Comfortis for Dogs 40.1-60 lbs (Blue) - 12 Chew Tabs - [Fleas]
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Description
Comfortis is the first FDA-approved, prescription oral flea treatment that provides fast-acting, month-long protection for both dogs and cats. This convenient beef-flavored chewable tablet (made with pork protein and hydrolyzed soy) starts killing fleas in just 30 minutes and eliminates infestations before they can start. Comfortis requires a prescription from your veterinarian.
Key Benefits
- Fast-acting flea protection – Begins killing fleas within 30 minutes of administration
- Monthly dosing – One chew protects your pet for a full 30 days
- Breaks the flea life cycle – Kills fleas before they can lay eggs and reproduce
- Convenient chewable tablet – Beef-flavored and easy to administer with food
- Environmentally responsible – Contains spinosad, a naturally derived insecticide
Indications
Comfortis (spinosad) is indicated for the prevention and treatment of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis) for one month on:
- Cats and kittens 14 weeks of age or older and weighing 4.1 pounds or more
- Dogs and puppies 14 weeks of age or older and weighing 5.0 pounds or more
How to Use
Comfortis should be administered once monthly with food for maximum effectiveness. Follow your veterinarian’s instructions for proper dosage and usage schedule.
Ingredients
| Comfortis for Dogs: 5-10 lbs - Comfortis for Cats: 4.1-6 lbs | |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredient (per tablet) | Amount |
| Spinosad | 140 mg |
| Comfortis for Dogs 10.1-20 lbs - Comfortis for Cats: 6.1-12 lbs | |
| Active Ingredient (per tablet) | Amount |
| Spinosad | 270 mg |
| Comfortis for Dogs 20.1-40 lbs - Comfortis for Cats: 12.1-24 lbs | |
| Active Ingredient (per tablet) | Amount |
| Spinosad | 560 mg |
| Comfortis for Dogs 40.1-60 lbs | |
| Active Ingredient (per tablet) | Amount |
| Spinosad | 810 mg |
| Comfortis for Dogs 60.1-120 lb | |
| Active Ingredient (per tablet) | Amount |
| Spinosad | 1,620 mg |
Directions
Comfortis is a prescription-only, chewable flea tablet formulated with the active ingredient spinosad. It provides fast-acting, monthly protection for dogs and cats and should be administered with food for best results.
📄 View Comfortis Drug Facts Sheet (FDA PDF)
Dosage for Dogs
Minimum recommended dose: 13.5 mg/lb (30 mg/kg) of body weight, administered orally once per month.
Important: Do not use the dog dosage chart when dosing cats, as it may result in underdosing.

*Dogs over 120 lb should be administered the appropriate combination of tablet strengths. Comfortis is best administered with food. If vomiting occurs within 1 hour of dosing, repeat with a full dose.
Comfortis can be offered as a treat before feeding, mixed with food, or administered like a traditional tablet. If a dose is missed, resume monthly dosing with food as soon as possible.
Flea Prevention Strategy: Begin Comfortis at least one month before flea season starts and continue monthly through the end of flea season. In regions where fleas are present year-round, monthly treatment should be maintained continuously. All pets in the household should be treated with a vet-approved flea control product.
Dosage for Cats
Minimum recommended dose: 22.5 mg/lb (50 mg/kg) of body weight, administered orally once per month.
Important: Do not use the dog dosage chart for cats, as it may result in an overdose.
*Cats over 24 lb should be administered the appropriate combination of tablet strengths.
Comfortis should be given with food. It may be offered before or after feeding, mixed in food, or administered as a chewable tablet. If vomiting occurs within 1 hour of dosing, redose with a full dose. Resume regular monthly treatment if a dose is missed.
Treatment should begin before flea season and continue monthly through the end. In flea-prone areas, maintain year-round treatment. All pets in the home should receive approved flea control to prevent reinfestation.
Contraindications
No known contraindications are associated with Comfortis use.
Warnings
- Not for human use. Keep out of reach of children.
- Serious adverse reactions have been reported when Comfortis was used with extra-label doses of ivermectin.
Precautions
- For use in dogs and puppies 14 weeks and older (see veterinarian for animal safety guidance).
- Use caution in breeding females and dogs with pre-existing epilepsy.
- The safety of Comfortis has not been evaluated in breeding males, or in breeding, pregnant, or lactating cats.
- Concomitant extra-label use of ivermectin should be avoided unless directed by a veterinarian.
Storage Instructions
Store at controlled room temperature: 20–25°C (68–77°F), with excursions permitted between 15–30°C (59–86°F).
Effectiveness
In laboratory studies, Comfortis began killing fleas within 30 minutes and achieved 100% effectiveness within 4 hours. It kills fleas before they lay eggs, helping prevent infestations.
Field studies over 3 months demonstrated 98–99.8% flea reduction in infested households. Dogs with flea allergy dermatitis showed visible improvement in symptoms like itching, redness, and hair loss.
FAQ
Comfortis kills fleas before they can lay eggs when used monthly, according to the label directions. If you see fleas on your dog or cat within a month after your pet receives Comfortis, they are most likely new fleas. Because your pet has been treated with Comfortis, these new fleas will be killed before they can produce eggs that contaminate your home. Continued monthly use of Comfortis can prevent any new flea infestations.
Your pet can experience continued exposure to fleas living in the environment. It's important to treat all animals in the household with an approved flea product to help control the flea population. Learn more about controlling flea infestations in your home.
As with any medication, sometimes side effects occur. See the Comfortis label for complete safety information.
For cats: In some cases, cats vomited after receiving Comfortis. If vomiting occurs within one hour of administration, re-dose with another full dose. Additional adverse reactions observed in studies were lethargy, decreased appetite, weight loss, and diarrhea. Use with caution with concomitant extra-label use of ivermectin. See the Comfortis label for complete safety information.
For dogs: 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 clinical signs: trembling/twitching, salivation/drooling, seizures, ataxia, mydriasis, blindness, and disorientation. See the Comfortis label for complete safety information.
Your veterinarian is your pet's healthcare expert and can make the best medication recommendations. This includes the prevention, control and/or treatment of parasites such as fleas, heartworms and intestinal parasites. These parasites can cause conditions including flea allergy dermatitis, anemia, and heart disease. Key points of your discussion might include:
- The best time to start flea treatment in your geographic region.
- What administration method will work best for your pet.
- What to do if you miss a dose of Comfortis.
- What other medications you give your pet.
- What to do about a severe flea infestation.
- What steps you can take to prevent a flea re-infestation in your home.
Reviews
- It works
- I cannot think of one
- Extremely effective. Fleas start dying in 30 minutes. Since it's given orally, there is no wet spot on the fur.
- Price, but being able to purchase 3 instead of the full 6 pack is greatly appreciated.
- Nothing
- Don
- No problem with fleas
- Works quickly. Our 2 cats have no adverse reactions from it. Amount given is determined by weight of animal.
- None.
- Hard pill. Hard to give to a cat
- Thank you for getting the order right! The gentleman I spoke with was awesome.
- Comfortis is worth the money because it actually works.
- Easy to administer product to the dogs.
- Pricey
- Easier to give to my pet.
- Stomach upset.
- Good prices, order in a timely manner!
- No complaints!
- Took too long
- effective
- dogs hate the taste and it's so strong I can't even disguise it covering it with blue cheese!
- works great, no mess, better prices than the vet
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