Do you need a vet prescription for Comfortis?

Comfortis® (spinosad) requires a prescription from your veterinarian, who is your best source of advice about your pet’s health care. Ask your veterinarian about Comfortis for your dog or cat. Once prescribed by your veterinarian, purchase your 12-month, 6-month, or 3-month supply of Comfortis.

Can you give Comfortis to cats?

Comfortis is approved for use in cats 14 weeks of age or older and 4.1 pounds of body weight or greater. It’s safe for dogs 14 weeks of age or older and 5.0 pounds of body weight or greater.

Can cats take Simparica?

Do not use SIMPARICA in cats. SIMPARICA should not be used in dogs less than 6 months of age (see Animal Safety).

How old do cats have to be to take Comfortis?

Comfortis is approved for use in cats 14 weeks of age or older and 4.1 pounds of body weight or greater and dogs 14 weeks of age or older and 5.0 pounds of body weight or greater. For cats: The most common adverse reaction recorded in clinical trials was vomiting.

Are there any Comfortis flea tablets for dogs?

Comfortis Chewable Flea Tablets for Dogs and Cats are flavoured chewable tablets for easy oral administration indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations. *Based on UK Mainland Delivery. For more information, view our Delivery & Returns page

How many mg of Comfortis are in a tablet?

Comfortis Chewable Tablets (270 mg) COMFORTIS chewable tablets (spinosad) are available in six sizes of chewable flavoured tablets for oral administration to dogs and puppies 14 weeks of age and older according to their weight. Each chewable tablet is formulated to provide a minimum spinosad dosage of 30 mg/kg.

When is the best time to give Comfortis?

For free feeders (dogs or cats who nibble throughout the day), you might take food away at night, administer Comfortis first thing in the morning, then put the food back down. What if I miss a dose of Comfortis?

How old does a dog have to be to take Comfortis?

When you want to get rid of fleas, choose Comfortis. Comfortis is approved for use in cats 14 weeks of age or older and 4.1 pounds of body weight or greater and dogs 14 weeks of age or older and 5.0 pounds of body weight or greater.

What are the side effects of Comfortis for cats?

Other adverse reactions were: lethargy, decreased appetite, weight loss, and diarrhea. Use with caution with concomitant extra-label use of ivermectin. The safe use of Comfortis in breeding, pregnant, or lactating cats has not been evaluated. See Comfortis label for complete safety information.

When to use Comfortis to get rid of fleas?

In a field study conducted in households with existing flea infestations in dogs, flea count reductions of 97.9% were observed one month after the first treatment and 99.9% after three monthly treatments with Comfortis. 4 When you want to get rid of fleas, choose Comfortis.

Can you use Comfortis with heartworm preventatives?

Post-approval experience continues to support the safety of Comfortis when used concurrently with heartworm preventatives according to label directions. Use with caution in breeding females and dogs with pre-existing epilepsy. The safe use of Comfortis in breeding males has not been evaluated.

Do you need a vet prescription for comfortis?

Comfortis® (spinosad) requires a prescription from your veterinarian, who is your best source of advice about your pet’s health care. Ask your veterinarian about Comfortis for your dog or cat. Once prescribed by your veterinarian, purchase your 12-month, 6-month, or 3-month supply of Comfortis.

Where can I get Comfortis for my Dog?

Comfortis can be found in your veterinarian’s office—your source for the best pet health care advice. Your veterinarian can ensure the proper dosage of Comfortis, and can recommend other products to help protect the health of your dog or cat.

How old do you have to be to take Comfortis tablets?

Comfortis chewable tablets are for use in dogs and puppies 14 weeks of age and older (see ANIMAL SAFETY ). Use with caution in breeding females (see ANIMAL SAFETY ). Use with caution in dogs with pre-existing epilepsy (see ADVERSE REACTIONS ).

When to start Comfortis chewable tablets for fleas?

If a dose is missed, administer Comfortis chewable tablets with food and resume a monthly dosing schedule. Treatment with Comfortis chewable tablets may begin at any time of the year, preferably starting one month before fleas become active and continuing monthly through the end of flea season.

Is it safe to use Comfortis chewable tablets on humans?

To minimize the likelihood of flea reinfestation, it is important to treat all animals within a household with an approved flea protection product. There are no known contraindications for the use of Comfortis chewable tablets. Not for human use. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

How much is Comfortis for dogs?

Comfortis cost about 90 dollars + depending on where you get it and who you get it from. This is how much the vet usually charges. Online, you could get it for way cheaper.

Is there antidote for Comfortis?

There is no antidote for either drug. Supportive care and IV fluids are used in these cases until the nervous system signs resolve and the animal can eat and drink on it’s own. It may take several days for the drugs to clear the body. Active charcoal is often given to absorb any residual drug in the GI tract.

What is the best flea pill for dogs?

The size and age of your dog are two big factors that determine which flea control you buy. The best dog flea control is the Bayer K9 Advantix II Flea and Tick Treatment that kills all life stages and prevent fleas on treated dogs, which is recommended by vets.