Is Comfortis safe for small dogs?

Comfortis has demonstrated to be safe in healthy dogs and cats when used according to label directions. Use only for cats and kittens 14 weeks of age or older and 4.1 pounds of body weight or greater, and for dogs and puppies 14 weeks of age and older and 5.0 pounds of body weight or greater.

What sizes does Comfortis come in?

COMFORTIS is available in five tablet sizes for use in dogs: 140, 270, 560, 810 or 1620 mg.

Can I give my dog half a Comfortis pill?

Firstly, let’s talk about when it is okay to split your dog’s parasite prevention chew, tablet or topical treatment. You can split pills if: The tablet is ‘scored’ with a clear graduated line down the middle – this is a sign that the manufacturer created the medication to be ‘okay to split’.

Has Comfortis been discontinued?

We’re discontinuing to sell Comfortis, a monthly flea control for dogs and cats, to make room for newer products.

How old does a dog have to be to take Comfortis?

14 weeks
Comfortis is for both dogs and cats. It’s approved for use in cats 14 weeks of age or older and 4.1 pounds of body weight or greater. It’s approved for dogs 14 weeks of age or older and 5.0 pounds of body weight or greater.

Is NexGard as good as Comfortis?

In our opinion, Nexgard is a better product to be invested in for those pet lovers who wish to enjoy protection against fleas and ticks because of the all-around protection it guarantees. At the same time, Comfortis is the perfect fit for those pet owners who wish to seek relief solely against the menace of ticks.

How much Comfortis should I give my dog?

Dosage and Administration: COMFORTIS is given orally once a month, at the minimum dosage of 22.5 mg/lb (50 mg/kg). Do not use the dosing schedule below when administering COMFORTIS to dogs, as it can result in an overdosage.

Is Capstar as good as Comfortis?

They both come in the form of a convenient, chewable tablet. Each of these medications work rapidly (Comfortis starts killing fleas within 30 minutes, and Capstar kills 90% of fleas within 4 hours). Comfortis has not been proven safe for use in pregnant, breeding, or lactating dogs, but Capstar is safe for these dogs.

How long does it take Comfortis to work on dogs?

30 minutes
Comfortis starts killing fleas in 30 minutes of the first dose and killed 100% of fleas on dogs and 98% of fleas on cats in just four hours in controlled laboratory studies.

What is the safest flea medicine for dogs?

If chemical products are necessary for additional flea or tick control, NRDC recommends s-methoprene or pyriproxyfen, which are less toxic ingredients—but read the labels carefully because some products use them with other, more harmful pesticides.

What flea and tick medicine is killing dogs?

Seresto, one of the most popular flea and tick collars in the country, has been linked to hundreds of pet deaths, tens of thousands of injured animals and hundreds of harmed humans, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency documents show.

What is the safest oral flea treatment for dogs?

Ask about oral flea-prevention treatments. Pills with the active ingredients lufenuron, nitenpyram, or spinosad can be a better option, for both animals and humans, than treatments that leave residue on fur that might get on hands or furniture.

Is Comfortis dangerous for dogs?

Comfortis is safe to use on adult dogs and puppies older than 14 weeks of age. For use in dogs only. Consult your veterinarian before using to treat breeding, pregnant, or nursing animals, and dogs with pre-existing epilepsy. Use only as directed by the label.

Does Comfortis protect against ticks?

Comfortis is currently only advertised as being effective at killing fleas. Even it may also work against ticks, but the company is not allowed to advertise this until studies have been completed which prove its effectiveness.

What is the best flea pill for dogs?

The size and age of your dog are two big factors that determine which flea control you buy. The best dog flea control is the Bayer K9 Advantix II Flea and Tick Treatment that kills all life stages and prevent fleas on treated dogs, which is recommended by vets.

What is the best flea and tick for dogs?

The best dog flea control is the Bayer K9 Advantix II Flea and Tick Treatment that kills all life stages and prevent fleas on treated dogs, which is recommended by vets.