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Originally Posted by echo11
We have switched to Sentinel for heartworm, tick and flea prevention. We used to use Interceptor, but was discontinued. Seems Sentinel is their replacement. We did try Trifexis for almost a year. We had issues with our dog (20 lbs), every few months, throwing it up within a few hours. Also, he was uncomfortable for the day he took it. He is doing better on the Sentinel. We also had issues with Advantix II. Our dog would try to bite at the application site for days. It appeared to be too strong or caustic for him. We now have switched back to Frontline for the ticks. He has long hair and we do not want a tick collar on him. Both products that we use have flea protection. We use them 2 weeks apart.
They are all poison, but the alternative of possible disease is worse- in my opinion.
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Because of the issues you mentioned, I'd prefer to forego the throwing up and caustic reactions and instead inspect the dog at least every other day for fleas and ticks. It's not really that much trouble if you pet the dog daily you can incorporate the "checking out for crawlers" into the routine. Like I said earlier, if you do see the first sign of a few crawlers a quick bath with Dawn liquid makes short work of fleas.
I have even told my vet about this and although their "official" position is that the dog should get the monthly treatment, the personal response is that as long as there are no fleas/ticks that's the preferred end result and what matters.
Again, no judgement on anyone else, this is just my way, so far so good.