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Is it okay to use comfortis pill and Hartz flea tick collar at the same time? Shes on both and I still find tiny fleas on her why? I’ve also bombed my house and my room
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! While it is ok to use both, I would suggest a different approach if you are still finding fleas on Daisy. I would try a product called Capstar which can kill a lot of fleas at once and combine it with another monthly flea preventative other than Comfortis if you are not seeing the desired results currently. I would suggest products such as Frontline and Bravecto which are great. Good luck and have a great night!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My dogs were given a free sample of trifexis on Wednesday and it isn't working at all. I'm still finding them alive on my pets. However, at the vet I decided to buy comfortis pills that I know works because I have used them before. Can I give my let'
Hmm - it's odd that the Trifexis doesn't seem to be working as well, because it actually has the same active ingredient as Comfortis. The only difference is that it has an added ingredient for heartworm prevention, otherwise it's exactly the same drug. In my experience, both are extremely effective for fleas. I wonder if perhaps Tessa is continuing to pick up fleas from somewhere in the environment? It does take a few hours for a flea to die after biting her, so if she is continually being re-infested from the house or yard, it's very possible that you might see live fleas on her even if the medication is working properly. If you think this might be the case, I would recommend treating your house and yard with a premises spray such as Knock-Out. If you still want to get her something else for fleas, I would not recommend giving a Comfortis dose on top of the Trifexis, because this would just be giving a double dose of the same drug - I would be concerned about possible side ef
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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my dog (3yo) is taking Comfortis for fleas and it is working very good. she is very hairy and we live in florida,so it is an important issue. The problem is I don't find any product for tick that can be together with comfortis (only shampoo or extern
You can use a Preventic collar, a Seresto collar, or a topical medication such as Frontline or K9 Advantix along with Comfortis for tick coverage. Or, if you prefer to stick with oral medications, you can switch from Comfortis to Nexgard or Bravecto - both of these cover both fleas and ticks, and are also very effective.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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I've been giving Bruce Comfortis for fleas, following all the package directions. He doesn't exhibit any side effects listed, but every month after I give it to him (usually about 6-7 hours after the dose) he raises his head so his nose is straight i
Hi there! Bruce's behavior is very interesting, and understandably concerning. Comfortis hasrarely had some documented neurologic side effects in certain animals, but I have not seen or heard of this specific reaction. I highly recommend that you let your vet know about the behavior, and call Elanco's (manufacturer of Comfortis) adverse event reporting line, as they like to keep track of any possible negative outcomes from their drugs. They may even be able to give you some insight on the behavior, and whether or not other people have been reporting it. Their number is 1-888-545-5973. Comfortis is a great product, and it sounds like Bruce is no worse for the wear even after these bouts. Involving your vet will help you decide if it's worth it to keep using the Comfortis, or to perhaps switch to a different product. Good luck, and I hope that Bruce stays happy and healthy!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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is there any flea oral medicine similar to comfortis that does not require a vet prescription?
Advantus chews or CapStar may be options for flea control. The only drawback is that they are given daily. Comfortis, Credelio or Trifexis are probably your best options as they are more effective that the daily chews.
Updated on August 12th, 2025