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Cherie6446 · 04-23-2013, 08:17 AM

We couldn't get Sentinel so I was given Trifexis and have had no problems. I put it in their raw food so they don't even know they are taking a pill. Trifexis is a lot cheaper than Sentinel and does the same thing.

OwnedByJezebel · 04-23-2013, 08:38 AM

Since the Sentinel (which is Interceptor with a flea treatment) shortage, I've been using Trifexis without incident. Trifexis, Interceptor, and Sentinel should ALL be given on a full stomach to avoid vomiting.

That being said, I only have one more dose of Trifexis left, and I will be going back to Sentinel. Since your dog did well on Interceptor, I would give Sentinel a shot. They've dropped the price to about half of what it was before the shortage, and since it also covers fleas you wouldn't need to also give a flea treatment on the side. You would definitely save a lot of $$$$.

OwnedByJezebel · 04-23-2013, 08:45 AM

Pricing @ Dr.'s Foster and Smith:

Trifexis: 89.99 for 6 months; so 179.98 for 12 months, size 5-10 lbs (and your pup is smaller than this

Sentinel: $54.96 for 12 months, size 2-10 lbs

Sentinel will save you over $125 per year. Put that extra money aside, it will come in handy when your pup has an unexpected problem and needs to see the vet.

TxVicki · 04-23-2013, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by joyce evans

My concern is that it says for dogs 5-10lbs and she weighs 3 and also it treats fleas and she is already on flea preventative. I'm sure it will be ok but my heart drops to my stomach when I think about giving it to her. I have read so much on this site about other babies and bad reactions to this or that so I'm freaking out right now. I know that one bite and she could develope heart worms and mosquitos are starting to come out. I'm still scarred but I can't keep her in a mosquito net 24 7. Grrrrr...

That is why I suggested Sentinel. The one I use is for 2-10 pounds. My Luci is 5 1/2 yrs and barley 3 pounds. She does great on this.

BLowry · 04-25-2013, 09:21 AM

just got back from the vet with my little Bentley, we decided on Sentinel. Bentley had a really bad UTI last march (2012) he was acting almost as if he was having a seizure...however it was not! they even tested him for liver shunt THANK GOD! it wasn't that either! Well...last week he started having these seizure like episodes....long story short....he had a double ear infection. After speaking with my vet she feels that he is very sensitive to infections and it causes these episodes...only happens when he has an infection...very weird. that being said,.,..she didn't want to chance the trifexis where as it's not recommended for dogs that are seizure prone...even though they are sure he isn't having seizures they don't want to take the chance.

And the good news!!! Bentley weighs all of 4.1 lbs and VERY healthy! I was hoping he would get to at LEAST 5 or 6 lbs but, he will be 2 in july...doesn't look like that's going to happen!..he's my little man!

04-23-2013, 08:17 AM	#16
Cherie6446 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCA Posts: 1,895	We couldn't get Sentinel so I was given Trifexis and have had no problems. I put it in their raw food so they don't even know they are taking a pill. Trifexis is a lot cheaper than Sentinel and does the same thing. __________________ RIP my darling little Gina

04-23-2013, 08:38 AM	#17
OwnedByJezebel YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,921	Since the Sentinel (which is Interceptor with a flea treatment) shortage, I've been using Trifexis without incident. Trifexis, Interceptor, and Sentinel should ALL be given on a full stomach to avoid vomiting. That being said, I only have one more dose of Trifexis left, and I will be going back to Sentinel. Since your dog did well on Interceptor, I would give Sentinel a shot. They've dropped the price to about half of what it was before the shortage, and since it also covers fleas you wouldn't need to also give a flea treatment on the side. You would definitely save a lot of $$$$. __________________ Life is merrier with a Yorkshire Terrier! Jezebel & Chuy ... RIP: Barkley Loosie & Sassy

04-23-2013, 08:45 AM	#18
OwnedByJezebel YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,921	Pricing @ Dr.'s Foster and Smith: Trifexis: 89.99 for 6 months; so 179.98 for 12 months, size 5-10 lbs (and your pup is smaller than this Sentinel: $54.96 for 12 months, size 2-10 lbs Sentinel will save you over $125 per year. Put that extra money aside, it will come in handy when your pup has an unexpected problem and needs to see the vet. __________________ Life is merrier with a Yorkshire Terrier! Jezebel & Chuy ... RIP: Barkley Loosie & Sassy

04-25-2013, 09:21 AM	#20
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	just got back from the vet with my little Bentley, we decided on Sentinel. Bentley had a really bad UTI last march (2012) he was acting almost as if he was having a seizure...however it was not! they even tested him for liver shunt THANK GOD! it wasn't that either! Well...last week he started having these seizure like episodes....long story short....he had a double ear infection. After speaking with my vet she feels that he is very sensitive to infections and it causes these episodes...only happens when he has an infection...very weird. that being said,.,..she didn't want to chance the trifexis where as it's not recommended for dogs that are seizure prone...even though they are sure he isn't having seizures they don't want to take the chance. And the good news!!! Bentley weighs all of 4.1 lbs and VERY healthy! I was hoping he would get to at LEAST 5 or 6 lbs but, he will be 2 in july...doesn't look like that's going to happen!..he's my little man! __________________ Brenda