New Customers Only: Spend 49+ Get $20 eGift Card + Free Shipping with code: WELCOME
Shipping for Prescription Medications
Our pharmacy prepares and ships prescription medications separately to ensure proper handling.
Most prescriptions are delivered within 3-5 days.Credelio Chewable Tablets for Cats, 4.1-17 lbs. comes in a small, flavored chewable tablet form and is prescribed to provide monthly protection against ticks and fleas for cats and kittens. Credelio is rapidly absorbed, and after 24 hours kills at least 99% of ticks and 100% of fleas for a whole month. This medication is easy to administer and can either be placed directly in your cat companion’s mouth or easily disguised in her favorite food!
Proudly sourced directly from the manufacturer or their approved distributor. Guaranteed genuine and backed by the manufacturer.
Item Number | 296041 |
---|---|
Administration Form | Oral |
Made In | Switzerland |
For Use With | Cats |
Generic Name | lotilaner |
Common Brand Name(s) | Credelio |
Repels or Prevents | Fleas |
Kills or Treats | Fleas |
Lifestage | Adult, Puppy |
Breed Size | Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds |
Product Form | Chewable Tablet |
Strength | 48 mg Lotilaner |
Health Condition | Fleas |
Drug Type | Parasiticide |
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 the treatment and control of Ixodes scapularis (black-legged tick) infestations for one month in cats and kittens 6 months of age and older, and weighing 2.0 pounds or greater.
In a well-controlled U.S. field study, which included 341 cats (228 cats treated with CREDELIO CAT and 113 cats treated with a topical active control), there were no serious adverse reactions.
There are no known contraindications for the use of CREDELIO CAT.
Lotilaner is a member of the isoxazoline class. This class has been associated with neurologic adverse reactions including tremors, incoordination, 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. The most frequently reported adverse reactions are weight loss, rapid breathing and vomiting. For complete safety information, please see Credelio CAT product label or ask your veterinarian.
Lotilaner
Use only as directed by your veterinarian
Store between 59 - 77 F
**Why would an indoor cat need flea and tick protection?
One of the most common misconceptions about indoor cats is that they are not at risk for fleas and ticks. Fleas and ticks can be brought into the home on people’s shoes and clothing, and readily infest cats from there. Other pets in the home can also put indoor cats at risk. For example, if a pet owner also has a dog that regularly goes outside, that cat is also at risk for fleas and ticks. Additionally, indoor cats may not be as “indoor” as they seem with short trips to the yard, patio or porch where they can be exposed to fleas and ticks as well.
**What are some common signs of fleas on cats?
Common clinical signs include increased, over-active grooming, itchiness, patches of hair loss with reddened skin, small bumpy scabs along the flanks or back end and large scabs around the face. These signs can mimic a number of other issues in cats, including allergies, so it is always a good idea to proactively treat for fleas. Ironically, cats with flea infestations often have an apparent absence of fleas. This is because they are commonly removed by cats through their daily grooming and is a major reason why cat owners and even veterinarians have difficulty realizing a cat has fleas. If fleas are found, they are most often found around the head and neck area.
**How fast does Credelio CAT (lotilaner) start killing fleas?
In a well-controlled laboratory study, Credelio Cat began to kill fleas six hours after administration, with >98% of fleas killed within 12 hours after administration. In another well-controlled laboratory study, Credelio Cat demonstrated 100% effectiveness against adult fleas 24 hours after administration or infestation for 35 days. Credelio maintains high, fast-acting and sustained flea efficacy throughout the month.
**Which ticks are Credelio Cat labeled for?
Credelio Cat is labeled for the black-legged tick, also known as Ixodes scapularis. This is the most common tick infesting cats in the United States1 and is a threat to cats spring through fall. They transmit Lyme disease and anaplasmosis to cats. True prevalence of these diseases in cats is difficult to determine.
**What is the best way to administer Credelio Cat?
All owners have different comfort levels with their cat when it comes to administering medication. There are three basic ways to administer Credelio Cat: 1. Offer by hand or place in area where your cat feels comfortable eating. Many cats will eat the chewable by free choice. Tempting with treats can also help. 2. Offer with food during a meal. If your cat is a grazer, try placing it around a few pieces of kibble or covered in wet food and checking to make sure it has been consumed out of the bowl. 3. Place the chewable on the back of your cat’s tongue. The chewables were designed to be very small and easy to administer in these situations. It is important to always administer Credelio Cat with a meal or 30 minutes after feeding.
**Why is food so important when administering Credelio Cat?
Food enhances the absorption and bioavailability of lotilaner in cats. In fact, when given with food, 100% of lotilaner reached systemic circulation as opposed to only 8% in unfed cats. Credelio Cat needs to be administered with food or within 30 minutes of feeding. This will ensure high blood concentrations and sustained efficacy throughout the month.
**Is Credelio CAT (lotilaner) safe?
Credelio Cat is FDA-approved as safe and effective when used according to the label.
Credelio really does the job. We have one cat who insists on being outdoors all day and brings fleas into our home and onto our younger cat. Topical meds were not working. Credelio works.
I tried one dose of Credelio with my senior cat because she's allergic to topical flea meds. No immediate side effects, but later on I noticed her head would shake. One of the side effects of Credelio is tremors :( Hoping it's not permanent; I will not be using Credelio again.
Both our cats experiences skin irritation and sores from topical flea treatment. They are both indoor only but somehow got fleas recently. The vet recommended Credlio. We crushed the pills and mixed in their bisque treats about 3 hours ago. Holy smokes! The fleas are moving because the cat is all over the place. We're combing her with a very, very fine comb to help get some of these critters off her. More than 1/2 are already dead. We'll be using Credelio from now on if it works this well. Chewy shipped it quickly thank goodness.
Do not buy - my cat had a seizure ; or if you have to get this medicine give only one doze of this drug to your cat. Read carefully fine print - the seizure is listed as a side effect. My perfectly healthy 11 year old cat had a seizure (she never had a seizure before). PS: I hope that this site will allow me to give one star - it keep blocking my comment and not publishing it
I worked at a vet hospital for 4 years and naturally would purchase my flea meds through our clinic. I never had any issues with credelio until ordering through chewy. Clearly their stock is not the same. I tried it for 6 months on both of my cats and both became very itchy. Would not recommend this product through Chewy. Will need to cancel my prescription.
Within 12 hours of giving this medication to my cat he developed mini seizures and head tremors. Even after over a month since that one dose they still haven't gone away. It IS this medication, he's been to the vet several times, has lots of tests. I'll never forgive myself for giving this medication, this may be permanent now, we don't know.
My cat has very thick fur since she is a Norwegian Forrest cat. Trying to apply topical flea treatment just was not working, as it was so hard to move all of her fur to get it directly on her skin. She also has long arms and was able to lick the topical, which ended in at least one throw up. This pill has been a LIFE SAVER! Works perfectly for her, and she even eats it raw without hiding it in food.
I'm beyond devastated. Never again will I use this or any oral flea medications on a pet of mine. Gave my kitty one pill on Wednesday and hours later he developed muscle twitching and head tremors. It's now Christmas Eve and although he's feeling better, his tremors are not gone 3 days later. I'm scared this is now permanent and it's my fault for giving him this medication, I'll never forgive myself. I'm just devastated. Words cannot express the anger I feel about this and at myself for trying this medication. There's nothing the vet can do because they're not seizures, they're tremors and muscle twitches.
My cat ate these easily and the fleas fell off within a day of the first application and luckily didn't experience any seizures as a side effect, but she was scratching again within 2 weeks of each of the 3 treatments. A rep from the company explained that that's because larvae can still hang around bedding etc. and get back on the cat, but I've since relocated twice from where my cat got fleas, and shouldn't the product continue working throughout the month to kill new larvae anyway?? This product was already so expensive and now I'm having to consider buying a flea collar on top of that.
Ms Kitty is strictly inside only so she very rarely has problems with fleas. We live in the woods and our yard stays full of pine needles. So we had some yard work done a few months ago and I suppose the fleas started hitching a ride indoors on our shoes and pants. My poor Kitty became a host for them. I tried a few products that worked for a moment but it did not help much at all. I came across Credelio on Chewy and read the reviews which were mixed and decided to give it a try. Because of the cost I only ordered one tablet to make sure it would work as advertised. I gave it to her about ten am and headed out for my day. When I returned home about six pm I could tell a huge difference already. She was not scratching and twitching her ears anymore nor was she chewing at herself anymore. She was so calm and relaxed and she seemed so happy finally. Definitely worth it to finally see my sweet Ms Kitty happy again!