Simparica Trio Chewable Tablet for Dogs 10 to 20kg, 1 Tablet

About Simparica Trio (10kg to 20kg) Tablet

Simparica Trio is a once-a-month chewable tablet for dogs from Zoetis. This pack holds one tablet for dogs weighing 10 to 20kg. It combines three medicines, sarolaner, moxidectin and pyrantel, so one tablet covers several common parasites.

According to Zoetis's product label, Simparica Trio kills adult fleas and treats and prevents flea infestations, treats and controls ticks including the brown dog tick, prevents heartworm disease, and treats and controls roundworms and hookworms. By killing fleas, it also helps prevent flea tapeworm, which dogs pick up by swallowing infected fleas.

Ticks and fleas are a year-round problem in much of India, and ticks spread serious blood infections such as ehrlichia and babesia. Heartworm is spread by mosquitoes. A monthly tablet that covers all of these is simpler than juggling several products, and the chewable format means most dogs take it like a treat.

Simparica Trio is a prescription medicine. Your vet will check your dog's weight and health, and should test for existing heartworm infection before starting prevention.

Available Strengths and Pack Sizes

• 2.5kg to 5kg (1 Tablet)
• 5kg to 10kg (1 Tablet)
• 10kg to 20kg (1 Tablet) (this page)
• 20kg to 40kg (1 Tablet)
• 40kg to 60kg (1 Tablet)

Prescription Notice

This is a prescription veterinary medicine. Animeal dispenses it only against a valid prescription from a registered veterinarian. You can upload the prescription at checkout or send it on WhatsApp to +91 90041 57093.

Composition

Active ingredients listed for this product. The exact strength is printed on the pack.

Features and Benefits

• Three medicines in one tablet. Sarolaner for fleas and ticks, moxidectin for heartworm prevention, and pyrantel for roundworms and hookworms.
• Once a month. One tablet a month keeps protection going. Zoetis states it can be given with or without food.
• Chewable. A flavoured chewable that many dogs eat willingly, with nothing to apply to the coat.
• No waiting after baths. Because it is a tablet, swimming and bathing do not wash it off.
• Weight-banded packs. This pack is for dogs of 10 to 20kg. Other bands are listed above.

How It Works

• Sarolaner. Absorbed into the blood. When fleas and ticks feed, it blocks their nerve signals and kills them.
• Moxidectin. Kills heartworm larvae passed on by mosquitoes before they can grow into adult worms in the heart.
• Pyrantel. Paralyses roundworms and hookworms in the gut so they are passed out in the stool.

How to Use

• Check the weight. Weigh your dog before buying. This tablet is for dogs of 10 to 20kg. Dogs above the top band need a combination of tablets your vet works out.
• Give the tablet. Offer the chewable by hand or in a little food. Make sure your dog eats the whole tablet, and watch for a few minutes to be sure none is spat out.
• Every month. Give one dose every month on the same date. Zoetis advises that a missed dose be given straight away, then monthly dosing resumed.
• Heartworm plan. For heartworm prevention, Zoetis advises giving it year-round, or at least from one month before mosquito season until one month after it ends.
• Storage. Store in a cool, dry place in the original pack. Keep out of reach of children and pets, as the chewable is flavoured.

Safety and Precautions

• Zoetis's US label states it is for dogs 8 weeks of age and older weighing at least 1.3kg (2.8 lb). Check the age and weight limits on the Indian pack with your vet.
• Sarolaner belongs to the isoxazoline group. This group has been linked to tremors, wobbliness and seizures in some dogs. Tell your vet if your dog has ever had a seizure.
• Your vet should test for heartworm before starting. Prevention does not cure an existing heartworm infection.
• Do not give to cats. Simparica Trio is made for dogs only.
• Ask your vet before use in breeding, pregnant or nursing dogs.

About Zoetis

• Who is Zoetis. Zoetis is one of the world's largest animal health companies. It began as the animal health business of Pfizer.
• What they make. Its range covers vaccines, parasite control and medicines for pets and livestock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a prescription for Simparica Trio?

Yes. Animeal dispenses Simparica Trio against a valid prescription from a registered vet. You can upload it at checkout or send it on WhatsApp to +91 90041 57093.

What does Simparica Trio protect against?

Zoetis's label covers fleas, ticks including the brown dog tick, heartworm prevention, and roundworms and hookworms. It also helps prevent flea tapeworm by killing fleas.

How often do I give Simparica Trio?

Once a month. If you miss a dose, give it as soon as you remember and then carry on monthly from that date.

Can I give it with food?

Yes. Zoetis states it can be given with or without food. Many owners give it as a treat.

Which size should I buy?

Choose the pack that matches your dog's current weight. If your dog is close to the top of a band or still growing, ask your vet which size to use.

Also in: Flea and Tick Control for Dogs · All Dog Products

Product Information

This product requires a valid prescription from a registered veterinarian. Animeal shares this information for educational purposes only. Always consult your vet before use.