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rockbaker · 04-03-2012, 09:58 AM

anyone tried Trifexis for fleas/heartworms? I've heard some good stuff, but

I've heard horror stories about dogs with severe vomiting and seizures...

I know you can have a reaction to almost anything...food, meds, etc.

just curious about reactions in yorkies

been using Heartgard....

Maximo · 04-03-2012, 10:40 AM

I think a lot of people have the same question you do, especially now that a lot of people may be forced to look for a new heartworm tab after production halted on a couple of top brands.

southernbelle04 · 04-03-2012, 11:10 AM

We use Heartguard too. I'd like to learn about Trifexis too.

Schooby · 04-03-2012, 12:18 PM

I give Chase and Calvin Trifexis. Chase has been getting it since last year, and Calvin just started it on Sunday. So far there have been no problems. Before the Trifexis they were on Sentinel. I noticed that Chase would have soft/runny poo for a day or two after the Sentinel, but not after the Trifexis. Hope this helps

LovinOurYorkies · 04-03-2012, 06:52 PM

I only know what I've found online (still on interceptor for heartworm) while researching flea/tick meds...

TRIFEXIS (beef-falvored tablet every 30days) Elanco
Spinosad (belongs to new class of antiparasitics derived from naturally occurring soil microbe) 140mg
Milbemycin oxime (broad spectrum antiparasitic) 2.3mg (same as Sentinal)
5-10lbs
Kills fleas (adult)
Prevents heartworm disease
Treats and controls adult hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm infestations
Country of origin/mfg ???

ralphthepoodle · 04-04-2012, 06:24 AM

Ralph had trifexus before, it was a pain giving it to him, but it made him very scratchy and like gittery in away.So he is on heartguard now.

OwnedByJezebel · 04-04-2012, 07:08 AM

Because my vet was out of Sentinel, I am now using Trifexis. You need to give it after a meal to avoid nausea, but that was also the case with Sentinel. My pups got their second dose three days ago, and I made sure that I would be home all day to observe them and know if anything was amiss. So far, so good, no problems.

AllDogBoots · 04-04-2012, 07:29 AM

I just made an appointment with a new vet for next week. Cooper is on Sentinel and they said they have a limited supply, but have been starting their patients on Trifexis. I still have 3 months of Sentinel left. They front desk said they weren't sure if Sentinel would be coming back at all. I suppose I'll start my research in preparation for the exam.

Max is on Revolution.

hobbette · 04-04-2012, 08:47 AM

I haven't tried it. My vet is recommending advantage multi

backwardsrain · 04-04-2012, 09:05 AM

I use Trifexis for my adult Yorkie and Toy Fox terrier. It has never caused any problems in my dogs. Make sure you give it with a meal! Some dogs vomit from it but giving it with a meal usually prevents that.

I have to use Advantage Multi with my Biewer puppy because they have to be at least 5 lbs for Trifexis.

Donnainohio63 · 04-04-2012, 12:08 PM

I have always used advantage for fleas and heartguard for the heart worm. Never had any problems, If it aint broke, Dont fix it

BellarousasMom · 04-04-2012, 03:32 PM

Last month was the first I time I used the Trifexis. Everything has went well. But Bella is getting to smart with this pill thing. Peanut butter didn't work. Bread squished around it didn't work. I tried lunch meat. Crazy. I just kept trying. I guess this month it'll be a comgo of peanut butter, pill on whole wheat. In her pen. LOL It's bad when they look at you and spit out at the same time.

Schooby · 04-04-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BellarousasMom

Last month was the first I time I used the Trifexis. Everything has went well. But Bella is getting to smart with this pill thing. Peanut butter didn't work. Bread squished around it didn't work. I tried lunch meat. Crazy. I just kept trying. I guess this month it'll be a comgo of peanut butter, pill on whole wheat. In her pen. LOL It's bad when they look at you and spit out at the same time.

I went through ALL this too lol. They are too smart! What works great for us is Gerber chicken baby food (it's only chicken and water). Give them a bit with no pill, then sneak it in

I've heard of cream cheese working too.

Teresa Ford · 04-04-2012, 04:56 PM

Trifexus ? We have excellent flea control with it. We live in Fl so have year round risk of heart worms too. The first few months some of the dogs vomited after getting the med. Now we make sure they have a full tummy before giving the pill. All are on Trifexus, except Abba he is under 5 pounds.

AllDogBoots · 04-04-2012, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teresa Ford

Trifexus ? We have excellent flea control with it. We live in Fl so have year round risk of heart worms too. The first few months some of the dogs vomited after getting the med. Now we make sure they have a full tummy before giving the pill. All are on Trifexus, except Abba he is under 5 pounds.

How long are you using it for?

04-03-2012, 09:58 AM	#1
rockbaker YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: nc Posts: 403	Trifexis anyone tried Trifexis for fleas/heartworms? I've heard some good stuff, but I've heard horror stories about dogs with severe vomiting and seizures... I know you can have a reaction to almost anything...food, meds, etc. just curious about reactions in yorkies been using Heartgard.... __________________ winston & corky

04-03-2012, 10:40 AM	#2
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	I think a lot of people have the same question you do, especially now that a lot of people may be forced to look for a new heartworm tab after production halted on a couple of top brands. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

04-03-2012, 11:10 AM	#3
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	We use Heartguard too. I'd like to learn about Trifexis too. __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett

04-03-2012, 06:52 PM	#5
LovinOurYorkies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: MS Posts: 638	I only know what I've found online (still on interceptor for heartworm) while researching flea/tick meds... TRIFEXIS (beef-falvored tablet every 30days) Elanco Spinosad (belongs to new class of antiparasitics derived from naturally occurring soil microbe) 140mg Milbemycin oxime (broad spectrum antiparasitic) 2.3mg (same as Sentinal) 5-10lbs Kills fleas (adult) Prevents heartworm disease Treats and controls adult hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm infestations Country of origin/mfg ??? __________________ Tracy Tillie & Bella Tanna DD DS DH

04-04-2012, 07:08 AM	#7
OwnedByJezebel YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,921	Because my vet was out of Sentinel, I am now using Trifexis. You need to give it after a meal to avoid nausea, but that was also the case with Sentinel. My pups got their second dose three days ago, and I made sure that I would be home all day to observe them and know if anything was amiss. So far, so good, no problems. __________________ Life is merrier with a Yorkshire Terrier! Jezebel & Chuy ... RIP: Barkley Loosie & Sassy

04-03-2012, 12:18 PM	#4
Schooby YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 897	I give Chase and Calvin Trifexis. Chase has been getting it since last year, and Calvin just started it on Sunday. So far there have been no problems. Before the Trifexis they were on Sentinel. I noticed that Chase would have soft/runny poo for a day or two after the Sentinel, but not after the Trifexis. Hope this helps

04-04-2012, 06:24 AM	#6
ralphthepoodle Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: West Columbia Posts: 426	Ralph had trifexus before, it was a pain giving it to him, but it made him very scratchy and like gittery in away.So he is on heartguard now.

04-04-2012, 07:29 AM	#8
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	I just made an appointment with a new vet for next week. Cooper is on Sentinel and they said they have a limited supply, but have been starting their patients on Trifexis. I still have 3 months of Sentinel left. They front desk said they weren't sure if Sentinel would be coming back at all. I suppose I'll start my research in preparation for the exam. Max is on Revolution. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

04-04-2012, 08:47 AM	#9
hobbette YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OK Posts: 278	I haven't tried it. My vet is recommending advantage multi

04-04-2012, 09:05 AM	#10
backwardsrain YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 290	I use Trifexis for my adult Yorkie and Toy Fox terrier. It has never caused any problems in my dogs. Make sure you give it with a meal! Some dogs vomit from it but giving it with a meal usually prevents that. I have to use Advantage Multi with my Biewer puppy because they have to be at least 5 lbs for Trifexis.

04-04-2012, 12:08 PM	#11
Donnainohio63 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lorain Ohio Posts: 1,882	I have always used advantage for fleas and heartguard for the heart worm. Never had any problems, If it aint broke, Dont fix it __________________ http://thelittleyorkierescue.weebly.com/

04-04-2012, 03:32 PM	#12
BellarousasMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 793	Last month was the first I time I used the Trifexis. Everything has went well. But Bella is getting to smart with this pill thing. Peanut butter didn't work. Bread squished around it didn't work. I tried lunch meat. Crazy. I just kept trying. I guess this month it'll be a comgo of peanut butter, pill on whole wheat. In her pen. LOL It's bad when they look at you and spit out at the same time.

04-04-2012, 04:56 PM	#14
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Trifexus ? We have excellent flea control with it. We live in Fl so have year round risk of heart worms too. The first few months some of the dogs vomited after getting the med. Now we make sure they have a full tummy before giving the pill. All are on Trifexus, except Abba he is under 5 pounds. __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal.