Can I administer it more than once a month?
Do not re-administer NexGard before the month is through
. It keeps working for a full 30 days.
Can I take NexGard every 4 weeks?
Fleas and in some areas ticks, are a year-round problem and so NexGard Spectra should be administered
every 4 weeks throughout the year
.
Can I give my dog NexGard every 28 days?
Animal Safety: In a margin of safety study, NexGard was administered orally to 8 to 9-week-old Beagle puppies at 1, 3, and 5 times the maximum exposure dose (6.3 mg/kg) for
three treatments every 28 days
, followed by three treatments every 14 days, for a total of six treatments.
What months should I give my dog NexGard?
Using an all-in-one parasite prevention product like Nexgard Spectra (for dogs) or Revolution Plus (for cats) from
June to November
is a great base to build from. This ensures you pet is safe from heartworm, which is generally the most serious parasite related health problem with see our patients.
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!
What happens if I give my dog NexGard too soon?
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
.
Does NexGard last 3 months?
In areas where fleas are common year-round,
monthly treatment with NexGard should continue the entire year without interruption
.
Can you 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!
Can I split 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
.
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 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.
How long does NexGard last after expiration date?
Why am I seeing more fleas on my pet after administering NexGard? NexGard stimulates the fleas’ nervous system, causing them to rise to the top of your dog’s haircoat as they die. Does NexGard have an expiration date?
Two years
from the date of manufacture.
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.
How long do NexGard side effects last?
What is this? 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.
Should I give NexGard in the winter?
Yes! Keep your pets on flea and tick protection all year round! It is common today to hear people say “
I don’t give my pet flea and tick prevention in the winter there is no need, since it is so cold
“.
Does NexGard need to be given 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.
Does my dog need NexGard 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 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.
What happens if you put too much flea medicine on your dog?
Common signs of toxicity from flea products containing organophosphates are
diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, small pupils, muscle tremor, weakness or falling over, and drooling
. Organophosphate toxicity can be rapidly fatal, depending on the ingredients and dose the pet is exposed to.
What if I accidentally gave my dog two heartworm pills?
If it was Heartgard, there is no cause for concern
. It is an extremely safe product and very difficult to overdose. If it was a different preparation of ivermectin, a double dose may not be cause for concern unless your dog is sensitive to it or carries the MDR1 gene.
Is it okay to give NexGard a few days late?
Most heartworm medication for dogs has a 15-day overlap period – so
if you are less than 15 days late, your pet should be okay
. Simply give them a new dose and make sure to give them their next dose 30 days later. If you missed an entire month of coverage, your dog may not have had any of the medicine in their system.
Can I double dosed my dogs flea treatment?
Dr. Danielle Wassink, DVM says that’s
not a good idea because it could result in an overdose
. “You wouldn’t want to give them an extra dose early,” Wassink says. “They usually still have killing power, it just may be a little bit slower.”
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.
How do you store NexGard?
No adverse reactions were observed from the concomitant use of NexGard with other medications. Storage Information:
Store at or below 30°C (86°F) with excursions permitted up to 40°C (104°F)
.
