Nexgard
Nexgard
NexGard Flea & Tick Chewables offer an easy and effective method of preventing fleas and ticks from infesting your dog. Each soft chew wards away the unwanted pests for a full 30 days and features a palatable beef taste. The oral preventative can also be taken safely with your pet’s heartworm medication and eliminates the hassles associated with topical preventives.
This medication works to kill fleas before they come in to contact with your pet to prevent the possibility of them laying eggs. It also kills the American dog tick to reduce the chances of developing Lyme disease. The soft chews are available in 4 different dosages to ensure that you have the perfect preventive for your pet!
Key Features:
- Palatable soft chew can be administered orally without any hassle
- Kills adult fleas and American dog ticks to prevent infestation and reduce risk of disease
- Each chew offers protection for a full 30 days
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Uses for Nexgard
- Prevents flea infestation and kills and repels ticks
- Reduces risk of acquiring tick-borne diseases
- Oral formulation prevents hassles associated with topical preventives
- Palatable beef flavor is perfect for picky dogs
Please Note: EntirelyPets.com does not carry Nexgard. The content on this page is for information and education purposes only. Consult with your Veterinarian for more information on Nexgard.
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Conditions
- For the prevention and treatment of flea and tick infestations
- Only for use in dogs and puppies over 7 weeks of age
- Only for dogs weighing at least 4 pounds
Please Note: EntirelyPets.com does not carry Nexgard. The content on this page is for information and education purposes only. Consult with your Veterinarian for more information on Nexgard.
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Dosing
- Minimum dosage of 1.14 mg/lb (2.5 mg/kg)
- Dosing varies by weight with four doses for dogs 4-10 lbs, 10.1-24 lbs, 24.1-60 lbs, and 60.1-121.0 lbs
- For dogs weighing over 121 lbs, combine different chews to meet appropriate dosage
Please Note: EntirelyPets.com does not carry Nexgard. The content on this page is for information and education purposes only. Consult with your Veterinarian for more information on Nexgard.
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Administration
- Administer chew orally once per month at the minimum dosage
- Can be administered with or without food
- If vomiting occurs within two hours of administration- administer another full dose
- If a dose is missed- administer as soon as possible and resume normal monthly dosing
Please Note: EntirelyPets.com does not carry Nexgard. The content on this page is for information and education purposes only. Consult with your Veterinarian for more information on Nexgard.
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Side Effects
- Vomiting may result as use of NexGard- but is generally self-limiting
- Dry skin, diarrhea, lethargy, and lack of appetite may occur
- There are no contraindications for the use of NexGard
Please Note: EntirelyPets.com does not carry Nexgard. The content on this page is for information and education purposes only. Consult with your Veterinarian for more information on Nexgard.