Comfortis for Cats

• Comfortis is available by prescription only.

• Comfortis is a chewable tablet used monthly to prevent flea infestations and kill exisiting flea populations.

• Comfortis comes in beef-flavored tablets.

• The active ingredient in Comfortis is spinosad.

• Spinosad activates receptors in fleas that cause the loss of muscle control.

• The excited state caused by the activated receptors causes an overload on the flea's nervous system, producing seizures and death of the flea.

• Comfortis is available in several sizes to best fit the needs of your pet.

• Comfortis can be used in both cats and dogs.

• Be sure to give your pet the appropriate tablet for size and species.

• Comfortis is FDA approved.

• Comfortis can be used in puppies and kittens older than 14 weeks.

• Available in various strength tablets according to the size of your cat

• 2 - 4 pounds (Yellow Box)

• 4.1 - 6 pounds  (Pink Box)

• 6.1 - 12 pounds  (Orange Box)

• 12.1 - 24 pounds  (Green Box)

• Kills fleas and prevents infestations

• Oral flea medication

• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

• Comfortis is not intended for human consumption.

• Do not use Comfortis in pregnant or nursing dogs.

• Store at room temperature.

• Do not give Comfortis to pets younger than 14 weeks.

• Comfortis is for control of flea populations only. Heartworm prevention should be used with Comfortis.

• Do not use Comfortis with products containing ivermectin, an ingredient in many heartworm medications.

• Use as directed by your veterinarian.

• Follow the instructions printed on the prescription label.

• Store COMFORTIS at room temperature.

• Do not use in pets less than 14 weeks old.

• Tablet should be given once a month.

• Tablet should be given with food to prevent vomiting and diarrhea.

• For pets weighing over 120 pounds, give two chews equaling the appropriate weight of the pet.

• 2 - 4 pounds- Package color: Yellow

• Give 1 tablet by mouth once a month

• 4.1 - 6 pounds- Package color: Pink

• Give 1 tablet by mouth once a month

• 6.1 - 12 pounds- Package color: Orange

• Give 1 tablet by mouth once a month

• 12.1 - 24 pounds- Package color: Green

• Give 1 tablet by mouth once a month

• In the case of a missed dose of COMFORTIS, give it as soon as you remember or wait until it is time to give the next dose.

• DO NOT GIVE A DOUBLE DOSE OF COMFORTIS.

• Overdoses are rare, but some symptoms of an overdose may include...

• vomiting

• diarrhea

• Call your veterinarian immediately if you think an overdose has occurred.

• Serious side effects, though rare, can occur.

• Serious side effects can occur if Comfortis is used with products containing ivermectin, a common ingredient in some heartworm preventatives. Symptoms include...

• Loss of muscle control

• Drooling

• Blindness

• Contact your veterinarian immediately if you believe your pet has consumed ivermectin while taking Comfortis.