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1. What is Credelio Cat used for?
Credelio for Cats is indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis) and the treatment and control of Ixodes scapularis ticks in cats. Available as an easy-to-dose tablet, Credelio ensures a hassle-free flea and tick treatment routine for cats.
2. What kind of ticks does Credelio Cat cover?
Credelio Cat is indicated for the treatment and control of black-legged ticks in cats and kittens 6 months of age and older and weighing 2.0 pounds or greater.
3. What are the age criteria for using Credelio on Cats?
Credelio is recommended for use in cats and kittens 8 weeks of age and older and weighing 2.0 pounds or greater.
4. What are the key ingredients of Credelio?
Credelio Cat contains lotilaner as its key ingredient.
5. How does Credelio for Cats work?
Credelio oral flea and tick treatment for cats contains lotilaner, a member of the isoxazoline family, a novel class of parasiticides that targets the nervous system of ticks and fleas to paralyze and kill them.
6. Does a flea or tick have to bite a cat to be killed by Credelio?
Yes. Credelio works systemically, which means that ticks/fleas have to feed on the pet in order to be exposed to lotilaner, the active ingredient.
7. Why can I still see ticks on my cat after giving Credelio?
If you are seeing ticks on your cat after giving Credelio to your cat, it could be that the ticks you are seeing are those that have just recently crawled onto the cat and have not yet started to feed (and, therefore, have not yet been exposed to Credelio). Moreover, dead ticks may also remain passively anchored to the cat.
8. Is the efficiency of Credelio affected by bathing?
Credelio is an oral flea and tick tablet for cats, and bathing is not expected to compromise its effectiveness. Credelio, unlike topical products, offers cat owners a convenient way to administer flea and tick control that won’t interfere with medically required or other frequent bathing.
9. Can I split a Credelio tablet?
Credelio tablets are given as a single-dose treatment. They are formulated to deliver optimum dosage with a single tablet, so there’s no need to split the tablet.
10. Should I give Credelio tablets with food?
Ja. Aufgrund der reduzierten Bioverfügbarkeit des Medikaments im nüchternen Zustand muss Credelio mit einer Mahlzeit oder innerhalb von 30 Minuten nach dem Essen verabreicht werden, um die volle Wirksamkeit zu erreichen.
11. Are Credelio tablets flavored?
Yes, Credelio for Cats has a pleasant vanilla yeast flavor for a savory taste and appealing aroma that entices most cats.
12. Can Credelio for Cats be used in dogs?
No, any product that is labeled for use in cats should not be given to dogs. There is a separate product for dogs known as Credelio for Dogs.
13. What should I do if I miss giving a monthly dose of Credelio to my cat?
Credelio should be administered monthly. If a dose is missed, administer it with food and resume a monthly dosing schedule from that date.
14. Can Credelio flea and tick treatment for cats be administered to lactating cats?
The safe use of Credelio for Cats in pregnant, breeding, and lactating cats has not been established.
15. Where can I buy Credelio for Cats?
You can buy Credelio Flea and Tick Treatment from BudgetPetCare at affordable prices. Check BudgetPetCare for competitive pricing and seasonal offers.
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