confused about which one of these two to buy.
HOW Heartgard Plus is DIFFERENT from Revolution?
Administration
The most distinct feature of these products is their mode of administration and the form they are made in. Heartgard Plus is produced in a chewable form which needs to be administered orally, whereas Revolution is made in a liquid form that needs to be applied topically (on the body surface).
Composition
The other key difference between the two products is Revolution contains Selamectin as an active ingredient that works by attacking the central nervous system of the parasites and kills them. Heartgard Plus comprises of Ivermectin and Pyrantel Pamoate. Both these ingredients collectively cause muscle spasm in organisms, resulting in death.
Protection
When it comes to parasite protection, Heartgard Plus prevents heartworm infections as well as controls hookworms and roundworms. On the other hand, Revolution kills adult fleas and American dog ticks, stops flea eggs’ development, prevents heartworm disease and effectively treats as well as controls ear mites and sarcoptic mange infections in dogs; whereas in cats, Revolution works against fleas, roundworms, hookworms, ear mites and prevents heartworm diseases.
Comparison Between Heartgard Plus and Revolution:
CONCLUSION
To sum it up, if your aim is to protect your dog against fleas, ticks and heartworms together with just one treatment; go with Revolution. When your dog only needs protection against heartworms and intestinal worms like hookworms and roundworms, choose Heartgard Plus. But, if you are only concerned about heartworms, either of these products will equally be a good choice.
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If you are still in a dilemma, it would be better to have a word with a veterinarian to make the suitable decision for your loved companion.