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Wild Blue · 01-18-2014, 08:29 AM

I am not going to argue about it and make enemies. I am not trying to 'push' products on anyone either. In the end it is the owners responsibility to make educated and correct choices for their fur babies. That being said, I have previously stated FACTS. I would never want anyone's baby to get sick or die and the MAJORITY of the veterinary community feels the same way! If the majority of the cases were truly caused by Trifexis, the FDA would recall it. But in the majority of the cases, no necropsy was performed or no link was found between Trifexis and the death of the pet. The cause was totally unrelated and even then,some of the owners disregarded the proof and pointed blame anyway because they were so distraught.

I have done extensive research for two reasons. One: here in Florida we do not have a flea (or mosquito) season. It's all year round and prevention is sold all year long. We have a large amount of pets with flea allergies here. It's an on-going battle for some.

Two: I have a degree in bio-tech and I always research what I give my own pets. That, and I am a bio-geek

Also, part of my job is client education. It is my responsibility to know what I am advising. That included the good and the bad with any product, food or vaccine, etc.

I said before. No product is without risk. You can even say that about the table food you give your dog, the walks you give your dog and even the commercial food you feed your dog. look at all the food and treat recalls! It ALL has risk but even with these routine activities, we weigh the risk with the benefit.

The very small risk associated with Trifexis does not outweigh the benefit it gives dogs who suffer from flea allergy. Anyone who has experienced this type of allergy in their cat or dog is well aware of the suffering the pet goes through! Inflamed skin, non-stop itching, skin odor, secondary bacterial staff infections, hair loss and even lethargy. It is miserable for them and it can all be prevented with a product like Trifexis. The treatment for severe reactions can include antibiotics and steroids. I think steroids pose a greater danger than these products and antibiotics can cause GI discomfort.
I said it before and here it is again. There have been a few dogs who have had reactions to such products including Trifexis but it is nothing abnormal or alarming when you compare the reactions to anything else you administer to your dog. To say "Trifexis kills dogs" is unfair and an uneducated statement. It's like saying "peanuts kill people" because a small amount have a reaction to them.

For every vet or tech who advises against Trifexis I can give you 50 who recommends it.

I found this quote from one of the MANY veterinarians who is also on a mission to debunk the rumors: "To date there have been 31 reported deaths associated with Trifexis out of 50 million doses dispensed in the United States alone. Some of these deaths may or may not have been caused by Trifexis. (see my comment about necropsy) While 31 deaths sounds like a terrible number, it is actually a very small percentage. There are most likely higher human death rates associated with aspirin or Tylenol. Extremely rare, deadly reactions can occur with any drug. "

01-18-2014, 08:29 AM	#22
Wild Blue Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 25	I am not going to argue about it and make enemies. I am not trying to 'push' products on anyone either. In the end it is the owners responsibility to make educated and correct choices for their fur babies. That being said, I have previously stated FACTS. I would never want anyone's baby to get sick or die and the MAJORITY of the veterinary community feels the same way! If the majority of the cases were truly caused by Trifexis, the FDA would recall it. But in the majority of the cases, no necropsy was performed or no link was found between Trifexis and the death of the pet. The cause was totally unrelated and even then,some of the owners disregarded the proof and pointed blame anyway because they were so distraught. I have done extensive research for two reasons. One: here in Florida we do not have a flea (or mosquito) season. It's all year round and prevention is sold all year long. We have a large amount of pets with flea allergies here. It's an on-going battle for some. Two: I have a degree in bio-tech and I always research what I give my own pets. That, and I am a bio-geek Also, part of my job is client education. It is my responsibility to know what I am advising. That included the good and the bad with any product, food or vaccine, etc. I said before. No product is without risk. You can even say that about the table food you give your dog, the walks you give your dog and even the commercial food you feed your dog. look at all the food and treat recalls! It ALL has risk but even with these routine activities, we weigh the risk with the benefit. The very small risk associated with Trifexis does not outweigh the benefit it gives dogs who suffer from flea allergy. Anyone who has experienced this type of allergy in their cat or dog is well aware of the suffering the pet goes through! Inflamed skin, non-stop itching, skin odor, secondary bacterial staff infections, hair loss and even lethargy. It is miserable for them and it can all be prevented with a product like Trifexis. The treatment for severe reactions can include antibiotics and steroids. I think steroids pose a greater danger than these products and antibiotics can cause GI discomfort. I said it before and here it is again. There have been a few dogs who have had reactions to such products including Trifexis but it is nothing abnormal or alarming when you compare the reactions to anything else you administer to your dog. To say "Trifexis kills dogs" is unfair and an uneducated statement. It's like saying "peanuts kill people" because a small amount have a reaction to them. For every vet or tech who advises against Trifexis I can give you 50 who recommends it. I found this quote from one of the MANY veterinarians who is also on a mission to debunk the rumors: "To date there have been 31 reported deaths associated with Trifexis out of 50 million doses dispensed in the United States alone. Some of these deaths may or may not have been caused by Trifexis. (see my comment about necropsy) While 31 deaths sounds like a terrible number, it is actually a very small percentage. There are most likely higher human death rates associated with aspirin or Tylenol. Extremely rare, deadly reactions can occur with any drug. "