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Congratulations on your new dog! I like Revolution if you are looking for a topical product. It consistently works well and is well tolerated. If you like the idea of an oral product better, I like Trifexis (it’s another all in one product). Sometimes though the pets can smell the Trifexis and they won’t eat it. In that instance, I like Simparica and Interceptor. My personal preference is oral products. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
here is the list of the best flea products on the market. Spot ons: Revoulution Advantage Advantage Multi Tablets: Trifexis/comfortis Bravecto Nexgard Collar: Seresto ( (ticks as well) House spary: Indoorex
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Yes, there are lots of other non-topical flea and tick prevention options. Nexgard and Bravecto have oral chews that dogs can eat as treats. Nexgard is monthly whereas Bravecto is every 3 months. Both of these prevent against fleas and ticks. Heartgard is an oral medication that protects against heartworm and other intestinal parasites. There is a Seresto collar that can be worm by dogs to prevent flea and tick infections for up to 8 months. I recommend reaching out to your local vet to see which products they have available. I hope this is helpful!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
It is generally not recommended to use two oral products together. It's not to say it's impossible but many of these companies have not done the testing to know if there are interactions. You may discuss this with your regular vet to see if they have any experience with this. Most topical flea and tick products are expected to be safe to use with Trifexis. There is also a collar called a Preventic which is fine to use with oral products. Most people only put the collar on the pet when it is going out to tick areas and they remove it when the pet is not in those areas. Another option is to ask your vet if they would exchange the product for something like Simparica and Interceptor which would get all your parasite concerns. Some clients will also switch products when ticks are in season or when exposure is expected and then switch back once the exposure time is over. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I think it sounds reasonable to try a topical if Roxy is continually vomiting the Trifexis and is not vomiting at other times. If you are not already giving the Trifexis with a meal you may want to try that as well since it could be causing nausea if given on an empty stomach. If you want to try a topical you can ask your vet about Revolution or Advantage Multi.
Updated on September 24th, 2025