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Credelio flea and tick treatment for cats is a tasty flavored chew that terminates and controls fleas and ticks. The oral monthly treatment kills fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) within 12 hours and ticks within 24 hours. The effective treatment can be given to cats & kittens 4.1 to 17.0 lbs., 8+ weeks of age.
Credelio CAT kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis) for one month in cats and kittens 8 weeks of age and older and weighing 2.0 pounds or greater. Credelio CAT is also indicated for treatment and control of Ixodes scapularis (black-legged tick) infestations for one month in cats & kittens 4.1 to 17.0 lbs., 8+ weeks of age.
View Credelio Cat Drug Facts Sheet.
CREDELIO CAT is given orally once a month, at the minimum dosage of 2.7 mg/lb (6 mg/kg).
Dosage Schedule | ||
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Body Weight | Lotilaner Per Chewable Tablet (mg) | Chewable Tablets Administered |
2.0 to 4.0 lbs | 12 | One |
4.1 to 17.0 lbs | 48 | One |
Over 17.0 lbs | NA | Administer the appropriate combination of chewable tablets |
Credelio Cat must be administered with food (see Clinical Pharmacology)
Treatment with Credelio Cat can begin at any time of the year and can continue year-round without interruption.
Credelio Cat chewable are formulated with just the right amount of lotilaner, a powerful isoxazoline active ingredient that is extra-purified for maximum benefits.
Lotilaner was hand-picked from over 1,000 isoxazoline compounds during development for its efficacy and safety profile.
While palatability is important, cats actually have 70% fewer tastebuds than dogs and rely heavily on their olfactory sense when determining what is desirable to eat.
Testing determined that vanilla and yeast were the power combo credelio cat needed.
There are no known contraindication for the use of Credelio Cat.
Not for human use. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
Keep Credelio Cat in a secure location out of reach of dogs, cats, and other animals to prevent accidental ingestion or overdose.
Lotilaner is a member of the isoxazoline class. This class has been associated with neurologic adverse reactions including tremors, ataxia, and seizures. Neurologic adverse reactions have been reported in cats receiving isoxazoline class drugs, even in cats without a history of neurologic disorders. Use with caution in cats with a history of neurologic disorders.
The safety of Credelio Cat has not been established in breeding, pregnant and lactating cats (see Foreign Market Experience).
The effectiveness of Credelio Cat against Ixodes scapularis in kittens less than 6 months of age has not been evaluated.
Store at 15-25°C (559-77°F), excursions permitted between 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F).