
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy Simparica Trio without a vet prescription at Smartway?
Yes. Smartway Pet Supplies is an Australian-based retailer. Under Australian veterinary regulations, Simparica Trio can be sold without a prescription. You can order online and have it shipped directly to your US or Canadian door without needing a current vet prescription.
Is the Simparica Trio sold by Smartway genuine Zoetis product?
Yes — 100%. Smartway sells only authentic, brand-name Simparica Trio manufactured by Zoetis. We source exclusively from licensed Australian veterinary wholesalers and ship in original, manufacturer-sealed packaging. The product is identical in formulation and efficacy to what US vets and pet retailers carry.
Why is Simparica Trio cheaper at Smartway than at my vet?
Veterinary clinic markups on medications are significant — often 100–200% above wholesale cost — and prescription fees add further to the total. As an Australian retailer with no prescription requirement, Smartway passes these savings directly to you. You're buying the same genuine product at a fraction of the price.
How long does shipping take to the USA and Canada?
Standard shipping to the US takes 7–14 business days; Canada is typically 10–18 business days. Orders over $125 ship free. Express options are available at checkout for faster delivery.
Does Simparica Trio need to be given monthly even in winter?
Yes. Heartworm is transmitted by mosquitoes, which remain active year-round in many US climates. Fleas can survive indoors through winter. Interrupting monthly dosing creates gaps in protection that can allow heartworm larvae to develop. Year-round continuous dosing is the standard recommendation.
Can Simparica Trio be given alongside other medications?
Simparica Trio has no known contraindications and can generally be given alongside most common medications. If your dog is on epilepsy medication or has a known neurological condition, consult your vet before starting as sarolaner is an isoxazoline class compound.
What size should I choose if my dog weighs exactly 44 lbs?
The Blue pack (22.1–44 lbs) covers dogs up to 44 lbs. If your dog is at the top of that range or fluctuates, the Green pack (44.3–88 lbs) provides a safe margin. Overdosing by moving up one weight bracket is preferable to underdosing.
Is Simparica Trio the same as NexGard Spectra?
They provide broadly similar coverage but use different active ingredients. Simparica Trio uses sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel. NexGard Spectra uses afoxolaner and milbemycin oxime. Simparica Trio is the only combination chewable clinically proven to help prevent Lyme disease, and it covers six tick species. Both are effective; individual dogs may respond differently or have preferences.