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tinkers mom · 08-19-2008, 10:03 AM

I used comfortis on my 6 month old puppy. She became ill, vomited, dehydrated etc...A large vet bill later....do not use on puppies or dogs less than lowest weight indicated 5-10 lbs.

Mitzis Mom · 08-19-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tinkers mom

I used comfortis on my 6 month old puppy. She became ill, vomited, dehydrated etc...A large vet bill later....do not use on puppies or dogs less than lowest weight indicated 5-10 lbs.

Luckily Mikki and Maggie didn't have any reaction to comfortis and no flees so far...

Sagers · 08-19-2008, 02:00 PM

I was just given this for both of my dogs. Since the puppy isn't old enough to take it for 2 more weeks I haven't used it. I was told that it has to be given with food or they may vomit. My pup isn't 5lbs yet though, so I will keep that in mind. He is only 3lbs I believe, so maybe I should use Frontline on him first?

I have heard raves on Comfortis though. It kills the fleas within an hour!

tinkers mom · 08-19-2008, 02:53 PM

Yes it does takes care of fleas within hours. Having said that, Tinker weighs 3 lbs 6 oz., her reaction was severe requiring hospitalization, IV fluids and meds. These little ones have no reserve and she went down fast. Now my rule of thumb is, the med must have at least a 5 year market history before I will use it.
New vet (for obvious reasons) suggested Revolution a topical and so far it has been effective with a market history of 10 years.

Sagers · 08-19-2008, 08:02 PM

I just gave it to my 60 lb dog and so far so good. I understand what you are saying about the little dogs, and I will wait to have him weighed and make sure he meets the age requirements. I hate to put a topical on the pup because we cuddle him so much and I don't want to subject my kiddos to the chemicals in Frontline.

lovelylf1 · 08-20-2008, 06:16 AM

Our vet switched Scooter to it from K9 Advantix and we love it. It is so much easier to give him the pill. He used to rub the liquid stuff off his back as soon as I put it on him. One time, even though he had been treated, he got fleas. Long story short, that is when the vet switched us. I won't switch him back. I really like Comfortis. Our vet also recommended Sentinal which I now use too.

lovelylf1 · 08-20-2008, 06:18 AM

I forgot to mention that we have been on it for months now without issue.

4lilyorks · 09-09-2008, 07:34 AM

Just put my dogs on Comfortis. After struggling with having fleas while on frontline it has been wonderful. Within hours I couldn't find a fleas and since I am in Florida on a lake that is quite amazing!

For all my dogs over 5lbs I used the full pill. I do have 2 in the 4lb range and for them I split the pill. They all did great. So far very happy with it.

TED E BEAR · 09-09-2008, 11:52 PM

can you only buy this at the vet? It's not available at a petstore?

Lee B · 09-10-2008, 02:51 AM

It's a brand-new med, and so far it is only being dispensed at veterinarian offices.

TED E BEAR · 09-10-2008, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee B

It's a brand-new med, and so far it is only being dispensed at veterinarian offices.

ok thanks for responding

donnarod · 09-10-2008, 12:06 PM

Tricksie has been on it for a year, it works great, no side effects, no fleas.

Mitzis Mom · 09-13-2008, 08:20 AM

Minnie and Max are on comfortis now too and no reactions like vomitting or diarrhea!

Lee B · 09-13-2008, 08:36 AM

I split a 5-10 lb. pill for the "first time" useage. Bella's only 3.5 lbs.; Puddy's 5.5 lbs., so I figured if it was good for 10 lbs, it would be good for both of them.

I wanted to split it to see if they'd have any reaction; they didn't. Next time I may try one pill each and see how they react, although it's much less expensive to split the pill! My vet charged us $92 for a single 6 month supply.

08-19-2008, 10:03 AM	#16
tinkers mom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: sugar land, tx, usa Posts: 3	Comfortis I used comfortis on my 6 month old puppy. She became ill, vomited, dehydrated etc...A large vet bill later....do not use on puppies or dogs less than lowest weight indicated 5-10 lbs.

08-19-2008, 02:53 PM	#19
tinkers mom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: sugar land, tx, usa Posts: 3	comfortis Yes it does takes care of fleas within hours. Having said that, Tinker weighs 3 lbs 6 oz., her reaction was severe requiring hospitalization, IV fluids and meds. These little ones have no reserve and she went down fast. Now my rule of thumb is, the med must have at least a 5 year market history before I will use it. New vet (for obvious reasons) suggested Revolution a topical and so far it has been effective with a market history of 10 years.

08-20-2008, 06:16 AM	#21
lovelylf1 I ♥ Scooter Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 533	Our vet switched Scooter to it from K9 Advantix and we love it. It is so much easier to give him the pill. He used to rub the liquid stuff off his back as soon as I put it on him. One time, even though he had been treated, he got fleas. Long story short, that is when the vet switched us. I won't switch him back. I really like Comfortis. Our vet also recommended Sentinal which I now use too. __________________ Lauren and Scooter Texas YTers Club

08-20-2008, 06:18 AM	#22
lovelylf1 I ♥ Scooter Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 533	I forgot to mention that we have been on it for months now without issue. __________________ Lauren and Scooter Texas YTers Club

09-09-2008, 11:52 PM	#24
TED E BEAR Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philadelphia,PA Posts: 243	can you only buy this at the vet? It's not available at a petstore? __________________ TED

08-19-2008, 02:00 PM	#18
Sagers Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California, USA Posts: 60	I was just given this for both of my dogs. Since the puppy isn't old enough to take it for 2 more weeks I haven't used it. I was told that it has to be given with food or they may vomit. My pup isn't 5lbs yet though, so I will keep that in mind. He is only 3lbs I believe, so maybe I should use Frontline on him first? I have heard raves on Comfortis though. It kills the fleas within an hour!

08-19-2008, 08:02 PM	#20
Sagers Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California, USA Posts: 60	I just gave it to my 60 lb dog and so far so good. I understand what you are saying about the little dogs, and I will wait to have him weighed and make sure he meets the age requirements. I hate to put a topical on the pup because we cuddle him so much and I don't want to subject my kiddos to the chemicals in Frontline.

09-09-2008, 07:34 AM	#23
4lilyorks Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: tampa Posts: 71	Just put my dogs on Comfortis. After struggling with having fleas while on frontline it has been wonderful. Within hours I couldn't find a fleas and since I am in Florida on a lake that is quite amazing! For all my dogs over 5lbs I used the full pill. I do have 2 in the 4lb range and for them I split the pill. They all did great. So far very happy with it.

09-10-2008, 02:51 AM	#25
Lee B YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Land O' Lakes, FL Posts: 735	It's a brand-new med, and so far it is only being dispensed at veterinarian offices.

09-10-2008, 12:06 PM	#27
donnarod "Owned" by Miss Tricksie Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 3,737	Tricksie has been on it for a year, it works great, no side effects, no fleas. __________________ Donna, Tricksie and Peanut

09-13-2008, 08:20 AM	#28
Mitzis Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,837	Minnie and Max are on comfortis now too and no reactions like vomitting or diarrhea!

09-13-2008, 08:36 AM	#29
Lee B YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Land O' Lakes, FL Posts: 735	I split a 5-10 lb. pill for the "first time" useage. Bella's only 3.5 lbs.; Puddy's 5.5 lbs., so I figured if it was good for 10 lbs, it would be good for both of them. I wanted to split it to see if they'd have any reaction; they didn't. Next time I may try one pill each and see how they react, although it's much less expensive to split the pill! My vet charged us $92 for a single 6 month supply.