How is Simparica Trio different from other preventatives?

Simparica Trio is the first monthly chewable to protect dogs against heartworm disease, five types of ticks, fleas, roundworms and hookworms, all in one monthly chewable.

Is Simparica Trio safe?

Simparica Trio has been demonstrated safe for dogs as young as 8 weeks old, and weighing as little as 2.8 lbs.

How often do you give Simparica Trio?

Give a Simparica Trio chewable to your dog once a month.

How do I switch from another heartworm medication or tick and flea medication?

Talk to your veterinarian about switching to Simparica Trio from another preventive medication to ensure your dog is kept protected through the process.

Do I need a prescription for Simparica Trio?

Yes. Your veterinarian can prescribe the correct dose for your dog. Talk to your vet today about Simparica Trio.

What if I’m late giving a Simparica Trio dose?

If a dose is missed, a new dose should be given immediately. If a dose is vomited or spit out, a new dose should be given again. Then, continue on the prescribed monthly dosing schedule.

How fast does Simparica Trio work to kill ticks and fleas?

Simparica Trio works to get rid of ticks and fleas on dogs fast. It starts to kill deer ticks within 8 hours, and fleas within 4 hours.

When can I start Simparica Trio for a puppy?

You can begin using Simparica Trio with puppies as young as 8 weeks old weighing at least 2.8 lbs.

Can Simparica Trio help prevent Lyme infections?

Simparica Trio is FDA-approved to prevent infections that may cause Lyme disease by killing deer ticks.

Simparica Trio

The First FDA-Approved Product of Its Kind

Simparica Trio is a once-a-month chewable that protects your dog with three proven ingredients designed for defense. It’s available from your vet with a prescription and comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Protects dogs against heartworm disease, ticks & fleas, roundworms & hookworms.
FDA-approved to block infections that may cause Lyme disease by killing deer ticks.
Demonstrated safe for puppies as young as 8 weeks old, weighing at least 2.8 lbs.

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Unlike other brands, just 1 monthly Simparica Trio chewable provided 100% protection against heartworm disease in a study.
Proven to kill 5 types of ticks. Competitive chewable brands are only approved to kill 4.^*
Prevents flea infestation by killing fleas before they can even lay eggs. Starts killing within 4 hours, and achieved 100% effectiveness in 8 hours in a study.
Treats and controls roundworms and hookworms to protect your dog from intestinal parasites.

*Bravecto^®, NexGard^®, and Credelio^® are approved to kill only four types of ticks.

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Heartworm disease can be fatal, and it only takes one bite from an infected mosquito.

Heartworm disease is a year-round threat
Heartworm disease has been diagnosed in all 50 states
Even with routine testing, it can take up to nine months to detect¹
Heartworm disease can be deadly

Deer ticks can infect your dog with Lyme disease, which can cause recurring health problems like arthritis or kidney failure.⁶

Lyme disease can be hard to diagnose
It just takes 1 infected tick to spread disease that can be harmful, even deadly, to dogs^7,8
Some ticks can survive freezing temperatures and become active when the temperature rises to 40°F ^9,10
Simparica Trio starts working fast, and is FDA-approved to block infections that may cause Lyme disease by killing deer ticks.

Ticks are found year-round, in every part of the U.S.²

Ticks are responsible for transmitting at least 15 different serious diseases to dogs, including Lyme disease.³
Simparica Trio is FDA-approved to block infections that may cause Lyme disease by killing deer ticks.
Simparica Trio starts working fast, and is approved to kill five types of ticks, while some competitive chewable brands are only approved to kill four.*

Fleas can quickly infest your home.

Fleas start to bite within 5 minutes.⁴Those bites can also lead to infectious diseases.⁵
A dog’s reaction to flea bites may vary from sores and inflammation to hair loss.
Fleas can lay up to 1300 eggs within 50 days,⁴ but Simparica Trio kills them before they can even lay eggs. In studies it started killing within four hours, and achieved 100% effectiveness in eight hours.

Roundworms and hookworms can hurt your dog.

Intestinal parasites can grow throughout the intestines.
Symptoms include stomach swelling, vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration.
Infected dogs can contaminate the home, putting other pets and people at risk.
Puppies are more commonly infected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: How is Simparica Trio different from other preventatives?
Simparica Trio is the first monthly chewable to protect dogs against heartworm disease, five types of ticks, fleas, roundworms and hookworms, all in one monthly chewable.
: Is Simparica Trio safe?
Simparica Trio has been demonstrated safe for dogs as young as 8 weeks old, and weighing as little as 2.8 lbs.
: How often do you give Simparica Trio?
Give a Simparica Trio chewable to your dog once a month.
: How do I switch from another heartworm medication or tick and flea medication?
Talk to your veterinarian about switching to Simparica Trio from another preventive medication to ensure your dog is kept protected through the process.
: Do I need a prescription for Simparica Trio?
Yes. Your veterinarian can prescribe the correct dose for your dog. Talk to your vet today about Simparica Trio.
: What if I’m late giving a Simparica Trio dose?
If a dose is missed, a new dose should be given immediately. If a dose is vomited or spit out, a new dose should be given again. Then, continue on the prescribed monthly dosing schedule.
: How fast does Simparica Trio work to kill ticks and fleas?
Simparica Trio works to get rid of ticks and fleas on dogs fast. It starts to kill deer ticks within 8 hours, and fleas within 4 hours.
: When can I start Simparica Trio for a puppy?
You can begin using Simparica Trio with puppies as young as 8 weeks old weighing at least 2.8 lbs.
: Can Simparica Trio help prevent Lyme infections?
Simparica Trio is FDA-approved to prevent infections that may cause Lyme disease by killing deer ticks.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: See Prescribing Information. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures. Simparica Trio contains sarolaner, a member of the isoxazoline class, which has been associated with neurologic adverse reactions including tremors, ataxia, and seizures in dogs with or without a history of neurologic disorders. The safe use of Simparica Trio has not been evaluated in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs. The most frequently reported adverse reactions in clinical trials were vomiting and diarrhea.

References:

AHS Canine Guidelines 2018. https://d3ft8sckhnqim2.cloudfront.net/images/pdf/2018-AHS-Canine-Guidelines-181114.pdf?1542248135.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Geographic distribution of ticks that bite humans. http://www.cdc.gov/ticks/geographic_distribution.html. Updated June 1, 2015. Accessed March 19, 2019.
Companion Animal Parasite Council. Ticks. April 12, 2017. https://capcvet.org/guidelines/ticks. Accessed September 10, 2019.
Byron L. Blagburn, BS, MS, PhD.*, Michael W. Dryden, DVM, PhD. Biology, Treatment, and Control of Flea and Tick Infestations. 2009; 4.
Flea Allergy Dermatitis in Cats and Dogs. VetStreet website. http://www.vetstreet.com/care/flea-allergy-dermatitis-in-cats-and-dogs. Updated Apr 22, 2014. Accessed Mar 21, 2019.
Lyme Disease. CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/tickbornediseases/lyme.html. Accessed March 14, 2019.
How ticks spread disease. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/life_cycle_and_hosts.html. Updated January 10, 2019. Accessed March 19, 2019.
Little SE. Changing paradigms in understanding transmission of canine tick-borne diseases: the role of interrupted feeding and intrastadial transmission. In: Proceedings of the 2nd Canine Vector-Borne Disease (CVBD) Symposium; April 25-28, 2007; Sicily, Italy.
Fleas, ticks & your pet. Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) website. http://www.petsandparasites.org/images/uploads/documents/BC-3844_CAPC_FleaTick_one-color_04.pdf. Updated March 2011. Accessed March 25, 2019.
Ticks: What are the risks in northern New England? University of Vermont Medical Center website. https://medcenterblog.uvmhealth.org/infectious-disease/ticks-northern-new-england. Updated August 23, 2018. Accessed March 25, 2019.

Bravecto is a registered trademark of Intervet Inc., d/b/a Merck Animal Health. NexGard is a registered trademark of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. Credelio is a registered trademark of Elanco or its affiliates.

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