NexGard Spectra Medium Dogs 7.6kg – 15kg

Vet Endorsement

NexGard Spectra – For Dogs
New products come on to the market all the time, but little have led to such excitement as NexGard Spectra. This is due to the diverse range of parasites it kills and the safety and ease of use of the product.
Nexgard Sectra is registered with the APVMA to protect against dogs against fleas, ticks (including paralysis ticks), heartworm and gastrointestinal nematodes (roundworms, hookworms and whipworm).
Subsequent to the registration of the product, studies have been conducted to demonstrate NexGard Spectra is also effective against demodectic mange (Demodex spp), sarcoptic manges (Sarcoptes Scabei) and ear mites, otodectic mange (Otodectes cynotis). This eliminates the requirement to use some of the older and riskier treatment methods for these commonly seen conditions.
NexGard Spectra is now also registered for the prevention of paralysis ticks (Ixodes holocyclus), brown dog ticks and bush ticks for 28 days. It also provides effective control of pre-existing paralysis tick infestations within 24 hours. In tick paralysis areas ensure you are using every 28 days.
NexGard Spectra does not directly kill Tapeworms, these are a zoonotic infection and can infect humans and more commonly children. Tapeworms are transmitted by fleas (Dipylidium Caninum). As NexGard Spectra kills fleas before they can reproduce and go through their maturation stages, it has recently been given the label claim to kill flea tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum).
NexGard Spectra rapidly kills adult fleas and can control current flea infestations quickly as fleas are killed within 6-8 hours. It is highly effective in the treatment of flea allergic dermatitis and is a good first line therapy in these dogs.
Puppies can start the product from 8 weeks of age and feed it by weight of the pet. It is highly palliative and looks and tastes like a small cube of meat, rarely do dogs refuse to eat it in the consult room, those that do will usually consume it as soon as they get home. It is to be given every 4 weeks to puppies and adult dogs
NexGard Spectra: Active Ingredients
Afoxolaner
Milbemycin Oxime
Side effects are rare and normally transient, please consult a Veterinarian if you believe your dog is having a reaction to this product. Reported side effects include itching, lethargy, lack of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhoea. NexGard is not licensed to use in pregnant, breeding or lactating bitches and use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures
Dr. Lauren Bugeja, BSc. BVSc.