Nexgard is one of its kind oral beef flavored soft chewable that is effective against adult fleas thereby preventing flea infestations. It treats and controls Lone Star tick, Black-legged tick, American dog tick, and Brown dog tick infestations for dogs and puppies at least 8 weeks of age and weighing 4 lbs. or more in body weight. This chewable is highly palatable in taste and lasts for one full month. It kills fleas before they have a chance to lay eggs. It protects your furry pal from developing a life-threatening tick-borne disease.
Weight of the Dog | Afoxolaner Dosage |
4 – 10 lbs | Orange box (11.3 mg afoxolaner per tablet) |
10.1 – 24 lbs | Blue box (28.3 mg afoxolaner per tablet) |
24.1 – 60 lbs | Purple box (68 mg afoxolaner per tablet) |
60.1 – 121 lbs | Red box (136 mg afoxolaner per tablet) |
Over 121 lbs | Use an appropriate combination. |
Warning:
Nexgard, a Merial product is one of the most effective oral flea and tick preventative treatments.This monthly treatment is quite effective in controlling newly acquired adult fleas. It is the first flea and tick preventive treatment available in beef flavored chewable. It comes in four different pack sizes according to the weight of the dog. Each color-code pack comes in 3 or 6 beef-flavored chewables.
Afoxolaner is an active ingredient present in Nexgard. It is an insecticide and acaricide that is used for treatment and prevention of flea infestations and treatment and control of tick infestations in dogs and puppies. Afoxolaner affects the central nervous system of fleas and ticks thereby killing them quickly. The great thing about this ingredient is that it is slowly excreted through the dog's metabolism, enabling complete protection to the pet for complete month.
NOTE: Pets with a history of seizure should only be treated after consulting a vet. Please consult your vet before buying this product.
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