Also Advantage Multi does not provide any protection against ticks, however
it can be safely combined with other products (i.e. Advantix, Bravecto, Nexgard) safely
.
Can I give my dog two types of flea medicine?
Never use multiple flea medications on your pet, unless directed to do so by your veterinarian
. Fleas can be a very frustrating problem, and some medications may not produce immediate effects.
Can I give my dog oral and topical flea treatment?
The short answer is…
it is not recommended in most situations
. Combining different medications may increase the risk of negative side effects, adverse reactions or can lead to an overdose situation which could put your pet’s life at risk.
Is NexGard the same as Advantix?
Both Nexgard and K9 Advantix use a pesticide to treat fleas and ticks
. Nexgard uses Afoxoflaner and kills 100% of fleas in 24 hours. K9 Advantix is a combination of Permethrin, Imidacloprid, and Pyriproxyfen and begins to kill fleas in 12 hours.
Can you use a flea and tick collar with Nexgard?
Yes, it is safe to use Nexgard with a flea and tick collar
.
Can you use a topical flea treatment with Nexgard?
Combing NexGard and Frontline won’t help much more than using a single application. It is not worth the risk.
You should never combine oral and topical tick and flea treatments
regardless of which brands or chemical composition you’re considering.
Can my dog still get fleas with Nexgard?
Any immature fleas that are in your home or yard when you first give FRONTLINE Plus or NexGard to your pet will continue to develop into full-grown fleas, even after the mature fleas on your pet are killed.
Can I use Capstar and Advantix together?
Either Capstar or Comfortis can be combined individually
with a variety of other flea and tick medications including one of the following: K9 Advantix II, Frontline Plus for Dogs, Advantage II for Dogs, Revolution for dogs, Pet Armor for Dogs, Advantage Multi, Frontline Top Spot for Dogs, Sentinel, or Farnam Bio Spot …
Can dogs take Heartgard and Nexgard together?
Safe to administer along with Heartgard Plus
, Nexgard is first of its kind tasty flea and tick control chew. The combo parasitic preventive is effective for one full month in controlling external and internal parasites.
Can NexGard and Heartgard be given on the same day?
One of the new products we recommend is NexGard, from the makers of Frontline. It is a once a month, ORAL, flea and tick prevention for dogs. No more sticky, smelly topicalls.
It can be given at the same time as their monthly Heartgard
– ONCE-a- MONTH!
When should I give my dog NexGard?
NexGard is a tasty beef-flavoured chew that provides flea, tick and mite protection for dogs. NexGard protects dogs against brown dog ticks, bush ticks and the potentially deadly paralysis tick. NexGard should be given
monthly all year round in areas where paralysis ticks are found
.
Can I give my dog NexGard after Frontline?
I normally recommend Nexgard, Bravecto, Simparica, or Credelio for fleas and ticks – all of these medications are safe and effective, and
would be fine to give even if you applied Frontline 10 days ago
.
What is the safest flea tick and heartworm medication for dogs?
If it’s unlikely that your pet could be exposed to ticks,
Trifexis (a very popular flea heartworm pill for dogs) or Sentinel Spectrum
may be your two best heartworm and flea prevention options.
Can I give Nexgard and interceptor at the same time?
Nexgard and Interceptor Spectrum can be given together
for an effective control of multiple internal as well external parasites. Store away the combo pack from pets and children. Keep it in a cool and dry place. Before starting treatment with Interceptor Spectrum, test your dog for existing heartworm infection.
What flea medicine is killing dogs?
Is Nexgard safer than Seresto?
They both have risks. The risks of using NexGard with dogs who are prone to seizures is higher. However,
NexGard is safer than Seresto when used around other family members
.
Can I use Seresto collar and Advantix together?
Can you use Seresto and Advantix together? Because both products contain Imidacloprid,
it is generally not recommended to use them together
, but consult your vet for more information.
How soon can I give my dog another flea treatment?
The known safe answer is to wait the period of time the product is supposed to work,
typically 30 days
, before reapplying. An alternative is to bathe the pet in a detergent shampoo (meant to strip off skin oils) and reapply after 24 hours.
How long does it take for NexGard to start killing fleas?
How long does it take NexGard to kill fleas? In a well-controlled laboratory study, NexGard began to kill fleas
four hours
after initial administration and demonstrated >99% effectiveness at eight hours.
Can I give my dog more than one NexGard?
NexGard has a large margin of safety if as dog gets or eats multiple doses
. Monitor for GI upset and feed a bland diet for a few days to settle the stomach. Your dog will likely suffer no ill effects.
Why does my dog keep getting fleas even after treatment?
Not treating often enough
Fleas go through a life cycle of egg, larvae, pupae and adult. Most flea treatments just kill adult fleas, but fleas can continue to emerge for months after you think an infestation has ended. When a newly emerged female flea finds a host, she can lay eggs within one day.
Why is my dog still itching after NexGard?
These factors include
fleas, staph (bacteria) or yeast (fungal) infections, and food allergies
. If you’re noticing an increase in your dog’s scratching, they may have developed one or more of these flare factors that are pushing them over their “itch threshold” despite being on anti-itch medication.
Why is my dog itching after taking NexGard?
Causes of NexGard Allergies in Dogs
Specific causes include:
The hypersensitivity towards the main ingredient
. An over-reactive immune system. Afoxolaner causing skin irritation to the sensitive skin of the dog.
How long do fleas live after NexGard?
NexGard kills fleas within 8 hours and ticks within 48 hours. After being given, its actions last for
at least 5 weeks
against fleas and up to one month against ticks.
How long should you leave between worming and flea treatment?
Whilst our motto is “When it arrives in the post, it’s time to dose” we recommend a
48-hour
gap between the application of topical flea and worm treatment. It does not matter which order the products are applied. The 48 hours simply allows each product to dry sufficiently.
Is Capstar the same as Nexgard?
Capstar is available for both cats and dogs whereas Nexgard is for dogs specifically
. As for readily accessible, Capstar does not require a prescription and may be bought over the counter. Nexgard requires a prescription from your veterinarian before it can be purchased.
Can I give my dog 2 Capstar pills?
CAPSTAR® (nitenpyram) is available as an oral flea tablet. Place the pill directly in your pet’s mouth or hide it in food. If you hide it in food, watch closely to make sure your pet swallows the pill.
If you are not sure that your pet swallowed the pill, it is safe to give a second pill
.
