Time4ANap Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 After reading all of the other threads mentioning Trifexis, the one question that remains unanswered is whether anyone with Greyhounds went ahead and re-dosed as suggested after the first dose was vomited. I gave Rocket his first Trifexis this morning as the vet thought it best to switch him off Revolution due to monthly diarrhea after using it. He had the pill about an hour after breakfast, and within 90 minutes vomited up the pill and his breakfast. After that, he was fine and acting normal. Called the vet and they want me to wait a few days and re-dose him with the Trifexis. Not wanting to re-hash the advantages/disadvantages of all of the various available products, as there are numerous threads doing so already. We used Interceptor and Frontline with no problems for years until the Interceptor supply dried up here. So, has anyone had their hound vomit the first dose of Trifexis, and then either successfully or unsuccessfully re-dosed with Trifexis as recommended on the package? If unsuccessful, what happened? Thanks! Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Romeo Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 My Romeo has been on Trifexis for about a year and has had no problems. I always give it to him with a meal as it says on the box. Perhaps you shouldn't wait an hour after your dog's meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaBean Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I give all 3 of mine trifexis. I give it immediately after the meal. I also crush it up and mix it with peanut butter or stinky cat food because mine don't like the taste. I did have one instance of my lab (who has IBS) throwing it up about 30 minutes after I gave it to him. I waited one day and gave him another with rice and he did fine. Quote **Shellie with GiGi aka: Good Girl (Abita Raginflame X Ace High Heart) and two honorary hounds Butter and Bella** https://www.etsy.com/shop/GiGisCloset2?ref=si_shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Thanks for the replies. I thought I had given close enough to the meal but will give it with the meal the next time. I wrongly assumed that he just needed to have something in his tummy. Since he mooches food throughout the day, I wasn't too worried about an empty stomach... When I called the Vet's office to see if they wanted me to re-dose him now or wait a few days, the Vet Tech said that they have had numerous calls about various dogs throwing up the first dose, which is why i was curious what others here experienced with greyhounds. We will give it another go and still hope that Interceptor comes back on the market very soon. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eyeblaura Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Good luck. Enzo hasn't ever thrown his up. I also give it immediately after a meal. I just bury it in a big spoonful of PB and he swallows it whole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Rumor has it that interceptor should be back soon. Deramaxx is already being produced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Wow, I am sorry this happened to Rocket. I hope the second dose stays down. Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Rumor has it that interceptor should be back soon. Deramaxx is already being produced. Just checked the web page today and saw that. Cant wait!!!!! Wow, I am sorry this happened to Rocket. I hope the second dose stays down. Me too - it's 20 bucks a pill - but seriously, I can't wait for interceptor to be back - we never had an issue with that and we don't need the added stress on his tummy. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Devils advocate here: are you sure thats why he threw up? It could just be a coincidence. I've seen many dogs throw up for no apparent reason. It didn't happen often, but it does happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Expensive stuff to have to re- dose. Hope there are no ill effects on the second try. Mine do ok on it, but I give it right after a meal and wrapped in cold cuts so they gobble it right down. I hate the price, but like the convenience. Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) Devils advocate here: are you sure thats why he threw up? It could just be a coincidence. I've seen many dogs throw up for no apparent reason. It didn't happen often, but it does happen . The Trifexis website warns of vomiting and/or diarrhea as potential side effects. (They list vomiting first.) And if the packaging gives instructions on how to proceed when a dog vomits the med, then it's clear vomiting has been a common problem. My vet and I decided to avoid Trifexis since Sam and Silver get diarrhea from Heartgard Plus. All my dogs have done well on Interceptor, so I'm hoping that comes back soon. Edited March 12, 2013 by KF_in_Georgia Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 my mutt will sometimes vomit after the trifexis. i wait about 15 minutes after a meal and then only give her half. she gets the half about an hour later. none of my dogs will eat it as a treat. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Me too - it's 20 bucks a pill - but seriously, I can't wait for interceptor to be back - we never had an issue with that and we don't need the added stress on his tummy. Contact your vet and see if they will replace or reimburse the dose that was vomited. We always replace Comfortis or Trifexis doses that are 'lost' due to vomiting at our clinic. The manufacturer covers the replacement dose. Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Contact your vet and see if they will replace or reimburse the dose that was vomited. We always replace Comfortis or Trifexis doses that are 'lost' due to vomiting at our clinic. The manufacturer covers the replacement dose. Thanks. I have a feeling that my Vet's office doesn't know this because they asked if we wanted to switch to something else. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Devils advocate here: are you sure thats why he threw up? It could just be a coincidence. I've seen many dogs throw up for no apparent reason. It didn't happen often, but it does happen. Pretty sure. No other obvious reason for it and the warnings on the package and website indicate it's a common issue on the first dose. Given the fact that nothing about our hounds and meds is ever normal, i decided to ask here just in case it was becoming one of those things that Greyhounds have an issue with. Expensive stuff to have to re- dose. Hope there are no ill effects on the second try. Mine do ok on it, but I give it right after a meal and wrapped in cold cuts so they gobble it right down. I hate the price, but like the convenience. I usually give other meds wrapped in cheese and they go right down, but Rocket will chew most larger pills like a snack which is what I did this time. Next time will be in cheese so that it doesn't go down in pieces. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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