Nexgard Chewable for Dogs
NexGard Flea & Tick Chewables is a completely new, breakthrough flea and tick preventative from the creators of Frontline, the vets' preferred option. It is the first flea and tick killer of its kind because it comes in a tasty, beef-flavored soft chew that shields your dog from a flea and tick infestation for a full 30 days. This means you can stop worrying about messy topicals or bath time accidents where you wash your dog's preventative off. Additionally, it can be administered continuously along with your dog's heartworm preventative. By eliminating adult fleas before they can develop eggs, NexGard tablets protect your pet from fleas and lessen the likelihood of a flea infestation. Plus, it kills the Lone Star tick, Black-legged tick, American dog tick, and Brown dog tick, which decreases the risk of your pet developing a deadly tick-borne disease such as Lyme disease. It is safe and suitable for dogs and puppies at least 8 weeks of age and weighing 4 lbs or more.
Product Form: Chewable Tablet
Key Takeaways:
✔ First-ever flea and tick preventative from the makers of Frontline
✔ Comes in a tasty beef-flavored chew loved by most dogs
✔ Trusted treatment and protection against fleas, ticks and mites
✔ Safe, effective, and lasts for full month
✔ Can be taken alongside heartworm preventative
Q. What is Nexgard?
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.
➔ Target Species: Dogs
➔ Life Stages: Puppy, Adult, Senior
➔ Product Type: Flea and Tick Prevention
➔ Pack Quantity: Pack of 3, 6 and 12 Chewable Tablets
➔ Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim
➔ Brand: Nexgard
Q. How do NexGard (afoxolaner) Chewables Work?
NexGard (afoxolaner) Chewables contain afoxolaner which is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream after administration. When fleas and ticks ingest blood containing afoxolaner, it causes hyperexcitation and death in these parasites.
Q. How long does it take for NexGard to start working?
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.
Q. How long does it take for an infestation to be completely cleared?
Infestations may last for two to three months, or longer in cooler areas. NexGard will break the flea infestation cycle by killing adult fleas and preventing the maturation of flea eggs on your pet.
Q. Can my dog still have fleas after using NexGard?
If pets come in contact with new fleas, they will continue to be infested. NexGard also make fleas become more hyperactive before they die, which may make them more noticeable to you.
Q. Is NexGard safe for dogs?
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.
Q. What is NexGard for dogs used for?
NexGard is a chewable tablet used to treat infestations with fleas and ticks, as well as demodectic and sarcoptic mange (skin infestations caused by two different types of mites) in dogs. It may be used as part of the management of flea allergy dermatitis (an allergic reaction to flea bites).
Q. How often do dogs can take NexGard?
NexGard should be given monthly all year round for fleas, ticks and mites protection.
Q. Does NexGard kill flea eggs/ larvae?
NexGard is systemic protection for your dog, protecting them from tip to tail and killing adult fleas before they can lay eggs and cause an infestation.
Q. What sizes and options is NexGard available in?
NexGard is available in packs containing one, three or six beef-flavored chewable and comes in 4 different sizes for Small Dogs 4-10 lbs (Orange Pack), Medium Dogs 10.1-24 lbs (Blue Pack), Large Dogs 24.1-60 lbs (Purple Pack) and Extra Large Dogs 60.1-121 lbs (Red).
Ingredients
Afoxolaner
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Thanks for letting me know. It's helpful to know NexGard is generally safe for bulldogs.
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