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Trifexis

Trifexis Trifexis for Dogs protects against fleas, heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms. This chewable tablet features a scrumptious beef flavor that makes it easy to administer your pet's monthly dose. By combining spinosad and milbemycin oxide, this treatment combats parasites for a full month and begins working within 30 minutes of administering the first dose.

Trifexis is a prescription medication that is safe for dogs that are at least 8 weeks of age. There are also five different formulations of Trifexis to give the proper dosage based on your dog's weight. The five weight ranges for which this medication is available include: 5-10 pounds, 11-20 pounds, 21-40 pounds, 41-60 pounds, and 61-120 pounds.

Key Features: Begins killing fleas 30 minutes after application and kills 100% of biting fleas after 4 hours Prevents heartworm disease Treats and controls roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms Palatable beef flavor and real pork liver makes tablet easy to administer

Uses for Trifexis Protects dogs from a variety of parasites, including: fleas, heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms Prevents the re-infestation of these parasites for a full month Begins working within the first 30 minutes of administering the full dose Palatable chew solution allows for administration to dogs that won't take other parasite medications Please Note: EntirelyPets.com does not carry Trifexis. The content on this page is for information and education purposes only. Consult with your Veterinarian for more information on Trifexis.

Conditions Treated Infestation from fleas, heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, or whipworms Safe for dog that are at least 8 weeks of age and at least 5 pounds (see dosing for more info.) Discuss with using Trifexis with your veterinarian, especially if you plan on breeding your pet or if your dog has a history of seizures Please Note: EntirelyPets.com does not carry Trifexis. The content on this page is for information and education purposes only. Consult with your Veterinarian for more information on Trifexis.

Dosing 5 formulas available for dogs of varying weights and sizes Tablets dosage is premeasured to allow for administration of a single monthly tablet Visit your veterinarian to weigh your pet before administrations to ensure proper dosage Please Note: EntirelyPets.com does not carry Trifexis. The content on this page is for information and education purposes only. Consult with your Veterinarian for more information on Trifexis.

Administration Administer orally once a month like any other tablet medication If vomiting occurs within 1 hour of administration, redoes the pet with another full dose Chewable tablets should be administered with food Please Note: EntirelyPets.com does not carry Trifexis. The content on this page is for information and education purposes only. Consult with your Veterinarian for more information on Trifexis.

Side Effects Vomiting and diarrhea Cough Increased thirst and/or appetite Redness of skin Anorexia Lethargy or hyperactivity Vocalization Excessive salivation Please Note: EntirelyPets.com does not carry Trifexis. The content on this page is for information and education purposes only. Consult with your Veterinarian for more information on Trifexis.