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Same as my cav, he was on trifexis since puppy now he is 9 years old.

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*FOOD GRADE DIATOMACEOUS EARTH.
I have 3 dogs on Trifexis 6 years. Terrier mix, short-hair. Ages; 12, 11, and 7. Weight; 20, 12 and 12 lbs.
They are very active, playful dogs on a high protein, fruit/vegetable diet. 'Grain-Free'. No junk food, no fat, sugars, salt or starch extras.
They have been on Trifexis going on 6 years with no problems or side effects.
It is necessary to observe closely and know their behavior to notice slight changes because they are so good at hiding things. They do slow down a little and rest for the day but nothing unusual. Trifexis has worked very well for fleas, ticks, worms.
We also drive a lot of long distance. Trifexis is a safeguard that has worked.
As an added back-up with benefits, we also use for our dogs, cats, chickens, ducks and deer ...
FOOD GRADE ... DIATOMECEOUS EARTH
A safe, effective, ALL-NATURAL SOLUTION for fleas, ticks and intestinal worms.
Sparingly, add a light dusting of Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth on to all animal feed. Also, lightly dust on their fur and / or bedding and areas as needed.
"DE" is natural silica sedimentary rock that is an off-white, super-fine powder. Having so many health beneficial uses -for pets and humans.
Very inexpensive. Available most everywhere, cheapest on eBay.
Make sure it is labeled FOOD GRADE that is safe for ingesting.
Here is a (copy and paste) link for DE benefits and uses:
For pets; https://www.diatomaceousearth dot com/diatomaceous-earth-for-pets/
For humans; https://www.diatomaceousearth dot com/diatomaceous-earth-human/
DE also works on ants, roaches and bed bugs like glass.
With microscopic abrasive properties, -Keep clear from inhaling and eyes.

We have 2 Beagles Leo, and Droopy who are 9 years old now and in very poor health. Probably will not be with us much longer. By the way they are city Beagles who live inside and are walked everyday twice a day and their weight has been controlled all their lives. We live in Western NC. We fell into the trap of thinking they needed the parasite treatment since they were old enough to take it. They become sick for a day every month at pill day. We ask our vets and were told you need to weigh the risk if you stop the treatment. Being Beagles as some of you know they will grab and eat anything they find when walking them if I am not fast enough to keep it from them. Then within a few days it was off to the vet and we were always told they picked up a parasite. I Always ask I thought the parasite prevention meds stop that. Always got a BS excuse from our vets.
Two years ago we started seeing tumors coming out on both dogs. At their annual Checkup and shots we ask about them and were told it's just something that happens to some dogs. Hard for me to believe both dogs have the same condition at the same time. Then we were told that they needed the heart worm test twice a year. I ask why if they had always been on it would they need tested. Got another BS excuse from the vets. I then told the vets my dogs would not be given parasite meds anymore I had read the stories on the web. One of the assistants told me she was calling PEDA and letting them know I was a bad pet owner. We have been receiving reminder cards monthly for months now telling us it is the law that we get them parasite tested, more BS.
Anyway I think it is a money thing for the vets
$35.00 for the test
$45.00 for a office visit
$30.00 for the parasite meds
this is per dog.
The big question here is would you put this in your body?

Yeah, my dog, a Shiba Inu, has been on Trifexis for years and he's healthy and parasite free. Dogs have bad reactions to medication just like people.
To say Trifexis is deadly and kills every dog is ridiculous. There are rare but serious complications with all human drugs too, yet people still take them! How many millions of people would die if they refused to take medicine because of "what happens in under 1% of those who take it?"
Every time I see a commercial for a drug I laugh at the end when they go over all of the bad things that can happen. The list is a mile long.
That's why I don't get it when people slam Trifexis for all dogs because of some reports that it harmed a dog. Yeah, vaccinations have killed people, yet most people are still vaccinated.