General Question Trifexis

[mer55]

We started Bogey on Triflexis and he got so sick from it- vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy. It was prescribed by my vet ( a bulldog specialist). We switched vets for various reasons, and the first thing the new one did was take him off the Triflexis, and now we just use Heartguard. Bogey had no issues with that or the frontline.

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We started Bogey on Triflexis and he got so sick from it- vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy. It was prescribed by my vet ( a bulldog specialist). We switched vets for various reasons, and the first thing the new one did was take him off the Triflexis, and now we just use Heartguard. Bogey had no issues with that or the frontline.

 

[Davidh]

We only give our bullies Sentinel, it also works for fleas too, then you won't have to use a flea replant too, which can also cause problems.

 

[Libra926]

I got it Thank You, only 43 more signatures needed!!

43 signatures until our next goal.

 

[Jennifer Clark]

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This is my thoughts on Trifexis. I created this after Steve died. He was only 2 years old. There are a few websites, petitions and fb pages all geared towards getting Trifexis off the market.

Oh My!!!! I had no idea! I saw a commercial on it and wanted to get everyone's opinion on it and over all I am seeing bad so I will not be giving my precious Sheldon this medication and will just continue with the regime I am currently using with him. My vet hasn't recommended it or anything just wanted to get everyone's opinion just in case he headed in that direction but he hasn't said anything about the medication and in fact I don't think I have even seen it at his office. My fur baby is too precious to me to even take the chance I'd rather give him flea baths every day than lose him. Thank you everyone for the input!

 

[Jennifer Clark]

I am sorry I have never heard of this medicine? P, please enlighten me!

Trifexis is a new medication they are advertising as a preventative for fleas and worms but I am hearing a lot about death and sickness. I won't be using it on my precious boy.

 

[Jennifer Clark]

I have the link to the petition, wasn't sure if I was allowed to post it here

http://www.change.org/petitions/elanco-eli-lilly-recall-the-dangerous-drug-trifexis-panoramis

It's sad that so few have signed it, maybe that can change

I signed the petition.

 

[Petra]

Thank you to all who signed the petition, I know it will mean a lot to many people who have suffered loss due to this drug:'( If we together can get this poison off the market many lives will be saved<3 The anger I feel about this still being sold and recommended by vets is beyond words, if this was a medicine for humans it would have been banned immediately. Some people just don't understand how much our dogs mean to us, and how important it is to feel safe bringing our dogs to the vet.

 

[Jennifer Clark]

Thank you to all who signed the petition, I know it will mean a lot to many people who have suffered loss due to this drug:'( If we together can get this poison off the market many lives will be saved<3 The anger I feel about this still being sold and recommended by vets is beyond words, if this was a medicine for humans it would have been banned immediately. Some people just don't understand how much our dogs mean to us, and how important it is to feel safe bringing our dogs to the vet.

I completely agree! A lot of people don't realize just how much a part of our hearts these fur babies are! I don't want to imagine my life without my fur baby! Those big eyes and muzzies in the morning always start my day off right, and my heart cries for all those who have lost those loved fur babies. I went to the facebook page as well and liked it and will be calling and talking to my vet about it and see if he won't call and add his complaint to the list of vets doing this! I agree the more we get the word out about this poison the more people will be educated on it! If this were a human drug the FDA would have been all over it like white on rice on a paper plate!

 

[Petra]

Ja [MENTION=8610]Jennifer Clark[/MENTION] it's good if as many as possible knows, then at least they can get the chance to make the right decision. Of course people will trust their vet if he prescribes something, he is meant to be your dogs doctor and life saver. I've tried my best getting friends and family to sign the petition, but me not knowing anybody in the USA is making it hard. This drug doesn't exist where I'm from or where I live now and for that I'm thankful. I would go mad, absolutely crazy, if I found out my vet sold something like this. I'm pretty calm but when it comes to my fur kids you better not mess with me The only good thing coming out of all of this is that maybe now people will, just like you did here, ask advice and search the internet for information before treating your dog. I know I'm more paranoid now than before, if that is even possible

 

[Starkie]

We are not experts by any means, but we have had several dogs over the years, including a Corgie Mix who lived to be almost 20 years old.

Walley-Bubba (7 month old English Bully) and Shadow (8 year old Yorkie) both doing great on Trifexis.
Out vet is extremely cautious, even cautioning us on the use of Desitin which contains zinc, so we trust her opinion.

It's apparently important to maintain the proper dosage of Trifexis for the weight of a particular dog and administer it on a strict, monthly schedule. This is apparently true for many heartworm medication; you can't just skip a month or two and then start administering again without a heartworm test or you may kill your dog. We have seen the same cautionary information for several other heartworm prevention meds, not just Trifexis.

The dosage required is also important and depends on the weight of the dog. This is why we only buy a 1 month supply for WB (7 months, still growing EB who was 54.3 lbs today). But for Shadow (Yorkie 8 lbs wringing wet and so fully grown LOL), we get a 6 months supply at a time to save money.

It seems all of these heartworm meds are poisons to some degree or another. But all it takes is one mosquito bite to infect your dog with microscopic heartworm larvae and without something to counteract it they will grow and eventually migrate to the heart and stop it.

 

[Jennifer Clark]

Ja @Jennifer Clark it's good if as many as possible knows, then at least they can get the chance to make the right decision. Of course people will trust their vet if he prescribes something, he is meant to be your dogs doctor and life saver. I've tried my best getting friends and family to sign the petition, but me not knowing anybody in the USA is making it hard. This drug doesn't exist where I'm from or where I live now and for that I'm thankful. I would go mad, absolutely crazy, if I found out my vet sold something like this. I'm pretty calm but when it comes to my fur kids you better not mess with me The only good thing coming out of all of this is that maybe now people will, just like you did here, ask advice and search the internet for information before treating your dog. I know I'm more paranoid now than before, if that is even possible

I usually do research before I give my fur baby anything even if the vet prescribes it simply because some things the side effects are worse than the sickness. I have been super lucky with my fur baby he has been so healthy I hardly ever have to take him to the vet and I have a friend that is a vet tech that I get advice from also, but really I like having all the information I can before making a decision I do the same thing with my skin kids.

 

[Jennifer Clark]

We are not experts by any means, but we have had several dogs over the years, including a Corgie Mix who lived to be almost 20 years old.

Walley-Bubba (7 month old English Bully) and Shadow (8 year old Yorkie) both doing great on Trifexis.
Out vet is extremely cautious, even cautioning us on the use of Desitin which contains zinc, so we trust her opinion.

It's apparently important to maintain the proper dosage of Trifexis for the weight of a particular dog and administer it on a strict, monthly schedule. This is apparently true for many heartworm medication; you can't just skip a month or two and then start administering again without a heartworm test or you may kill your dog. We have seen the same cautionary information for several other heartworm prevention meds, not just Trifexis.

The dosage required is also important and depends on the weight of the dog. This is why we only buy a 1 month supply for WB (7 months, still growing EB who was 54.3 lbs today). But for Shadow (Yorkie 8 lbs wringing wet and so fully grown LOL), we get a 6 months supply at a time to save money.

It seems all of these heartworm meds are poisons to some degree or another. But all it takes is one mosquito bite to infect your dog with microscopic heartworm larvae and without something to counteract it they will grow and eventually migrate to the heart and stop it.

That is awesome they are doing so well but honestly I'm not willing to take the risk with my fur baby. His happy eyes and smiles are just too important for me not to take the warning to heart. Thank you so much for you input also.

 

[Starkie]

That is awesome they are doing so well but honestly I'm not willing to take the risk with my fur baby. His happy eyes and smiles are just too important for me not to take the warning to heart. Thank you so much for you input also.

Well, you asked for feedback and we gave our honest opinions and actual results. We are not inclined to get caught up in any petitions unless there is a compelling reason to do so. Again, it's important to administer the correct dosage in a timely manner for any heartworm medication or risk catastrophe. And as we know, all of the heartworm medications that are available are toxic to some degree or another otherwise they wouldn't kill those nasty heartworm micro larvae. Whatever "brand" you chose, just stick to it and your dog will surely live a long and happy life. We are sticking with Triflexis by the way and our pups mean everything in the world to us without any doubt.

 

[Jennifer Clark]

Well, you asked for feedback and we gave our honest opinions and actual results. We are not inclined to get caught up in any petitions unless there is a compelling reason to do so. Again, it's important to administer the correct dosage in a timely manner for any heartworm medication or risk catastrophe. And as we know, all of the heartworm medications that are available are toxic to some degree or another otherwise they wouldn't kill those nasty heartworm micro larvae. Whatever "brand" you chose, just stick to it and your dog will surely live a long and happy life. We are sticking with Triflexis by the way and our pups mean everything in the world to us without any doubt.

I will definitely be taking all the information I am learning both on here as well as other feed back such as feed back from our vet. I do trust his judgement he hasn't steered me wrong yet with Sheldon. I am a first time Bully companion so I ask a lot of questions and I certainly do appreciate any and all feedback I get. I have been using Heartguard with him and he likes it ok but it really messes his tummy up. I am still learning every day is a new learning experience for both of us. Again Thank you :D

 

[Jennifer Clark]

Well, you asked for feedback and we gave our honest opinions and actual results. We are not inclined to get caught up in any petitions unless there is a compelling reason to do so. Again, it's important to administer the correct dosage in a timely manner for any heartworm medication or risk catastrophe. And as we know, all of the heartworm medications that are available are toxic to some degree or another otherwise they wouldn't kill those nasty heartworm micro larvae. Whatever "brand" you chose, just stick to it and your dog will surely live a long and happy life. We are sticking with Triflexis by the way and our pups mean everything in the world to us without any doubt.

Also incidentally is this medication something they have been taking all along? I am wondering if its the manner in which its delivered. I know with any and all medications for my dog it depends on the weight of the dog, but I am wondering if they are given this medication as puppies they are able to build up an immunity to an ingredient that older dogs don't have. Just a thought.