What Is Simparica Trio?
Simparica Trio is a medication for dogs that provides comprehensive protection against fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites such as roundworms and hookworms. It is a monthly chewable tablet that combines three active ingredients: sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel.
- Sarolaner: An insecticide and acaricide that kills fleas and ticks.
- Moxidectin: Prevents heartworm disease by killing larvae.
- Pyrantel: Treats and controls roundworm and hookworm infections.
Benefits of Simparica Trio
- Broad-spectrum protection: Covers a wide range of parasites, reducing the need for multiple medications.
- Convenient administration: Easy-to-administer chewable tablet taken once a month.
- Effective: Starts killing fleas within four hours and provides consistent protection for 30 days.
- Safe: Approved for use in dogs as young as 8 weeks old, weighing at least 2.8 pounds.
How Simparica Trio Works
Simparica Trio's three active ingredients work together to provide comprehensive parasite protection. Sarolaner interferes with the nervous system of fleas and ticks, causing paralysis and death. Moxidectin disrupts the lifecycle of heartworms by killing larvae before they can mature and cause disease. Pyrantel paralyzes and eliminates intestinal worms, preventing them from attaching to the dog's intestinal wall.
Usage and Precautions
- Dosage: Administered monthly, ideally on the same date each month.
- Precautions: Ensure your dog is tested for heartworm infection before starting Simparica Trio, as severe reactions can occur in dogs with existing infections.
- Side Effects: Generally well-tolerated but may include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and loss of appetite. Consult your vet if these or other side effects occur.
FAQs About Simparica Trio
1. What age and weight should my dog be to start Simparica Trio? Simparica Trio is safe for dogs 8 weeks and older, weighing at least 2.8 pounds.
2. How does Simparica Trio differ from other flea and tick preventatives? Unlike some preventatives that target only fleas and ticks, Simparica Trio also protects against heartworms and intestinal parasites.
3. Can Simparica Trio be given to cats? No, Simparica Trio is formulated specifically for dogs and should not be given to cats.
4. What should I do if I miss a dose? Give the missed dose as soon as you remember and resume the regular schedule. Do not give two doses at once.
5. Is it safe to use Simparica Trio year-round? Yes, continuous year-round protection is recommended to effectively prevent parasite infestations.
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