Credelio for Cats

How to Administer Credelio Chewable Tablet for Cats

• Weigh your cat before starting the treatment to ensure dosage accuracy.
• Remove only one chewable at a time from the pack.
• Administer one chew once a month with food or within 30 minutes of a meal.
• Ensure the full dose is consumed, and if a dose is lost or rejected, redosing is recommended.
• For optimal parasite control, treat your cat on or about the same day each month.

Credelio Dosage for Cats:

*For cats over 17 lbs, administer the appropriate combination of Credelio chewables.

• Easy-to-administer, oral flea & tick treatment
• Designed with an appealing smell and flavor
• Formulated with yeast and vanilla to attract cats
• Helps prevent flea and tick infestations
• Treats and controls black-legged ticks in cats
• Suitable for cats and kittens from 8 weeks of age, weighing 2 lbs or greater

• Designed for cats only.
• Read the product label before using.
• Consult a veterinarian before using.
• Not for use in kittens below 8 weeks of age or under 2.0 lbs.
• Safety of Credelio in breeding, pregnant, or lactating cats has not been evaluated.
• 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 effectiveness of Credelio Cat against Ixodes scapularis (black-legged ticks) in kittens less than 6 months of age has not been evaluated.
• Dispose of the container by wrapping with paper and putting in the garbage.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Credelio for Cats?

Credelio (lotilaner) for Cats is an oral chewable treatment for fleas and ticks in cats. It protects cats and kittens against the following for one month:

• Fleas (Ctenocephalides spp.)
• Black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis)

What does Credelio for Cats protect against?

When administered once a month to cats 8 weeks of age or older and 2.0 lbs or greater, Credelio Cat provides year-round protection against fleas. Credelio Cat is indicated for the treatment and control of black-legged ticks for one month in cats and kittens at 6 months of age or older and 2.0 lbs or greater.

Is Credelio safe for my cat?

Credelio flea and tick chew is generally considered safe and effective for cats 8 weeks or older and weighing at least 2.0 lbs when used as directed. Always consult your vet and read the product label carefully before using.

Does bathing affect Credelio’s efficacy?

Specific bathing studies haven’t been conducted, but as Credelio is an oral flea and tick preventive that works systemically, bathing would not be expected to have any effect on the efficacy of the product.

Do fleas or ticks need to bite my cat to be killed by Credelio?

Yes, Credelio is an oral flea and tick prevention for cats that works systemically, which means fleas or ticks have to feed on the treated cat to be exposed to the active ingredient lotilaner.

Is it necessary to give Credelio to my cat with food?

Yes, Credelio for Cats should be administered with food or within 30 minutes of a meal. The presence of food ensures that peak blood levels and exposures are achieved, which is necessary for initial and ongoing efficacy.

How effective is Credelio for Cats?

Credelio Chewable for Cats starts killing fleas within just 6 hours and kills more than 98% of fleas by 12 hours. It has been shown to kill fleas within 24 hours.

Does Credelio kill ticks in cats?

Yes, Credelio is indicated to kill black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis), the most common tick infesting cats 6 months or older.

Can Credelio tablets be split?

Credelio Cat tablets are not scored, and splitting of Credelio Cat tablets is not recommended. A variety of tablet sizes have been developed to allow for accurate dosing according to a cat’s weight.

What flavoring does Credelio Cat use?

Credelio Cat chewable tablets are made with vanilla and yeast flavor.

Is Credelio Chewable for Cats available in different variants for various cat weight ranges?

Yes, it is available in two different variants. Below are the two Credelio for Cats weight ranges:

• Credelio for Cats 2-4 lbs
• Credelio for Cats 4.1-17 lbs

What pack sizes are available for Credelio Chewables for Cats?

Credelio is available in two pack sizes:

• Credelio for Cats 6 doses
• Credelio for Cats 12 doses

Where to buy Credelio for Cats?

You can order Credelio for Cats online at reasonable prices from our website, CanadaVetCare, and enjoy our seasonal offers and special discounts.

Note: Always read and confirm the product details with the official label and manufacturer’s website. Any information provided here is not intended to replace professional veterinary advice.

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