I can't keep putting them through this!!! ***UPDATE***

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

I am at the end of my rope with the heart worm, flea & tick meds!!!!  I just don't know what to do.  Rooney does not tolerate any meds very well but did manage to keep down 1/2 of a Tri-heart Plus (for up to 25lbs) with his breakfast - tonight he'll get the other half with dinner and I'll hold my breath that he doesn't throw some or all of it up.  I'll skip a day to let his system rest and then start the process over cutting in 1/2 a Comfortis, dosing a.m. & p.m., which ALWAYS causes him to be sick but the vet says if it stays down for an hour or longer there should be coverage.  Rooney has done o.k. on the topical BUT after seeing it cause head tremors in Stuart - I'm too scared to use it any longer.

Stuart got his entire Trifexis tablet (heart worm, flea & tick all together) with his breakfast today.  Rooney can't take the Trifexis at all - makes him violently ill, Stuart has spit up a little bit on it UNTIL today.  I'm scared as he just did a big vomit all over his bed (which is now in the trash) and he is acting strange.  Trying to hide, repeatedly licking his lips, eyes glassy.  Dog Poop - I am getting mad.  I've never had this problem with any of our other dogs - what gives?********************

Stuart appears to have made a full recovery.  I tried to keep him calm and quiet yesterday but as the day went on he felt better and better so by early evening we even went to the dog park for a little while.  he ate his chicken and not so much the rice for breakfast and for dinner I mixed in a small amount of his kibble and raw topper to slowly get him back on his food.  I do want to check with the vet to see if we should give him a seperate heartworm pill in a week or does she feel that he is covered for now.  Next month I will try him on the Frontline but I am going to start slow and under dose him to watch for any head tremors.  Thanks everyone for all your support and advise - I truely don't know how I would survive without all of you!!!

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Oh my goodness Jane, poor you and poor Stuart. Hope everything is okay.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Oh no...poor Stuart...poor you! Jane, I am so sorry and will keep all of you in my prayers.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Jane that is terrible, you must be so worried. There must be some alternative, we use Sentinel and haven't had any issues. Praying that Stuart is fine and will be back home good as new soon. Please keep us posted on how he is doing.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Am I crazy or wasn't there just a discussion and article on Trifexis and side effects? Karen might remember. I'm at work and can't be on here long enufnto research. Might help your Vet Jane if the symptoms are similar t those in article.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

There've been so many, some about back orders and others that have been discontinued, and one company is bringing out a new one, I can't keep it straight anymore. I'll try a search.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Yep, here's a warning about Trifexis from earlier this month:

http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/caution-trifexis-heartworm...

[Christine & Camus]

You are right Sue.  There was a post in early January. 

http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/caution-trifexis-heartworm...

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

OM I hope Stuart is alright. Can't believe this and keeping everything crossed here.

[Donna K & Quincy]

 Here is one link.    http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/caution-trifexis-heartworm...

[Phoebe's Mom]

How scary for you.  I am so sorry to hear about all this.  Fingers and paws crossed for a speedy recovery for Stuart.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Jane...someone here in the last month or so put up a discussion on Trifexis and how it can cause seizures and lethargy.  Quite a few Doodle moms chimed in on their less than positive experience.  I think I remember them saying that some of the symptoms don't show up until a few months build up of the medication.  I sure wish I had something to suggest.  My Gracie Doodle is just a big horse and nothing seems to bother her!!!  Also, just an FYI, I read and even my vet told me that Trifexis does NOT have any Tick preventative in it.  The Tri is for two types of flea control combined and then the heartworm.  NO TICK PROTECTION!!!  People just assume the TRI means all three...not!  I was already to change Gracie to it until I researched it extensively and also saw the DK discussion.   UPDATE:  I just noticed quite a few have already given you the link to the discussion :)

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Vet just called and I am picking Stuart up at 4:30.  The x-ray did'n't show an obstruction but she did see some small shards of something.  She hates that we give the boys shin bones - but he hasn't had one since last week.  She believes that he was sick from the Trifexis and is going to contact the company to let them know and get a refund.  BUT the scary thing is he did swallow some air while in distress so NOW I'm going to have to check on him once an hour to make sure that it doesn't lead to bloat.  OMG - this makes me a nervous wreck.  She thinks it is unlikely as it wasn't a huge amount but felt she had to warn me.  Stuart is a burper so I hope he'll belch it out.  WHAT IF I DON'T KNOW WHAT BLOAT LOOKS LIKE?  Of course dh is out of town so I'll be on my own.  :(