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Trifexis Chewable Tablets for Dogs




What is Trifexis Chewable Tablets for Dogs?
Trifexis kills fleas, prevent flea infestations, flea bites and protects your dog from other parasites such as heart worms, hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm infections with just 1 chewable tablet administered once a month.


Who is it for?
Dogs


Why use it?
-Kills fleas before they can lay eggs
-Begins killing biting fleas within 30 minutes
-Trifexis is beef-flavored, so you can offer it as a treat.
-Easy to administer chewable tablet
-Treats and controls roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms
-Prevents heartworm disease


How it works?
The primary target of action of spinosad, a component of TRIFEXIS, is an activation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) in insects. Spinosad, an active ingredient in Trifexis, starts to work within 30 minutes to kill fleas and has been proven to kill 100% of all biting fleas within 4 hours. Trifexis will kill the immature heartworms the dog was exposed to in the preceding month. It will treat an intestinal infection with adult hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms, and will kill adult fleas.


Generic Brands:
Spinosad and Milbemycin Oxime


Manufacturer:
Elanco


Active ingredient(s):
Spinosad and Milbemycin Oxime


How is it sold?
This product is sold with the package inserts and instructions but does not include the box


What are the side effects?
The most common adverse reactions recorded in clinical trials were vomiting, pruritus, lethargy and diarrhea. If vomiting occurs within an hour after administration, redose with another full dose. Puppies less than 14 weeks of age may experience a higher rate of vomiting.


What special precautions are there?
Your dog should be tested for heartworm infection before starting Trifexis.
The safe use of Trifexis in breeding males has not been evaluated. Use with caution in dogs with pre-existing epilepsy.


What to do if overdose?
Contact your nearest emergency animal hospital


How Can I store it?
Store Trifexis at room temperature (68-77° F)


Helpful Tips:
Treatment with fewer than three monthly doses after the last exposure to mosquitoes may not provide complete heartworm prevention. Prior to administration of Trifexis, dogs should be tested for existing heartworm infection. Use with caution in breeding females.


 


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Pet

Weight

Dosage

Dogs (over 8 weeks of age)

5-10 lbs

1 Tab (Pink Label box)

Dogs

10.1-20 lbs

1 Tab (Orange Label box)

Dogs

20.1-40 lbs

1 Tab (Green Label box)

Dogs

40.1- 60 lbs

1 Tab (Blue Label box)

Dogs

60.1 – 120 lbs

1 Tab (Brown Label box)

Dogs

Over 120 lbs

Vet’s Prescribed Dosage

 

 

 


Trifexis for Dogs:

Active Ingredients per tablet

Amount

Spinosad

140 mg

Milbemycin Oxime

2.3 mg

 

Most pet owners have faced the challenge of ridding their homes and pets of fleas. Fleas can be a problem because they reproduce so rapidly. The persistent parasite can cause discomfort for cats, dogs and their owners. Understanding Fleas makes it easier to treat what could become a major infestation problem. 
 
What are Fleas?
 
-Fleas are external pests that are capable of fast reproduction, by surviving on your pet’s blood. These tiny insects are brown in color. Although they are wingless they are able to jump reaching incredible heights. Their bodies are compressed, or flattened, from side to side. Their size make them hard to detect and much more difficult to eliminate from your pet or home. A single female flea may produce up to 2,000 eggs over her lifetime. Eggs hatch and can develop into adults within only three weeks. Adult female fleas feed by ingesting blood from your pet and subsequently lay eggs, which drop off your pet’s coat. Within days, larvae hatch from the eggs and live undetected in your pet’s surroundings, such as the carpet, bedding and other protected areas. Flea larvae spin a cocoon, and, when appropriately stimulated, a young adult flea emerges and jumps onto your pet to continue the life cycle.

 

 
 

 

How does my pet become Flea Infested?

-The warm and dark environment of your pet’s fur and skin provide the perfect environment and feed for fleas.  A little time spent outdoors and pets easily become flea infested. Indoor cats are at risk even if they just go out on the patio. They are also at risk if they share their home with a dog or other cats.

Pets get fleas from other animals- a stray dog or cat, neighbor’s pet, or urban wildlife like opossums and raccoons may have passed through your yard while the female flea is laying eggs and the eggs are left in your pets environment. Those eggs then develop into adults and those fleas jump onto your pet.

 

Warning signs of Fleas

 

            Fleas on Dogs:

-Flea droppings (dark specks) in the fur.

-Flea eggs (white specks) in the fur.

-Excessive licking or scratching.

-Scabs or hot spots on the skin.

-Allergic dermatis

-Hair loss

-Pale Gums

-Tapeworms

 

               Fleas on Cats:

The easiest way to find fleas on a cat is to check the belly. You may see the fleas or small dark spots that move if they do not move it is possible you are viewing their droppings, which look like specks of dirt. Excessive scratching and hair loss are also signs that fleas may be feasting on your feline.

 
Disease Transmitted by Flea bites
 
Dogs
Since fleas can consume 15 times their own body weight in blood, they can cause anemia or a significant amount of blood loss over time. This is especially problematic in young puppies, where an inadequate number of red blood cells can be life-threatening to some dogs. Signs of parasitic anemia include pale gums, cold body temperature and listlessness.

Cats
When a cat or dog has a heightened sensitivity to the saliva of fleas, just one bite of a flea can cause an allergic reaction. This condition is known as flea allergy dermatitis and causes intense itching and discomfort for your cat or dog.  Signs include generalized hair loss, reddened skin, scabs and hot spots. Flea allergy dermatitis often leads to skin infections.

 

Getting rid of fleas is where the battle begins and ends once you have protected your pet from reoccurring infestation.
 
1) Flea shampoos are successful at ridding your pet of adult fleas. Bathing your pet with flea shampoo will be their first source of relief from biting fleas. Follow the directions carefully. Most shampoos require you to leave the lather on your pet for 10 minutes. Check his fur CAREFULLY while bathing.  Try to remove ALL of the fleas you find. Shampoos that kill the flea, rather than just remove them, are more successful. Start at your pets head and work your way down.  Fleas will instinctively move to higher ground. If you start at the head you have better control of the pests and are more able to keep tabs on how well you have eradicated the fleas.  Continue by working your way from the head towards the back and the chest. 
 
2) Treats  flea infestations in dogs, puppies, cats and kittens 2lbs of body weight or greater. Capstar stops fleas from biting and kills adult fleas within 30 minutes. This is a great choice for treating outbreaks because it can be used with other flea prevention and if you still find fleas on your pet, you can administer another dose the following day.
 
3) Treating your yard and area is an important step to treating infestations. You may rid your pets of fleas but if you do not treat the area, they will be re-infested. A treatment that kills fleas and the larvae is most efficient. 

 

 

Successful flea control must include a flea treatment that will stop the flea “cycle”. This cycle includes all life stages of the flea, the eggs, larva, pupa and adult stage.
 
1)   Flea Collars:  Moderately effective at keeping fleas off your pet and providing an unhealthy, un-welcoming environment in your pet’s fur.
 
This is the first line of defense.  A few carefully placed drops between the shoulder blades (to keep your pet from ingesting it) will protect your cat or dog for up to a month. 
 
3) Oral Flea Prevention: Oral flea prevention is often administered once a month orally. These products are noted for causing the larvae to become unable to reproduce, thus rendering an end to the life cycle. 
 
4) Natural Solutions: If you prefer a non-chemical solution, natural remedies are also available to protect your pet from fleas.


 

 

 

 

 
 
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1. Anonymous on 8/6/2012 said:
I love this med i gave it to my dog for three months and then last month i tried heart guard and we got flees, so i switched back this month. he has never had a bad reaction to it and i recommend it to everyone that has a dog.
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2. Anonymous on 6/7/2012 said:
Not effective at all
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3. Anonymous on 8/7/2012 said:
The best flea killer I have evr used on my dogs
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4. Anonymous on 8/8/2012 said:
For those of you having a problem with chemical products, I highly recommend D/Earth. A natural crushed shell product that destroys the insects outer shell and they dehydrate. It can be used in bedding, carpet, and directly on your pet. I am a breeder and I use it in my kennels and dog houses and don't have any problems at all. It even gets rid of spiders, roaches and other troublesome bugs. It is totally non-toxic and if consumed can kill parasites in the gut. You can purchase on revivalanimal.com. It is very inexpensive!! I have used Trifexis and many other products but this is the only thing that really works across the board.
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5. Anonymous on 6/17/2012 said:
No star Horrible product
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6. Anonymous on 9/18/2012 said:
I have 4 dogs and only 1 of them will chew the tablets, the other 3 refuse to take it. I have to crush it and hide it in a hotdog or other meat. This is really a hassle and not worth the trouble. I won't be buying this product again.
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7. Anonymous on 9/16/2012 said:
I love this product my dog came from a shelter and had fleas and ticks with in 30 mins of giving him the pill they all droped off including the ticks!!!!and he's just as happy as when i first got him :)no vomiting no lethargic no reactions at all i cut the pill and put in his morning food covered it with wet food and he scarfed it down like the rest of his food ty ty ty for making such a great product
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8. Anonymous on 9/21/2012 said:
Getting ready to take second dose and no issues. I did however have to hid it in some cheese but that's OK. HE took it and has been FLEA FREE. No adverse reactions. Our Boxer is one happy boxer pup. 3 months old
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9. Anonymous on 10/4/2012 said:
My dog has been sick for three days since being given Trifexis. He cant keep food down. Used this product for 6-months did not notice any problem like this but the first dose of a new 6 month round of tablets does not seem to agree with him. Will not continue this product. I wonder if there is a quality control with this manufacture.
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10. Anonymous on 10/1/2012 said:
An all in one pill. You need to give this to your pet with food. Works great and with no side effects for my dog. No flees, worms and prevents heart worm.
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