NexGard for Dogs offers comprehensive protection against fleas and ticks, ensuring the well-being of your canine companion. Specifically formulated with an active ingredient, afoxolaner, to eradicate adult fleas and prevent flea infestations, NexGard flea and tick treatment is also effective against various tick species, including black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis), American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis), lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum), brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus), and longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis). FDA-approved for the prevention of Lyme disease by targeting black-legged ticks, it provides peace of mind for pet parents concerned about tick-borne illnesses. With its palatable beef flavor and soft chewable texture, this flea and tick chewable is easily administered and can be given with or without food to dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age and older, weighing 4 pounds or greater. It protects against fleas and ticks for a month at a time, ensuring your pet’s continued health and comfort.
NexGard Chewable - How it works?
NexGard Chewables for Dogs works by targeting adult fleas and various tick species, including black-legged ticks responsible for transmitting Lyme disease. Its active ingredient, afoxolaner, disrupts the nervous system of parasites upon ingestion, effectively killing them within hours. Once administered, NexGard provides continuous protection against flea infestations and tick infestations for a full month. Dogs readily enjoy the beef-flavored chewables, providing pet parents peace of mind that their furry companions are protected from harmful pests.
Note: Due to various manufacturer acquisitions, the name of the manufacturer on the product package may vary depending on available stock.
Key Benefits
Advantages Of Nexgard
Vet-recommended flea and tick control treatment for dogs
Kills adult fleas and treats and prevents flea infestations
Effective against adult fleas and multiple tick species
Treats and controls black-legged tick, American dog tick, lone star tick, longhorned tick and brown dog tick
FDA-approved for Lyme disease prevention
Convenient once-a-month dosing
Palatable beef-flavored soft chew
Can be administered with or without food
Provides continuous protection for a full month
Suitable for dogs 8 weeks of age and older, weighing 4 pounds or more
Directions for Use
Instructions To Use Nexgard
Choose a pack as per your dog’s weight.
Administer one NexGard chewable to your dog orally.
Offer the chewable as a treat or with a small amount of food.
Ensure your dog consumes the entire chewable.
Repeat the dosage monthly for continuous protection.
Refer to the dosage table or consult your veterinarian for appropriate dosing based on your dog's weight and age.
Packaging:
NexGard is available in four sizes of soft beef-flavored chewables.
Each chewable size is available in color-coded packages of 3, 6, or 12 beef-flavored chewables.
Recomended Dosage
Body Weight
Dog Size
Pack Color
Afoxolaner Per Chewable (mg)
Chewables Administered
4 to 10 lbs.
Small
Orange
11.3
One
10.1 to 24 lbs.
Medium
Blue
28.3
One
24.1 to 60 lbs.
Large
Purple
68
One
60.1 to 121 lbs.
Extra Large
Red
136
One
Over 121 lbs.
Administer the appropriate combination of chewables
Safety
Nexgard Safety Measures
Consult your vet before commencing the treatment.
It is suitable to use in puppies 8 weeks of age and older.
Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Store at or below 30°C (86°F) with excursions permitted up to 40°C (104°F).
Warning:
NexGard is not proven for use in breeding, pregnant, and lactating dogs.
Do not use NexGard to treat cats or other animals.
Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders.
Product Information
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Key Benefits
Directions for Use
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Nuheart Heartworm Tablets for Dogs – Generic Heartgard Plus
Nuheart is an affordable monthly heartworm prevention treatment for dogs. It is an easy-to-dose tablet that works against the larval stages of heartworm parasites. It kills them before they develop into adult or mature heartworms that cause complications like lung and heart damage. It is an effective heartworm preventative that offers the same effectiveness as Heartgard tablets but at a much lower price. Nuheart for Dogs is safe to be given to dogs and puppies over the age of 6 weeks.
Administer Nuheart tablets regularly at monthly intervals to prevent the dangerous heartworm disease in dogs. Its small tablet size and sweetly meat-flavoured base ensure easier dosing and less rejection. Furthermore, Nuheart can even be dissolved quickly in a small amount of water and mixed in the pet’s food. They won’t even know they’ve had it!
Nuheart for Dogs - How it works?
Nuheart generic Heartgard heartwormer is a monthly heartworm preventative that contains the active ingredient Ivermectin. Ivermectin helps in the thorough destruction of the heartworm larvae and prevents them from maturing into adult heartworms, thereby preventing your dog from getting infected with heartworm disease.
Key Benefits
Advantages Of Nuheart
Costs relatively cheaper than Heartgard Plus
Effective heartworm prevention for dogs
Safe for puppies and dogs of all breeds
Easy to administer heartworm tablets
Highly palatable meat-flavored tablets
Can be administered with or without food
Directions for Use
Instructions To Use Nuheart
Weigh your dog before treatment.
According to your dog’s weight, select the appropriate pack.
Administer the tablet into the mouth directly or mix it with it's food.
When administering directly, place the tablet on the back of the dog’s throat and push it down the throat with the help of your index finger.
You can also dissolve the tablet in 5-10ml of warm water or fluid.
Ensure your pet consumes the entire dose.
Give one tablet once a month all year round.
If you miss a dose, contact your veterinarian immediately for advice.
Dog Weight(lbs)
Dog Size
Packet colour
Dosage
Upto 25lbs
Small
Blue
1 tablet once a month
26-50lbs
Medium
Green
1 tablet once a month
51-100lbs
Large
Red
1 tablet once a month
Safety
Nuheart Safety Measures
Start the treatment only if your dog is not infected with heartworms.
Have your dog checked for the presence of heartworms prior to beginning treatment with Nuheart.
Do not use in animals allergic to its active ingredient.
Puppies younger than 6 weeks should not be given these tablets.
Store the product in a cool and dry place.
Keep out of reach from children and pets.
Caution: Collies including Border Collies and other breeds have a genetic intolerance to Ivermectin. Those pet owners with Collies and other susceptible breeds should look for alternatives to Ivermectin for the treatment of parasites.
