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Originally Posted by windsantz  Funny how my Vet actually recommended this shot yesterday for Piper. And they recommended the Trifexis. I was worried about the Trifexis since she and Piccolo were under the recommended lb weight requirement. But, my vet said it would be ok. I have a lot of research to do on this Trifexis. You do what you can to take care of your babies. I would hate to know that something recommended from my vet almost killed my Piper Girl. Guess I won't be getting much work done today. |
Some dogs do well on Trifexis, and others don't. You will find plenty of vets saying good things about Trifexis. That said, WHY IN THE WORLD would a vet give a medication to a dog under 5 pounds that is specifically labeled for use on dogs 5 pounds and up? I can maybe understand the vet saying to reduce the size of the dose, but did the vet recommend the full 5 pound dog dose?
Frequently -Asked Questions — trifexis.com
"Trifexis is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age and greater, and
5 pounds of body weight or greater. To receive FDA approval, Trifexis was tested in hundreds of dogs and detailed clinical reports were submitted for intense review."
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Given as directed, Trifexis is a safe, effective and convenient way to help protect your dog from parasites."