Contents of Today's Veterinary Practice - JAN-FEB 2012

Today's Veterinary Practice provides comprehensive information to keep every small animal practitioner up to date on companion animal medicine and surgery as well as practice building and management.

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choices Powerful
to fi ght parasites When it comes to parasites,
Elanco has the innovative choices your clients are looking for. Comfortis, the #1 veterinarian-recommended prescription fl ea medication,1
provides
month-long fl ea protection. Three-in-one Trifexis kills fl eas, prevents heartworm disease and controls hookworm, roundworm and whipworm. Our effective, chewable parasite products offer you a choice to help protect your clients' dogs inside and out, all year long. For more information, visit us online or call your Elanco or
distributor representative today. elancovet.com • 888.545.5973
Important Safety Information
the components of Trifexis chewable tablets. Treatment with fewer than three monthly doses after the last exposure to mosquitoes may not provide complete heartworm prevention. Prior to administration of Trifexis, dogs should be tested for existing heartworm infection. The most common adverse reactions recorded in clinical trials were vomiting, pruritus, lethargy and diarrhea. If vomiting occurs within an hour after administration, redose with another full dose. Puppies less than 14 weeks of age may experience a higher rate of vomiting.
For product labels, including complete safety information, see page
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Gfk Kynetec, 2010 Comfortis is recommended more than any other veterinary prescription fl ea control product.
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rifexis: Serious adverse reactions have been reported following concomitant extra-label use of ivermectin with spinosad alone, one of
T preventatives according to label directions.
clinical signs: trembling/twitching, salivation/drooling, seizures, ataxia, mydriasis, blindness and disorientation. Post-approval experience continues to support the safety of Comfortis when used concurrently with heartworm
Comfortis: The most common adverse reaction reported is vomiting. Other adverse reactions reported in decreasing order of frequency are: depression/ lethargy, decreased appetite, incoordination, diarrhea, itching, trembling, excessive salivation and seizures. Following concomitant extra-label use of ivermectin with Comfortis, some dogs have experienced the following
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