I have a cat that absolutely hates topical medicine. I use Revolution+ because it’s an all in one and was what the vet recommended when I got my cats but one of my cats runs when he sees the box, fights when I am putting it on him, and hides for a few hours after he gets treated. My other cat doesn’t really like getting it put on but I put a spoonful of wet food down, apply it while she’s eating and she’s over it by the time her treat is gone. I wish my male cat took it that well, I hate that I have to do it monthly when he reacts so badly.

They are due for their annual vet visit in June and their current supply of Revolution+ will run out the same month so I’m planning on asking the vet about alternatives then but would like to have some research done and some specific questions to ask and/or products to ask about. The cat that has the strong reaction is a door dasher and occasionally spends 15-20 min outside eating grass and my dog has daily walks near a wooded area so I treat them all as if they were indoor/outdoor. I’m fine with using separate products for flea/tick and internal parasites as long as I can stop chasing him down and fighting with him once a month.

What are the best options to treat cats who hate topical products for parasites?