How often should I give my Cat Comfortis?
I’d give your vet a call and see if there is an additional way to help get through flea season. (Example, see if the vet thinks it would be okay to apply a topical flea med on, say Day 15, every month, to help make the flea protection last until the cat’s next Comfortis.) I currently have two cats. One is very large and the other is very small.
Can you give a dog Comfortis for fleas?
Comfortis® (spinosad), the month-long flavored tablet that has been protecting dogs from fleas since 2007 has now been approved for use in cats. This article is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge.
What can I give my Cat to kill fleas?
Comfortis® (spinosad) is the first FDA-approved, chewable, flavored tablet that kills fleas and prevents flea infestations on dogs for a full month. See label for safety information. Trying to control or get rid of fleas on your cat can be tricky. Here are some economical tips for treating your cat and your home.
What should I do if my cat vomits after taking a flea pill?
The goal is to line the stomach and keep the cat from throwing up the pill. Guidelines recommend watching your cat for an hour to make sure he or she does not vomit. If they do puke after the hour, it is okay because the pill will already be absorbed. If they vomit before the hour is up, you may want to redose or try a different flea control.
Administer one tablet of Comfortis once every month to provide year-round protection. Comfortis is approved for use in cats 14 weeks of age or older and 4.1 pounds of body weight or greater.
Can you give Comfortis to a 24 lb dog?
Do not use the dosing schedule below when administering COMFORTIS to dogs, as it can result in an overdose. *Cats over 24 lbs should be administered the appropriate combination of tablets. Administer COMFORTIS with food for maximum effectiveness.
How much Spinosad is in Comfortis for cats?
COMFORTIS (spinosad) is available in four sizes of chewable flavored tablets for oral administration to cats and kittens according to their weight. Each chewable flavored tablet is formulated to provide a minimum spinosad dosage of 22.5 mg/lb (50 mg/kg).
Is it safe to give Comfortis to pregnant cats?
The safe use of COMFORTIS in breeding, pregnant, or lactating cats has not been evaluated. In a well-controlled US field study, which included a total of 211 cats (139 treated with COMFORTIS and 72 treated with an active topical control once a month for 3 treatments), no serious adverse reactions were attributed to the administration of COMFORTIS.
