"Comfortis 5-10lbs"
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Only Comfortis^® offers you all of these Benefits in a single product:

• Starts killing fleas within 30 minutes and provides month-long flea protection
• Kills fleas before they can lay eggs
• The convenience of a chewable, beef-flavored tablet

Along with fast-acting, month-long flea protection, Comfortis^® offers these additional benefits:

• With Comfortis^®, you can play with your dog immediately after treatment. No need to isolate pets. Just treat and play.
• Because Comfortis^® is administered orally, there’s no risk of application site reactions.
• Comfortis^® won’t stain carpeting, upholstery or clothing.
• Comfortis^® can’t be rubbed or shaken off.
  
  
  How does Comfortis Work?:
  
  

  The active ingredient in Comfortis^® is spinosad. When ingested by fleas, spinosad targets the flea’s nervous system, causing the flea to show involuntary muscle contraction and tremors. Spinosad-induced excitation leads to flea paralysis and rapid death.

  While extremely toxic to fleas, Comfortis is safe for dogs at the label dose. Dogs do not have the same response to Comfortis^®.

  Because you give Comfortis to your pet orally, you do not have to tolerate the mess and inconvenience of topical pesticides. Comfortis is rapidly absorbed in your dog’s bloodstream, where it circulates and protects your dog from flea infestation for a full month. Comfortis begins killing fleas within 30 minutes, so you know your dog is getting fast relief and long-lasting protection
  
  Comfortis does not depend on your dog’s skin and hair coat to distribute across the body. That’s why Comfortis is a great choice for dogs with skin problems, as flea protection is vitally important and cannot be compromised.
  
  How often do I give Comfortis and How do I give my pet Comfortis?:

• Administer Comfortis^® chewable tablets once a month with food for maximum effectiveness.
• If necessary, Comfortis^® may be administered like other tablet medications.
• Administer the correct dose of Comfortis^® as prescribed by your veterinarian based on your dog’s body weight.
• For best results, and in areas where fleas are common year-round, monthly treatment with Comfortis^® should continue the entire year without interruption. Ask your veterinarian about your pet’s specific needs.
• To minimize the likelihood of flea reinfestation, treat all animals in your household with an approved flea product.
  
  
  
  What dose do I give?:
  
  

  Body Weight         Spinosad Per Tablet (mg)  Tablets Administered
  
  5 to 10 lbs                 140                            One (pink box)
  10.1 to 20 lbs             270                            One (orange box)
  20.1 to 40 lbs             560                            One (green box) 
  40.1 to 60 lbs             810                            One (blue box)
  60.1 to 120* lbs         1620                           One (brown box)

  * Dogs over 120 lbs should be administered the appropriate combination of tablets

  
  
  What should you know about Fleas in the environment:
  
  Female fleas that are living on animals produce eggs that fall from the animal into their surroundings. These eggs usually hatch within a week; larvae then emerge and spin cocoons to become pupae. The entire life cycle can be completed in as little as three weeks, with new adult fleas emerging from the pupae, to jump onto your dog. If conditions such as temperature and humidity aren’t perfect for flea development, the time from egg to new adult flea can take as long as two to four months to complete. Because each female flea can lay up to 50 eggs per day there is potential for a large buildup of eggs, larvae and pupae, resulting in a constant supply of new adults emerging in the dog’s environment.
  Regardless of the product used to kill fleas, the dog can continue to be exposed to fleas that live in the environment. When these fleas jump onto the dog, they can feed almost immediately but will be quickly killed by Comfortis^® chewable tablets.

• If you see fleas on your dog within a month after your pet receives Comfortis^® chewable tablets, it is most likely these are new fleas that have very recently emerged from pupae and jumped onto the dog. These new fleas will be killed quickly before they can produce eggs that contaminate the environment. Consistent monthly administration of Comfortis^® should be continued to provide continued protection for your dog against these fleas.
  
  Important Safety Information
  
  *The most common adverse reaction reported is vomiting.
  *Other adverse reactions reported in decreasing order of frequency are: depression/lethargy, decreased appetite, incoordination, diarrhea, itching, trembling, excessive salivation and seizures.
  *Following concomitant extra label use of ivermectin with Comfortis, some dogs have experienced the following clinical signs: trembling/twitching, salivation /drooling, seizures, incoordination, excessive dilation of  pupils, blindness and disorientation.
  *Post approval experience continues to support the safety of Comfortis when used concurrently with heartworm preventatives according to label directions.
  
  
  Comfortis is manufactured by and is a registered trademark of Eli Lilly & Co..  The information provided on this
  website is for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for,
  the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. We reference Eli Lilly & Co. as the source for our
   information, you may research this product further at the Eli Lilly & co. webpage: www.comfortis4dogs.com.
  You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the diagnosis, and treatment
  of your pet. As stated the information provided is for educational purposes to aid you in purchasing your pet's
  medication, it is not a substitute for a veterinary exam, nor does this information suggest that this medication
  will be tolerated by your pet or that your pet will not experience side effects.
  Note: Any trademarks are the property of their respective companies
  
  
  Frequently Asked Questions:
  
  Q: What are Comfortis^® chewable tablets?

• Comfortis^® is a chewable, beef-flavored tablet you give to your dog to kill fleas and prevent flea infestations for one month. Comfortis^® chewable tablets are recommended for monthly use in dogs and puppies 14 weeks of age or older.

  Q: What is spinosad?

  Spinosad is a member of the class of antiparasitics, the spinosyns, which are novel members of a chemical class of tetracyclic macrolides. The spinosyns were identified as products of the naturally occurring bacterium Saccharopolyspora spinosa, an aerobic, non-antibiotic actinomycete.

  Q: Why has my veterinarian prescribed Comfortis^® chewable tablets?

  Your veterinarian has provided this medication either to prevent a flea infestation or to treat an existing infestation on your pet.

  Q: What should I discuss with my veterinarian regarding Comfortis^® chewable tablets for my dog?

  Your veterinarian is your dog’s healthcare expert and can make the best recommendation for medications for your pet. This includes how to prevent and treat parasites such as fleas, and the conditions they may cause, such as, flea allergy dermatitis and anemia. Key points of your discussion may include the following:

  • Treatment with Comfortis^® chewable tablets may begin at any time of the year, preferably starting one month before fleas become active and continuing through the end of flea season. In areas where fleas may occur year-round, monthly treatment with Comfortis^® chewable tablets should continue the entire year without interruption.
  • If a dose is missed, administer Comfortis^® chewable tablets with food and resume a monthly dosing schedule.
  • To minimize the likelihood of flea reinfestation, it is important to treat all animals within a household with an approved flea protection product.
  • Comfortis^® chewable tablets are not for use in humans. Like all medications, keep Comfortis^® chewable tablets out of the reach of children.

  Q: My dog has allergies. Can he still take Comfortis^®?

  Comfortis^® contains beef-flavoring made from a pork-based protein. If your dog has an allergy to pork, another alternative for flea treatment and prevention may need to be considered. Please discuss these options with your pet’s veterinarian.

  Q: Should I restrict either my dog’s activity or contact with my dog after the tablet is consumed?

  Since Comfortis^® chewable tablets are an oral formulation, you may maintain normal activities and interactions with your pet.

  Q: Can other medications be given while my pet is taking Comfortis^® chewable tablets?

  Yes, Comfortis^® chewable tablets have been given safely with a wide variety of products and medications. Your veterinarian should be made aware of all products you intend to administer to your dog.

  Q: Does Comfortis^® have to be given with food?

  Comfortis^® chewable tablets are labeled to be administered with food for maximum effectiveness.

  Q: How much food do I have to give my dog when administering the Comfortis^® tablet?

  In field trials, owners of dogs were instructed to give the Comfortis^® chewable tablet with food. However, the quantity of food was not specified and Comfortis^® was still efficacious. A suggestion may be to give the Comfortis^® tablet first then feed your dog his/her regularly scheduled meal. For free feeders, a suggestion may be to take the food away at night, give the Comfortis^® tablet first in the morning, then put food back down.

  Q: Can Comfortis^® be used in cats?

  No. Comfortis^® tablets are not approved by the FDA for use in cats.

  Q: When should treatment with Comfortis^® begin?

  Treatment with Comfortis^® chewable tablets may begin at any time of the year. Consult your veterinarian for the flea regimen most appropriate for your area. The preference will be to start one month before fleas become active and continue monthly dosing through the end of the flea season. In areas where fleas are common year-round, monthly treatment with Comfortis^® chewable tablets should continue throughout the entire year without interruption. To minimize the likelihood of flea reinfestation, it will be important for pet owners to treat all animals within a household with an approved flea protection product.

  Q: How quickly will Comfortis^® chewable tablets kill fleas?

  Comfortis^® chewable tablets start to kill fleas within 30 minutes and killed 100 percent of fleas within four hours in a controlled laboratory study. Comfortis^® chewable tablets kill fleas before they can lay eggs^[9].

  Q: Does seeing fleas on my dog mean the flea treatment is not working?

  Comfortis^® chewable tablets kill fleas before they can lay eggs when used monthly according to the label directions. Remember all animals in the household should be treated with an approved flea product to help control the flea population.

  Female fleas that are living on animals produce eggs that fall from the animal into their surroundings. These eggs hatch within a week; larvae then emerge and spin cocoons to become pupae. The entire life cycle can be completed in as little as three weeks, with new adult fleas emerging from the pupae, to jump onto your dog. If conditions such as temperature and humidity aren’t perfect for flea development, the time from egg to new adult flea can take as long as two to four months to complete. Because each female flea can lay up to 50 eggs per day there is potential for a large buildup of eggs, larvae and pupae, resulting in a constant supply of new adults emerging in the dog’s environment.^[8]

  Regardless of the product used to kill fleas, the dog can continue to be exposed to fleas that live in the environment. When these fleas jump onto the dog, they can feed almost immediately but will be quickly killed by Comfortis^® chewable tablets.

  If you see fleas on your dog within a month after your pet receives Comfortis^® chewable tablets, it is most likely these are new fleas that have very recently emerged from pupae and jumped onto the dog. These new fleas will be killed quickly before they can produce eggs that contaminate the environment. Consistent monthly application of Comfortis^® should be continued to provide continued protection for your dog against these fleas.

  Q: How long does Comfortis^® last?

  Comfortis^® has demonstrated efficacy over a 30-day duration^[9].