Comfortis kills fleas and prevents and treats flea infestations for one month on cats and kittens 14 weeks of age or older and weighing 4.1 pounds or more. It also kills fleas and prevents and treats flea infestations for one month on dogs and puppies 14 weeks of age and older and weighing 5 pounds or greater. Available with a veterinarian's prescription.
What is Comfortis Chewable Tablets for Dogs and Cats?
A chewable, beef-flavored tablet that kills fleas and prevents and treats infestations on dogs and cats for a full month.
Who is Comfortis Chewable Tablets for Dogs and Cats for?
For puppies and dogs 14 weeks and older and weighing 5 lbs or more, and kittens and cats 14 weeks and older and weighing 4.1 lbs or more.
Why use Comfortis Chewable Tablets for Dogs and Cats?
Comfortis is a fast, safe and effective treatment for flea infestations. It starts killing fleas in 30 minutes before they can lay eggs. FDA Approved.
How does Comfortis Chewable Tablets for Dogs and Cats work?
The primary target of action of COMFORTIS in insects is an activation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs).
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How is Comfortis Chewable Tablets for Dogs and Cats sold?
Comfortis tablets are sold depending on your pets weight and are available in 6 month supply/6 tablet packs.
What are the side effects of Comfortis Chewable Tablets for Dogs and Cats?
FOR CATS: The most common adverse reaction recorded in clinical trials was vomiting. Other adverse reactions were: lethargy, decreased appetite, weight loss, and diarrhea. Use with caution with concomitant extra-label use of ivermectin. The safe use of Comfortis in breeding, pregnant, or lactating cats has not been evaluated. See Comfortis label for complete safety information.
FOR DOGS: 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. Use with caution in breeding females and dogs with pre-existing epilepsy. The safe use of Comfortis in breeding males has not been evaluated.
What special precautions are there?
Not for human use. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
If overdose occurs, please contact your local pet hospital or emergency pet clinic immediately.
How can I store Comfortis Chewable Tablets for Dogs and Cats?
Keep in a dry environment at room temperature between 68-77° F
Given orally once a month with or without food.