And ear mites. And the mites that cause sarcoptic mange. Plus, it's under FDA review for tick-killing claims, too. It also kills hookworms and roundworms. All with a few drops in one spot.
Revolution is a chemical called selamectin.
It's in the class of chemicals known as avermectins, and a derivative of dormectin. Pfizer discovered selamectin in 1991, and began clinical development and field development of it in 1992, specifically for dogs and cats. Revolution is interesting because of how it works. It's applied topically, to the skin. It's absorbed through the skin, and into the bloodstream, where it travels throughout the system.