{"id":1319,"date":"2026-04-01T05:46:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T05:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/discountpetcare.improvepetcare.com\/?p=1319"},"modified":"2026-04-01T05:46:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T05:46:21","slug":"revolution-vs-revolution-plus-for-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/discountpetcare.improvepetcare.com\/revolution-vs-revolution-plus-for-cats","title":{"rendered":"Revolution vs. Revolution Plus \u2013 Which is Better for Your Cat?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Don\u2019t know what to choose between Revolution and Revolution Plus to protect your feline companion from sneaky parasites like fleas, ticks and worms? Undoubtedly, both treatments work effectively in keeping your little one safe; they have a few differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog post, we will compare these two feline treatments from their composition, coverage and much more. At the end of it, you will be able to select the suitable one for your feline friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s begin with understanding these two treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Revolution vs. Revolution Plus \u2013 Overview&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discountpetcare.com\/flea-and-tick-control-treatment\/revolution-for-cat-1313.aspx?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=Revolution+vs.+Revolution+Plus\">Revolution for Cats<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is a topical broad-spectrum treatment. This spot-on formula contains selamectin as its active ingredient and protects kittens and cats from both external and internal parasites for one month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Topical ulti-parasitic treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protects from fleas, heartworm disease, ear mites and intestinal worms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spot-on formula allows hassle-free administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for cats that do not take oral treatments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe for use in pregnant, breeding and lactating cats \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suitable for cats and kittens 8 weeks of age and older<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Revolution Plus for Cats<\/strong>&nbsp;is a comprehensive feline treatment. This topical formula helps protect kittens and cats from a range of parasites for a complete month. It uses a combination of selamectin and sarolaner as its active ingredients for inside-out protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Broad-spectrum treatment that protects from external and internal parasites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safeguards from fleas, flea tapeworms, ticks, heartworm disease, ear mites and intestinal worms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indicated for kittens and cats from 8 weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent treatment option for cats that do not tolerate oral treatments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discountpetcare.com\/blog\/revolution-plus-flea-treatment-to-cats-guide\">Also Read : How Often Should You Apply Revolution Plus to Cats?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Similarities between Revolution and Revolution Plus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at the similarities between Revolution and Revolution Plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Frequency &amp; mode of administration:\u00a0<\/strong>Both these treatments come in a ready-to-use, spot-on solution that should be administered topically, once every month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Parasite coverage:<\/strong>\u00a0Revolution and Revolution Plus protect cats from fleas, ear mites, hookworms, roundworms and heartworm disease. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Suitability:\u00a0<\/strong>These treatments are suitable for kittens and cats from 8 weeks of age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Common ingredient:\u00a0<\/strong>Both these treatments have selamectin in their composition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Differences between Revolution and Revolution Plus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the key differences between Revolution and Revolution Plus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Composition:<\/strong>\u00a0The primary difference between these treatments is their composition. Revolution contains selamectin, whereas Revolution Plus is formulated with two active ingredients, selamectin and sarolaner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tick coverage:\u00a0<\/strong>Revolution Plus offers protection from four tick species, i.e., American dog tick, Black-legged tick, Lone star tick and Gulf Coast tick, whereas Revolution does not protect cats against ticks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use in pregnant cats:\u00a0<\/strong>Revolution is safe for use in pregnant, breeding and lactating cats, but the safety of Revolution Plus has not yet been evaluated for pregnant, breeding and lactating cats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discountpetcare.com\/blog\/best-flea-and-tick-prevention-for-cats\">Also Read : Choosing the Best Flea and Tick Prevention for Cats<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Revolution vs. Revolution Plus \u2013 A Comparative Analysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below shows the comparison of the characteristics of Revolution and Revolution Plus:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"982\" src=\"https:\/\/discountpetcare.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Revolution-vs-Revolution-Pluss.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1320\" srcset=\"http:\/\/discountpetcare.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Revolution-vs-Revolution-Pluss.jpg 660w, http:\/\/discountpetcare.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Revolution-vs-Revolution-Pluss-202x300.jpg 202w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, both Revolution and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discountpetcare.com\/flea-and-tick-control-treatment\/revolution-plus-for-cat-1425.aspx?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=Revolution+vs.+Revolution+Plus\">Revolution Plus\u00a0<\/a>are multi-spectrum, easy-to-use, topical parasitic treatments for cats and kittens 8 weeks of age and older. They both protect cats from fleas, ear mites, roundworms, hookworms and heartworm disease. However, if you are looking for protection from tick species, including American dog tick, Black-legged tick, Lone star tick and Gulf Coast tick, Revolution Plus is the treatment for you between the two, provided your cat weighs at least 2.8 lbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what you choose, always consider your cat\u2019s protection requirements and consult the vet for tailored recommendations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don\u2019t know what to choose between Revolution and Revolution Plus to protect your feline companion from sneaky parasites like fleas, ticks and worms? Undoubtedly, both treatments work effectively in keeping your little one safe; they have a few differences. In this blog post, we will compare these two feline treatments from their composition, coverage and much more. At the end of it, you will be able to select the suitable one for your feline friends. 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