Does it have a strong odor?

Yes, it has a smell, but so do Advantage and other topical flea meds. They are chemicals. If someone invented a fragrance-free product, I'm sure they would charge twice as much for it. i don't think it's a bad or particularly strong smell. If I had a choice, I would rather it have an orange or cinnamon smell, but this is perfume-y. It doesn't smell medicinal to me. I get frequent migraines and this smell doesn't trigger me. It doesn't last long, it goes away when the residual wetness dries (within a couple of hours), it does not mat or discolor their fur, and it does not irritate the skin. The tubes are easier to open and to empty completely with one hand while you are holding onto your cat with the other. The cats just walk away afterward, while with Advantage they would immediately run and hide as though it was hurting them. I put it on 10 cats every 2 months, and when I open the tube, they don't start squinting their eyes and crouching and ducking their heads like they always did when they would see or smell the Advantage. I can do everybody in less than an hour. I also like the fact that one size fits all (mine are between 6 and 21 pounds) instead of having to buy separate ones for under and over 9 pounds. I think the smell also might help keep the cats from bothering the area and accidentally swallowing it. Whatever you think of the smell, Cheristin is absolutely better than Advantage. In my opinion it is worth any temporary smell and the higher cost.

will this work on bigger cats?

I have a 30 pound cat and it surprisingly worked! 🙂 I did notice it took about 2 days to fully take affect though.

Does it matter how much your cat weighs?

Instructions say use on kittens 8 weeks and older, and to only use one treatment on cats weighing over 20 lbs. I've used this for years on older cats weighing 12-21 lbs, with great success.

Several of the flea meds, like Frontline, have counterfeits. Is there any way to identify that this is indeed the real product and not a counterfeit?

I have bought this about four times from Amazon but this last time when I put in on my cat, the next day it had burned his fur, and he's been scratching sores all over his body. I have been wondering if it's possibly a counterfeit. I bought fake lavender angel,soft on Amazon.

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Elanco Animal Health Cheristin for Cats Topical Flea Treatment – Effective Through 6 Weeks

Elanco Animal Health Cheristin for Cats Topical Flea Treatment – Effective Through 6 Weeks

Product ID: 266462670

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Brand
Cheristin
Item form
Liquid Topical
Scent
Unscented
Item weight
0.09 Pounds
Active Ingredients
Spinetoram

🐱One-size-fits-all for cats 1.8 lbs+

⏱️Kills fleas in 30 mins

🛡️6 weeks of protection

Description

🐾 Fast, fierce, and fuss-free flea control your cat will thank you for!

UNIVERSAL FIT - One convenient dose fits all cats and kittens over 1.8 lbs and 8 weeks old—perfect for multi-cat homes.
RAPID FLEA DEFENSE - Starts killing fleas in just 30 minutes—because your cat deserves fast relief.
EFFORTLESS APPLICATION - Small, rounded-tip applicator makes treatment quick and stress-free for both you and your cat.
LONG LASTING PROTECTION - Keeps fleas away for a full 6 weeks, so you can relax and enjoy more cuddle time.
CLINICALLY PROVEN EFFICACY - Kills 98-100% of fleas within 12 hours—trusted by vets and loved by cats everywhere.

Cheristin for Cats is a fast-acting topical flea treatment that starts killing fleas within 30 minutes and eliminates up to 100% of fleas in 12 hours. Designed for cats and kittens over 1.8 lbs and 8 weeks old, it offers a convenient one-size-fits-all dose with a small applicator for easy use. Providing up to 6 weeks of continuous flea protection, Cheristin is ideal for single or multi-cat households seeking effective, long-lasting flea control.