Cheristin for cats (spinetoram) is a topical flea protection that is specifically designed for cats. While monthly application is recommended, it starts killing fleas in just 30 minutes and protects your cat for up to 6 weeks.
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Description
Cheristin® for cats is a flea treatment and prevention specifically formulated for cats.
Cheristin® for Cats is a topical flea treatment designed specifically for cats. Cheristin’s long-lasting formula protects against fleas through 6 weeks1 and is applied using a rounded tip applicator for comfortable, easy application. Cheristin comes in one dose size for all cats and kittens (1.8 lbs and greater or 8 weeks of age and older), making it great for families with multiple cats. Cheristin is available without a prescription.
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Key Benefits:
- Cheristin® for cats kills fleas fast and is specifically designed for cats.
- While monthly application is recommended, a single dose of Cheristin kills adult fleas for up to 6 weeks.1
- One size fits all*, which makes Cheristin ideal for households with multiple cats.
- Easy to apply: Quick-drying, non-greasy topical solution is gently delivered by a small applicator with a rounded tip.
- Fast: Starts killing fleas within 30 minutes and killed 98-100% of fleas within 12 hours in a controlled study.2
- Convenient: Same low volume dose is gentle enough for all cats and kittens over 1.8 pounds and 8 weeks old.
- The active ingredient, spinetoram, received a 2008 Presidential Green Chemistry award for low environmental impact on the agricultural industry.3
Ingredients
Active Ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Spinetoram (CAS# 187166-40-1 & 187166-15-0) | 11.20% |
| OTHER INGREDIENTS | 88.80% |
| TOTAL | 100.00% |
Directions
View Cheristin product label for more information.
Safety Warning
Keep out of the reach of children. Harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. FOR USE ON CATS AND KITTENS ONLY. For external use only.
Dosage
To kill fleas and prevent reinfestations, apply to cats and kittens 8 weeks of age and older as follows: 1. Use only on cats and kittens 8 weeks of age and older and weighing 1.8 lbs. or more. Do not use more than a single dose on cats weighing greater than 20 lbs. Do not allow your cat to ingest this product.
Application
- Hold the applicator tube upright and press cap down until it clicks, indicating the tube has been punctured.
- Remove the cap and make sure there is an opening at the tip of the tube.
- Part the hair on your cat’s neck at the base of the head until the skin is visible.
- Place the tip of the tube directly above the skin and squeeze 2-4 times to dispense the contents directly on the skin.
Extra Application Tips
- Do not use more than a single dose per month on an individual cat.
- For best results, apply at the base of the head, not between shoulder blades.
- Avoid getting Cheristin in your pet’s eyes or mouth.
- Do not allow your cat to ingest Cheristin.
Storage and Disposal
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage and disposal.
Pesticide Storage
Store in original package in a cool dry place inaccessible to children and animals.
Pesticide Disposal
Call your local solid waste agency or equivalent organization for disposal instructions. Unless otherwise instructed place in trash. Never pour unused product down the drain or on the ground.
Container Handling
If Empty
Non-refillable container. Do not reuse this container. Place in the trash, or offer for recycling if available.
If Partly Filled
Call your local solid waste agency for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.
Precautions
For use on cats and kittens only. For external use only. Do not use on kittens less than eight (8) weeks of age or weighing less than 1.8 lb. Do not allow your cat to ingest this product. Use only a single dose on cats weighing greater than 20 lbs. As with any product, consult your veterinarian before using this product on debilitated, aged, pregnant or nursing animals known to be sensitive to pesticides.
First Aid
If in Eyes
- Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 - 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing.
- Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If Swallowed
- Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have the product label with you when you call the poison control center or medical professional.
- Have person sip glass of water if able to swallow.
- Do not induce vomiting unless told by a poison control center or doctor.
- Do not give anything to an unconscious person.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment. You may also contact Rocky Mountain Poison Control at 1-888-767-5023 for emergency medical treatment information.
Possible Side Effects
Monitor your cat after application. Side effects may include signs of application site reactions such as application site hair loss, hair change (greasy, clumping or matting) or redness, inflammation, and itching. Other side effects such as inactivity, vomiting, and inappetence have also been reported. If these or any other side effects occur, consult your veterinarian, your cat's healthcare expert. For technical assistance or to report a side effect, call Elanco at 1-888-545-5972.
FAQ
Cheristin starts killing fleas in just 30 minutes to provide quick relief for your cat. In a controlled study, it killed 98-100% of fleas within 12 hours.
While monthly application is recommended, a single dose of Cheristin kills adult fleas for up to 6 weeks.
Cheristin kills fleas. Its active ingredient, spinetoram, starts killing fleas in just 30 minutes and remains effective for up to 6 weeks to keep your cat protected from fleas, although monthly application is recommended.
Not at all. Cheristin kills adult fleas in 30 minutes after contact. If you see fleas on your cat, they are most likely new adult fleas that will die very quickly.
If there are any fleas in your cat's environment, it can take weeks or even months for flea larvae to emerge and grow into adults. Cheristin kills adult fleas before they can lay eggs, breaking the flea lifecycle.
All cats in the household should be treated with an approved flea protection product to minimize the likelihood of flea re-infestation. It may also be necessary to apply an approved flea treatment product to your carpet and furniture in an attempt to remove the presence of fleas in your cat's environment. Low volume dosage is one-size-fits-all for cats or kittens 8 weeks of age and older that weigh 1.8 pounds or greater.
Maintain consistent monthly application of Cheristin to provide continual flea protection for your cat and prevent future infestations.
Cheristin is a low-volume, one-size-fits-all solution for cats and kittens 8 weeks of age or older and 1.8 pounds or greater, which makes it ideal for families with multiple cats.
No. Giving a partial dose should not be done and is inconsistent with product labeling.
Cheristin is one-size-fits-all solution that's ideal for families with multiple cats. Since its low-volume dose is gentle enough for all cats and kittens 8 weeks of age and older that weigh 1.8 pounds or greater, you'll want to be sure to apply an entire single dose to each of your cats.