When can I safely use Simparica after Frontline Plus for fleas?

They are each labeled for once a month so it is safe and will be more effective if you alternate them every 2 weeks instead of using them at the same time each month. make sure the environment stays treated also to minimize what gets on him.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes, Simparica and Interceptor can be given together at the same time. BUT if this is the first time giving one or both of the drugs then I would give one at a time 2 days apart in case one causes a problem. Then if there are no issues give them together next month. Have a great day!

It is ok to give trifexis and simparica together (staggered by 2 weeks is great). Both of those medications will protect against fleas so there is some overlap with that. If you want to streamline how many medications you are giving Dakota monthly, Another option would be to use sentinel or interceptor instead of the trifexis and give with that with simparica monthly. These products contain the same heart worm preventative (milbemycin) as trifexis but do not contain any medication to kill adult fleas. (Trifexis contains both the milbemycin for heart worm prevention and Spinosad for fleas). That way you would be giving one medication for heart worm prevention (sentinel or interceptor ) and one for flea and tick prevention (simparica). Another option is to continue trifexis and add in a tick collar (such as the preventic collar or the seresto collar). I know there are so many products and options it is confusing ! Let us know if you have any other questions. And great job with preventative care.

Hi and thanks for your question. Yes, advantage 2 large cat can be used but not after frontline was just applied last week. Frontline is indicated for a month, so I would wait another 3 weeks until administering the Advantage 2 large cat. You run the risk of overloading her system otherwise. I hope this helps and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Thanks for using PetCoacb! Simparica can be taken longterm. Usually a dog with sarcoptic mange is retested after 2 treatments and considered mite free after testing negative 2 months in a row though this protocol may vary depending on the veterinarian. Medications such as prednisone can be used to decrease the itch in the meantime. Good luck and have a great day!

Hi there. Just give him the regular dose, giving two doses at once isn't safe and since you are giving him his regular dose he'll be covered for fleas/ticks/mites for 35 days. I hope that helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello, & thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. You can apply the frontline 3 weeks after using the zodiac. If you need to use something quicker, you can administer an OTC Capstar immediately, or purchase a Comfortis from your veterinarian.