1-800-PetMeds has over 709 NexGard for Dogs reviews, earning a total rating of
4.5 stars out of 5
. With high ratings, the vast majority of these dog flea pill reviews are positive, with pet owners praising NexGard for its ability to quickly and effectively get rid of fleas and ticks.
How long does NexGard really last?
It can only be obtained with a prescription. NexGard is given as a tablet of the appropriate strength for the dog's bodyweight. 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
.
What are the side effects of using NexGard on dogs?
Since the release of NexGard, adverse events that have been reported for dogs are listed here in decreasing order of reporting frequency: Vomiting, pruritus, lethargy, diarrhea (with and without blood), anorexia, seizure, hyperactivity/ restlessness, panting, erythema, ataxia, dermatitis (including rash, papules), …
What's better NexGard or 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.
What is the safest flea and tick treatment for dogs?
- Frontline Plus is an OTC product that uses fipronil and (S)-methoprene to attack fleas and ticks at every life stage. …
- Trifexis employs spinosad and milbemycin oxime to keep dogs protected from heartworms and intestinal parasites as well as fleas, but it does not work against ticks.
What is the safest flea and tick prevention for dogs?
If chemical products are necessary for additional flea or tick control, NRDC recommends
s-methoprene or pyriproxyfen
, which are less toxic ingredients—but read the labels carefully because some products use them with other, more harmful pesticides.
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.
Does NexGard prevent heartworm?
NexGard SPECTRA
®
is a highly palatable beef-flavored chew that kills fleas before they can lay eggs, ticks and mites while eliminating gastro-intestinal worms and
preventing heartworm disease
, lungworm and eyeworm infections.
Can my dog still have fleas after using NexGard?
Yes! If you don't treat every dog and cat,
all untreated pets will continue the flea infestation by harboring mature fleas
. NexGard may only be given to dogs, so use FRONTLINE if you have cats.
Should I give my puppy 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
.
Is Nexgard chewables safe for dogs?
Our veterinarians feel that
NexGard and Bravecto are safe to administer to the vast majority of our patients
. For pets that have history of seizures or do not meet other health requirements to take these products we offer Frontline Gold or Revolution as an alternative flea and tick prevention options.
Is NexGard safer than Bravecto?
Bravecto kills many types of ticks including the lone star tick for 8 weeks. Nexgard is the only FDA approved option for preventing infections that cause Lyme disease.
Both products are safe for dogs when following directions
and have been approved by the FDA to treat and prevent flea and tick infestations.
What is an alternative to NexGard?
Simparica Trio
works against the same ticks as Nexgard and also protects your dog from heartworms, hookworms, and roundworms. Waxman and Brooks both recommend it. Like Nexgard, Simparica needs to be given to your dog every month. It's available for dogs from 2.8 pounds all the way up to 132 pounds.
Which is better Nexgard or Simparica?
As you can see,
both Nexgard and Simparica are extremely good and effective flea and tick treatment and they do not have a major difference between them
. But that being said, Simparica does kill an additional tick specie and is relatively faster in eliminating fleas and ticks.
Is Advantix safer than Nexgard?
Nexgard is the only FDA approved option for preventing infections that cause Lyme disease.
Both products are safe for dogs when following directions
, However, it is recommended that if you have a pet cat that you do not use K9 Advantix on your dogs, as it's toxic to your feline companion.
Which flea medicine is killing dogs?
ATLANTA — Thousands of dog owners worldwide blame a popular flea killer for harming their pets. Channel 2 Consumer Investigator Jim Strickland has obtained records showing dog owners believe the drug is connected to hundreds of pet deaths. The medication is called
Bravecto
.
Can NexGard be cut 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
.
Can NexGard cause seizures in dogs?
If you give your dog or cat the flea and tick preventatives Bravecto, Nexgard, Simparica, or Credelio, the FDA wants you to be aware that
these medications may cause neurological issues like stumbling, seizures, and twitching in your pet
.
Do dogs really need flea and tick medicine?
“Ticks and mosquitoes are dangerous to the health of people as well as pets,” says Dr. Jill Lopez, a veterinarian with Merck Animal Health. “For that reason,
flea and tick protection is essential for all dogs and cats that live with you
.”
What do vets prescribe for fleas?
Treat your pet's flea infestation with
Comfortis
, the #1 recommended prescription flea-only medication. Comfortis is the FDA-approved chewable, beef-flavored tablet that kills fleas and prevents flea infestations on dogs and cats for a full month. Comfortis is: Convenient.
What flea pill lasts 3 months?
Chewable tablet is given every 3 months (every 90 days) to treat Fleas and Ticks for dogs!
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.
Can I bathe my dog after 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.
Which is better Heartgard or NexGard?
Nexgard keeps away fleas, paralysis ticks, bush ticks and brown dog ticks for one full month.
Heartgard Plus is an effective and vet recommended heartworm preventive product
. The monthly tasty chew prevents heartworm disease in dogs and controls gastrointestinal worms.
Can I give NexGard and Heartgard at the same time?
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!
Are NexGard and Heartgard the same?
There are some distinct differences between these products
. Mainly that Heartgard is used for parasites, such as hookworms and roundworms. Nexgard focuses on fleas and ticks. Both products employ a 1 tablet per month regimen for your pet.
