NexGard is a beef-flavoured chew that is for oral consumption only. For ease of dosing, NexGard can be given
with or without food
. Remove only one chewable at a time from the foil-backed blister card. NexGard is a highly palatable chew that is readily consumed by dogs when offered as a treat.
How long after taking NexGard does it work?
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.
Can I bathe my dog after taking NexGard?
How long after administering NexGard to my dog can he be bathed or go swimming? Because NexGard is an oral product,
swimming or bathing has no effect on NexGard
. Your dog’s coat can get wet immediately after taking NexGard.
Is it OK to cut NexGard in half?
Unfortunately for any of the chewable tablets, the medication may not be evenly distributed throughout the tablet, so the companies
do not recommend dividing chewable tablets
.
When should I start giving my dog NexGard?
NexGard is a bite-sized dose that’s safe for dogs and puppies
as young as 8 weeks
, weighing just 4 pounds, through adulthood.
Can a puppy take NexGard?
NexGard is approved for use in puppies as young as 8 weeks
, where there other products are only for puppies older than 6 months. This is important! Puppies need protection from fleas and ticks too. A potential for adverse reactions is also considered.
Do ticks fall off after NexGard?
These oral medications like Nexgard and Bravecto are convenient but
they do not prevent ticks from attaching to your dog
. Oral tick control requires the tick to insert its mouthparts in the dog’s skin to take a blood meal before it will kill the tick.
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.
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.
Can dogs get fleas while on 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. Immature fleas may take several weeks to develop and create an exposure risk for your pet.
How often should NexGard be given?
NexGard SPECTRA provides the most complete protection from fleas, ticks, mites, heartworm and intestinal worms, all in one tasty chew. How often should NexGard SPECTRA be given? You should dose your dog
once a month
, ideally on the same day of each month.
Does NexGard need to be given with food?
Does NexGard need to be given with food? Unlike some treatments,
NexGard does not need to be given with food
. You can choose to give the chew to your dog any time that suits you, with or without food.
Can I crush up NexGard?
It should be given in a manner that encourages the dog to chew rather than swallow the Nexgard whole.
NexGard may be broken into pieces
and fed to dogs that wold normally swallow treats whole.
Can I give my dog 2 NexGard?
The good news is that Nexgard is a very safe drug.
No adverse reactions were observed in healthy Beagle puppies over 8 weeks of age when treated with 5 times the maximum dose repeated 6 times at intervals of 2-4 weeks
. She should be fine!
Is NexGard better than Frontline?
The answer to this question is the inverse of the answer given for fleas, which is to say that both are equally effective at killing ticks, but in this case,
Nexgard kills them quicker
. Nexgard can eliminate the little bloodsuckers in just eight hours, whereas it takes 24-48 hours for Frontline to work.
Do I need to give my dog flea and tick medication in the winter?
Yes. Though many species of ticks and fleas are slowed down or dormant during the winter, certain areas of the United States are not cold enough to truly kill these parasites and stop their activity. Because ticks and fleas can carry diseases that could harm your dog,
it’s best to keep them protected all year long
.
How do you give a puppy NexGard?
NexGard can be administered with or without food
. Care should be taken that the dog consumes the complete dose, and treated animals should be observed for a few minutes to ensure that part of the dose is not lost or refused.
Should my dog take NexGard?
So, while NexGard does a great job in protecting your dog from fleas and ticks, is the chewable itself safe to give your dog?
Yes, NexGard Chewables is safe to give to most dogs
. More specifically, NexGard is safe and effective in dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age or older, weighing 4 lbs or more.
What happens if tick bites dog on NexGard?
When a dog takes NexGard
®
(afoxolaner), the active ingredient protects them by spreading throughout their system. When a tick bites,
they get a tiny dose of that active ingredient, which is designed to quickly kill them
.
What if you find a dead tick on your dog?
If you find a dried dead tick on your furry friend’s skin, it’s important that you
remove this dead tick from your dog’s skin just as you would remove live ticks
. Although dead ticks are less dangerous and risky than live ticks as discussed above, they can still cause harm to your dog’s skin if left buried in the skin.
What kills ticks on dogs instantly?
Eucalyptus oil
: Eucalyptus oil acts as a tick killer as well as tick repellant. Spray a solution of 4 ounces of pure or distilled water with 20 drops of eucalyptus oil on yourself and your pet. Bleach: Bleach contains powerful chemicals that can instantly kill ticks.
Does my dog need NexGard year round?
Ball stressed that
for maximum effectiveness NexGard should be administered year-round
. “Even when it is cold outside during the winter, fleas can still survive inside the house,” said Dr. Ball.
How much NexGard do I give my dog?
NexGard is given orally once a month, at the minimum dosage of
1.14 mg/lb (2.5 mg/kg)
.
How long does it take NexGard to get out of a dog’s system?
As NexGard is a monthly treatment it will take
30 days
for it to leave his system completely. There is no way to ‘remove’ it immediately and so for a few days, the symptoms may remain.
