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.
The safety studies for NexGard had a good outcome with a very small percentage of dogs experiencing minor adverse effects. The most frequently reported adverse reaction was vomiting; less frequent reactions included dry skin, diarrhea, lethargy, and anorexia.
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.
Nexgard does sometimes cause a little GI upset or diarrhea, especially if it is not given with food. Giving it with a full meal can help prevent that next month. If he continues to have diarrhea, or starts vomiting or is lethargic, then it would be best to have your puppy seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible.
Yes, Nexgard is an incredibly safe and effective prevention for fleas, ticks, and mites. However, because Nexgard is ingested and absorbed into the bloodstream, rather than applied to and spread by the oils of the skin, the few reactions that do occur can seem more dramatic.
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.
Pet owners who are currently treating their furry friend with Bravecto, Nexgard or Simparica should be wary, as the agency said some animals treated with these medications “have experienced adverse events such as muscle tremors, ataxia, and seizure.”
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Australia has initiated a voluntary recall of one batch (AA1750/18) of NexGard Spectra® Chewables for Dogs 15.1-30 kg (3 pack presentation).
I would not expect the lethargy or diarrhea to last more than 12-24 hours.
In order to keep your pets safe from fleas and ticks, the veterinary hospital strongly recommends a medicated flea and tick prevention product like NexGard, which the hospital sells.
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.
If it has been less than two weeks since the missed dose, give your dog the dose immediately. If it has been over two weeks since the missed dose, contact your vet, who will likely advise you to resume normal dosing next month and have the dog tested for heartworm in six months.
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Afoxolaner (NexGard®) is used to treat and prevent flea and tick infestations in dogs. It is also used as a preventive for Lyme disease. After being ingested by a dog, afoxolaner is distributed throughout the dog's body. When fleas or ticks bite the dog, they are exposed to the drug and killed during their blood meal.
Another authorization concerns the use of NexGard SPECTRA® to help prevent thelaziosis (eyeworm occurrence in dog) which leads to conjunctivitis and keratitis. Corneal ulcers, perforation and blindness may occur in severe forms.
Bravecto Chew for Dogs
Bravecto Chew is also effective in killing adult fleas, so it can help reduce the risk of your dog getting flea bite dermatitis. If you're looking for a safe and effective flea and tick treatment for your dog, Bravecto Chew is the way to go.
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.
Tick Treatment and Prevention: Administration of NEXGARD SPECTRA should coincide with the time of year the ticks are active. Treatment of Demodicosis: NEXGARD SPECTRA should be administered monthly for 3 months.
If you miss that monthly dose, your pet is at a potential risk of getting flea or tick bites, which can transmit some serious diseases.
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.
But what we do know is afoxolaner (NexGard) and fluralaner (Bravecto) are both part of the isoxazoline chemical class. They are commonly used against parasites, and is in the same group of chemicals as Fipronil that is widely known and understood to be a carcinogen.
Nexgard Spectra contains the active substances afoxolaner and milbemycin oxime.
Both products are safe for dogs when following directions and have been approved by the FDA to treat and prevent flea and tick infestations. However, unlike Bravecto, Nexgard has not yet been evaluated for use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs.
What should I do if I miss a dose? To keep your dog protected from parasites and avoid treatment gaps, it's important to adhere to the dosing schedule. However, if you do miss a dose, give it as soon as you remember. Then, adjust the dosing schedule so that the next dose is 30 days after the new dose.
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. Alternatively, NexGard may be added intact to a small amount of dog food.